“American Woman” The Guess Who
“American Woman” is a guitar-driven song that was recorded by Canadian rock band, The Guess Who. It’s instantly recognizable for its memorable and gritty guitar riff, that became one of the most famous in rock history.
However, the song generated some controversy due to its lyrics, which were perceived by some as critical of American society. The band would later clarify that the song was not intended as an anti-American statement.
On this very day, May 20th 1970, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in March 1970, here’s THE GUESS WHO, with “AMERICAN WOMAN”…