Colin James - Why'd You Lie

Music video by Colin James performing Why'd You Lie. (P) (C) 1989 Virgin Records America, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Virgin Records America, Inc., Capitol Records, LLC, 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011.

[@cosmictalesmb1256]

I am another person brought here due to hearing it on Due South! Colin James has to be one of the most underrated performers of our time! From this early work to his blues phase then rockabilly and now soulful sounds he can do it all and do it well! I wish people would recognize what a true treasure he is!☮️💜

[@Mlaw]

Agreed

[@markonyeagbako6773]

Due South is awesome.

[@kiddkoolarrow7904]

An air of Gary Moore too.

[@wolfirene1967]

I was at the NAC in Ottawa a few weeks back to see Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. They had a few surprise guests and right at the end Colin James walked out. I just about died. He is a very underrated musician. His guitar playing is amazing and he still sounds nice and crisp on the mic. He made my year. ❤

[@debj5261]

I can not believe the negative posts about him....he is the most under rated performer.

[@Hanger18inotoomuch]

Absolutely…..people are evil and jealous

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

Perhaps it's Women who RESENT 'Being Called Out"? SERIOUSLY! 😂

[@Fawkjoo]

It's true blah. Sadly, when Mr James passes, a long time from now I hope he will finally get the avalanche of accolades. If not we will still have his awesome rockabilly voice, wicked guitar and soul tearing horns.

[@Mlaw]

You hit it on the head 100% agree with you

[@DanaScott-yz7xj]

He’s my ELVIS! Seen him a dozen times and gets better every time! PLus he’s a really nice guy!! Every Canadian should see him perform, you will rock the night away, 🤘🏻🇨🇦

[@gragor11]

How come I can't like this every time I play this song? So unfair. Thanks for writing this Colin.

[@theoriginalbillholt]

This is the kind of song that makes me like television soundtracks. The only place I'd heard it up until about 2010 was in an episode of 'Due South', which I always thought was a great show. That and 'Third Watch', along with the ancient 'Second Noah' come to mind for providing the ear-candy that made me squint at the TV screen when the credits rolled. This song is fantastic. It's powerfully emotive. That's the primary, oh-so-essential ingredient lacking in formulaic music being puked out today.

[@noconflicts]

Yes, just heard it on Due South. Amazing song.

[@SusanLytwyn]

Absolutely love this song and Colin James!! Everyone should and he and his band sound amazing live-just like the recordings!

[@nicolarose8026]

I'm so glad i'm not the only one here who was brought here by Due South. I recently binged it over the Christmas period after not having seen it for 25 years. And i loved the show all the more. This song was on one of the episodes and i had to look it up.

[@heatherthomson707]

Saw Colin James today at Burlington Sound of Music Festival. He played this live. Great guitar work.

[@SCGNiagara101]

Freakin’ amazing song and this is all the reviews it gets? People are f**ked! Great composition!!!!

[@elmo1031]

1 of the best songs ever!! Colin is awesome..

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

It's a Great BREAKUP Tune so it's Difficult to Label... COLIN JAMES is not only a Strong Songwriter but his Guitar Chops are BRILLIANT! TRULY! ❤

[@GreatBlueKnight]

I listened to this song while driving home one day, and I thought to myself, this black dude has some real soul in his voice! My mind has been blown!

[@phylliskumi4355]

This is a fabulous song. It should be used in television or movie

[@janidenny534]

Saw Colin live yesterday.. still that same "wow" smile!

[@randysegovia5848]

Canada best hitten secret. Colin

[@wmobrien55]

Great tune written by the great Morgan Davis!

[@lbj46]

glad you gave morgan his props bro, thanx...

[@MrMattRocker]

wow now this one sounds like SRV meets the boss meets Elvis. The voice reminds me of a young Elvis. Love it. 3 of my favs. Great job.

[@wowojeejee]

Why isn't he nominated for the R&R Hall of Fame? He is much better than the 2019 nominations.

[@francisouellette5938]

Incredible guitar work. I always rewind to the solo cause I cant get enough of it.

[@jacquelineponte6781]

Seen this twice at Lulu's Kitchener Ontario Canada.....he is amazing....just amazing.....wish Lulu's was still around

[@lhayes7516]

jacqueline... i saw him at Lulu's as well...he was very good live..

[@stephanielangan3098]

I saw him there too. Great show!! Stole my parents car to get there. 3:41

[@jimmymurray6116]

Heard this on Due South. Such an underrated artist. Smooth. And kicks u in the gut. But u can't stop listening.

[@JPLOgunquit]

God that guy was an amazing signer and guitarist

[@pierrelaliberte3964]

Colin and Stevie had a tight friendship. Colin admired him so much that when he heard Stevie died, he cancelled the rest of the tour he was on at the time.

[@pennihall415]

Wow has he got it...Whewwwww! Love Colin James, got soul makes me wonder about reincarnation...He's a kid here!!!!

[@Mamiegoodheart]

Never want to stop listening......what a song!

[@Mamiegoodheart]

Thanks a million......that is awesome.......love it!

[@jeanfrancoisboisvert7839]

Pure talent !

[@Jakob-w5b]

Finally....no lies.

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

Did you hâve a TOUGH TIME TOO trying today for PLAYING THIS TUNE? The Google owned Service will NOT easily PLAY IT for me! Must be a 'Robot Glitz', HUH?

[@vernslater]

absolutely awesome song, full of passion and lament. its a shame some people think they are above all others and offer their childish comments.

