"Georgia" is the first promotional single released by American recording artist Cee Lo Green from his third studio album, The Lady Killer; however, the track appears only on the Japanese and American Digital versions of the album.[1] The single was released on May 11, 2010 as a digital download and a limited edition 7" single.[2] Green revealed that he wrote the song as a tribute to his home in the state of Georgia.[3]
| "Georgia" | |
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| Promotional single by Cee Lo Green | |
| from the album The Lady Killer | |
| Released | May 11, 2010 |
| Recorded | 2010 |
| Genre | Hip hop soul, R&B, funk |
| Length | 3:46 |
| Label | Elektra |
| Songwriter(s) | Thomas Callaway, Brian Burton |
| Producer(s) | The Smeezingtons |
| "Georgia" | ||||
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| Single by Band of Horses featuring The UGA Redcoat Marching Band | ||||
| Released | October 8, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Length | 3:50 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Thomas Callaway, Brian Burton | |||
| Band of Horses singles chronology | ||||
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Background
edit"Georgia" was first released as a free download via Green's official UK website[4] and was packaged with the unreleased track, "Champain."[5][6]
Covers
editPrior to the release of The Lady Killer, American rock band Band of Horses covered the song. They teamed up with the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band for their version of the song. Lead singer Ben Bridwell explained, "This began as a very random idea I had on my dad's patio after we watched our beloved Georgia Bulldog football team get robbed of a win at the hands of the referees and LSU last year. I knew I wanted to pay homage to my favorite team in song but didn't have any idea how to begin. Once I heard Cee Lo's "Georgia", I was immediately smitten and figured that's as good as any tribute to any state I've ever heard. Incorporating the Redcoat marching band was just the icing on the cake! This song is so nostalgic to me as my parents grew up in Atlanta and have so many family members in the great state of Georgia. It's always been a second home of sorts. We've played some great shows there as well, including our run of annual New Year's Eve shows in Atlanta from 2007-2009."[7] Green later covered the Band Of Horses song, "No One's Gonna Love You", which he released as the second promotional single from The Lady Killer and included it on the American version of the album.[citation needed]
Track listings
edit- Digital Download
- "Georgia" (Explicit Version) - 3:46
- Cee-Lo Green.co.uk Download
- "Georgia" (Explicit Version) - 3:46
- "Champain" - 3:21
- Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Single
- "Georgia" (Explicit Version) - 3:46
- "Georgia" (Instrumental) - 3:46
References
edit- ^ The Boombox – Cee-Lo Returns With 'Lady Killer', Theboombox.com
- ^ "Images for Cee-Lo Green - Georgia". Discogs.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Press Release Distribution". Notified.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Gnarls Barkley singer Cee-Lo covers Band Of Horses – video". Nme.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Cee Lo Green Responds to Huge Popular Demand; "THE LADY KILLER" to be Released November 9th; First Solo Album in over Six Years from Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop/Soul Visionary Features the International Sensation, "F**k You"; First Live Show Set for October 7t | SYS-CON MEDIA". Archived from the original on 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ "Watch: Proper new music video for Cee Lo's 'F*ck You' | WNKY.net Your Local News Link | Bowling Green, KY | Entertainment". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ "Band of Horses Team With Marching Band for Cee Lo Cover ::Band of Horses News". Antimusic.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.