Download Instrumental    This somewhat obscure tune was actually a number one hit for Elvis. It might be considered just a hair “sexist” today, but it’s got a good beat and you can dance to it. The lyrics use biblical references to describe what apparently is a very stubborn woman – or maybe I should stay “strong-willed”. We’ll just look at the lyrics themselves as commentary. So here’s to all you hard-headed women out there… you know who you are:

“Well, a hard headed woman/a soft hearted man/been the cause of trouble since the world began

(chorus) Oh yeah, ever since the world began/a hard headed woman been a thorn in the side of man

Now Adam told to Eve/listen here to me/don’t you let me catch you messin’ round that apple tree  (chorus)

Now Samson told Delilah/loud and clear/keep your cotton pickin’ fingers out my curly hair  (chorus)

I heard about a king/who was doin’ swell/till he started playin’ with that evil Jezebel  (chorus)”

Obviously, these backups would be for male singers only.  Sorry, ladies.  But, just to be fair, check out “Hard Headed Man” by Sweethearts of the Rodeo: