Poor Georgie
"Poor Georgie" is the second single from hip-hop artist MC Lyte's third album Act Like You Know (1991). The song was produced by Ivan 'Doc' Rodriguez, and released on December 12, 1991. The song seeks to convey an anti-addiction message, through the story of George and the dysfunctional relationship MC Lyte has with this individual with self-destructive behaviors. It features a sample of "Georgy Porgy" by rock band Toto.
"Poor Georgie" | ||||
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Cover of the single in cassette format | ||||
Single by MC Lyte | ||||
from the album Act Like You Know | ||||
B-side | "Search 4 The Lyte" | |||
Released | December 12, 1991 | |||
Genre | Golden age hip hop | |||
Length | 4:30 | |||
Label | First Priority, Atlantic Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Lana Moorer, Ivan Antonio Rodriguez, David Paich | |||
Producer(s) | DJ Doc | |||
MC Lyte singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Poor Georgie" on YouTube |
"Poor Georgie" become Lyte's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 83 in March 1992. It also reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, and became her second chart topping single on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The accompanying music video featured an appearance by a then 16-year-old Lauryn Hill.