Google Google Explained

Google Google
Type:song
Artist:Vijay, Andrea Jeremiah, Krishna Iyer and Joe
Album:Thuppakki
Released:10 October 2012
Recorded:2011–2012
Genre:Electronic dance music, pop
Length:6:09
Label:Gemini Audio
Composer:Harris Jayaraj
Lyricist:Madhan Karky
Producer:Harris Jayaraj
Tracks:
  1. "Kutti Puli Kootam"
  2. "Antartica"
  3. "Poi Varava"
  4. "Google Google"
  5. "Vennilave"
  6. "Alaikaa Laikka"
  7. "Jagadish on Mission"

"Google Google" is an Indian Tamil song composed by Harris Jayaraj for the soundtrack of the 2012 film Thuppakki directed by AR Murugadoss. The song written by Madhan Karky and was sung by Vijay and Andrea Jeremiah with rap portions by Krishna Iyer and Joe.[1] [2]

Production

Initially, Vijay was not supposed to be a part of the song, but he became one of the singers after singing the song in a jiffy, marking his return to singing after a sabbatical.[3] [4] For the song, Vijay flew in three times to Mumbai.[5] The songs alludes to Vijay's inclusion with the opening line "This is [for] Veejay, and it uses online platform jargons such as Google and Yahoo.[6] [7]

Release and reception

The teaser for the song was released on 1 November 2012.[8] Upon release, the song was a chartbuster.[9] [10] The success of the song further prompted to Vijay to sing several songs for his subsequent films.[11] The making video featuring Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Andrea Jeremiah and the film crew was released on 2 November 2012.[12] [13] Krish and Andrea Jeremiah sang the song at the 6th Vijay Awards.[14] Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay danced to the song at the 7th Vijay Awards.[15] [16] Udhayanidhi Stalin named his dog Google after the song.[17]

A critic from The Hindu wrote that "There are seven songs in the album and ‘Google Google,’ sung by actor Vijay, is the best. The engineer-turned-lyricist Karky has used English words appealingly in the song".[18] A critic from Behindwoods wrote that "The words are carefully penned to cater to the youth’s current sensibilities like nightlife, internet and so forth. The song serves as perfect platform for Vijay to return as a singer and he performs it in a gracefully laidback style that’s a reflection of his personality". Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote that "Vijay does well in Google google, a basic, but foot-tapping song where Andrea provides excellent support".[19] A critic from Moviecrow wrote that "this is easily the pick of the album with everything working perfectly well in unison. The highlight of course is ilayathalpathy Vijay, who has belt out the song with effortless rendition and cutely complemented by Andrea Jeremiah".[20] A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "the interludes are all filled with weird and wonderful sounds as is usual in a Harris Jeyaraj number".[21] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "The opening song of the album, 'Google Google' is an all-out techno dance number that is going to have a few legs shaking after the release of the film. Compared to other songs sung by Vijay, it is very urban and is full of sound effects, which go well with the beats".[22] A critic from the Indo-Asian News Service wrote that "Google Google", crooned by Vijay and Andrea Jeremiah with good-humoured lyrics, is an uplifting foot-tapping disco number. The lyrics subtly touch upon the susceptibility of modern-day relationship between a boy and girl".[23]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chennai (Behindwoods)October 19-November 11[24]
November 2-November 151[25]
November 30-December 134

