American Woman
The Guess Who Lyrics

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American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
American woman, you gonna mess your mind
American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind

Say A, say M, say E
Say R, say I, C
Say A, N

American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
American woman, you gonna mess your mind
American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind

American woman, stay away from me
American woman, mama let me be
Don't come a hangin' around my door
I don't want to see your face no more
I got more important things to do
Than spend my time growin' old with you
Now woman, I said stay away
American woman, listen what I say

American woman, get away from me
American woman, mama let me be
Don't come a knockin' around my door
Don't want to see your shadow no more
Colored lights can hypnotize
Sparkle someone else's eyes
Now woman, I said get away
American woman, listen what I say-ay-ay-ay

American woman, said get away
American woman, listen what I say
Don't come a hangin' around my door
Don't want to see your face no more
I don't need your war machines
I don't need your ghetto scenes
Colored lights can hypnotize
Sparkle someone else's eyes
Now woman, get away from me
American woman, mama let me be

Go, gotta get away, gotta get away now go, go, go
I'm gonna leave you woman
Gonna leave you woman
Bye-bye bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye
You're no good for me
I'm no good for you
Gonna look you right in the eye
Tell you what I'm gonna do
You know I'm gonna leave
You know I'm gonna go
You know I'm gonna leave
You know I'm gonna go-o, woman

I'm gonna leave you woman
Goodbye American woman

Overall Meaning

The Guess Who's "American Woman" is a mysterious and powerful song that is often interpreted in different ways by listeners. The song seems to be about the band's response to a stereotypical American woman, one who is materialistic, warlike, and obsessed with illusion. In the opening lines, the singer suggests that he will "mess" with her mind, but quickly responds with a seemingly contradictory statement that he wants her to stay away from him.

The repetition of "American woman" throughout the song accentuates the stereotype and emphasizes the singer's rejection of it. The lyrics also reference war and politics, with lines like "I don't need your war machines" and "Don't want to see your ghetto scenes." The chorus serves as a powerful refrain, with the singer repeating his message of rejection and telling the American woman to stay away.

The song also features a distinctive guitar riff and drumbeat, which were later sampled by Lenny Kravitz for his hit song "Fly Away." "American Woman" remains a classic rock song that encapsulates the anti-war sentiment of the time and continues to resonate with listeners today.

Line by Line Meaning

American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
I intend to confuse and disturb you, American woman

American woman, you gonna mess your mind
You, American woman, will end up disturbing your own mind

American woman, stay away from me
Keep your distance from me, American woman

Don't come a hangin' around my door
I don't want you loitering near my dwelling

I got more important things to do
I have more significant tasks to focus on

Than spend my time growin' old with you
I don't want to spend time with you and grow old by your side

Colored lights can hypnotize
Flashing, vibrant lights can captivate and entrance someone

Don't want to see your shadow no more
I don't want to see any signs of your presence or influence

I don't need your war machines
I have no use for your military weapons or tactics

I don't need your ghetto scenes
I don't want to be a part of any areas with high poverty or crime rates

Go, gotta get away, gotta get away now go, go, go
I need to escape from this situation immediately; I must go now

You're no good for me
You are not beneficial or valuable to me

I'm no good for you
I have nothing positive to offer you

Goodbye American woman
Farewell, American woman

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BURTON CUMMINGS, GARY PETERSON, MICHAEL KALE, RANDY BACHMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@babettelock2106

31w↑84

2023 and still loving The Guess Who . They ARE classic rock.

@paulinechapman5669

9w↑2

Amen..🇨🇦

@bonniegarrison9741

2y↑83

This kind of music made the 60s&70s worth living.

@scottmurphy650

18w↑1

I feel so blessed to have grown up in the 60's and had this fantastic music to listen to.

@Tropicaya

Living?
The Vietnam war was LIVING?

@texas6065

1y↑129

This Song automatically brings up images of my Deceased husband. This was one of his favorit songs. I miss him dearly after 45 yrs of being married it's hard not to.

