"Why Didn't I Think of That" is a song written by Bob McDill and Paul Harrison, and recorded by American country music singer Doug Stone. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was released in June 1993 as the fourth and final single from his CD From the Heart. It is also last number one hit that Doug had in the United States, while he'd have one more number one in Canada with Addicted to a Dollar.
"Why Didn't I Think Of That" | ||||
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Single by Doug Stone | ||||
from the album From The Heart | ||||
B-side | "This Empty House"[1] | |||
Released | June 15, 1993 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:11 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Harrison Bob McDill | |||
Producer(s) | Doug Johnson | |||
Doug Stone singles chronology | ||||
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The song's narrator is a man who did not treat his lady right, so he watches another man treat his lady right.
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 6 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
Chart (1993) | Position |
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US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 10 |
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