Accolades

20137th Vijay AwardsFavourite SongHarris Jayaraj[26]
Filmfare Awards SouthBest Lyricist – TamilMadhan Karky[27]
Best Female Playback Singer – TamilAndrea Jeremiah
SIIMA AwardsBest Male Playback SingerVijay
Edison AwardsBest LyricistMadhan Karky[28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THUPPAKKI MUSIC REVIEW . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529083018/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/oct-12-02/thuppakki-music-review.html . 29 May 2023 . 18 June 2024 . Behindwoods.com.
  2. Web site: May 22, 2021 . Nokia To Google Google: Five energetic hit songs of Andrea Jeremiah . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210522010930/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/nokia-to-google-google-five-energetic-hit-songs-of-andrea-jeremiah/760091 . 22 May 2021 . 18 June 2024 . Zoom.
  3. Web site: Venkatramesh . Sidarthan . 3 March 2018 . Vijay is a born singer, says Krishna Iyer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207010336/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vijay-is-a-born-singer-says-krishna-iyer/articleshow/63137591.cms . 7 December 2022 . 18 June 2024 . The Times of India.
  4. News: 21 August 2012 . Thuppakki music by September . dead . https://archive.today/20130103103656/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-21/news-interviews/33302302_1_thuppakki-vijay-fans-harris-jayaraj . 3 January 2013 . 25 August 2012 . The Times of India.
  5. Web site: S . Venkadesan . October 13, 2012 . ‘Thuppakki' is my dream project: Vijay . The New Indian Express.
  6. Web site: 31 May 2013 . Karky's next for Vijay after 'Google Google' . . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619123714/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karkys-next-for-vijay-after-google-google/articleshow/20363570.cms . live .
  7. Web site: 10 October 2012 . Thuppakki teaser and audio released . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121226014656/http://www.sify.com/movies/thuppakki-teaser-and-audio-released-news-tamil-mkkn83jejdj.html . 26 December 2012 . 9 March 2013 . Sify.
  8. Web site: 1 November 2012 . Thuppakki: 'Google Google' song teaser . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150305185150/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/Thuppakki-Google-Google-song-teaser/videoshow/17044484.cms . 5 March 2015 . 18 June 2024 . The Times of India.
  9. Web site: 19 February 2013 . Thuppakki to score a century . . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619123715/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thuppakki-to-score-a-century/articleshow/18572505.cms . live .
  10. Web site: 5 November 2012 . Thuppakki on Nov 9th with U certificate! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230630092929/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thuppakki-on-Nov-9th-with-U-certificate/articleshow/17097586.cms . 30 June 2023 . 18 June 2024 . The Times of India.
  11. Web site: 12 June 2013 . 'Singer' Vijay in demand in Kollywood . The Times of India . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619123728/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/singer-vijay-in-demand-in-kollywood/articleshow/20539394.cms . live .
  12. Web site: Thuppakki "Google Google" Making Video . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104212742/http://www.moviecrow.com/News/1536/thuppakki-google-google-making-video . 4 November 2012 . 18 June 2024 . www.moviecrow.com.
  13. Web site: 2 November 2012 . Making of Google Google video out! . . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619123800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/making-of-google-google-video-out/articleshow/17062318.cms . live .
  14. Web site: Kamath . Sudhish . October 30, 2012 . The winning tune . subscription . https://web.archive.org/web/20180921055813/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/The-winning-tune/article11642619.ece . 21 September 2018 . The Hindu . 18 June 2024 . live .
  15. Web site: 13 May 2013 . Shahrukh Khan shakes a leg with Vijay . The Times of India . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619123801/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shahrukh-khan-shakes-a-leg-with-vijay/articleshow/20025470.cms . live .
  16. Web site: Baig . Udhav . May 14, 2013 . Stars, big and small . subscription . https://web.archive.org/web/20140307073045/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/stars-big-and-small/article4714588.ece . 7 March 2014 . The Hindu.
  17. Web site: Karthik . Janani . Dutt . Purba . 7 November 2013 . Udhayanidhi's dog named after Vijay's hit . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160526203209/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Udhayanidhis-dog-named-after-Vijays-hit/articleshow/25323375.cms . 26 May 2016 . 18 June 2024 . The Times of India.
  18. Web site: October 13, 2012 . Click on ‘Google’ . The Hindu . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619123718/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Click-on-%E2%80%98Google%E2%80%99/article12556507.ece . live .
  19. Web site: Karthik . Karthik Srinivasan . October 10, 2012 . Thuppaki (Music review), Tamil – Harris Jayaraj . . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619123812/https://milliblog.com/2012/10/10/thuppaki-music-review-tamil-harris-jayaraj/ . live .
  20. Web site: Thuppaki Music Review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20121215212424/http://www.moviecrow.com/News/1457/thuppaki-music-review . 15 December 2012 . 18 June 2024 . www.moviecrow.com.
  21. Web site: Srinivasan . Pavithra . Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231107195649/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-thuppakkis-music-has-nothing-new-to-offer/20121016.htm . 7 November 2023 . 18 June 2024 . Rediff.com.
  22. Web site: Thuppakki Music review songs lyrics . IndiaGlitz.com . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619124237/https://www.indiaglitz.com/thuppakki-songs-review-hindi-movie-15468 . live .
  23. Web site: 12 October 2012 . 'Thuppakki' refreshingly classy . . India Forums . 18 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619124232/https://www.indiaforums.com/article/thuppakki-refreshingly-classy_37603 . live .
  24. Web site: TOP 10 SONGS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171023204958/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thuppakki/thuppakki-top-ten-songs-google-google-Nov-01.html . 23 October 2017 . 18 June 2024 . Behindwoods.
  25. Web site: TOP 10 SONGS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171111114730/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thuppakki/thuppakki-top-ten-songs-google-google-dec-13.html . 11 November 2017 . 18 June 2024 . Behindwoods.
  26. Web site: May 17, 2013 . Thuppakki sweeps Vijay Awards! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170929235636/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thuppakki-sweeps-Vijay-Awards/articleshow/20026331.cms . 29 September 2017 . 18 June 2024 . The Times of India.
  27. Web site: 4 July 2013 . 60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170120084209/http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603-4.html . 20 January 2017 . 4 June 2014 . Filmfare.
  28. Web site: Edison Awards 2013 – Winners / Jury Award Announcement . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130217121352/http://araciyal.com/edison/vote.html . 17 February 2013 . 9 March 2013 . Edison Awards.

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