@AustinBigWig

1y↑6

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

@nacygass9465

45w↑1

Me too,mine

@trevorgallagher9930

14w

I'm sorry. I hope you're holding up OK.

@mznubianqueenbri2you730

12w

🫂💗💗💗💗Sip to your husband you're 😢 In my prayers 🙏🏿

@adog3029

4y↑375

They, the Guess Who, were one of the most prolific and awesomely unique bands in the late 60's. American Woman, is one of the best rock songs ever written, especially the long version for you oldies like me

@williampinckney1921

44w↑7

Amen and Amen 🙏. Great song yo! Love it. I guess I'm an oldie. Turn 58 today. Thank you Jesus!!

@billwaller4094

40w↑3

You do know how that song was written huh? They were playing two shows one night and in between the shows the lead singer went outside to buy some albums and he was late. Coming back for the second show and the band started jamming without him and when he came in he just made the words up as they were playing, not bad at all

@tdb517

40w↑2

"unique" really. They basically play the exact same thing black folks played in the 4O's. They called it blues, but when white kids play it it's called rock.

@eziaaxx

40w↑5

Im no oldie(only 24) but this is the best type of music. Got my little sisters into 60s rock cuz thats alll i played when they were babies/toddlers😂

@guyincognito1406

37w

@tdb517
Can you name a single artist that wasn’t inspired by or learned from any who came before?
Imitation, the most sincere form of flattery, to you is division. That’s sad, you’re probably sad, I’m sorry for ya.

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@rodgeranderson4922

3y↑370

This song alone should have The Guess Who in the Hall of Fame. They have many others to back this song up.

@JamesJohnson-nv8zo

3y↑10

These Eyes is beautiful.

@scottburton9701

3y↑8

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame needs to induct these guys.

@bensmith4563

2y↑21

Rock and roll hall of fame is a joke so many greats that should be in while there are rappers in like wtf rap is not rock and roll

@TheConservativeinaction

2y↑5

yeah songs like no surgar tonight/new mother nature, these eyes, and no time

@matteowatteo1296

2y↑9

1000% agree. Along with Steppenwolf.

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@torpedo58

2y↑41

I had to come listen to this classic, after just reading about Randy Bachman recovering his long lost guitar, stolen in 1977, and recently recovered and returned to him. It was the first expensive instrument that he ever bought, and he said that he used it to help write American Woman. This classic song is better than ever now!!!

@kentonyc

2y↑2

same!

@crotalusatrox7931

2y↑1

Cool story, thanks!

@torpedo58

@@crotalusatrox7931 It was pure luck that I stumbled across that story. 😀

@paulmartos7730

4y↑462

Burton Cummings is one of the greatest rock and roll singers ever.

@dannythomas417

4y↑13

My ears cry every night for him.

@Beneficialitificul

4y↑14

You ain't lyin' man! I had this song stuck in my head today and was like damn it i need to look this up and listen immediately.

@eddieweiss1485

4y↑14

He should be in a rock and roll hall of fame

@josephinemateo2553

4y↑5

Absolutely 💯

@rockydevore4236

3y↑7

Right there with robert plant

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@davemoyer505

2y↑50

So much talent. No remake can do it justice. Ain’t nothin like the real thing baby! Rock on!👍🎸🥁🎼❤️

@joepedroza4707

2y↑21

This is Rock n Roll at its finest. Its just sounds so 70's.

@chesteruwu125

5y↑183

This is the original this is the best version

@michaelpatrick45

4y↑10

Hell yeah, it is!

@goodbyeblueskies7787

4y↑3

Agreed

@pelospanqi9353

no❤️

@greysonG10

4y↑5

If this was a cover, everyone would just say that Lenny dudes version is better. Even though it's not, lol. This is one of the best songs I've ever heard.

@jimbothedemocraticredneck555

4y↑2

👍👍👍

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@johnfoley707

4y↑506

Real music, real lyrics with meaning and an oh so pleasant beat. Sometimes 70's music was the complete package.

