Why (3T song) explained

Why
Cover:Why_single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:3T featuring Michael Jackson
Album:Brotherhood
B-Side:
  • "Didn't Mean to Hurt You"
  • "What Will It Take"
  • "Tease Me"
Released:January 11, 1996
Recorded:September 9, 1995
Genre:Soul
Length:
  • 5:20 (album version)
  • 4:10 (radio edit)
Label:
Producer:Michael Jackson
Chronology:3T
Prev Title:Tease Me
Prev Year:1996
Next Title:I Need You
Next Year:1996

"Why" is a song by American R&B group 3T featuring their uncle Michael Jackson. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Jackson, who also produced it. The song was released as the fourth single from the group's debut album, Brotherhood (1995). It was originally selected to be part of Jackson's ninth studio album (1995), but it was taken out and Jackson decided to give it away to his nephews. "Why" was well received on European and Asian music charts.

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week rated the song five out of five, adding, "This smoochy soul ballad bringing together the family is a dead cert for the top three, with the older Jackson's vocals making it possible number one material."[1]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single. It features 3T and Jackson and is shot in black and white. The music video was released on the Michael Jackson's box set, Michael Jackson's Vision.

Track listing

  1. "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10
  2. "Didn't Mean to Hurt You" ('96) – 4:30
  1. "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10
  2. "Tease Me" (single edit) – 4:25
  1. "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10
  2. "Tease Me" (single edit) – 4:25
  3. "Didn't Mean to Hurt You" – 5:45
  4. "What Will It Take" – 5:16
  1. "Why" (album version) – 5:28
  2. "Tease Me" (Todd Terry's Tease club mix) – 6:49
  3. "Tease Me" (Todd Terry's TNT Tease dub) – 6:11
  4. "Tease Me" (acapella) – 4:40

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1996)Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] 14
Hungary (Mahasz)[3] 8
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[4] 27
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 14
Poland (Music & Media)[6] 8
Scotland (OCC)[7] 4
UK Singles (OCC)[8] 2
UK R&B (OCC)[9] 1
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] 12
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[11] 71

Year-end charts

Chart (1996)Position
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[12] 63
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[13] 72
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[14] 67
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[15] 94
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] 68
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 70

Notes and References

  1. Reviews: Singles. Music Week. 1996-08-03. 21. 2021-09-01.
  2. Book: Billboard - Google Books . Google Books. 1996-09-07 . 2014-04-22.
  3. Top National Sellers. Music & Media. 13. 39. 31. 28 September 1996. 17 February 2024.
  4. Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (NR. 194 Vikuna 31.10. - 6.11. '96). Dagblaðið Vísir. 2018-07-21. is.
  5. Web site: Jaclyn Ward . The Irish Charts - All there is to know . Irishcharts.ie . 1962-10-01 . 2014-04-22.
  6. Major Market Airplay – Week 36/1995. Music & Media. 13. 38. 21 September 1996. 27. 16 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 18 August 1996 - 24 August 1996. Official Charts Company. 2021-10-13.
  8. Web site: 3T | Artist . Official Charts . 2014-04-22.
  9. Web site: Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40. officialcharts.com.
  10. 3T - Chart history . Billboard . 2014-04-22.
  11. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs : Sep 14, 1996 | Billboard Chart Archive . Billboard.com . 2014-04-22.
  12. Web site: Rapports Annuels 1996. Ultratop. 2020-02-27.
  13. Book: Billboard - Google Books . Google Books. 2000-01-01 . 2014-04-22.
  14. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1996. Dutch Top 40. 2020-02-27.
  15. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1996. dutchcharts.nl. 2020-02-27.
  16. Web site: Årslista Singlar, 1996. Sverigetopplistan. sv. 2019-11-25.
  17. Top 100 Singles 1996. Music Week. 1997-01-18. 25. 2022-05-06.

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