Girls with Guitars

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"Girls with Guitars"
Song
B-side"I Just Drove By"[1]

"Girls with Guitars" is a song written by Mary Chapin Carpenter, and recorded by American country music artist Wynonna Judd. It was released in June 1994 as the fifth single from the album Tell Me Why. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Judd's mother, Naomi Judd, and Lyle Lovett sing background vocals on the song.[2]

Content

The song is about a woman who pursues her desire to become a rock musician (particularly as a guitarist), despite her parents assuming more practical roles for her.[3]

Chart performance

Chart (1994) Peak
position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] 9
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 10

References

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 480. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
  2. ^ Tell Me Why (CD booklet). Wynonna Judd. MCA Records. 1993. 10822.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ Feiler, Bruce (April 6, 1999). Dreaming Out Loud. Harper Collins. p. 209.
  4. ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2569." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 22, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  5. ^ "Wynonna Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.