@mattersofthekingdomofyehov8287

4y↑4

A lot of folks don't know the meaning to these lyrics. BTW, I have a brother named John in the Army.

@ashleyallen8094

3y↑7

@@mattersofthekingdomofyehov8287 It’s really about American women per the song writer

@mattersofthekingdomofyehov8287

3y↑15

@@ashleyallen8094 NO, it is not!!!! It is about the U.S. government's war machine. Your really need to read the lyrics, and know the timing of when this song was done.

@mattersofthekingdomofyehov8287

3y↑9

@@ashleyallen8094 Randy Bachman called this "an antiwar protest song," explaining that when they came up with it on stage, but the band and the audience had a problem with the Vietnam War. Said Bachman: "We had been touring the States. This was the late '60s, they tried to draft us, send us to Vietnam. We were back in Canada, playing in the safety of Canada where the dance is full of draft dodgers who've all left the States."

The lines where the anti-Vietnam sentiment are most apparent are "I don't want your war machines, I don't want your ghetto scenes."

@ashleyallen8094

3y↑12

@@mattersofthekingdomofyehov8287 While that may have been Bachman’s take on the song, Cummings, who composed the lyrics, said in 2013 that they had nothing to do with politics. "What was on my mind was that girls in the States seemed to get older quicker than our girls and that made them, well, dangerous. When I said 'American woman, stay away from me,' I really meant 'Canadian woman, I prefer you.' It was all a happy accident."[12]

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@larrythacker9824

4y↑311

I was in Vietnam when this come out, Armed Forces Radio played it a few times but had to wait until I got home and got the tape.. wore it out, under rated Canadian band...

@debbresser4908

4y↑18

Thank you your service...Bless you

@robbiematney6661

4y↑14

Much respect to you sir for being a Vietnam vet you are Awesome!

@justinwatson6932

4y↑8

Thanks for sharing that man! Hope you're doing well to this day. Also such a classic

@jorgerosas

3y↑4

Thanks for You service Is truth Is the most underrated band of Canadá maybe only under Rush.....grettins

@smithwesson4891

3y↑8

My hat off to you. Thank you for your service. I was 15 when Saigon fell. My uncle was a river ratt. And I had to sign up when I graduated not like today.

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@sherryherrick6567

3y↑155

I've only loved this song, and band, for over 50 YEARS!! Blessed to have lived during 60s & 70s (some 80s) which made the best music EVER

@williamtisdale1577

3y↑5

Leave out the '80s

@gracemarion499

2y↑5

I agree.

@sherryherrick6567

2y↑2

I'm old, but wasn't that lil band called the Eagles in the 80s!! My husband, God bless his soul that Glenn Frye was... da bomb! 😀

@bigsur175

2y↑5

I'm there with you sherry I was born in 58 been listening to rock music since I was 6

@williammoore8270

2y↑2

Amen to that! We'll take the 80s too

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@stephen9609

5y↑180

HOW THE HELL ARE THEY NOT IN THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME?????

@avikazak655

4y↑4

Reality Hurts

@vicfryer5668

4y↑2

That’s a shame there not in the RRHF in the end, I just listen to there great tunes always will , there in my heart

@skinnytothefeet3531

4y↑12

Cause they’re from maple 🍁 land

@bardofthesand2683

4y↑11

@@skinnytothefeet3531 sad but probably true...when they are letting "questionable" musicians in, but these guys aren't in, I give up wondering how they choose.

@skinnytothefeet3531

4y↑2

Bard of the Sand they don’t care about talent sadly 😪 cause these guys are great

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@hamidmusik7691

2y↑7

Love the anger his voice and the lines with war machines and ghetto scenes. American woman = US Society. Lot of people think he sings about his pain after break up

@williampeel8589

1y↑22

The Guess Who...what more needs to be said. One of their best songs. "These Eyes" was a monster hit, also.

@RAYGERVATO

"Undun" on a hot Summer day. Unreal.

@joelwelch5762

18w

My Thai wife loves ❤ this song.

@ebobboom4262

1y↑21

I just saw these guys live for the first time last Sunday...one of the best nights of my life.

