I Wouldn't Be a Man

Billy Dean

About I Wouldn't Be a Man

"I Wouldn't Be a Man" is a song written by Mike Reid and Rory Bourke. Originally recorded by Don Williams, it has also been released as a single by Billy Dean, and covered by Josh Turner. Williams's version of the song was a Top Ten country hit in late 1987–early 1988, while versions by Dean and Turner also charted.


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2003
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There's a slow moon rising,
It's shining on your skin.
And the way about it moves me.
I know there's no holding back, no holding back.

I wouldn't be a man if I didn't feel like this.
I wouldn't be a man if a woman like you, was anything I could resist.
I'd had to be from another planet where love doesn't exist.
I wouldn't be a man if I didn't feel like this.

I can feel passion flowing,
As you fall into my arms,
And the secret way you touch me,
I know there's no holding back, no holding back.

I wouldn't be a man if I didn't feel like this.
I wouldn't be a man if a woman like you, was anything I could resist.
I'd had to be from another planet where love doesn't exist.
I wouldn't be a man if I didn't feel like:
Rose me baby whole nightlong,
Soul to soul baby all night long.

I'd had to be from another planet where love doesn't exist.
I wouldn't be a man if I didn't feel like this.

Baby, baby please.
Go easy on me.

I wouldn't be a man, no

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Billy Dean

William Harold "Billy" Dean, Jr. (born April 2, 1962, in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Billy Dean first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search. Active as a recording artist since 1990, he has recorded a total of eight studio albums (of which the first three have been certified gold by the RIAA) and a greatest hits package which is also certified gold. His studio albums have accounted for more than twenty hit singles on the Billboard country charts, including eleven Top Ten hits. Although he never reached the top of the Billboard country charts on his own, he reached Number One in 2000 as one of two guest vocalists on Kenny Rogers' "Buy Me a Rose", and had two Number One… more »

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Written by: Michael Barry Reid, Rory Michael Bourke

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Wouldn't Be a Man" is a country ballad written by Mike Reid and Rory Michael Bourke.
Original Singer
First recorded by American country music legend Don Williams, "I Wouldn't Be a Man" was originally featured on his album titled "Traces" released in 1987.
Chart Performance - Don Williams
Williams' version of the song was a commercial success. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1987 representing his 17th and final chart-topping hit.
Cover Version - Billy Dean
In 1996, another country music artist, Billy Dean, covered "I Wouldn't Be a Man". His version was part of his album "It's What I Do" and it reached No. 17 on the same Billboard chart.
Music Video - Billy Dean
The music video of Billy Dean's version was directed by Jon Small and it aired first time on October 5, 1996.
Cover Version - Josh Turner
In 2010, Josh Turner also covered the song for his album "Haywire". The album peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
Chart Performance - Josh Turner
Josh Turner's version of "I Wouldn't Be a Man" also charted successfully, reaching No. 17 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs in 2010.
Music Video - Josh Turner
The music video for Turner's version was directed by Peter Zavadil and featured Turner's wife, Jennifer.
Song Appeal
"I Wouldn't Be a Man" has universally appealed to different generations of country music lovers due to its timeless lyrics and melody, with performances by Williams, Dean, and Turner each bringing in their unique style to the song.
Genre
Regardless of the interpreter, the track maintains its soulful essence, perfectly aligning with the authentic feel that characterizes country music. It speaks of romantic love and its powerful influence, which is a common theme in the genre.

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