Southern Girls

Cheap Trick

About Southern Girls

"Southern Girls" is a song written by Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson that was first released by Cheap Trick on their 1977 album In Color, produced by Tom Werman. It was also released as a single. It has been covered by a number of artists, including Bangs, Everclear and Gilby Clarke.


Year:
2004
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I've been north, 
I've been east to the California beach
There's only one place I know where to find you
And all you Southern girls got a way with your words
And you show it
You say hump and I'll jump
You say go and I'll know
Waste no time getting
So close to you
And you'll never run way
When you find out why I wanted to find you

Ooh baby need some brand new shoes
Get out on the street
You got nothing to lose
You rock me and your crazy
And everyone says it, yeah yeah
Southern girls, you got nothing to lose
Southern girls, you got nothing to lose

I've been up I've been down
I've been weak I've been strong
But I never met someone like you
And you'll never run away
When you find why I wanted to find you
You say hump and I'll jump
You say go and I'll know
Waste no time getting
So close to you
All you Southern girls
Got a way with your words
And you show it

Oh baby need some brand new shoes
Get out on the street
You got nothing to lose
You rock me and your crazy
And everyone says it, yeah yeah
Southern girls, you got nothing to lose
Southern girls, you got nothing to lose

You think this boy, he loves you
Southern girls
You make it hard oh, so hard
I've been north, I've been east to the California beach
There's only one place I know where to find you
And all you Southern girls got a way with your words
And you show it

Oh baby need some brand new shoes
Get out on the street
You got nothing to lose
You rock me and your crazy
And everyone says it, yeah yeah

Southern girls, you got nothing to lose
Southern girls, you got nothing to lose
Southern girls
Southern girls
Southern girls

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Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums). Their biggest hits include "Surrender", "I Want You to Want Me", "Dream Police" and "The Flame". more »

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Written by: RICK NIELSEN, TOM PETERSSON

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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14 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Southern Girls" is one of the songs in the 1977 album 'In Color' by Cheap Trick, which is their second studio album.
Song's Popularity
Despite not being released as a single, "Southern Girls" gained significant popularity due to frequent performances by the band at their concerts.
Part of Setlists
"Southern Girls" is often included in the setlists of the band's live performances, showcasing its enduring appeal to the fans.
Songwriting Credits
The song was co-written by the band members Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson.
Song Duration
The track "Southern Girls" has a duration of 3 minutes and 44 seconds.
Genre Classification
The song is classified under the genre of Rock, and it beautifully presents the band's two-fold quality of pop-like melodies alongside hard rock instrumentation.
Inspirational Influence
Some people believe that "Southern Girls" inspired the band 'Blink-182' in creating their song "First Date," due to the recognizable similarities between the intros of the two songs.
Live Album
A live version of "Southern Girls" is featured in "Cheap Trick at Budokan," which is one of the band's most successful albums.
Lyricism
The song, as the name suggests, pays homage to girls from the southern United States, much like the prevalent trend of rock songs in the '70s glorifying California girls.
Musical Style
The guitar riff and the well-crafted harmonies in the song are often noted to be representative of Cheap Trick's signature musical style.
Cover Versions
"Southern Girls" has been covered by several artists, including Gilby Clarke, a former member of the rock band Guns N' Roses.
Cultural Impact
The song, over the years, has become a cultural symbol for Southern women and often plays on southern rock radio stations.
Band Line-up
The original recording of the song featured the classic Cheap Trick line-up of Rick Nielsen on guitar, Robin Zander on vocals, Tom Petersson on bass, and Bun E. Carlos on drums.
Production Team
The album 'In Color,' including the song "Southern Girls," was produced by renowned music producer Tom Werman.

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