The World Should Revolve Around Me
| "The World Should Revolve Around Me" | ||||
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| Single by Little Jackie | ||||
| from the album The Stoop | ||||
| Released |
 August 25, 2008 | |||
| Format | Digital Download, CD | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:00; 3:03 (You Again OST) | |||
| Writer(s) | Coppola, Mangini, Willie Mitchell, Pallin, Early Randle | |||
| Little Jackie singles chronology | ||||
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"The World Should Revolve Around Me" is the debut single by US R&B duo Little Jackie.
Background
Speaking in July 2008 to noted UK R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning Blues & Soul, Little Jackie frontwoman Imani Coppola explained how the song came about: "Being an artist isn't conducive to having a healthy relationship. And that song is definitely the pinnacle of my ego being bruised by my last partner leaving me! Basically the title represents a very childlike perspective that most people find identifiable... And, while I obviously don't REALLY think the world should revolve around me, I'm basically being defiant in saying 'I don't see the point of a partnership'. While, at the same time, I'm really creating a fantasy for EVERYONE to share and enjoy. You know, why not, at least for a few seconds, just sing along like it's your song? For three minutes of your life let the world revolve around YOU!"[1]
New York Goes to Hollywood
"The World Should Revolve Around Me" gained popularity in the U.S. after becoming the theme song for VH1's New York Goes to Hollywood. Little Jackie also appeared in an episode of the show.
Chart performance
On the UK singles chart, "The World Should Revolve Around Me" debuted at #26 and peaked at #14 two weeks later. It spent a total of five weeks in the top 40 and seven weeks in the top 100.
On the Irish chart, it debuted at #43 and peaked at #30 a week later. It spent a total of four weeks in the top 50.
The Song was featured in the trailer for the movie You Again, starring Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Odette Yustman and Betty White.[2] The song was also featured on Episode 7 of Season 1 of 90210, with Little Jackie performing the song on the show.
Music video
The music video is mostly straightforward performance, with some graffiti backgrounds. It also features Rosie Perez sitting on a stoop with the members of Little Jackie.
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[3] | 14 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 30 |
External links
References
- ↑ Little Jackie interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' August 2008
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- ↑ http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=33968 Little Jackie (The World Should Revolve Around Me) Chart Trejectory