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Country Girl (Dottie West song)

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"'Country Girl'" is a song co-written and recorded by the American country music artist Dottie West. It was released in March 1968 as the first single and title track from the album 'Country Girl'. The song peaked at number 15 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart. In addition, "Country Girl" was West's first song to enter the Canadian 'RPM' Country chart, reaching a peak of number 5. West wrote the song with Red Lane.

West was recruited in 1973 to write and sing jingles for Coca-Cola commercials after an associate of McCann-Erickson Advertising heard "Country Girl"'Telegraph-Herald', August 18, 1976, p.12 (see Country Sunshine).

"Country Girl" is identified with West's early career persona: the lyrics of the song's chorus are written on her grave.

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The song describes West's love of the country and the carefree feeling - including such things as blue skies, green meadows, butterflies, home-cooked meals and family it brings.

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Category:1968 singles

Category:Dottie West songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Chet Atkins

Category:RCA Victor singles

Category:Songs written by Dottie West

Category:1968 songs

Category:Songs written by Red Lane


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