Trashy Women

Confederate Railroad

About Trashy Women

"Trashy Women" is a song written by Chris Wall and recorded by American country music singer Jerry Jeff Walker in 1989 and later by the band Confederate Railroad. It reached number 63 on the US Country chart in 1989 for Walker, and was a number 10 country hit four years later from Confederate Railroad's self-titled debut album. According to legend, Walker was in the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, WY one evening and heard either Wall (who was also a bartender at the bar) or Kip Attaway performing the song. He then asked whichever it was to come to his hotel room later to teach him the song.  


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Well, I was raised in a sophisticated kind of style
Yeah, my taste in music and women drove my folks half wild
Mom and dad had a plan for me, it was debutantes and, ah, symphonies
But I like my music, how I like my women wild.

Yeah, and I like my women just a little on the trashy side.
When they wear their clothes too tight and their hair is dyed.
Too much lipstick and, ah, too much rouge
Gets me excited, leaves me feeling confused
And I like my women just a little on the trashy side. 

You should have seen the looks on the faces of my dad and mom
When I showed up at the door with my date for the senior prom
They said, "Well, pardon us, son, she ain't no kid!
That's a cocktail waitress in a Dolly Pardon wig!"
I said, "I know it, Dad. Ain't she cool! That's the kind I dig!"

Yeah, and I like my women just a little on the trashy side.
When they wear their clothes too tight and their hair is dyed.
Too much lipstick and, ah, too much rouge
Gets me excited, leaves me feeling confused
And I like my women just a little on the trashy side. 

I like 'em sweet, I like 'em with a heart of gold
Yeah, and I like 'em brassy, I like 'em brazen and bold
Well, they say that opposites attract, well I don't agree
I want a woman just as tacky as me
Yeah, I like my women just a little on the trashy side. 

Yeah, and I like my women just a little on the trashy side.
When they wear their clothes too tight and their hair is dyed.
Too much lipstick and, ah, too much rouge
Gets me excited, leaves me feeling confused
And I like my women just a little on the trashy side. 

Yeah, I like my women and I like 'em on the trashy side!

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Confederate Railroad

Confederate Railroad is an American country rock band founded in 1987 in Marietta, Georgia by Danny Shirley (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Lamb (lead guitar), Mark Dufresne (drums), Chris McDaniel (keyboards), Warren "Gates" Nichols (steel guitar) and Wayne Secrest (bass guitar). After serving as a backing band for outlaw country act David Allan Coe, the band signed to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, releasing their self-titled debut album that year. Throughout the 1990s, they released four more albums for Atlantic. more »

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Written by: CHRIS WALL, JERRY JEFF WALKER

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Trashy Women" was written by Chris Wall, and the first recording of the song was released in 1989 on his album "Honky Tonk Heart."
Confederate Railroad version
The song was popularized by Confederate Railroad. Confederate Railroad is a southern country rock–band started in the early 1990s from Marietta, Georgia. "Trashy Women" became one of their most iconic songs.
Chart Performance
Though a controversial song due to its lyrics, "Trashy Women" reached number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 53 in the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in 1993.
Album Inclusion
"Trashy Women" was included in Confederate Railroad's self-titled debut album. The record peaked at number seven on the U.S. country charts, driven by the success of the single "Trashy Women" and other hits.
Music Video
The music video that accompanied Confederate Railroad's rendition of "Trashy Women" featured cameo appearances from several country music artists, including George Jones and Tanya Tucker.
Jerry Jeff Walker's Version
Folk-country artist Jerry Jeff Walker, known for his song "Mr. Bojangles," also released a version of "Trashy Women". His rendition appeared in his 1999 album "Gonzo Stew".
Live Performances
Jerry Jeff Walker has performed "Trashy Women" frequently during live performances, making it an integral part of his setlist.
Genre Classification
"Trashy Women" is primarily identified as a country song, known for its infectious rhythm and comedic, irreverent lyrics. However, it also possesses elements of southern rock and honky-tonk music.
Cultural Impact
The song has since become something of a cult classic in the country genre. Despite its controversial content, or perhaps because of it, "Trashy Women" continues to be a staple at Confederate Railroad's concerts.
Lyrics Controversy
The song has been a subject of some controversy due to its stereotyping of women. However, it is generally viewed as a parody that makes light of the narrator's preference for women who don't fit into societal norms.

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