Country Girl

Primal Scream

About Country Girl

"Country Girl" is a song by the band Primal Scream. It was released as a single on 22 May 2006 and is the first released from the band's eighth album Riot City Blues. After a successful debut on the downloads chart, the single jumped to number five in its first full week of release, becoming the band's highest-charting in the United Kingdom as well as their first UK top-five entry and their third top-ten single. In the band's native Scotland, the song reached number three on the Scottish Singles Chart, becoming their most successful single since "Kowalski" in 1997. Elsewhere, the song reached the top 20 in Finland and Ireland and was a modest success in Sweden. "Country Girl" was released to American radio on July 25, 2006. The song was frequently used by ITV during their coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, alongside the Kasabian cover version of David Bowie's "Heroes" and Valerie by The Zutons. It also features as the theme tune of The Janice Long Review Show. The song was covered by Irish actress Jessie Buckley for the 2019 country music drama film Wild Rose. 


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2013
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Never get to bed (be?)
Never get to hell baby
Never get to come until you start payin your dues
Yeah, What can a poor boy do
Better go back to yr mama
She'll take care of you

Lost your wife
Lost your son
Stay out drinking till the morning comes
Yeah
What can a poor boy do
Better go back to your mama
She'll take care of you

Country girl
Take my hand
Lead me thru this diseased land
I have I have i have (no idea)
I have stole
I have sinned
Oh my soul
Its unclean
Country girl
Gotta keep on keeping on

Crazy women
Mess your head up
Wake up drunk and beaten
In some strange bed
Yeah
What can a poor boy do
Better go back to your mama
Shell take care of you

Country girl
Take my hand
Lead me thru this diseased land
I have I have i have
I have stole
I have sinned
Oh my soul
Its unclean
Country girl

Gotta keep on keeping on
Gotta keep on keeping on
Gotta keep on keeping strong
Gotta keep on keeping on
With you
Got the riot city blues

What do you have to say
Before i have to go
Be careful what you say
Youll reap just what you sow
Yeah
What can a poor boy do
Better go back to yr mama
Shell take care of you

One last time

Country girl
Take my hand
Lead me thru this diseased land
I have i have i have
I have stole
I have sinned
Oh my soul
Its unclean
Country girl
Gotta keep on keeping on

Country girl
Take my hand
Lead me thru this diseased land
I have I have i have
I have stole
I have sinned
Oh my soul
Its unclean
Country girl
Gotta keep on keeping on

Country girl
Gotta keep on keeping on

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Primal Scream

Primal Scream are a Scottish alternative rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie (vocals) and Jim Beattie. The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes (guitar), Martin Duffy (keyboards), and Darrin Mooney (drums). Barrie Cadogan has toured and recorded with the band since 2006 as a replacement after the departure of guitarist Robert "Throb" Young. more »

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Written by: Neil Young

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7 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Country Girl" by Primal Scream was released as a single in May 2006 in the UK. - It ranked No.5 in the UK Singles Chart which made it the highest-charting single of the band's career to date. - The track was the first single taken from their ninth studio album "Riot City Blues."
Music Video
A music video for "Country Girl" was released and it featured a line dancing event with girls wearing cowboy hats in a barn-style venue. - The band also appears in the video with bassist Mani playing a banjo. - The video is very much consistent with the song's twanging country-rock style.
Musical Style
"Country Girl" has a distinct southern rock influence, differing from Primal Scream's traditional electronic-centered music. - The song could be described as country-infused rock and roll, a departure from the band's usual psychedelic sound.
Live Performances
“Country Girl” has become a staple piece in Primal Scream's live performances since its release. - The band performed the song on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 2006.
Lyrics
The lyrics of “Country Girl” talk about a down-to-earth girl from a rural area, who is hypnotizing and captivating. - It expresses admiration towards a country girl, with repeated use of the phrase, "keep on keeping on” which is kind of a nod to soul and R&B music.
Song Making
Lead singer Bobby Gillespie described the song as a country punk number. - The songwriting process involved the entire band, making it a collaborative output.
Single Artwork
The cover of the "Country Girl" single features Russian actress, model, and photographer Yelena Yemchuk. - The artwork displays a more rustic, Western aesthetic consistent with the sound of the song.

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