What I Wouldn't Do

"What I Wouldn't Do" is a pop song performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Serena Ryder, which was released as a single in November 2012. The song was written by Ryder and Jerrod Bettis for Ryder's fifth studio album, Harmony. The song was released as the second single from the album in Canada.[1] The song was featured in a 2013 episode of Grey's Anatomy and Rookie Blue, however, release of the single in the United States was delayed due to the success of Serena's previous single "Stompa".

For the song by A Fine Frenzy, see Bomb in a Birdcage.
"What I Wouldn't Do"
Single by Serena Ryder
from the album Harmony
ReleasedNovember 6, 2012
(Canada)
Recorded2012
GenrePop, Indie
Length3:40
LabelEMI
Songwriter(s)Serena Ryder, Jerrod Bettis
Serena Ryder singles chronology
"Stompa"
(2012)		 "What I Wouldn't Do"
(2012)		 "Mary Go Round"
(2013)

Lyrics and composition

Lyrically, the track is a love song in which Ryder claims there is nothing she wouldn't do for her lover.

Critical reception

"What I Wouldn't Do" received mixed to favorable reviews, with Ben Rayner of the Toronto Star praising the track's "crossover appeal", while Aaron Swanbergson of the National Music Center claimed the "catchy pop" song was "destined for radio fame".[2][3] In contrast, music blog Snob's Music called the song "a blasé mid-tempo number that fails to put any focus on Ryder's growled 'don't piss me off' vocals."[4]

Music video

The official music video for the track premiered on June 22, 2013 on MTV Canada's website, after a short preview was released the day before.[5][6]

Charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 8
Canada AC (Billboard)[8] 5
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[9] 8
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[10] 5
Canada Rock (Billboard)[11] 19
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] 24

Year-end charts
Chart (2013) Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 30

References
  1. "Serena Ryder "What I Wouldn't Do"". YouTube. November 27, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  2. "Serena Ryder changes her tune, from folk to pop | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. November 25, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  3. "New Release Tuesday: Serena Ryder – 'Harmony' | Blog | National Music Centre". Nmc.ca. November 27, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  4. "Snob's Music: Serena Ryder: "Harmony" (album review)". Snobsmusic.net. November 29, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  5. "MTV Premieres: Serena Ryder 'What I Wouldn't Do'". Mtv.ca. August 14, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  6. "Serena Ryder To Premiere Video For 'What I Wouldn't Do' On MTV! [Teaser] | MTV News". News.mtv.ca. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  7. "Serena Ryder Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  8. "Serena Ryder Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard.
  9. "Serena Ryder Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard.
  10. "Serena Ryder Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard.
  11. "Serena Ryder Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard.
  12. "Serena Ryder Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
  13. "Best of 2013: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
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