@CatT1987

5y↑134

They're such a great band. Burton Cummings is just an awesome singer.

@d0ublestr0ker0ll

45w↑58

As a drummer who has studied all the greats, this groove is absolutely filthy. 10/10.

@thenitenitecaraloo7101

23w

😂

@gringochucha

21w↑3

I know man, before I learned to play drums I didn‘t really listen to the drums on this song. Now it‘s practically all I listen to. With pure stank face 😂

@whitecross7648

3y↑58

Another song that never gets old <3

@HueyManshack

24w

I feel for you my lady I lost my wife to breast cancer it's been 6 years miss her everyday we use to listen to the gue alot I still play thier music for her imsurr shed smilekng in hrsven listening to hdr song by by play one fkr yoir husbsnd i know he will love it

@HueyManshack

24w

My spelling is crazy not me it's my stupid fingers lol

@dankemetick4492

51w↑6

This song has the greatest grunt in rock and roll history!

@TheSinnical

3y↑28

love the guitar on this song...overall mood of this song is trippy...perfect 60s..

@trevorsamuels1441

Yeah! I had one relationship with an American woman, one was enough for me.

@rogerferns5511

7y↑622

"I dont need your ghetto scenes, I dont need your war machines" . The words are still relevant and that riff is so simple but completely classic !

@bamadeadhead

5y↑14

roger ferns it’s backwards but we get it...war machines, ghetto scenes 3:58

@scottklocke891

5y↑9

Damned right 😂

@smegmasaurus7327

@@leahdorothy No one is making these subversive agents stay here

@mikesimonian484

@@leahdorothy It's really really dumb not to have those amendment rights.

@TheBfutgreg

3y↑1

Seems like " I don't need your multi-culturalism crossed with opulent wealth that are taxed into oblivion" since it sucks and doesn't really help anyone that needs it

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@kennethmartindale8771

48w↑3

64 years old probably two or three hundred concerts including Elvis Presley and led Zeppelin never a big fan of The Guess who went to the Royal oak music theater in Michigan absolutely mind-blowing he was so good one of my top three concerts ever in my lifetime

@grancentral4

5y↑21

The 70's era brought me here! My era and the best music on the planet!

@wollywolly2734

Cool that the 70s did bring you

@65motowngirl

4y↑1

I was a teen in the 60’s. So it was Motown, Gene Pitney and Bobby Vee who made the most important memories for me. The 70’s were not that significant. A rather shity period in my life. By then I grew up and realized that life is one big disappointment after another.

@deborahbranson6053

2y↑65

I agree they were one of the greatest rock bands ever ❤️

@markerbloxOffical

42w↑1

Didn't these guys get a Grammy.. Or no🙃??? Pretty sure👍👌.. Idk𓆩😝𓆪

@8kigana

4y↑106

The opening of this song is deceptively sweet, great guitar riffs. Hard to believe this song was helped made by a person's taping it in a crowd when it was performed live on a whim by the group.

@larryc8834

2y↑11

IIRC the main guitar lick was a warmup rhythm that the guitarist liked to play after having new strings out on so they would get "played in".

@alcheneler1245

45w↑8

When the song came out you’d never hear the into on the radio, except, maybe, in the middle of the night

@nacygass9465

45w↑1

I saw them at Bloomingdale fest in Illinois about 20yrs ago,great for some small little fest!

@allenpittman3618

8y↑69

,This is one of the best groups ever with so many great songs. Right up there with the Grass Roots & the Three Dog Night.

@cyndygough4107

2y↑5

Man, what memories. Back when everybody loved everybody else. ✌❤🤘

@davidhare897

49w↑2

Saw the Guess Who live in Raleigh's Dorton Arena..1971? I was 13. This song ruled the airwaves for what seemed like a year or 2.. I still love them. Im David Hare. Anyone out there at that same show?

@jamesbrennan3334

1y↑27

I saw a story today about this song. If true it's really cool. They said the band was up just playing while they waited for the lead singer to return to the stage. When he came, he freelanced the lyrics to this live. The crowd loved it so the band was able to catch a kid bootlegging the concert and preserved this song. That's a totally amazing background story if true.

