Did I Shave My Legs for This?

Deana Carter

About Did I Shave My Legs for This?

"Did I Shave My Legs for This?" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Deana Carter. It was released in November 1997 as the sixth single and title track from the album Did I Shave My Legs for This?. The song reached #25 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Carter and Rhonda Hart.


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2002
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Flowers and wine is what I thought I would find
When I came home from working tonight
Well now here I stand, over this frying pan
And you want a cold one again

I bought these new heels, did my nails
Had my hair done just right
I thought this new dress was a sure bet
For romance tonight
Well it's perfectly clear, between the TV and beer
I won't get so much as a kiss
As I head for the door I turn around to be sure
Did I shave my legs for this?

Now when we first met you promised you'd get
A house on a hill with a pool
Well this trailer stays wet and were swimmin' in debt
And you want me to go back to school

I bought these new heels, did my nails
Had my hair done just right
I thought this new dress was a sure bet
For romance tonight
Well it's perfectly clear, between the TV and beer
I won't get so much as a kiss
As I head for the door I turn around to be sure
Did I shave my legs for this?
Darlin' did I shave my legs for this?

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Deana Carter

Deana Carter (born January 4, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a country music artist who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million. It was followed by 1998's Everything's Gonna Be Alright, 2003's I'm Just a Girl, 2005's The Story of My Life, and 2007's The Chain. Overall, Carter's albums have accounted for 14 singles, including three which reached Number One on the Billboard country charts: "Strawberry Wine", "We Danced Anyway", and "How Do I Get There". more »

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Written by: DEANA KAY CARTER, RHONDA HART

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Did I Shave My Legs for This?" is a song by Deana Carter, an American country music singer-songwriter who got her big break in 1996.
Album Name
The song is the title track from Deana's debut studio album, "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" released on March 5, 1996, in North America.
Significance
This album contributed to the late 90s boom in female-oriented country music.
Successful Sales
The album "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" has been certified 5× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for the shipment of five million copies in the United States.
Song's Theme
The song "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" is a humorous take on a woman's disappointment in her mundane married life.
Chart Performance
Although not released as a single, the title track "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" received significant radio airplay and managed to chart on Billboard's Hot Country Songs.
Co-written Song
The song "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" was co-written by Deana Carter and Rhonda Hart.
Critical Acclaim
Deana’s blending of traditional country themes with a fresh, modern perspective in "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" was met with critical acclaim.
Music Video
Even though it was not a single, "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" still received a music video, a testament to its popularity.
Societal Impact
The song and its album are now regarded as one of many works that started conversations on gender and perspective in country music.
Multiple Versions
There is a U.K. version of the album "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" which features slightly altered tracks – including a re-recorded version of the title track.
Awards
Although the song wasn’t nominated for any awards, the album did receive a nomination for Country Music Association's 'Album of the Year' in 1997.

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