I Want Somebody (Bitch About)
Encyclopedia
"I Want Somebody" is a song by American recording artist Kristin Chenoweth
. The song was written by Songwriters Hall of Fame
inductee Diane Warren
and produced by Bob Ezrin
for Chenoweth's fourth studio album, Some Lessons Learned
(2011). The song was released on May 31, 2011 by Sony Music Entertainment
's record label Masterworks Broadway
, as the lead single from the album.
An accompanying music video, directed by Roman White
, was Chenoweth's first televised music video and was released on Country Music Television
. Chenoweth performed "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" on many TV shows as part of the promo for her album, making the world premiere of the single on CMT's Next Superstar
. Other performances include shows such as Live! with Regis and Kelly and Jimmy Kimmel Live
.
, and produced by Bob Ezrin
. The country song, speaks about "a girl... a woman, let me re-phrase that, ME, who wants to find somebody that they can bitch about and still live without," said Kristin about the song adding "I don't know a woman who can't relate to that."
Warren offered the song to Chenoweth, who commented that it's funny that she can have a song on her album called "Prayer of St. Francis" and also "Bitch About"; Chenoweth noted that, at first, she had some doubts about including the song on the album because of its title.
and was Chenoweth's first televised music video. It was released on Country Music Television
premiering on June 6, 2011 on Kristin's Youtube
Vevo Channel. The video for the single peaked at #19 on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown and shows Chenoweth bitching about a man to her girlfriends at a retro hair salon. In the next scene, Chenoweth is seen in a long golden dress dancing and flirting with three men while showing her female power by ditching all three of them. Later on, Kristin can be seen in a short summer golden dress performing with backup dancers.
. Other performances include shows such as Live! with Regis and Kelly and Jimmy Kimmel Live
.
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth is an American singer and actress, with credits in musical theatre, film and television. She is best known on Broadway for her performance as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown , for which she won a Tony Award, and for originating the role of Glinda in the musical...
. The song was written by Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Songwriters Hall of Fame is an arm of the National Academy of Popular Music. It was founded in 1969 by songwriter Johnny Mercer and music publishers Abe Olman and Howie Richmond. The goal is to create a museum but as of April, 2008, the means do not yet exist and so instead it is an online...
inductee Diane Warren
Diane Warren
Diane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
and produced by Bob Ezrin
Bob Ezrin
Robert Alan "Bob" Ezrin is a Canadian music producer and keyboardist, known for his work with artists including Alice Cooper, Kiss and Pink Floyd. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2004.-Biography:...
for Chenoweth's fourth studio album, Some Lessons Learned
Some Lessons Learned
Some Lessons Learned is the fourth album by singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth.-Overview:The country pop disc was released on September 13, 2011. The lead single, "I Want Somebody " was released on May 31, 2011. The album contains songs by Diane Warren, Dolly Parton and Lady Antebellum's Hillary...
(2011). The song was released on May 31, 2011 by Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
's record label Masterworks Broadway
Masterworks Broadway
Masterworks Broadway is a record label created by the consolidation of Sony Music Entertainment's Broadway theatre music divisions, Columbia Broadway Masterworks and RCA Victor Records' Broadway series....
, as the lead single from the album.
An accompanying music video, directed by Roman White
Roman White
Roman White is a music video director who has directed most of Carrie Underwood's videos. He has also directed music videos for Kelly Clarkson, Josh Groban, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more...
, was Chenoweth's first televised music video and was released on Country Music Television
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
. Chenoweth performed "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" on many TV shows as part of the promo for her album, making the world premiere of the single on CMT's Next Superstar
CMT's Next Superstar
CMT's Next Superstar is a new music competition series specializing in country music. It is launched by American Country Music Television specialty station CMT in partnership with producer Nigel Lythgoe and his son, Simon Lythgoe...
. Other performances include shows such as Live! with Regis and Kelly and Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.The nightly hour-long show made its debut on January 26, 2003, following Super Bowl XXXVII. Jimmy Kimmel Live! is produced by Jackhole Productions in association with ABC Studios...
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Background
"I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" was written by Diane WarrenDiane Warren
Diane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
, and produced by Bob Ezrin
Bob Ezrin
Robert Alan "Bob" Ezrin is a Canadian music producer and keyboardist, known for his work with artists including Alice Cooper, Kiss and Pink Floyd. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2004.-Biography:...
. The country song, speaks about "a girl... a woman, let me re-phrase that, ME, who wants to find somebody that they can bitch about and still live without," said Kristin about the song adding "I don't know a woman who can't relate to that."
Warren offered the song to Chenoweth, who commented that it's funny that she can have a song on her album called "Prayer of St. Francis" and also "Bitch About"; Chenoweth noted that, at first, she had some doubts about including the song on the album because of its title.
Critical reception
"Bitch About" received mixed reviews from music critics. A tasteofcountry.com review said that "Actress Kristin Chenoweth’s turn at country music comes with the hope that she’ll be able to carry her award-winning talents from Broadway to country radio. Sadly, the only award ‘I Want Somebody’ will earn is a rotten tomato. Chenoweth’s voice is reminiscent of a movie character, but the Chippets aren’t a group one usually hopes to emulate. Her delivery is full of energy, but she packs an album’s worth of lyrics into one three-minute pop-country song." Ben Foster from countrymusicreview.net considered the song "shrill, thin, and downright painful for the ears to hear" stating that, even though Kristin is a very talented woman, her "amazing award-winning talents (...) were taking a siesta during this recording session". On the other hand, Allmusic.com praised the track.Music video
The music video for "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" was directed by Roman WhiteRoman White
Roman White is a music video director who has directed most of Carrie Underwood's videos. He has also directed music videos for Kelly Clarkson, Josh Groban, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more...
and was Chenoweth's first televised music video. It was released on Country Music Television
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
premiering on June 6, 2011 on Kristin's Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
Vevo Channel. The video for the single peaked at #19 on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown and shows Chenoweth bitching about a man to her girlfriends at a retro hair salon. In the next scene, Chenoweth is seen in a long golden dress dancing and flirting with three men while showing her female power by ditching all three of them. Later on, Kristin can be seen in a short summer golden dress performing with backup dancers.
Live performances and tour
The singer performed "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" on many TV shows as part of the promo for her album, making the world premiere of the single on CMT's Next SuperstarCMT's Next Superstar
CMT's Next Superstar is a new music competition series specializing in country music. It is launched by American Country Music Television specialty station CMT in partnership with producer Nigel Lythgoe and his son, Simon Lythgoe...
. Other performances include shows such as Live! with Regis and Kelly and Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.The nightly hour-long show made its debut on January 26, 2003, following Super Bowl XXXVII. Jimmy Kimmel Live! is produced by Jackhole Productions in association with ABC Studios...
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Track listing
- CD Single
- "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" – 3:11
- I Want Somebody (Bitch About) [Chew Fu Bitches Brew Refix]
- "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" [Chew Fu Bitches Brew Refix] – 2:54