Man to Man (Gary Allan song)

"Man to Man" is 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 album Alright Guy, and his first single to reach number one. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in March 2003 and peaked at number 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 Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[2]	1
US Billboard Hot 100^[3]	25

Year-end charts

Chart (2003)	Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)^[4]	15

References

↑ http://www.allmusic.com/song/t5105197 Allmusic: "Man to Man" review
↑ "Gary Allan – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Gary Allan.
↑ "Gary Allan – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Gary Allan.
↑ "Best of 2003: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2003. Retrieved July 13, 2012.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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

Gary Allan

Studio albums	Used Heart for Sale It Would Be You Smoke Rings in the Dark Alright Guy See If I Care Tough All Over Living Hard Get Off on the Pain Set You Free

Compilation albums	Greatest Hits Icon

Notable singles	"Her Man" "It Would Be You" "Smoke Rings in the Dark" "Lovin' You Against My Will" "Right Where I Need to Be" "Man of Me" "The One" "Man to Man" "Tough Little Boys" "Songs About Rain" "Nothing On but the Radio" "Best I Ever Had" "Life Ain't Always Beautiful" "A Feelin' Like That" "Watching Airplanes" "Learning How to Bend" "She's So California" "Today" "Get Off on the Pain" "Kiss Me When I'm Down" "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)" "Pieces" "It Ain't the Whiskey" "Hangover Tonight"

Related articles	Discography Decca Records MCA Nashville EMI Nashville

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