when did the song american woman come out
American Woman "American Woman" is a song released by the Canadian rock band The Guess Who in November 1969, from their sixth studio album of the same name. It was later released in March 1970 as a single backed with "No Sugar Tonight", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.[4][5] Billboard magazine placed the single at number three on the Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970 list.[6] On May 22, 1970, the single was certified as gold by the RIAA.[7]
America (band) Eventually, the trio dubbed themselves America, chosen because they did not want anyone to think they were British musicians trying to sound American.[2] They played their first gigs in the London area, including some highlights at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm. Through Ian Samwell and Jeff Dexter's efforts they were eventually contracted to Kinney Records (UK) in March 1971 by Ian Ralfini and assigned to the UK Warner Brothers label.