Why (3T song)
1996 single by 3T
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"Why" is a song by American R&B group 3T featuring their uncle Michael Jackson. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Jackson also produced it. The song was released as the fourth single from the group's debut album, Brotherhood (1995). "Why" was well received on European and Asian music charts.
- "Didn't Mean to Hurt You"
- "What Will It Take"
- "Tease Me"
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| Single by 3T featuring Michael Jackson | ||||
| from the album Brotherhood | ||||
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| Released | January 11, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1994–1995[1] | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
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| Producer | Michael Jackson | |||
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| "Why" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
British magazine Music Week rated the song five out of five, adding, "This smoochy soul ballad bringing together the family is a dead cert for the top three, with the older Jackson's vocals making it possible number one material."[2]
Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single, featuring 3T and Jackson. It is shot in black-and-white and was also released on the Michael Jackson box set, Michael Jackson's Vision.
Track listing
- CD single
- "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10
- "Didn't Mean to Hurt You" ('96) – 4:30
- CD single #2
- "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10
- "Tease Me" (single edit) – 4:25
- CD maxi
- "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10
- "Tease Me" (single edit) – 4:25
- "Didn't Mean to Hurt You" – 5:45
- "What Will It Take" – 5:16
- CD maxi #2
- "Why" (album version) – 5:28
- "Tease Me" (Todd Terry's Tease club mix) – 6:49
- "Tease Me" (Todd Terry's TNT Tease dub) – 6:11
- "Tease Me" (acapella) – 4:40
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| France (SNEP)[43] | Silver | 125,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||