@ktkat1949

47w

It is true. It was improvised and they had to catch the kid to get the lyrics.

@WobblinGoblin1

47w↑3

Yeah, I just saw a video from Professor of Rock about it. Fascinating story about the origins of the song. The entire thing was just an impromptu jam in between sets while the guitarist was tuning new strings on his guitar. The other guys liked what they were hearing and joined in. The lead vocalist was in the parking lot and heard the jamming, so he rushed back in, thinking his bandmates had started the next set without him. When he got on stage, he just adlibbed the entire song off the top of his head. LOLOL. That's such a cool story.

@nedd.8479

5y↑205

The lead guitar tone on this song sounds so good.

@bigthunder2860

5y↑9

And the band didn't have all the goods we have now for recording

@alkholos

4y↑12

That's Randy Bachman at his best. A great song!

@spiralthinker

4y↑5

VERY typical '60s psychedelic sound; look up Strawberry Alarm Clock :)

@jeffgaumond4250

4y↑7

@@alkholos Randy Bachman is sorely underrated as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. The guy could rock with the best of them.

@JohnSmith-kz8yo

4y↑6

Heavy sound for its time...

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@petemiller519

4y↑236

Lyrics are more relevant now than ever, American Woman.

@AlmightyPolarBear

4y↑5

More like any woman and man.

@mikesimonian484

4y↑4

@patrick m Yes it is and Canada didn't want to annex Bermuda because they didn't want the blacks in their country.

@jazzaj5242

4y↑18

@patrick m they are also referencing "American Women" as the US's war machine and lust for war

@orionvassi

4y↑5

War protest song but they say 'woman' to let the groupies know what's up.

@tylerlynch7089

American geezer😂

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@ms.b2165

2y↑12

Another under rated band
Damn good instrumentalists with unforgettable lyrics, and the right voices for it all.

@rainstein3680

2y↑5

This song kicks major ass through the decades!! The mark of a true classic!!

@jazzynomad

3y↑30

Was a totally awesome jam back in the day........STILL IS TODAY IN 2021!!! Still groovin' on these kats!!! EVERYONE, please stay safe!!! PEACE & LOVE

@KCGuitar23

3y↑45

One of my favorite songs! I love the singer's voice

@lonidelahuerta3439

3y↑6

Burton Cummings is the lead singer. He was so tall, dark & handsome. Look him up on Google. He has it all. He's a gentleman, humble & very intelligent 🎹🎼😎❤

@sackboywittmann60

2y↑1

hi xd

@jimwing.2178

42w

@@lonidelahuerta3439 He's also quite generous. Pretty damn Canadian, I'd say.

@PatriciaKardash

39w

mmNBC vfcggghch b

@PatriciaKardash

39w

😢😮😅

@LTilli313

2y↑52

I know every lyric to most every song by The Guess Who b/c it was my dad's favorite band ...he passed away 3 weeks ago, and I'm going through every song just thinking about my dad & cherishing those rides we had where he blasted them in the car ❤❤
Thanks for posting this!!

@pianoandkpop

2y↑4

Music is a great healing tool because it helps us connect so well with memories. I hope you always carry great memories of your dad when you hear these songs. So sorry for your loss!

@LTilli313

2y↑2

@@pianoandkpop thank you so much for your kind comment, I definitely will!!

@SpeegBJ

2y↑1

Hang in there.

@terencem8795

2y↑1

Sorry for your loss.🙏

@lonidelahuerta3439

48w

Your Dad is always with you. He's singing with The Guess Who music with you! Rockin'!🙏🎸🎶 Cruisin' in the car🙏✌️

@mlecz100

6y↑93

What a voice!

@BlueOysterWizard99

5y↑1

Yes, he sounds a lot like Robert Plant.

@nativeamerican6025

5y↑1

I thought Share the land was his best.

