Lies (Jonathan Butler song)

"Lies" is a 1987 song by South African singer-songwriter/guitarist Jonathan Butler. It was co-written by Butler along with Jolyon Skinner.

Issued as the leadoff single from his 1987 self-titled studio album, "Lies" became a breakthrough hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #27 and becoming what remains his only Top 40 Pop hit to date. However, the song achieved significantly more success on the U.S. R&B chart, where it became his first of several top ten hits (cresting at #5), and also did well on the Adult Contemporary chart (#16). "Lies" also became a moderate hit in the UK (#18), and Ireland (#16), in addition to spending two weeks at #11 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.

Personnel

 * Jonathan Butler - Lead vocals, lead guitar, backing vocals
 * Ira Siegel - Rhythm guitar
 * Barry Eastmond - Keyboards
 * Wayne Brathwaite - Bass
 * Buddy Williams - Drums
 * Charles Dougherty, Earl Gardner, Jeff Smith, Ron Tooley - Horns
 * Brenda White-King, Curtis King, Diane Green-Williams, Tom Flammia, Yolanda Lee-Lewis - Backing vocals