Why Georgia
"Why Georgia" is the third single released by John Mayer from his first album, Room for Squares. As a B-side, the international version single featured the live version of "Why Georgia" as it appeared on Mayer's first live album, Any Given Thursday, as the single followed the live album's release. The international single was released only four and a half months prior to Mayer's second album, Heavier Things.
"Why Georgia"
Response[edit]
Rolling Stone magazine said that the song "lifts into a melodic chorus you won't soon forget".[3] Stylus magazine praised "Why Georgia," saying of the single, "pure pop guitar lines resonate."[4] PopMatters bemoaned that on songs like "Why Georgia", Mayer sounds just like Dave Matthews.[5]
Cover versions[edit]
In 2004, saxophonist Gerald Albright covered the song from the album "Kickin' It Up".[6][7]