Google Me (Kim Zolciak song)
"Google Me" | ||||
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Kim Zolciak | ||||
Released | October 5, 2010 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:51 | |||
Label | Self-released | |||
Songwriter(s) | Angela Scott | |||
Kim Zolciak singles chronology | ||||
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"Google Me" is the second single by American television personality
Musically, "Google Me" is a pop song that received comparisons to songs released by other The Real Housewives cast members. Lyrically, it references the search engine of the same name, and discusses Zolciak's personal life, specifically a former relationship. "Google Me" was negatively received by critics, several of whom provided sarcastic reviews. Zolciak performed it live once during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in November 2010.
Background and release
"Google Me" serves as Kim Zolciak's second single, following the release of "Tardy for the Party" in 2009.[1] A second collaboration with fellow The Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Kandi Burruss, titled "The Ring Didn't Mean a Thing", was initially slated to serve as her next single, but was ultimately shelved after a series of creative problems occurred between the two, as documented throughout the show's third season.[2] Despite Burruss' on-screen work with these two songs, she did not assist with "Google Me"; instead, Zolciak worked with a musician friend of Burruss.[3] Although Zolciak received a writing credit on "Tardy for the Party", she did not receive one for "Google Me".[4] Virginia-based singer-songwriter Angela Scott penned "Google Me"; she had made several appearances on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and was eventually approached by Zolciak to discuss potentially working together. According to Scott, Zolciak preferred a different song of hers, but Bravo ultimately felt "Google Me" would be a better fit.[5][6]
A preview of "Google Me" was first released to
Music and lyrics
Emily Exton of
Exton also said that Zolciak's singing style was "talk-sing[ing]" and felt the lyrics summarized "just how fabulous she is".[1] Additionally, she said the lyric "It ain't gonna be easy replacing me / Those other girls, they wanna be like me / But they're just Barbies: all body, no brain / Google my name, I'm doing my thing" hinted at Zolciak's departure from The Real Housewives of Atlanta.[1] She later denied this rumor to TV Guide Magazine.[16]
Critical reception
"Google Me" was negatively received by
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | October 5, 2010 |
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Self-released | [9] |
March 28, 2012[A] | [13] |
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e f Exton, Emily (October 6, 2010). "Kim Zolciak's 'Google Me' Raises a Tough Question (Also, Hints She May Leave 'Housewives'?)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Quinn, Dave (August 5, 2019). "The Definitive Ranking of Every Single Real Housewives Song". People. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Martin, Denise (October 17, 2010). "Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim Zolciak Breaks Down the Meaning Behind 'Google Me'". TV Guide Magazine. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Barthel, Mike (April 5, 2013). "The 15 Vanity Singles by 'Real Housewife' Bravolebrities: One Is Actually Good!". The Awl. Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ "ACE Repertory". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 21, 2022. If necessary, enter the title "Google Me" to view the song's ASCAP credits.
- ^ Scott, Angela (March 7, 2011). "Q&A: Singer Angela 'Mecca' Scott, Star Of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, on Working with Jay, Big L, and a Real Housewife of Atlanta". The Village Voice (Interview). Interviewed by Phillip Mlynar. New York City.
I've been knowing Kim [Zolciak] for about four or five years, and it just started from there. She knows my talent as a singer and a songwriter, and she was working on a project and approached me and wanted me to write a song for her. She'd heard my records – she actually wanted a song I'd written for myself, but the network thought it wouldn't be a great record for her. So they came up with the idea of me creating her next single.
- ^ a b Chen, Joyce (October 4, 2010). "Atlanta Housewife Kim Zolciak Is an Aspiring Rapper". People. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Kim Zolciak's New Single 'Google Me'". HuffPost. September 20, 2010. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ Catlin, Roger (October 4, 2010). "'Atlanta' Housewife From Connecticut, Where She Shook Things Up, Too". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- Kim Zolciak and Derek J". Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Season 3. Episode 15. November 21, 2010. Bravo.
- ^ Ho, Rodney (November 22, 2010). "'Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap, episode 8: ready to drop a major load of". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ a b References regarding the release of "Google Me" by Kim Zolciak on Apple Music:
- "Google Me – Single – Kim Zolciak". Apple Music (AU). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Google Me – Single – Kim Zolciak". Apple Music (CO). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Google Me – Single – Kim Zolciak". Apple Music (GB). Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Google Me – Single – Kim Zolciak". Apple Music (NZ). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Google Me – Single – Kim Zolciak". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Nededog, Jethro (March 8, 2012). "'Real Housewives of Atlanta's' Kim Zolciak Slows It Down With New Country Ballad (Audio)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ Idolator. Archivedfrom the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ TV Guide Magazine. Archivedfrom the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ Sitt, Pamela (April 21, 2011). "Video: Simon Van Kempen Debuts Single About Real Housewives". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ Zimmerman, Edith (September 20, 2010). "Hear Kim 'Tardy for the Party' Zolciak's Dreadful New Single, 'Google Me'". Vulture. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ Eidell, Lynsey (June 26, 2015). "A Look Back at Every Real Housewives Song in Existence". Glamour. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ Beard, Lanford (April 6, 2017). "Throwback Bravo: Remembering the Real Housewives with a Song in Their Hearts – and Hits on the Charts". People. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2022.