Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)

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About Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)

"Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)" is a song written by Dean Dillon and Ronnie Dunn, and recorded by American country music group Shenandoah. It was released in April 1995 as the second single from their album In the Vicinity of the Heart. It peaked at number 4 in the United States, and number 7 in Canada. "Darned If I Don't" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the Grammy Awards of 1995.


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1995
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Here comes trouble in a pair of tight jeans
Fit to be tied bustin' at the seams
Got a bead on me she's a shootin' this way
I'm under the gun should I run or stay

[Chorus]
On one hand I'm thinkin' that I better lay low
But then on the other what a way to go
What kind of fix have I got me into
Darned if I don't and danged if I do

She's got me wide eyed tongue tied beside myself
I'm tore up talk me down I might need help
Hold me back boys I ain't thinkin' straight
My head's cryin' run but my heart's sayin' wait

[Chorus]

[Guitar]

[Chorus: x2]

I'm darned if I don't danged if I do
Yeah, I'm darned if I don't d-d-danged if I do

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Shenandoah

Shenandoah is an American country music group founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1984 by Marty Raybon (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Stan Thorn (keyboards, backing vocals), Jim Seales (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Mike McGuire (drums, background vocals). Thorn and Ezell left the band in the mid-1990s, with Rocky Thacker taking over on bass guitar; Keyboardist Stan Munsey joined the line up in 1995. The band split up in 1997 after Raybon left. Seals, Munsey and McGuire reformed the band in 2000 with lead singer Brent Lamb, who was in turn replaced by Curtis Wright and then by Jimmy Yeary. Ezell rejoined in the early 2000s, and after his 2007 death, he was replaced by Mike Folsom. more »

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Written by: DEAN DILLON, RONNIE DUNN

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
The song "Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)" was performed by Shenandoah, an American country music band that was formed in Alabama in 1984.
Song Release
The song was released in August 1992 as the lead-off single from Shenandoah's fifth studio album "Long Time Comin' ".
Chart Success
"Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)" became a popular hit, reaching No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Songwriters
Two esteemed songwriters, Dean Dillon and Robert Byrne, wrote the song. Dillon is known for his work with George Strait, while Byrne had previously written multiple hits for Shenandoah.
Strong Lyrics
The theme of the song involves a man torn between the fear of expressing his feelings and the fear of regret if he doesn't. This relatable conflict contributes to the song's enduring popularity.
Grammy Nomination
Shenandoah earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for the album "Long Time Comin'", which featured "Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)".
Video
The music video for "Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)" features the band performing the song live.
Band Line-up
During the release of "Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)", Shenandoah consisted of Marty Raybon (lead vocals), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Stan Thorn (keyboards, backing vocals), Jim Seales (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Mike McGuire (drums, backing vocals).
Reputation Boost
“Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)" helped solidify Shenandoah's reputation for blending country music traditions with modern sensibilities, providing them with widespread recognition and success in the country music industry.
Notable Cover
In 2005, the song was covered by George Jones and Dolly Parton for Jones's album "Hits I Missed...And One I Didn't".

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