@patstaysuckafreeboss8006

4y↑2

He must've gotten laid millions of times

@maximumoccupancy

4y↑1

Thank you!

@rossperry9531

You are a big time beautiful woman

@kalynaileen9984

5y↑436

I'm an American woman and I love the crap out of this song. I don't need our war machines or ghetto scenes, either!

@dalewentworth4660

5y↑23

It's about AMERICA!!!

@patrealynn9749

4y↑6

me too.class of 1973 here.

@patrealynn9749

4y↑1

@@dalewentworth4660 true

@michellegouin3007

4y↑19

@@dalewentworth4660 Yes, they are really talking about America, not any particular people, let alone women. The "woman" is code for the issues, and how the band prefers Canadian issues to the American ones any day.

@Wildcat5181

4y↑2

@@michellegouin3007 That's very creative and inoffensive.

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@mikeymumblesreal

4y↑7

Top 10 all time Songs That Define Rock Music.

@michaelulbricht9438

4y↑442

Song is still relevant and also sounds as good as it did in the early 70's. Bachman's tasteful guitar and Cumming's emotive voice are timeless.

@greysonG10

4y↑5

More relevant than ever, lol. American women in 2020 are toxic, entitled brats.

@nicktaboada6846

2y↑3

Overdrive

@nicktaboada6846

2y↑1

Overdrive

@annemarie7254

2y↑9

@@greysonG10 but it's not about women...it's about America :)

@markmccollum7558

2y↑11

@@annemarie7254 According to them it is about American vs. Canadian girls as well as their disdain for the US war machine.

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@KurtisC93

6y↑1.4K

Hard to shake a stick at a singer who can go from sounding like Paul McCartney to Robert Plant in the same song.

@terrytari1891

4y↑44

Pretty good writer too!

@sockswithsamdals

4y↑3

No it’s not meet him and shake a stick in his direction

@NoxiousLynx

4y↑28

i did think it was robert plant at first lol

@communicationbreakdown256

4y↑14

@NNNNNNNGGGG I've seen him a few times. great show, great guy. he's still out there performing!! 🤩

@ericbarash6842

4y↑25

Classic Burton Cummings always stood tall.

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@annmarie7488

4y↑15

Perfect voice for such a great protest song. Randy Bachman's guitar is fantastic!

@domxem5551

3y↑28

What a great song and what a great band

@ChristopherDavis-uh1gq

3y↑38

One of the greatest rock vocal performances of all time. Just sayin'.

@jadedstar3682

2y↑1

Lenny Kravitz is better

@ChristopherDavis-uh1gq

2y↑2

@@jadedstar3682 You're joking, right?

@jadedstar3682

2y↑1

@@ChristopherDavis-uh1gq no, it's much better

@ChristopherDavis-uh1gq

@@jadedstar3682 Clueless

@jadedstar3682

@r33mote why does it matter?

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@ThePsychedelicCinema

4y↑8

That is one dirty solo! And Burton's vocals as always were some of the best rock had to offer.

@bobby7771117

6y↑25

Great song by a great Group!!

@smithwesson4891

3y↑5

Dont you love listening to all of the songs from the 60s and 70s
I grew up in the 60s and 70s what a great time.

@JohnSmith-mx8wp

1y↑5

I remember when this was a hit, but had never heard the full version with intro. Then one day maybe around '94 Imus played the intro as bumper music and I'm like "What have we here?" Put a whole new spin on it.

Burton Cummings, awesome vocalist! Even played the flute solo on "Undun", another stellar track.

@kevinmckenzie8789

1y↑8

Still love listening to this tune after all these years. Just as good today as it was when it was first released.

@carllooney7433

4y↑15

One of the best groups EVER!! 😎

@lobocivera

2y↑22

I love this song, a classic

@annakermode6646

4y↑52

He sounds exactly like Robert Plant in some parts - it's uncanny!!!

@maximumoccupancy

4y↑2

Where?

@apissano

3y↑1

@@maximumoccupancy 2:30 for example. Not "exactly like" but pretty much simmilar.

