"If He Wanted to He Would" is a song by American country music singer Kylie Morgan. It was released on July 25, 2022, as Morgan's debut single to country radio. It was initially included on her EP, P.S. (2022), and later served as the lead to her debut studio album, Making It up as I Go (2023). Morgan co-wrote the song with Zandi Holup and Ben Johnson, and it was produced by Johnson with Shane McAnally.
| "If He Wanted to He Would" | ||||
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| Single by Kylie Morgan | ||||
| from the album Making It up as I Go | ||||
| Released | July 25, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | EMI Nashville | |||
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| "If He Wanted to He Would" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
Kylie Morgan was inspired to write "If He Wanted to He Would" around the titular phrase after seeing it used on social media platforms, notably TikTok. She also made a connection with singer-songwriter Zandi Holup through the app, which led to her reaching out to enlist her help with co-writing, and the two met in March 2021.[1] Morgan felt the song was darker than initially intended, so they later enlisted the help of Ben Johnson with a second writing session in August 2021, where he fleshed out the melody.[1] Johnson ultimately co-produced the track with Shane McAnally.[2]
"If He Wanted to He Would" was certified Gold by the RIAA in March 2024.[3]
Music video edit
Directed by Carlos Ruiz, the music video for "If He Wanted to He Would" premiered on November 2, 2022.[4][5]
Charts edit
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
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| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 38 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 39 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Tom Roland (July 26, 2022). "Makin' Tracks: Kylie Morgan Gets What She 'Wanted': A First Single With Uplifting Potential". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Caren Liptak (November 18, 2023). "Kylie Morgan Shares the Crazy Story Behind 'If He Wanted to He Would'". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". Instagram. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Watch: Kylie Morgan "If He Wanted To He Would"". Maverick Country. November 3, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Kylie Morgan - If He Wanted To He Would (Official Music Video)". YouTube. November 2, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard Country Update. June 16, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard Country Update. January 24, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kylie Morgan – If He Wanted to He Would". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 26, 2024.