Georgia (Cee Lo Green song)
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"Georgia" is the first promotional single released by American recording artist Cee Lo Green from his third studio album, The Lady Killer
. The track was written for inclusion on the album, however, many versions of the album omit the track, with the exception of the Japanese and American Digital versions of the album. The single was released on May 11, 2010, and was released via digital download and as an exclusive limited edition 7" single. Green revealed that he wrote the song as a tribute to his beloved home in the state of Georgia
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covered the song. The band teamed up with the University of Georgia
Redcoat Marching Band for their own unique take on the song. Band member Ben Bridwell
claimed: "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 Years Eve shows in Atlanta from 2007-2009." In allowing them to do so, Green covered one of their songs, "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.
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Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Single
The Lady Killer (album)
The Lady Killer is the third studio album by American recording artist Cee Lo Green, released November 5, 2010, on Elektra Records. Production for the album was handled by Salaam Remi, Element, The Smeezingtons, Fraser T...
. The track was written for inclusion on the album, however, many versions of the album omit the track, with the exception of the Japanese and American Digital versions of the album. The single was released on May 11, 2010, and was released via digital download and as an exclusive limited edition 7" single. Green revealed that he wrote the song as a tribute to his beloved home in the state of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
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Background
Georgia was first premiered by Green when he released it as a free download via his official website, Ceelogreen.co.uk. The premiere was also packaged with a further exclusive track, "Champain", which appeared to be a track that failed to make the tracklisting of any version of The Lady Killer.Covers
With much anticipation for the release of The Lady Killer, American rock band Band of HorsesBand of Horses
Band of Horses, originally briefly known as Horses, are an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle by Ben Bridwell. They have released three studio albums, the most recent and most successful of which is 2010's Grammy nominated Infinite Arms...
covered the song. The band teamed up with the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
Redcoat Marching Band for their own unique take on the song. Band member Ben Bridwell
Ben Bridwell
Benjamin "Ben" Bridwell is the lead singer of American rock band Band of Horses and a former member of the band Carissa's Wierd.-Early life:Bridwell was born on April 25, 1978 and grew up in Irmo, South Carolina...
claimed: "This began as a very random idea I had on my dad's patio after we watched our beloved Georgia Bulldog football team
Georgia Bulldogs football
The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54...
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 Years Eve shows in Atlanta from 2007-2009." In allowing them to do so, Green covered one of their songs, "No One's Gonna Love You
No One's Gonna Love You
"No One's Gonna Love You" is the second single from Band of Horses' second album Cease to Begin, which was released on February 25, 2008. The single received significant radio airplay, particularly in Seattle where the band formed...
", which he released as the second promotional single from The Lady Killer and included it on the American version of the album.
Track listings
Digital Download- "Georgia" (Explicit Version) - 3:46
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- "Georgia" (Explicit Version) - 3:46
- "Champain" - 3:21
Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Single
- "Georgia" (Explicit Version) - 3:46
- "Georgia" (Instrumental) - 3:46