@markcarchedi915

I believe Burton Cummings had known songs on radio before Robert Plant.

@telephantasm4070

3y↑2

Yup. So much so that when i download this song from Ares back in the day it was named "Led Zeppelin - American Woman.mp3"

@annemarie7254

Isn't that funny...I'm reading that comment A LOT, while Greta Van Fleet got all this criticism for sounding like Led Zeppelin because the lead singer sounded like Robert Plant...go figure :)

@dianebranning3438

4y↑20

4-1-2020 coronavirus pandemic lockdown ~ on this day - this song #3 1970 Thank you!

@avikazak655

4y↑1

Stay Safe

@marcogalmuzzi2730

1y↑4

Intramontabile🔝una meraviglia👏👏Cummings super. Grazie per questa grande e bella energia

@Toltexan

3y↑21

Very significant Hippy album from the Band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, that showed some innovations and lyrics that Rocked the world. The great guitar, base drums and vocals of the Guess who come through in this album with number one hits American Woman and top ten hits No Sugar Tonight and No Time. They were anthems of the era. 5 out of 5 for American Woman.

@jimwing.2178

42w

bass drums

@nirandornminrintara1454

4y↑7

One of the best Canadian band 4 ever.

@ericbarash6842

4y↑4

God Bless American Women.

@southoffrance2

5y↑32

First Concert I ever went to. My ears still ring

@jamesmiltenbergerjr2250

I saw them at the Mccormick place in Chicago in the 70s

@lonidelahuerta3439

Lucky

@PopShoppekid

2y↑54

Garry Peterson is a brilliant drummer. Such interesting rhythms and riffs in all of the Guess Who songs. Just realized this listening to this song. All their songs great musicianship and fantastic writing. Kurt Winter contributed so much to this great band. I saw them in 1983 on the CNE grounds in June in Toronto outdoors in the evening. What a concert it was!!

@edsoldopinion1122

1y↑3

The drums on New Mother Nature/No Sugar tonight are incredible. Always building into the next verse.

@DarkFlamage

37w↑3

I wish more people mentioned Kurt's contributions!

@gringochucha

21w

Amazing pocket ❤

@cindypierce8086

1y↑3

Who is still listening to this song 🎵 in 2022?
And why aren't they in the rock and roll hallafame ? Never ever will I get tired of this song 🎵

@darsceliadreger738

10w↑1

STill ❤❤❤ ultimate top Rock song!!🤘🎸🎶🤣😘😎😛🇨🇦

@bigthunder2860

5y↑7

The ORIGINAL is always the best and worth waiting for

@sidgallegos7143

3y↑3

if i could rewind.....yea, i would. I was born in 1966 but these tunes were the best

@danaabadal1707

31w↑2

back in the 70's, apx 1975ish or so, my step brother had this on an 8 track tape, along with lots of other artists, but I loooved this song, and wanted to hear it over and over again. so glad to hear it. going to download it asap.

@stephenmcdonald664

3y↑5

The Guess Who is a great band originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA. Still going strong.

@k5r2d2

8y↑41

A classic... and Great.

@b.rodclark7349

5y↑67

Don't hear the acoustic intro on the radio...Randy Bachman makes that Les Paul sing every note!

@carpediem4887

4y↑2

Yea....I have known of this song way before Mr Kravitz covered it and never managed to hear the intro.

@christinecataldo4059

3y↑1

B. Rod Clark do you know the chords to the intro

@b.rodclark7349

@@christinecataldo4059 it sounds like an open G chord... I haven't heard the intro for so long that is merely vague to me simply because I'm used to it being omitted from the radio; are you on FB?

@Thomas_Schildt

3y↑1

@@christinecataldo4059 it seems to me that the song starts with a natural E major harmonic made in the 12th fret on a standard tuned guitar and then a blues progression in G

@sookie4195

Brings back 1970 with my music 🎶 on blast 💥 Hip hugger bell bottoms and bell bottom boots.

