Why'd You Lie to Me
"Why'd You Lie to Me" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her second studio album, Freak of Nature (2001). Written by Anastacia, Damon Sharpe, Greg Lawson, Trey Parker, Damon Butler, and Canela Cox, it was released as the album's third single in September 2002. The track first appeared on the US pressing of Anastacia's debut album, Not That Kind.
"Why'd You Lie to Me" | ||||
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Single by Anastacia | ||||
from the album Freak of Nature | ||||
Released | October 9, 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2001 | |||
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Length | 3:43 | |||
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Producer(s) | Ric Wake | |||
Anastacia singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
With a positive review, James Salmon from Yahoo! Music said: "Just when you think she's about to grind to an insipid halt, she snaps out of it with good old fashioned pop rants against the male species ('Why'd You Lie To Me')."[1] Jose Promis from Allmusic compared it to a "Destiny's Child-sounding".[2]
Music video
Directed by Mike Lipscombe and produced by Michael J. Pierce, the music video for "Why'd You Lie to Me" was shot at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles on July 6–7, 2002. It was later included on Anastacia's first music DVD, The Video Collection. The video is notable for being the first to show the singer without her trademark glasses. Choreography was done by Tina Landon. In June 2010, Anastacia confirmed in her last tour she films a new alternative video of this single and a new music video of "I Thought I Told You That".
Cover versions and notable occurrences
The song was covered by Operación Triunfo series six finalist Noelia. She sang the song live on May 27, 2008 when the gala show took place. She was nominated by the panel for eviction, but was saved by the teachers. The song is also used as the fanfare to introduce "The Lie of the Day" segment on The Laura Ingraham Radio Show.
Track listings
UK single 1
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Album Version) – 3:43
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (M*A*S*H Master Mix) – 7:03
- "Bad Girls" (Live at the Brits 2002 with Jamiroquai) – 4:13
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Video)
UK single 2
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Album Version) – 3:43
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Kardinal Beats Mix) – 4:31
- "Boom" (Album Version) – 3:18
- "Boom" (Video)
Cassette
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Album Version) – 3:43
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (NDB Nu Soul Mix) – 6:42
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (M*A*S*H Master Mix) – 7:03
France
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Album Version) – 3:43
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (M*A*S*H Master Mix) – 7:03
Europe
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Album Version) – 3:43
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (M*A*S*H Master Mix) – 7:03
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (M*A*S*H Deep Club) – 8:14
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Kardinal Beats Mix) – 4:31
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Video)
Australia
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Album Version) – 3:43
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (M*A*S*H Deep Club) – 8:14
- "Why'd You Lie to Me" (Kardinal Beats Mix) – 4:31
- "Bad Girls" (Live at the Brits 2002 with Jamiroquai) – 4:13
Charts
Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[3] | 66 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] | 37 |
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] | 2 |
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[6] | 8 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] | 56 |
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[8] | 19 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[9] | 55 |
Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 35 |
Italy (FIMI)[11] | 31 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] | 13 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] | 48 |
Romania (Romanian Top 100)[14] | 12 |
Scotland (OCC)[15] | 30 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 25 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 39 |
UK Singles (OCC)[18] | 25 |
References
- Salmon, James (March 12, 2001). "Anastacia – 'Freak of Nature' – Anastacia – 'Freak of Nature'". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- Promis, Jose (May 12, 2001). "Freak of Nature - Anastacia | Allmusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- "Issue 658" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- "Austriancharts.at – Anastacia – Why'd You Lie to Me" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Ultratop.be – Anastacia – Why'd You Lie to Me" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Ultratop.be – Anastacia – Why'd You Lie to Me" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20 no. 40. September 28, 2002. p. 11. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- "Anastacia: Why'd You Lie to Me" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Anastacia – Why'd You Lie to Me". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography Anastacia". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- "Italiancharts.com – Anastacia – Why'd You Lie to Me". Top Digital Download. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 39, 2002" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Anastacia – Why'd You Lie to Me" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 44, saptamina 4.11–10.11, 2002" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on February 17, 2005. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Anastacia – Why'd You Lie to Me". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Swisscharts.com – Anastacia – Why'd You Lie to Me". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 3, 2018.