American Girls (Counting Crows song)
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"American Girls" is a single by the American
rock
band
Counting Crows
. It is the second track on their fourth studio album Hard Candy (2002) and includes Sheryl Crow
on backing vocals.
The song and the band were featured in a Coca-Cola
commercial in 2002.
United States
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rock
Rock music
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band
Rock Band
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Counting Crows
Counting Crows
Counting Crows is an American rock band originating from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1991, the group gained popularity following the release of its debut album in 1993, August and Everything After, which featured the hit single "Mr. Jones"...
. It is the second track on their fourth studio album Hard Candy (2002) and includes Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Suzanne Crow is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country and pop...
on backing vocals.
The song and the band were featured in a Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
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commercial in 2002.
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
33 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40 | 24 |
Other appearances
- Live at the World Café: Vol. 15 - HandcraftedLive at the World Café: Vol. 15 - HandcraftedLive at the World Café: Handcrafted is the fifteenth volume in an ongoing series of compilation albums showcasing artists that appear on the radio program "World Cafe". "World Cafe" is a two-hour long nationally syndicated music program that originates from WXPN, a non-commercial station on the...
(2002, World Café)