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Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On

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Wikipedia article




"'Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On'" is a song written by Bob McDill and recorded by American country music artist Mel McDaniel. It was released in October 1984 as the lead-off single from his album 'Let It Roll'. It was a number-one hit on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart in February 1985, and Mel McDaniel's only number-one single.

Background



Conway Twitty received the song but decided John Anderson's vocals were better suited for it, so he sent it to him. Not knowing who had sent him the song, Anderson turned it down.Gallagher, Pat. [http://www.theboot.com/2009/06/08/john-anderson-wins-some-loses-some/ John Anderson Wins Some, Loses Some], theboot.com, June 8, 2009. Mel McDaniel eventually received the song, and he recorded it.

Critical reception



Kip Kirby, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "change of pace for McDaniel, who here ogles the national treasure alluded to in the title, while absolving the bearer of lascivious intent."'Billboard', November 3, 1984

Covers



Sammy Kershaw covered this song on his 2006 album 'Honky Tonk Boots', where it was released as a single, although his version failed to chart. He also released a music video for his version.

Charts



"Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On" debuted at number 75 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles for the week of November 10, 1984.

Weekly charts



Year-end charts



References



Category:1984 singles

Category:Mel McDaniel songs

Category:Songs written by Bob McDill

Category:Sammy Kershaw songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Jerry Kennedy

Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles

Category:1984 songs

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