Single Girl
Sandy Posey
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, the song quickly climbed the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 12.
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Sales RecordThis smash hit sold over one million copies globally, earning it a gold disc.
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SongwriterThe song was composed by Martha Sharp, a Nashville songwriter who was working for a music publishing company in New York at the time.
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Sharp's InspirationThe songwriter wrote the song one night after observing the lonely life of single girls in New York City.
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International SuccessNot only was "Single Girl" successful in the United States, but it also charted in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 15.
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Notable RecognitionThe song is considered a classic in country pop music and remains one of Posey's most notable tracks.
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ThemeThe song tells a story about the loneliness of being a single girl and the longing for a romantic relationship.
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Song GenreThe song is a blend of pop and country music, characteristic of Posey's style.
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Noteworthy CoverBritish band The Primitives covered "Single Girl" in 1986, giving the song a new generation of listeners.
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Album's Success"Single Girl" contributed greatly to the success of Sandy Posey's debut album, which was very well-received.
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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."
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Song Re-releaseThe song was re-released on Rhino Records' compilation '90s Country Hits in 2004, illustrating its enduring popularity.
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