"I Wish I Had a Girl" is a 1988 song by American musician Henry Lee Summer from his self-titled 1988 album Henry Lee Summer, which was released one year after signing with Epic Records.[2] The song also has a BPM of 127 and plays in 4/4 time signature.[3] The single became a major success on rock radio in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock (chart). On the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at number 20.
"I Wish I Had a Girl" | ||||
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Single by Henry Lee Summer | ||||
from the album Henry Lee Summer | ||||
B-side | "Wing Tip Shoes" | |||
Released | February 1988 (1988-02)[1] | |||
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Length | 3:55 (7") 4:23 (album and 12" versions) | |||
Label | Epic, CBS | |||
Songwriter(s) | Henry Lee Summer | |||
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Henry Lee Summer singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"I Wish I Had a Girl" on YouTube | ||||
The song was accompanied by a music video featuring Summer walking and singing to women. However, the women leave him throughout the video. In the end he ends up with a woman.[4]
Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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Australia (Australian Music Report)[5] | 30 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 20 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
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