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MAY 9: On this day in 1970, the Guess Who were at #1 with “American Woman”. It was their only time at the top of the charts. The song came about accidentally when Randy Bachman broke a string and began to play a heavy riff and other members joined in. A fan had recorded this little jam and presented it to the group afterwards, which led to the development of this now classic rock tune!🎸🎶🎸
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