California Girls
Gretchen Wilson
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I ain't neve had a problem with California There's a lot of good women from Sacramento to Carona But them Hollywood types after a while wearon ya Struttin' around in their size zeros Skinny little girls no meat on their bones Never even heard of George Jones [Chorus:] Ain't you glad we ain't all California girls Ain't you glad you glad there's still a few of us left. That know how to rock your world Ain't afraid to eat fried chicken and dirty dance to Merle Ain't you glad we ain't all California girls There ain't nothing wrong with plastic surgery Well Dolly Parton never looked so good to me Everybody ought to be exactly who they want to be But that Paris Hilton Gets under my skin With her big fake smile and and her painted on tan She'd never have a chance at a real man [Chorus: x2] Ain't you glad we ain't all California girls.
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Written by: JOHN D. RICH, GRETCHEN FRANCES N WILSON
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12 facts about this song
ReleaseGretchen Wilson released the song "California Girls" in 2006 as part of her second album, "All Jacked Up."
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GenreThe song falls into the country genre, hinting at her musical roots hailing from the American Midwest.
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Chart PerformanceThe song successfully reached the 12th spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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Lyrics"California Girls" is a song in which Gretchen Wilson playfully takes a swipe at glammed-up Hollywood types in favor of more down-to-earth women. Its lyrics incorporate a lot of fun and humor.
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Style and ThemeWilson's version of "California Girls" combines elements of Southern rock with a classic honky-tonk style, offering an ideal sound to express the straightforward and confident theme of the song.
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Success and ReceptionThe song received widespread radio play and was well-received by both country music fans and critics due to its sassy and fun-loving nature.
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Song's ImpactThe success of "California Girls" helped cement Gretchen Wilson's status as one of the leading female voices in country music throughout the mid-2000s.
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Versus Pop CultureThe song "California Girls" can be interpreted as Gretchen Wilson's response to the focus of pop culture on California’s glamour and fashion, promoting a more realistic, humble representation of women.
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WriterThe song was co-written by Gretchen Wilson herself along with John Rich, showing her active involvement not just in performing, but also in the song-writing process.
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AccoladesThough the song didn't win any major awards, it greatly contributed to the album "All Jacked Up" earning a nomination for the Best Country Album at the 48th Grammy Awards in 2006.
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VideoThe music video of the "California Girls" hit song features Gretchen Wilson and her band playing at a country bar, acting out the playful dig at Hollywood culture.
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Not to be ConfusedThe song "California Girls" by Gretchen Wilson is not to be confused with the song of the same name by the Beach Boys or Katy Perry.
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