Georgy Porgy (song)

"Georgy Porgy" (/ˈpɔːrdʒi/) is a song written by David Paich, released on Toto's self-titled debut album in 1978. It was released as a single in 1979 and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 (number 48) as well as on both the R&B (number 18)[3] and Dance (number 80) charts.

"Georgy Porgy"
Single by Toto
from the album Toto
B-side"Child's Anthem"
ReleasedApril 1979
Recorded1978
GenreSoft rock,[1] R&B
Length4:09
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)David Paich[2]
Producer(s)Toto
Toto singles chronology
"I'll Supply the Love"
(1978)		 "Georgy Porgy"
(1979)		 "99"
(1979)

The lead vocals are performed by guitarist Steve Lukather. Cheryl Lynn provided the female backing vocal, singing an adaptation from the nursery rhyme "Georgie Porgie".

The song is still performed on tour. It is adapted with improvisational solos on guitar and keyboards.[4]

In a 1988 interview with Modern Drummer, Jeff Porcaro discussed developing the groove for "Georgy Porgy":

"...it's imitating Paul Humphrey heavily; it's imitating Earl Palmer very heavily. When it comes to that groove, my biggest influences were Paul Humphrey, Ed Greene, Earl Palmer, and the godfather of that 16th-note groove, James Gadson. That "Georgy Porgy" groove I owe to them."

Personnel

Toto

Guest musicians

Cover versions and sampling

Eric Benét version

American R&B singer-songwriter Eric Benét recorded a cover of "Georgy Porgy" and released it as a single from his second studio album, A Day in the Life, in 1999. It features vocals from fellow American R&B singer Faith Evans. Benét's version was successful in New Zealand, where it peaked at number two on the RIANZ Singles Chart, and it became a top-40 hit in France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1999) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] 15
France (SNEP)[6] 40
Germany (Official German Charts)[7] 82
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] 33
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 33
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] 2
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[11] 36
Scotland (OCC)[12] 99
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 28
UK Dance (OCC)[14] 10
UK R&B (OCC)[15] 8
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 55
US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[17] 6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 31

Year-end charts

Chart (1999) Position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 43

Others
  • A version by U.S. soul band Charme was released in 1979 featuring an uncredited vocal by Luther Vandross. The single was re-released a few years later after the vocalist's rise in popularity and he was then credited as the featured artist.
  • Disco/jazz-funk band Side Effect (with Miki Howard on background vocals) released their version in 1980 from their album After the Rain. It peaked to number 77 on the US R&B Songs chart.
  • Montreal born Dwight Druick did a french version in 1979, released on his 1980 album "Tanger".
  • In 1991, the song was sampled by rapper MC Lyte for her song "Poor Georgie" on the album Act Like You Know.[21] The song peaked to number 1 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles on March 6, 1992.
  • In 1999, a cover version by Eric Benét (with Faith Evans on background vocals) was released as the first single from Benét's album A Day in the Life. This version reached number 2 in New Zealand.
  • It was recorded by Filipino rock musician Ramon Jacinto together with Bobby Kimball of Toto from the 2012 album RJ Duets.
  • The song was used by Devin the Dude in his song "Georgy" from the album The Dude, and by Guru in "Kissed the World" from the album Jazzmatazz, Vol. 4.

References
  1. "Soft Rock | Significant Albums, Artists and Songs". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
  2. "Official TOTO Website - Releases". Toto99.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  3. "Album Search for "toto"". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2008-11-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Ultratop.be – Eric Benét feat. Faith Evans – Georgy Porgy" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  6. "Lescharts.com – Eric Benét feat. Faith Evans – Georgy Porgy" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  7. "Offiziellecharts.de – Eric Benét feat. Faith Evans – Georgy Porgy". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  8. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 27, 1999" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  9. "Dutchcharts.nl – Eric Benét feat. Faith Evans – Georgy Porgy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  10. "Charts.nz – Eric Benét feat. Faith Evans – Georgy Porgy". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  11. "Swedishcharts.com – Eric Benét feat. Faith Evans – Georgy Porgy". Singles Top 100. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  14. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  15. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  16. "Eric Benet Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  17. "Eric Benét Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  18. "Eric Benet Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  19. "Eric Benet Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  20. "End of Year Charts 1999". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  21. www.whosampled.com
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