Everybody (Britney Spears song) explained

Everybody
Type:song
Artist:Britney Spears
Recorded:2006
Album:Blackout
A-Side:Break the Ice
Label:Jive
Producer:

"Everybody" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her fifth studio album, Blackout (2007). It samples the Eurythmics' song "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. It was produced by J.R. Rotem, who also confirmed Spears wrote her rap verse in the song but was never credited. The song is a deluxe track, released exclusively on the Japanese edition CD[1] and all digital deluxe editions.[2] [3]

Background

The Cheetah Girls recorded a demo for "Everybody" when it was unclear if it would be used by Spears. It was originally intended for Rihanna's second album A Girl Like Me, but when the producer began working with Spears, he decided to give the song to her.[4] Rihanna later recorded several songs intended for Spears.[5]

Composition

"Everybody" is three minutes and sixteen seconds long. The song features an electronic dance beat and uplifting lyrics about embracing individuality and being yourself. The song also describes sexual obsessions.[6]

Track listings and formats

  1. "Break the Ice" – 3:16
  2. "Everybody" – 3:16

Credits and personnel

Credits for "Everybody" are taken from Blackouts liner notes.[7]

Charts

Chart (2007–2008)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[8] 171
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[9] 118

Notes and References

  1. Blackout. Japan edition liner notes. Spears. Britney. 2007. Jive Records. PID 88697 18255 2.
  2. Web site: Britney Spears: Blackout. October 25, 2007 . Deezer. May 28, 2020. April 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210424215928/https://www.deezer.com/en/album/1441004. live.
  3. Web site: Blackout by Britney Spears. iTunes. May 28, 2020. February 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210213023542/https://music.apple.com/us/album/blackout/521738882. live.
  4. Hicks, Gregory. "Blackout: 8 Facts You Didn't Know About Britney Spears' Greatest Album". MTV News. MTV, 25 Oct. 2015. Web. 4 Feb. 2023.
  5. Web site: Ireland . Rhiannon Faith . These Iconic Rihanna And Beyonce Songs Were Originally Meant For Britney Spears . The List . 29 January 2024 . 21 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Sheffield . Rob . Every Britney Spears Song Ranked . Rolling Stone . 29 January 2024 . 1 March 2022.
  7. Spears. Britney. 2007. Blackout. CD. Jive Records.
  8. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart. TopHit. April 27, 2024. April 27, 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240427141905/https://tophit.com/tracks/14622.
  9. Web site: Top Radio Hits Ukraine Weekly Chart. TopHit. April 27, 2024. April 27, 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240427141905/https://tophit.com/tracks/14622.

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