My Kind of Girl
Collin Raye
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When I saw you buyin' Cosmo and a Hot Rod magazine I said to myself now there's a girl for me And when I asked you to go for a ride You stole my heart when you said if I can drive I said how bout some music you said you got any Merle That's when I knew you were my kind of girl And when we started talking I could not believe my ears You said you were a Braves fan even through the rotten years You quoted William Faulkner and Martin Luther King You said your favorite movie star would always be James Dean And when we went to dinner you wore blue jeans with your pearls That's when I knew you were my kind of girl You march to the beat of a different drum The funny thing is that I hear the same one We both like to color outside of the lines We're peas in a pod girl we're two of a kind Yeah you march to the beat of a different drum I said I think I love you you said what's not to love I thought about a kiss but I wasn't quick enough I guess while I was thinkin' you were readin' my mind Cause you wrapped your arms around me and you pressed your lips to mine You sent my head a spinnin just like a tilt-a-whirl That's when I knew you were my kind of girl You sent my head a spinning just like a tilt-a-whirl That's when I knew you were my kind of girl (My kind my kind of girl my kind my kind of girl)
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Written by: JOHN JARRARD, DEBI COCHRAN, MONTY POWELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"My Kind of Girl" was released in July 1994 as the lead single from Collin Raye's third album, "Extremes."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the top of the U.S Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, making it Raye's fourth and final number one single.
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Music VideoThe music video of "My Kind of Girl" was directed by Martin Kahan, who has worked with many other country music artists including Brooks & Dunn and Martina McBride.
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Song Genre"My Kind of Girl" is a country music song, fitting with Collin Raye's signature style.
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SongwritersThe track was penned by Debi Cochran, John Jarrard, and Monty Powell. Notably, Jarrard and Powell have written hits for several other country artists including Diamond Rio and Keith Urban.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics depict the singer's love for a woman who can shift seamlessly between different roles such as a classy lady, a wild child, and a down-to-earth girl.
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RecognitionDespite its chart success, "My Kind of Girl" did not secure any major awards for Raye or its songwriters.
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Album Success"Extremes," the album from which "My Kind of Girl" was released, peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Collin Raye's CareerAlthough "My Kind of Girl" was Raye's final number one single, he continued to enjoy success in the country music scene, achieving multiple Top Ten hits throughout the '90s.
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Music StyleKnown for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, "My Kind of Girl" is a great example of the infusion of pop elements into '90s country music, a characteristic of many of Raye's songs.
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