Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend
The Wilkinsons
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He's all dressed up Buying flowers for the first time His pick-up's polished Shining like a new dime There ain't no doubt he's got a secret Ain't no way he's gonna keep it Listen how the whole town's talking Jimmy's got a girlfriend We all know where he's been Hugging and a kissing Oh Jimmy's got a girlfriend He's all tore up From her lovin' and affection And a boy's night out These days is just out of the question They say he's out there and they don't get it But that's just love and that boy's in it Cupid's arrow's done been shot He didn't duck now Jimmy's got a girlfriend We all know where he's been Hugging and a kissing Oh Jimmy's got a girlfriend Lovestruck Starry eyed No if's or maybe's That boy's gone girl crazy Girl crazy, crazy Jimmy's got a girlfriend We all know where he's been He's been hugging and a kissing Oh Jimmy's got a girlfriend They say he's out there and they don't get it Jimmy's got a girlfriend Hey that's love, oh sweet love Jimmy's got a girlfriend He's got the girl, he's got the girl Jimmy's got a girlfriend
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Written by: RICHIE MCDONALD, RON HARBIN, ANTHONY DUGGAN-SMITH
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26 facts about this song
Song's Background"Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" is a song performed by the Canadian country music group, The Wilkinsons.
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Release DateIt was released in the year 2000 as part of the group's second album titled "Here and Now".
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a top 5 hit on both the US and Canadian country charts. It peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 5 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by famend songwriters Gary Burr and Byron Hill.
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Musical StyleThe song is a noted representation of the contemporary country sound of the early 2000s, combining elements of country-pop and bluegrass.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song tells a humorous story about a young man named Jimmy who, after getting a girlfriend, changes his usual habits to adapt to a relationship.
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Video DirectorThe accompanying music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy, a prominent music video director who has worked with several country music superstars.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its commercial success, some critics have described the song as too pop-oriented and lacking the traditional country music elements.
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NominationsIn 2000, "Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" received a Juno Award nomination for Single of the Year.
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Group Member Contribution"Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" features vocals from the lead singer, Amanda Wilkinson, and harmony vocals from her brother, Tyler Wilkinson. Their father, Steve Wilkinson, is also a part of the trio.
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Fun FactWhile the song is broadly regarded as one of The Wilkinsons' biggest hits, it's often lamented that the girl in the song doesn't have a name. Only Jimmy gets a shout-out!
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Genre"Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" is a song from the country music genre, known for its heartfelt lyrics and rhythmic melodies.
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ArtistThe song is performed by The Wilkinsons, a Canadian country music trio from Trenton, Ontario.
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Release Date"Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" was released in the year 2000.
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AlbumThe track is included in the album "Here and Now," which is the second studio album by The Wilkinsons.
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Charts"Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs.
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Song WritersThis catchy tune was penned by renowned songwriters Mark Selby and Tia Sillers.
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AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from critics, bringing further acclaim to the group following their successful debut.
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ThemeThe lyrics of the song tell a story about a guy named Jimmy who finds a girlfriend, leaving his former love interest feeling left out and reminiscing about their lost potential.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" was directed by Thom Oliphant and premiered on CMT in mid-2000.
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Group MembersThe Wilkinsons consist of siblings Amanda Wilkinson, Tyler Wilkinson, and their father Steve Wilkinson.
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Success in CanadaAlthough it reached #11 on the US Billboard charts, "Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" was even more successful in Canada, placing at #4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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Song LengthThe running time of the song is approximately three minutes and twenty-seven seconds making it a standard length for a country song.
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RecognitionThanks to the popularity of songs like "Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend," The Wilkinsons received multiple Canadian Country Music Association awards.
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Style ShiftThe song marked a continuation of the group's shift from the more traditional country style of their debut album to a contemporary sound.
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Impact"Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" played a significant role in establishing The Wilkinsons' international reputation in the country music world.
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