The song's lyrics are about a spoiled girl who can rely on her parents' money to do whatever she wants. The song was rumored to be about the then-scandalous newspaper heiress Patty Hearst. In fact, the title character in the song is based on a spoiled heir to a fast-food chain who was an ex-boyfriend of Daryl Hall's girlfriend, Sara Allen. "But you can't write, 'You're a rich boy' in a song, so I changed it to a girl," Hall told Rolling Stone.
Hall elaborated on the song in an interview with American Songwriter:
Several years later, Hall read an interview with David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam killer, in which Berkowitz claimed that "Rich Girl" had motivated him to murder (although the song was not released until after the Son of Sam murders had already begun, casting doubts on that suggestion). Hall & Oates later reflected this disturbing fact in the lyrics of the song "Diddy Doo Wop (I Hear Voices)" on the album Voices.
"Rich Girls" (stylised as "Rich Girl$") is the breakthrough single by Canadianpop rock group Down with Webster from the band's 2009 EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at #21 on the Canadian Hot 100 and raising Down with Webster's popularity in their native country.
In April 2010, the song was certified Platinum by the CRIA in digital downloads. "Rich Girl$" was also featured on the compilation album of the Juno Awards of 2010. "Rich Girl$" was #86 on the Top 103 Songs of 2009 named by Z103.5.
Background
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. In an interview Andrew "Marty" Martino, the drummer for Down with Webster, said that Hall and Oates gave the song a "thumbs up".
Music video
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.
The last song to be included on the album, "Rich Girl" was released as the album's second single in late 2004 to mixed reviews from music critics. It was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on most of the charts it entered. In the United States, "Rich Girl" was certified gold, and it received a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 47th Grammy Awards.
Writing and development
Stefani and Eve had previously collaborated on the 2001 single "Let Me Blow Ya Mind". When Stefani first began recording solo material, Eve expressed interest in working with Stefani again, saying, "She's fly, she's tight and she is talented. It's going to be hot regardless." The two decided to work together again after talking in Stefani's laundry room during a party. After Stefani had co-written more than 20 songs for her solo debut, she approached Dr. Dre, who had produced for her twice before. Dre had produced "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" as well as "Wicked Day", a track that was excluded from No Doubt's 2001 album Rock Steady.
“We really came into our own as a band playing small bars, where people didn't know our songs at all,” Price said ... A Nantucket show's 22-song set earlier this month had only Hall and Oates' “Rich Girl” and Bermiss' “Alone Again” as covers.
One half of the duo Hall & Oats, he's responsible for dozens of classic songs from the 1970s and '80s, from "Rich Girl" and "She's Gone" to "Private Eyes," "Out of Touch," and "Maneater." He's also currently suing his former bandmate, John Oates.
One half of the duo Hall & Oats, he's responsible for dozens of classic songs from the 1970s and '80s, from "Rich Girl" and "She's Gone" to "Private Eyes," "Out of Touch," and "Maneater." He's also currently suing his former bandmate, John Oates.
Hall & Oates are responsible for hits such as “Rich Girl,” “Maneater” and “You Make My Dreams.” Redferns ... Some of Hall & Oates’ many classics since they got together in 1970 include “Rich ...
