Girl Most Likely
Jeannie C. Riley, Patsy Cline
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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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11 facts about this song
Track Description"Girl Most Likely" is a country song recorded by American country artist Jeannie C. Riley. This track perfectly showcases her distinctive voice and robust storytelling skills.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in 1968, "Girl Most Likely" was a significant hit for Jeannie C. Riley. It reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, demonstrating its popularity within the country music scene.
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Album IllustrationThis song is from the studio album "Harper Valley P.T.A.," named after Jeannie C. Riley's breakthrough hit single.
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Song LengthThe song "Girl Most Likely" runs for 2 minutes and 37 seconds, which is a standard duration for country music tracks from the same era.
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Noteworthy CollaboratorThe song was written by Margaret Lewis and Mira Smith, who have contributed significantly to the country music genre.
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Song's Theme"Girl Most Likely" is known for its storytelling that fits into the traditional country narrative. It tells a story of a woman contemplating her life and the choices she has made.
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Artist's RecognitionJeannie C. Riley is perhaps best known for her song "Harper Valley PTA," but "Girl Most Likely" further solidified her place in the country music scene.
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Continued PopularityEven years after its release, "Girl Most Likely" continues to resonate with fans of classic country music, showing the timeless appeal of Jeannie C. Riley's music.
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Other VersionsThe song "Girl Most Likely" has been covered by various artists, showcasing its wide-ranging influence within the music industry.
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Prolific Career"Girl Most Likely" served as one of the stepping stones in Jeannie C. Riley's career, which saw her release more than 20 albums and achieve several hits on the Billboard country charts.
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Awards ContributionThe success of tracks such as "Girl Most Likely" helped in earning Jeannie C. Riley a Grammy award for best female country vocal performance in 1968.
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