Rich Girls (song)
| "Rich Girls" | ||||
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| Single by Down with Webster | ||||
| from the album Time to Win, Vol. 1 | ||||
| Released | October 6, 2009 | |||
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| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Universal Motown / Universal Music | |||
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| Down with Webster singles chronology | ||||
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"Rich Girls" (stylised as "Rich Girl$") is the breakthrough single by Canadian pop rock group Down with Webster from the band's 2009 EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1. The song found commercial success in Canada, peaking at number 21 on the Canadian Hot 100[1] and became their breakthrough single.
Background[edit]
The song borrows many elements from the original version by Hall & Oates which was a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Although the song is not a full cover, the song samples the chorus and also lifts the melody and some lyrics.[2] In an interview Andrew "Marty" Martino, the drummer for Down with Webster, said that Hall and Oates gave the song a "thumbs up".[3]
Music video[edit]
The music video was shot in Los Angeles in November, 2009 and was directed by Josh Forbes. It debuted on MuchMusic Countdown at #30 in the week of December 10, 2009. The video reached #1 on the Countdown for the week of April 1, 2010.[4][5] The music video premiered via VEVO on January 12, 2010.[6]
Chart performance[edit]
"Rich Girl$" debuted on the Canadian Hot 100 at number 47 on the week of October 24, 2009.[7] The song peaked at number 21 on the week of January 9, 2010 and spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart.[1] The song also debuted at number 78 on the US Hot 100 Airplay and peaked at number 76. The song spent a total of 5 weeks on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[8] The song was serviced to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 6, 2009. It received airplay on over 60 US Top 40 stations and reached the top 50 on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart.[9][10]
In April 2010, the song was certified Platinum by the CRIA in digital downloads.[11]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Canadian Radio Music Awards | CHR Song of the Year | Won | [12] |
Usage in media[edit]
"Rich Girl$" was featured on the compilation album of the Juno Awards of 2010.[13] It was also covered by the group Playback early on during the second season of The X Factor.[14]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rich Girl$" (dirty) | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Rich Girl$" (clean) | 3:41 |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2009–10) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[1] | 21 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[15] | 13 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[16] | 41 |
| US Radio Songs (Billboard)[8] | 76 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Platinum | 40,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Down with Webster Album & Song Chart History – Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Paul Lester (March 29, 2011). "New band of the day: Down With Webster". The Guardian. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Christina Fuoco-Karasinski (February 1, 2011). "Canadian posters Down with Webster tackle the U.S." Soundspike.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "MuchMusic Countdown – Thu, Apr 1, 2010". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on 2012-09-06.
- ^ "Down with Webster to Rock GC Pre-Game Show". CFL.ca. November 25, 2010. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Jeff C (January 21, 2010). "Down With Webster Rich Girl$ Video". Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 24, 2009". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Down With Webster – Rich Girl$ – Music Charts Archived 2011-12-04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved July 25, 2011
- ^ "Down With Webster's Time To Win, Vol. I in Stores Today". Business Wire. Enhanced Online News. October 6, 2009. Archived from the original on October 9, 2010. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Down With Webster Rocks CMJ". October 28, 2010. Archived from the original on November 26, 2010. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Down With Webster – Rich Girl$". Music Canada.
- ^ "2011 NOMINEES/WINNERS". Canadian Music Week. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ^ "Juno Awards 2010 - Compilation Album". Spotify. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Playback - The X Factor Judges' Houses - Rich Girl (Full) HD on YouTube
- ^ "Canada CHR/Top 40: The week of November 14, 2009". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "Canada Hot AC: The week of December 19, 2009". Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.