Just A Girl Like You

Album: Spitfire (2013)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Rimes had an affair in 2009 with actor Eddie Cibrian while still married to dancer Dean Sheremet. Once it was discovered and made public, Cibrian's wife Brandi Glanville kicked her husband out, and engaged in a Twitter feud with her love rival. This whimsical track was the last song Rimes wrote for Spitfire. She explained to reporters during a live preview of the album that it was inspired by empathy she started to feel towards Glanville, despite their once-public battle.
  • Rimes wrote this with her longtime collaborator Darrell Brown and Nathan Chapman, who is known for co-producing several Taylor Swift albums, including Red and 1989.
  • Peaking at #36, Spitfire was Rimes' last studio album to reach the Top 40 in the US. In the UK, it peaked at #3 on the Country Albums chart.

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Billy Steinberg - "Like A Virgin"

Billy Steinberg - "Like A Virgin"They're Playing My Song

The first of Billy's five #1 hits was the song that propelled Madonna to stardom. You'd think that would get you a backstage pass, wouldn't you?

Gary Louris of The Jayhawks

Gary Louris of The JayhawksSongwriter Interviews

The Jayhawks' song "Big Star" has special meaning to Gary, who explains how longevity and inspiration have trumped adulation.

Keith Reid of Procol Harum

Keith Reid of Procol HarumSongwriter Interviews

As Procol Harum's lyricist, Keith wrote the words to "A Whiter Shade Of Pale." We delve into that song and find out how you can form a band when you don't sing or play an instrument.

The Untold Story Of Fiona Apple's Extraordinary Machine

The Untold Story Of Fiona Apple's Extraordinary MachineSong Writing

Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.

Tanita Tikaram

Tanita TikaramSongwriter Interviews

When she released her first album in 1988, Tanita became a UK singing sensation at age 19. She talks about her darkly sensual voice and quirky songwriting style.

Jack Blades of Night Ranger and Damn Yankees

Jack Blades of Night Ranger and Damn YankeesSongwriter Interviews

Revisit the awesome glory of Night Ranger and Damn Yankees: cheesily-acted videos, catchy guitar licks, long hair, and lyrics that are just plain relatable.