Single Girl

Sandy Posey

About Single Girl

Single Girl is a song by Martha Sharpe that was an international hit for American singer Sandy Posey from late 1966 to early 1967.


Year:
1991
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The single girl all alone in a great big town
The single girl gets so tired of love letting her down
The life's unreal and the people are homely
And the nights can get so lonely
The single girl needs a sweet loving man to lean on
I'm a single girl wondering if love could be passing her by
I'm a single girl and I know all about men and their lies
Nobody loves me cause nobody knows me
Nobody takes the time to go slowly

The single girl needs a sweet loving man to lean on
I gotta make my own way
There's rent I gotta pay
I need a night-time love to get me through the day
I'm a single girl all alone in a great big town
I'm a single girl and I get so tired of love letting me down
But there's a man I've yet to know
Waiting somewhere I've yet to go
Someday I'll have a sweet loving man to lean on

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Sandy Posey

Sandy Posey (born June 18, 1944) is an American popular singer, who enjoyed success in the 1960s with singles such as her 1966 recording of Martha Sharpe's composition, "Single Girl." She is often described as a country singer, although, like Skeeter Davis (to whom she has been frequently compared) her output has varied. Later in her career, the term "countrypolitan," associated with the "Nashville sound", was sometimes applied. Posey had four hit singles in the United States, three of which peaked at number 12 in the sales charts. more »

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Written by: Martha Sharp

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Single Girl" is a song recorded by American singer Sandy Posey from her 1966 debut studio album of the same name.
Chart Performance
After its release, the song quickly climbed the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 12.
Sales Record
This smash hit sold over one million copies globally, earning it a gold disc.
Songwriter
The song was composed by Martha Sharp, a Nashville songwriter who was working for a music publishing company in New York at the time.
Sharp's Inspiration
The songwriter wrote the song one night after observing the lonely life of single girls in New York City.
International Success
Not only was "Single Girl" successful in the United States, but it also charted in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 15.
Notable Recognition
The song is considered a classic in country pop music and remains one of Posey's most notable tracks.
Theme
The song tells a story about the loneliness of being a single girl and the longing for a romantic relationship.
Song Genre
The song is a blend of pop and country music, characteristic of Posey's style.
Noteworthy Cover
British band The Primitives covered "Single Girl" in 1986, giving the song a new generation of listeners.
Album's Success
"Single Girl" contributed greatly to the success of Sandy Posey's debut album, which was very well-received.
Posey's Career Breakthrough
"Single Girl" can be credited with launching Posey's successful music career, which included other big hits like "Born a Woman."
Song Re-release
The song was re-released on Rhino Records' compilation '90s Country Hits in 2004, illustrating its enduring popularity.

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