@debradonato408

2y↑2

Luv
Burton’s
Voice on
This
Classic
♥️🌟💙🇬🇧🎼🎶🎵🎤🎹

@edwardkane149

5y↑10

Back in the day this was the REAL everyman rock.

@patrickcummins976

1y↑39

Burton Cummings made up the lyrics on stage during a concert totally unrehearsed and on the spot. The band was just randomly jamming out a tune waiting for Burton to get on stage, and he ran out and just started singing rhyming phrases into the mic. A bootlegger just happened to record that improv version from the audience, and the band later got word of that bootlegged tape and got a hold of it. They then fine-tuned American Woman into what you hear today. True story!

@dcam66

38w↑3

That is not entirely true. Here is the story as told by Randy https://youtu.be/4m9-WNFiOvo

@MarleneJones-qj2br

29w↑1

Amazing story, Wondering what their thoughts really were?
Since they were from the UK
There are towns in the UK that are getto as well

@dcam66

14w

They were from Canada not The UK@@MarleneJones-qj2br

@nightranger3430

2y↑4

Burton Cummings...
One of the most underrated lead vocalists of all time...

@kevindevine6780

2y↑22

Another song where the "long" version is infinitely better than the single!!!

@stevehortongothlindreiss3983

2y↑3

Yes, Kevin - Absolutely 'right on'!! <3 G.Reiss

@denisehedden5108

4y↑9

🥀Amazing song I love it! My sister's use to play this album all the time so I was raised right🥀✌

@ericwertheim9101

19w

A so 'right-on' tribute, Denise, have to give you and your sister a big Thumbs-up.

@CanalPSG

6y↑32

In my opinion, this is one of the few “Stop the car! I need to listen to this!”-songs.

@Haroldm814

3y↑3

Stop the car??? PEDAL DOWN BABY!!!

@bigthunder2860

5y↑9

This is a song to remember we were young, and want to stay that way

@lorrie9431

2y↑3

Omg, my favorite band!!! The sound, the beat, the words and feeling into the music is amazing! Bye bye 😂❤️🎶🎵💙

@letadevbetts1961

2y↑5

Still sounding awesome in Feb 2022 , yeah !!! ❤️🔥

@alanstrong55

2y↑2

Canadians are people, too. Hats off to Burton and Randy.

@debradonato5659

1y↑1

Great
Singer

Burt is Totally
KOOL😊😊

@darrellsomers5427

4y↑4

The best Canadian band ever !

@madmartin585

4y↑5

I LOVE THE 70s.

@joe3009

47w↑2

I agree with him 100%.

@williamstanley3059

3y↑3

Colored lights can hypnotize, sparkle someone else's eyes.

@calgarycuda

8y↑24

Love this band such great music.

@sooner9971

4y↑2

My 164th favorite band of all time

@eddrickfoster9273

26w↑2

Iconic song

@cmoifelix1603

7y↑18

I could listen to this all day long!

@watchout361

4y↑4

They need to be in the Hall of Fame!

@brianmoser3947

6w↑1

Yeah man. Incredible... Dude had me singing to my right hand while laughing my ass off 😂

@brianmoser3947

6w↑1

As I reminece

@jameshannon9152

46w↑1

This guy was the man!

@pjones8404

1y↑12

Lenny who??? Guess Who! THIS is epic!! Burton Cummings, one of the strongest voices of the 70's and wildly underrated!!! This song changed my life in 1970.

@timberwolfpowler8747

4y↑4

I had to play it twice.... Love the song.

@susangilligan8350

24w↑1

Another great song

@michaelangel1906

5y↑2

I have my Dad's 33 Album of this and rock this with his record player as much as possible. Love ya Dad!

@soulfight3349

I just stumbled upon this, and thought.... wtf 1974?? I need to ask my bro about this!! dying Gotta be kidding me Dad had a copy of this!

@soulfight3349

Sry, wrong vid... here you go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQfidTOTsLo&list=RDwZkTh_T75QY&index=19

@deborahjacob5277

6y↑21

Amo esse grupo! Clássico do rock de sempre.

@intervalsp

5y↑8

Masterpiece!!

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