Introduction:
“Baby Why Not” is a song by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. It was released in 1995 as the lead single from his album Gone. The song was written by Yoakam and Pete Anderson.
The song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It also charted on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart, peaking at number 19.
The music video for “Baby Why Not” was directed by David Hoberman. It features Yoakam performing the song in a variety of settings, including a recording studio, a desert landscape, and a nightclub.
“Baby Why Not” is a classic country song with a catchy melody and lyrics about love and loss. It is one of Yoakam’s most popular songs and has been covered by a number of other artists, including Emmylou Harris and The Mavericks.