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When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues
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Wikipedia article
'"When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues"' is a song written by Leslie Satcher, and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in June 2001 as the lead-off single to her 'Greatest Hits' compilation album.
Content
The song tells of a female who becomes agitated after getting the blues.
The album version includes a 52-second intro followed by song, which has a playlength of 4:08. The bridge is edited out of the radio version.
McBride chose to include Dan Tyminski as a backing vocalist after hearing him sing "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" in the movie 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' She also said that she enjoyed Leslie Satcher's lyrics in the song, and said that she was laughing the first time she heard Satcher's demo.
Personnel
* Matt Chamberlain drums
* Jerry Douglas Dobro
* Larry Franklin fiddle
* Troy Johnson background vocals
* B. James Lowry acoustic guitar
* Martina McBride lead vocals
* Jerry McPherson electric guitar
* Steve Nathan piano
* Dan Tyminski background vocals
* Biff Watson acoustic guitar
* Glenn Worf bass guitar
Music video
The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in mid-2001. It was shot in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Chart performance
"When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" debuted at number 53 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 30, 2001. The song was one of the four tracks from McBride's 'Greatest Hits' compilation that were released as singles. It became a major hit for McBride, peaking within the Country Top 10 at number 8, as well as charting among the 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at number 64. The three other singles that would be released ("Blessed," "Where Would You Be," and "Concrete Angel") would also become Top 10 hits on the Billboard Country Chart.
Year-end charts
References
Category:2001 singles
Category:2001 songs
Category:Martina McBride songs
Category:Songs written by Leslie Satcher
Category:Song recordings produced by Paul Worley
Category:RCA Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Steven Goldmann
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