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

Agree... If you do not have Something Positive to Say, simply Move On... How can you Knock talented Musicians unless you're a Hendrix yourself! SERIOUSLY! .

[@lindastone1660]

He's amazing

[@Shadow-sm8hs]

I have met this wonderful man and seen him on and off for 30 years. Heard he spent a little time in his teens under the tutelage of the great Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@jean-francoispelletier5765]

Wow, super intense.

[@Devr0ss]

its very Stevie Ray Vaughan, great song.

[@vincegedeon6583]

Great song!

[@Martylovescats]

So I was listening to this in the car with my mum. I asked her to let me sit in the car to listen to it to hear the title, but she kicked me out. A year later I heard it in the car, and drove around the block just to listen to this and find out the title of this beautiful song!

[@FanGaryMoore]

Right on!

[@CherylKaye-jb2lq]

I was loved this song when I was young and now still. Deciet brought me back.

[@kentwinstonmedia]

And just nobody talks...he sings bout real truth ;)

[@NorSkot]

Am I the only person who knows this from Due South? I saw it as a child, and remembered this song but wasn't sure given how long had passed since hearing it. Now, last time I saw this Due South ep, I remembered this song from it, and I always envisioned, I have no idea, but I was sure it was a black guy singing? Sounds terrible haha. But aye, I randomly remembered the song again a few days ago, I have "blues kicks" every so often where I have to get that sliding/steel/smooth guitar sound and I remembered this. And I've been listening to it for days now haha

[@Selkie7]

Yesss!!!! Such a great show and this song will always remind me of that episode;)

[@juliewatson2522]

Me too, loved that series

[@macr7337]

No you are bit the Only one and also great show

[@paulfrench4831]

Awesome

[@Hot80s]

Awesome Colin

[@corinnakohler8103]

Awesome musician ❤️🙏🏼

[@wavelength7503]

Excellent musician, in many ways.

[@debj5261]

I have met him and he is a very nice man, very unassuming, and ya he was with his wife.

[@Phillip_higgins]

The nods to srv are awesome

[@ANTONIOIVAN-zh4fw]

Il blues e anche sensualita

[@gillesdurant4820]

Love that way to go ! Can't wait to see the band at Amphithéatre Videotron , 3-Rivières Qué. Can , august 20 , 2021 !

[@DustOfTheNorth]

Just saw him play this live at Burnaby Blues and Roots 2016.

[@mattrox191]

Was he still good??

[@flashcisco5016]

BLACK Y U LIE

[@jareds8729]

thx for being on trailer park boys podcast 67, i'll be blasting these for every1 at work

[@brentjdowney]

great song

[@DeeRichTv]

Why'd you lie is a great tune written by Morgan Davis tune, check out his song Reefer Man..

[@philbio-man1734]

Excellent

[@MrAudienceMember2662015]

Why'd You Lie Lyrics The very first rule That you learned in school Was that you shouldn't try to fool The people you're close to And now you're almost full grown I really should've known If I left you on your own You wouldn't do like you're supposed to Why'd you lie? Don't want to hear no alibis Don't want to know the reasons why You left me here to cry While you were out there loving him And now you're acting real nice You're all sugar and spice You've already thrown the dice Your chances are real slim Why'd you lie? Why'd you lie? You'd better make a correction To all this deception And start treating me right 'Cause we had discussed it 'Til I was disgusted There's one thing that I have to say All about sleeping in another man's bed Why'd you lie? Why'd you lie? The very first rule That you learned in school Was that you shouldn't try to fool The people you're close to Why'd you lie? Why'd you lie? Why'd you lie? Why'd you lie? Songwriters: Davis, Morgan Why'd You Lie lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

[@woclaz]

i like the full version better.. this one took out the sexy sax solo

[@dextermorgan4582]

I heard this song for the first time driving home the other day on the radio and thought it was Pink Floyd. what a great guitar riff, amazing song!

[@ijontiche698]

Due South

[@flon57]

Still listening in 2021,

[@bigtlittlek4266]

Love the story. And the strings! B&W good choice for Video...Enjoy it or do better. CRITICISM is too easy!!

[@shaktijaa]

this is a hot video. why you not like?

[@lbj46]

this tune was written by my bud morgan davis...

[@nicolemor]

2018?

[@eauavie]

2020? ;)

[@Eurodance90schick]

I love this song, he sounds like Jim Carrey that's just me I'm a fan of Jim Carrey and he too can sing his singing sounds simular to Colin James.

[@29958867]

What's he got against July?

[@gragor11]

LOL Good question. Why'd july?

[@YouDude60]

whew... thought you were going ethnic there for a minute

[@dondes88]

Hahaha shit. Ive loved this song ever since i heard it. Now though you ruined it for me. Because all i can i hear is why july now lol thats a good one though.

[@YouDude60]

Ah, ya cut off the solo intro- and it’s so good!

[@lescaldwell7264]

i know how he is singing about

[@alifayad5718]

Best fuckin somg

[@QcCarlito]

A toute les charrue For all bitchez

[@keeplowandstaylow8474]

I wanna know the reasons why you lied !!!!

[@33AndAThirdRPM]

WTF!,... you post the video without the epic Saxophone solo,... FAIL!

[@davehersh667]

I heard this will be the campaign song for the Democrats in the 2024 election.

[@1silvervespa]

A Morgan Davis song .. Look up some of his other stuff .... Fun .