"Man to Man" is a song written by Jamie O'Hara and recorded by American

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. It was released in September 2002 as the third and final single from Allan's 2001 album ''

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chart in March 2003 and peaked at number 25 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Content

The song's narrator tells his significant other's ex-boyfriend that it was his fault that she had left him and that it's too late to get her back. He states that they should have a conversation "man to man."

Critical reception

Rick Cohoon of

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in his review, states that the lyrics are "harsh and realistic" but "maybe a bit too glib for Allan’s good." Cohoon states that "‘You want her back, and it’s too late/why don’t we call a spade a spade’ summarizes the song’s tone, but comes across as too abrasive." He states that the writing makes it seem like the situation could have happened to the writer, Jamie O'Hara. Allmusic: "Man to Man" review

Chart positions

"Man to Man" debuted at number 45 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs for the week of October 5, 2002.

Year-end charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Man To Man (Song) 2002 singles 2001 songs Gary Allan songs Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer) Songs written by Jamie O'Hara (singer) MCA Nashville Records singles Song recordings produced by Mark Wright (record producer) MCA Records singles