The Guess Who - American Woman (1970), A Layman's Reaction

A Layman's Reaction: American Woman - The Guess Who (The Ray Stevens Show - 1970) Taped in Toronto, ON, May 1970; aired June 26 & 27 The Guess Who was a Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1965. The band found their greatest success in the late 1960s and early 1970s under the leadership of singer and keyboardist Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman, Origin: Winnipeg, Canada Active from: 1962 Genre: Rock Internet blurb about the song: The song "American Woman" by The Guess Who, released in 1970, is about a Canadian's perspective on American women and society, with the lyrics reflecting a mix of fascination and unease. While some interpret it as an anti-war protest song or a critique of American culture, the band members have stated it was more of a personal observation about the perceived differences between Canadian and American women. Original link:    • American Woman - The Guess Who (The Ray St...   ====================== To buy me a coffee: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ALaym... ====================== Note: I do not own the rights to this song, I am just reacting to it. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism & comment. -------------------------------------------------- Lyrics: American woman, gonna mess your mind American woman, she gonna mess your mind, mmm American woman gonna mess your mind, mmm American woman gonna mess your mind And say, "A, " uh, say, "M, " uh Say, "E, " say, "R" Say, "I, " and then, "C" Say, "A, N, " mmm American woman gonna mess your mind, mmm American woman gonna mess your mind, uh American woman gonna mess your mind Uh! American woman, stay away from me American woman, mama, let me be Don't come a-hangin' around my door, I don't wanna 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 wanna see your shadow no more Coloured lights can hypnotize, sparkle someone else's eyes Now woman, I said, "Get away" American woman, listen what I say, hey American woman, said, "Get away" American woman, listen what I say Don't come a-hangin' around my door, don't wanna see your face no more I don't need your war machines, I don't need your ghetto scenes Coloured 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, woman I'm gonna leave ya, woman, goodbye, American woman Goodbye, American chick