California Girls

Gretchen Wilson

About California Girls

"California Girls" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Gretchen Wilson. It was released in June 2006 as the fourth single from the album All Jacked Up. The song reached #25 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song was written by Wilson and John Rich.


Year:
2005
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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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Gretchen Wilson

Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973) is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts. The song served as the lead-off single of her debut album, Here for the Party. Wilson followed this album one year later with All Jacked Up, the title track of which became the highest-debuting single for a female country artist upon its 2005 release. A third album, One of the Boys, was released in 2007. more »

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Written by: JOHN D. RICH, GRETCHEN FRANCES N WILSON

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12 facts about this song

Release
Gretchen Wilson released the song "California Girls" in 2006 as part of her second album, "All Jacked Up."
Genre
The song falls into the country genre, hinting at her musical roots hailing from the American Midwest.
Chart Performance
The song successfully reached the 12th spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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.
Style and Theme
Wilson'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.
Success and Reception
The song received widespread radio play and was well-received by both country music fans and critics due to its sassy and fun-loving nature.
Song's Impact
The success of "California Girls" helped cement Gretchen Wilson's status as one of the leading female voices in country music throughout the mid-2000s.
Versus Pop Culture
The 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.
Writer
The 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.
Accolades
Though 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.
Video
The 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.
Not to be Confused
The 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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