Man to Man (song)

"Man to Man"
Single by Gary Allan
from the album Alright Guy
Released	September 30, 2002
Recorded	2001
Genre	Country music
Length	3:43
Label	MCA Nashville Records
Writer(s)	Jamie O'Hara
Producer	Tony Brown Mark Wright
Gary Allan singles chronology
"The One" (2002) "Man to Man" (2002) "Tough Little Boys" (2003)

"Man to Man" is the title of a song written by Jamie O'Hara and recorded by American country music singer Gary Allan. It was released in September 2002 as the third and final single from Allan's 2001 album Alright Guy and Gary's first single to reach number one. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in March 2003 and peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Content

The song's narrator tells his significant others ex-boyfriend that it was his fault that she had left him and that it's too late to get her back. He states that they should have a conversation "man to man".

Critical reception

Rick Cohoon of Allmusic in his review, states that the lyrics are "harsh and realistic" but "maybe a bit too glib for Allan’s good." Cohoon states that "‘You want her back, and it’s too late/why don’t we call a spade a spade’ summarizes the song’s tone, but comes across as too abrasive." He states that the writing makes it seem like the situation could have happened to the writer, Jamie O'Hara.^[1]

Chart positions

"Man to Man" debuted at number 45 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week of October 5, 2002.

Chart (2002-2003)	Peak position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[2]	1
US Billboard Hot 100[3]	25

References

1. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/song/t5105197 Allmusic: "Man to Man" review
2. ^ "Gary Allan Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Songs for Gary Allan. Prometheus Global Media.
3. ^ "Gary Allan Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Gary Allan. Prometheus Global Media.

Preceded by "The Baby" by Blake Shelton

Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks number-one single March 15, 2003

Succeeded by "Travelin' Soldier" by Dixie Chicks