What Do You Say to That
# What Do You Say to That

"What Do You Say to That" is a song written by Jim Lauderdale and Melba Montgomery. It was recorded by Lauderdale on his 1997 album, Whisper. In 1999, it was recorded by both David Ball on his album Play, and by George Strait on his album Always Never the Same. Strait's version was released in July 1999 as the third and final single from this album. It peaked at number 4 in the United States, and number 2 in Canada.

## Critical reception

Larry Flick, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "lovely little tune with a pretty melody and a positive lyric." He goes on to say that the production incorporates "sweet, understated fiddle and piano that interplay nicely with Strait's eloquent vocal performance."

## Chart positions

"What Do You Say to That" re-entered the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart at number 67 as an official single for the week of July 31, 1999.

| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 45 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 4 |

### Year-end charts

| Chart (1999) | Position |
| - | - |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 77 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard) | 35 |
