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"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"
Released	April 1979 (US)[1]
Recorded	1978
Genre	Soft rock[2]
Length	4:09
Label	Columbia
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

• Steve Lukather – guitars, lead vocals
• David Paich – piano
• Steve Porcaro – keyboards
• David Hungate – bass
• Jeff Porcaro – drums

Guest musicians

• Lenny Castro – congas
• Jim Horn – saxophone, wind instruments
• Chuck Findley – horns
• Marty Paich – string arrangements
• Sid Sharp – string arrangements
• Cheryl Lynn – backing vocals

Eric Benét version

"Georgy Porgy"
Single by Eric Benét featuring Faith Evans
from the album A Day in the Life
Released	February 8, 1999 (1999-02-08)
Length	4:40
Label	Warner 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	Urban radio	Warner Bros.	[28]
	March 16, 1999	Rhythmic contemporary radio		[29]
United Kingdom	April 19, 1999	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 at 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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«Georgy Porgy» es una canción compuesta por David Paich e incluida en el primer álbum, homónimo, del grupo Toto en 1978. Se editó como sencillo y entró en la lista del Billboard Hot 100, ocupando el puesto 48, así como en las de R&B (# 18) y Dance (# 80). La voz principal es del guitarrista Steve Lukather, interviniendo Cheryl Lynn en el acompañamiento vocal femenino. La canción todavía se interpreta en las giras, incluyendo solos de improvisación en la guitarra y teclados. En una entrevista con Modern Drummer, en 1988, Jeff Porcaro habló sobre el ritmo impreso a "Georgy Porgy": "... es la imitación de Paul Humphrey y, sobre todo, de Earl Palmer. Las mayores influencias fueron, pues, de ellos, pero también de Ed Geene y James Gadson. En realidad, el ritmo de "Georgy Porgy" se lo debo a todos ellos". En 1999, una versión de Eric Benét (con Faith Evans en el acompañamiento vocal) se editó como primer sencillo del álbum de Benét A day in the life. En el álbum de MC Lyte Act Like You Know, de 1991, también se incluyó una versión de este tema.

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