Girl Most Likely

Jeannie C. Riley

About Girl Most Likely

"The Girl Most Likely" is a single by American country music artist Jeannie C. Riley. Released in November 1968, it was the first single from her album Yearbooks and Yesterdays. The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. The song was written by the songwriting team of Margaret Lewis and Mira Smith, who also wrote the hits "The Rib", "Country Girl", and "Oh Singer" for Riley.


Year:
1999
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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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Jeannie C. Riley

Jeannie C. Riley (born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson, October 19, 1945) is an American country music and gospel singer. She is best known for her 1968 country and pop hit "Harper Valley PTA" (written by Tom T. Hall), which missed (by one week) becoming the Billboard Country and Pop number one hit at the same time. In subsequent years, she had moderate chart success with country music, but never again duplicated the success of "Harper Valley PTA". She became a born-again Christian and began recording gospel music during the late 1970s. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
Released 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.
Album Illustration
This song is from the studio album "Harper Valley P.T.A.," named after Jeannie C. Riley's breakthrough hit single.
Song Length
The song "Girl Most Likely" runs for 2 minutes and 37 seconds, which is a standard duration for country music tracks from the same era.
Noteworthy Collaborator
The song was written by Margaret Lewis and Mira Smith, who have contributed significantly to the country music genre.
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.
Artist's Recognition
Jeannie 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.
Continued Popularity
Even 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.
Other Versions
The song "Girl Most Likely" has been covered by various artists, showcasing its wide-ranging influence within the music industry.
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.
Awards Contribution
The 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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