The Girl Most Likely
Jeannie C. Riley
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Papa worked but his cheque was small mama sowed just to help us all And our old house sure needed paint nd when it rained the roof would leak Well the teacher's pet was Susie Grout born with the silver spoon in her mounth Miss Goody two shoes in sonerity And I was a little Miss Nothin' and they thought of me as The girl most likely yea yea yea the girl most likely To wind up in uhhuh jam they judged by the way I looked not the way I am Well I guess it's true I looked apart but developin' fast was not my fault Didn't know my sexappeal showed through Those made over clothes and run down shoes Now the doctor's son is hidin' out and the whole town knows what it's all about Because the evidence is plain ha it ain't me it's Susie Jane The girl most likely yea yea yea the girl most likely Susie's daddy is on the run and he sure looks funny with that hot shot gun Well the weddin' bells can't wait till June it'd better be now or else real soon Susie Jane is in the jam hey listen that gun go wam wam wam Well some of that talk is dyin' now and there's a lot of most likelys in this town Just because a house needs a coat of paint That doesn't mean a girl is somethin' she ain't
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Written by: MARGARET LEWIS, MIRA ANN SMITH
Lyrics © RAGGED ISLAND MUSIC
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13 facts about this song
Artist Info"The Girl Most Likely" is sung by Jeanne C. Riley, an American country and gospel singer who has a string of hits in the 1960s-70s.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached number 6 on the Billboard Country Singles chart and number 71 on the pop chart in 1969.
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Record LabelThe record was produced and released under the label, Plantation Records.
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Genre”The Girl Most Likely” is characterized under the country and Nashville sound genres.
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Song WritingThis song was written by the well-known songwriting duo Margaret Lewis and Mira Smith.
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AlbumThe song is part of Jeannie's fourth studio album with the same title, "The Girl Most Likely"
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Music VideoUnlike many songs from its era, "The Girl Most Likely" does not have an official music video.
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StreamingDespite originating from the era before digital music, the song is now available on various streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.
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DurationThe song has a running time of 2 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Riley's PersonaThis song, characterized by Jeannie's feisty, strong female perspective (which is prominent in her many hits), contributes to her persona in the country music scene.
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Pop Culture”The Girl Most Likely" is accumulated in the list of hits that helped establish Jeannie C. Riley as a significant figure in the late '60s country and pop crossover phenomenon.
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ThemesThe song explores themes of gossip, judgement, and small-town dynamics, with the main character often talked about but misunderstood.
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LegacyDespite not being her most famous song, "The Girl Most Likely" showcases Jeannie C. Riley's unique sound and attitude which have left an indelible mark on country music.
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