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We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This
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Wikipedia article
"'We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This'" is a song written by Jim Lauderdale, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in September 1998 as the third and final single from his album 'One Step at a Time'. It peaked at number 4 in the United States, and number 2 in Canada.
Background and writing
Jim Lauderdale told Taste of Country that the song came to him when he was living in Nashville. He was living in Buddy and Julie Millers apartment above their house. They were working on an album, so in order to get some sleep, he went over to the Union Station hotel and found a good writing room."
Critical reception
Larry Flick, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the melody is "infectious and the production is positively inventive." He goes on to call it "fun, frisky, and totally entertaining."'Billboard', September 26, 1998
Chart positions
"We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This" debuted at number 72 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated May 2, 1998, from unsolicited airplay.
References
Category:1998 singles
Category:George Strait songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer)
Category:Songs written by Jim Lauderdale
Category:MCA Nashville Records singles
Category:1998 songs
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