Heads Carolina, Tails California

Jo Dee Messina

About Heads Carolina, Tails California

"Heads Carolina, Tails California" is a song written by Tim Nichols and Mark D. Sanders and recorded by American country music artist Jo Dee Messina. The song was released in January 1996 as her debut single and served as the lead-off single for her self-titled debut album. The song reached the Top 10 on both the U. S. and Canadian country charts.


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1996
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Baby what do you say we just get lost
Leave this one horse town like two rebels without a cause
I've got people in Boston, ain't your daddy still in Des Moines
We can pack tomorrow, tonight let's flip a coin

Heads Carolina, tails California
Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer
Up in the mountains, down by the ocean
Where don't matter long as we're goin'
Somewhere together, I got a quarter
Heads Carolina, tails California

We can load what we own in the back of a U-Haul van
Couple modern day Moses' searchin' for the promised land
We can go four hundred miles before we stop for gas
Hey, we'll drive for a day and then we'll take a look at the map

Heads Carolina, tails California
Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer
Up in the mountains, down by the ocean
Where don't matter long as we're goin'
Somewhere together, I got a quarter
Heads Carolina, tails California

We're gonna get outta here if we gotta ride a greyhound bus
Boy, we're bound to outrun the bad luck that's tailin' us

Heads Carolina, tails California
Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer
Up in the mountains, down by the ocean
Where don't matter long as we're goin'
Somewhere together, I got a quarter
Heads Carolina, tails California

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Jo Dee Messina

Jo Dee Marie Messina (born August 25, 1970), known professionally as Jo Dee Messina, is an American country music artist. She has charted nine Number One singles on the Billboard country music charts. She has been honored by the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week Number One songs from the same album. To date, she has two Platinum and three Gold-certified albums by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: TIM NICHOLS, MARK D SANDERS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Jo Dee Messina, an American country music artist, released "Heads Carolina, Tails California" on March 14, 1996. It was her debut single and remains one of her most famous hits.
Song Writer
The song was written by Tim Nichols and Mark D. Sanders, both revered songwriters in the country music industry.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Heads Carolina, Tails California" climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Album Release
This song was also featured on Messina's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1996. The album was certified gold by RIAA.
Nominations
The success and popularity of this song contributed to Messina's nomination for the Top New Female Vocalist Award from the Academy of Country Music in 1996.
Signature Song
Over the years, "Heads Carolina, Tails California" has come to be regarded as Jo Dee Messina's signature song.
Music Video
The music video for "Heads Carolina, Tails California," directed by Roger Pistole, was released in 1996 and earned critical acclaim.
Genre Influence
The music genre of this song is country pop, and it significantly contributed to Jo Dee Messina's reputation as a crossover artist.
Song Theme
The song talks about escapism and spontaneity, with a narrative about making decisions on a coin toss and leaving troubles behind.
Legacy
"Heads Carolina, Tails California" is notable for kicking off Messina’s successful career in country music, which has included six No. 1 country singles overall and over 5 million records sold worldwide.

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