There is nothing like a great origin story, especially when it is about a popular Canadian band playing an iconic song that is still getting radio play to this very day.

The Accidental Origin of the Hit Song ‘American Woman’ from Great Big Story on Vimeo.

“The song “American Woman” by The Guess Who wasn’t ever supposed to happen. It wasn’t planned, staged or pre-mediated. Yet you all know the iconic riff. Sometimes all it takes for a hit song to form is an accident, a bit of luck and a whole lot of inspiration. For Randy Bachman and The Guess Who, that’s exactly what happened.” – Great Big Story

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