Would I Lie to You? (Charles & Eddie song)
"Would I Lie to You?" is an R&B song by American duo Charles & Eddie. Written by Mike Leeson and Peter Vale and produced by Josh Deutsch, "Would I Lie to You?" was the debut single by the pop-soul duo, taken from their first album, Duophonic. It proved to be their biggest hit and a major international success. The song reached number-one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in November 1992,[1] and was also number one in New Zealand, Germany, Austria and Zimbabwe. It was a top five hit in several other European countries while in Australia and Canada it went to number 3. The single became a Top 20 hit in the US, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it achieved award-winning sales, earning a platinum record in the UK, a gold record in both Germany and Austria and silver record award in France.
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Single by Charles & Eddie | ||||
from the album Duophonic | ||||
B-side | "Remix" | |||
Released | August 4, 1992 | |||
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Label | Capitol | |||
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Producer(s) | Josh Deutsch | |||
Charles & Eddie singles chronology | ||||
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"Would I Lie to You?" on YouTube |
The songwriters, Leeson and Vale, received the 1992 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.[2]
Critical reception
AllMusic editor Alex Henderson said that the duo "shows a great deal of promise on smooth pop-soul offerings" like "Would I Lie to You?". He also added that Charles & Eddie "show their appreciation of classic soul in a very pop-friendly way".[3] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the male duo "is quickly picking up pop radio adds with this delightful twirl into retro-R&B territory. Rich lead vocals are supported by Motown-styled harmonies, rumbling Hammond organ fills, and an insinuating, live drum beat."[4] Amy Linden from Entertainment Weekly wrote in her review of Duophonic that "by laying silky harmonies on top of gritty hip-hop beats, gospel organ fills, and languid guitars, [the album] creates an R&B paradise."[5] Tom Ewing from Freaky Trigger described the track as "an irresistibly sweet record" and added that "it's dreaminess all the way down: if anyone’s going to end up hurt it'll be them, but that's an unimaginable outcome as long as the record's playing."[6] Music & Media commented that "one of soul afficionados' wildest dreams: a duet between Smokey Robinson and the late Marvin Gaye. With this single it's more than just wishful thinking."[7] People said that "it would be hard to get a better soul vibe and groove than the exquisite "Would I Lie to You?"."[8] Pop Rescue wrote that "there is nothing to dislike about this song – the music, lyrics, and the harmonised vocals are spot on."[9] Adam Higginbotham from Select noted it as "a fantastic single" and "so faultlessly polished and timeless".
Track listings
- CD single
- "Would I Lie to You?" (Radio Edit) – 3:41
- "Would I Lie to You?" (Club House Mix) – 5:04
- CD maxi single
- "Would I Lie to You?" (Radio Edit) – 3:41
- "Would I Lie to You?" (Club House Mix) – 5:04
- "Would I Lie to You?" (Truth and Soul Mix) – 3:57
- "Would I Lie to You?" (Funky Way Extended Mix) – 5:01
- 7" single
- "Would I Lie to You?" (Radio Edit) – 3:41
- "Would I Lie to You?" (Club House Mix) – 5:04
Charts and sales
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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John Gibbons version
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Single by John Gibbons | ||||
Released | August 12, 2016 | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
Genre | House[54] | |||
Length | 3:20 | |||
Label | Good Soldier | |||
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John Gibbons singles chronology | ||||
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Irish DJ and producer John Gibbons released a cover of the song titled "Would I Lie to You".[54] Gibbons co-produced the song with Colin Hanley, while Wez Clarke mixed the track with mastering from Nick Bennett.[55] It was released for digital download on August 12, 2016.[56]
David Guetta, Cedric Gervais and Chris Willis version
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Single by David Guetta, Cedric Gervais and Chris Willis | ||||
Released | September 30, 2016 | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
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Length | 3:17 | |||
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Chris Willis singles chronology | ||||
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French DJs David Guetta and Cedric Gervais, and American singer Chris Willis released a cover of the song titled "Would I Lie to You".[61] It was released to digital download through Jack Back Records, Parlophone, and Warner Music Group on September 30, 2016.[62]
Weekly charts
Chart (2016–17) | Peak position | |
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Argentina (Monitor Latino)[63] | 6 | |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[64] | 2 | |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[65] | 34 | |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[66] | 23 | |
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[67] | 3 | |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[68] | 28 | |
France (SNEP)[69] | 20 | |
Germany (Official German Charts)[70] | 2 | |
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[71] | 4 | |
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[72] | 4 | |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[73] | 9 | |
Israel (Media Forest)[74] | 4 | |
Italy (FIMI)[75] | 71 | |
Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[76] | 8 | |
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[77] | 10 | |
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[78] | 9 | |
Poland (Dance Top 50)[79] | 1 | |
Poland (Video Chart)[80] | 3 | |
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[81] | 7 | |
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[82] | 20 | |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[83] | 14 | |
Slovenia (SloTop50)[84] | 3 | |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[85] | 31 | |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[86] | 80 | |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[87] | 24 | |
scope="row" | US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[88] | 32 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2016) | Position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[89] | 62 |
CIS (Tophit)[90] | 134 |
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[91] | 41 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[92] | 72 |
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[93] | 134 |
Ukraine Airplay (Tophit)[94] | 197 |
Chart (2017) | Position |
Argentina (Monitor Latino)[95] | 36 |
CIS (Tophit)[96] | 32 |
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[97] | 12 |
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[98] | 11 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[99] | 60 |
Poland (ZPAV)[100] | 47 |
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[101] | 25 |
Slovenia (SloTop50)[102] | 16 |
Ukraine Airplay (Tophit)[103] | 149 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Austria (IFPI Austria)[104] | Gold | 15,000* |
France (SNEP)[105] | Gold | 75,000 |
Germany (BVMI)[106] | Platinum | 400,000 |
Italy (FIMI)[107] | Platinum | 50,000 |
Poland (ZPAV)[108] | Platinum | 20,000* |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Worldwide | September 30, 2016 | Digital download |
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Italy | Contemporary hit radio | Warner | [110] |
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