Girls with Guitars
| "Girls with Guitars" | ||||
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| Single by Wynonna | ||||
| from the album Tell Me Why | ||||
| B-side | "I Just Drove By"[1] | |||
| Released | June 4, 1994 | |||
| Genre | Country rock | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | MCA/Curb | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Mary Chapin Carpenter | |||
| Producer(s) | Tony Brown | |||
| Wynonna singles chronology | ||||
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"Girls with Guitars" is a song written by
background vocals on the song.[2]
Content
The song is about a young woman who pursues her desire to become a rock musician (particularly as a guitarist), despite her parents assuming more practical roles for her.
The second and third choruses begin with a reference of the famous guitar riffs of Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" and Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love," respectively.[3]
Chart performance
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 9 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 10 |
References
- ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Tell Me Why (CD booklet). Wynonna Judd. MCA Records. 1993. 10822.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ISBN 9780061877537.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2569." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 22, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Wynonna Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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