I Wonder Why (Curtis Stigers song)

"I Wonder Why" is a song by American singer and songwriter Curtis Stigers, released as the first single from his eponymous debut album. The song reached number four on the Danish and Irish singles charts, number five on the UK Singles Chart, and number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top 10 in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway.

"I Wonder Why"
Single by Curtis Stigers
from the album Curtis Stigers
B-side
  • "Nobody Loves You Like I Do"
  • "Man You're Gonna Fall in Love With"
Released8 December 1991 (1991-12-08)
Format
Genre
Length4:19
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Glen Ballard
Curtis Stigers singles chronology
"I Wonder Why"
(1991)		 "You're All That Matters to Me"
(1992)

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1991–1992) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 43
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 4
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5] 14
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[6] 2
Denmark (IFPI)[7] 4
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] 18
Germany (Official German Charts)[9] 8
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 4
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] 7
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] 11
Norway (VG-lista)[13] 9
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 25
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 9
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[17] 5

Year-end charts
Chart (1991) Position
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[18] 63
Chart (1992) Position
Belgium (Ultratop)[19] 56
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[20] 91
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[21] 88
Germany (Official German Charts)[22] 53
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 90
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[24] 38

Cover versions

Craig David covered the song on his 2010 album Signed Sealed Delivered.

References
  1. Curtis Stigers and his Tigers. Jul. 10th, 2008 at 12:59 PM (July 10, 2008). "wardytron - Curtis Stigers and his Tigers". Wardytron.livejournal.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  2. Hum, Peter. "Jazz's best male singers go both ways (CD reviews) | Ottawa Citizen". Ottawacitizen.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  3. "Australian-charts.com – Curtis Stigers – I Wonder Why". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  4. "Ultratop.be – Curtis Stigers – I Wonder Why" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  5. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7767." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  6. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 1691." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  7. "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 18. May 2, 1992. p. 34. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  8. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 9. February 29, 1992. p. 37. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  9. "Offiziellecharts.de – Curtis Stigers – I Wonder Why". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  10. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – I Wonder Why". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  11. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 12, 1992" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  12. "Dutchcharts.nl – Curtis Stigers – I Wonder Why" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  13. "Norwegiancharts.com – Curtis Stigers – I Wonder Why". VG-lista. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  14. "Swedishcharts.com – Curtis Stigers – I Wonder Why". Singles Top 100. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  16. "Curtis Stigers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  17. "Curtis Stigers Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  18. "RPM 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of 1991". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  19. "Jaaroverzichten 1992" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  20. "The RPM Top 100 Adult Contemporary tracks of 1992". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  21. "1992 Year-End Sales Charts" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 51/52. December 19, 1992. p. 17. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  22. "Top 100 Singles – Jahrescharts 1992" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  23. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1992" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  24. "Year End Charts: Top Singles". Music Week. January 16, 1993. p. 8.


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