2017 single by Big & Rich
"California " is a country music song written by John Rich , Rodney Clawson , and Vicky McGehee . It was originally recorded by Tim McGraw on his album Damn Country Music , featuring Big & Rich on backing vocals. Big & Rich released their own version in 2017 as a single, and it appears on their 2017 album Did It for the Party .
History
Tim McGraw recorded the song on his 2015 album Damn Country Music , with Big & Rich on background vocals.[ 1] McGraw chose to put it on the album because his guitar player played a demo which was recorded by John Rich , one-half of the duo.[ 2] [ 3]
Content
The song is a country rock song about an ending relationship, focusing on a woman who is leaving her man on a journey to California .[ 4]
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References
^ Konicki, Lisa (March 6, 2017). "Big & Rich Put a Fresh Spin on Not-So-New Single, "California" " . Nash Country Daily . Retrieved November 21, 2017 .
^ Stefano, Angela. "BIG & RICH'S NEXT SINGLE, 'CALIFORNIA', MIGHT SOUND FAMILIAR [LISTEN]" . The Boot . Retrieved November 21, 2017 .
^ Alex, Sam. "BIG & RICH EXPLAIN WHY THEY LET TIM MCGRAW CUT 'CALIFORNIA' FIRST" . Taste of Country . Retrieved November 21, 2017 .
^ Scott, Jason (March 4, 2017). "Big & Rich get all torn up with new single, 'California' (listen)" . AXS . Retrieved November 21, 2017 .
^ "Big & Rich Chart History (Country Airplay)" . Billboard . Retrieved December 5, 2017.
^ "Big & Rich Chart History (Hot Country Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved November 21, 2017.
^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2017" . Billboard . Retrieved April 19, 2020 .
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