I Will… But
Introduction "'''I Will... But'''" is a song recorded by American country music group SHeDAISY for their debut studio album ''The Whole SHeBANG'' (1999).The song was written by member Kristyn Osborn and Jason Deere and produced by Dann Huff. Lyric Street Records released the song on April 14, 2000 as the third single from the album. Lyrically, "I Will... But" is about a list of things that the female narrator does not want to be or experience, such as being a dirty secret or the "portrait of perfection", but that if the man follows these rules, she will be his everything.The song became the most successful single of SHeDAISY's career, peaking at number two on the US Hot Country Songs for two consecutive weeks, being blocked from the top spot by "That's the Way" from Jo Dee Messina. It was also a hit in the north, peaking at number three on the Canadian ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart.
Content The title of the album this song was taken from comes from its refrain "I will be the whole shebang". Drums were played by session musician Vinnie Colaiuta, who also performed on "Little Good-Byes". His style when cutting the track gave the feel of a live performance.
Music video Directed by Shaun Silva, the video for this song is very simple, focusing on the trio at various concerts, as well as black-and-white shots of them doing goofy things. They are also seen performing the song in a parking garage, and while sitting on top of a bar.The music video premiered to Country Music Television on March 31, 2000.
Chart performance It is the highest-peaking single of SHeDAISY's career, reaching number 2 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for 3 weeks, behind "That's the Way" by Jo Dee Messina, as well as being the group's only Top 10 hit in Canada.Chart (2000)Peakposition===Year-end charts===Chart (2000)Position US Country Songs (''Billboard'') 10
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