Georgy Porgy (song)

"Georgy Porgy" (/ˈpɔːrdʒi/) is a song written by David Paich, included on American rock band 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)[4] and Dance (number 80) charts.

"Georgy Porgy"
Single by Toto
from the album Toto
B-side"Child's Anthem"
ReleasedApril 3, 1979[1]
Recorded1978
GenreSoft rock[2]
Length4:09
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)David Paich[3]
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".

Cash Box said the song begins "with stout drumming and melodic piano playing, conga backing and excellent overlapping flute, guitar and vocal lines."[5]

The song is still performed on tour. It is adapted with improvisational solos on guitar and keyboards.[6]

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

Eric Benét version
"Georgy Porgy"
Single by Eric Benét featuring Faith Evans
from the album A Day in the Life
ReleasedFebruary 8, 1999 (1999-02-08)
Length4:40
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)David F. Paich
Producer(s)Somethin' for the People
Eric Benét singles chronology
"True to Myself"
(1997)		 "Georgy Porgy"
(1999)		 "Spend My Life with You"
(1999)
Faith Evans singles chronology
"Heartbreak Hotel"
(1998)		 "Georgy Porgy"
(1999)		 "All Night Long"
(1999)
Audio
"Georgy Porgy" on YouTube

American R&B singer-songwriter Eric Benét recorded a cover of "Georgy Porgy" for his second studio album, A Day in the Life. This version features vocals from fellow American R&B singer Faith Evans and was produced by R&B group Somethin' for the People. Released on February 8, 1999, 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.

Track listings

Charts

Release history
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States February 8, 1999 (1999-02-08) Urban radio Warner Bros. [28]
March 16, 1999 (1999-03-16) Rhythmic contemporary radio [29]
United Kingdom April 19, 1999 (1999-04-19)
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
 [30]

Other covers
  • 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.[31] The song peaked to number 1 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles on March 6, 1992.
  • 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.
  • The song was also covered by Le Flex on the 2021 album ... To Be Continued.

References
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  2. "Soft Rock | Significant Albums, Artists and Songs". AllMusic. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
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  5. "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. April 21, 1979. p. 17. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 1, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  29. "New Releases". Radio & Records. No. 1290. March 12, 1999. p. 95.
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