Everybody (Britney Spears song)

"Everybody"
"Everybody"
Song by Britney Spears
from the album Blackout
A-side	"Break the Ice"
Released	October 25, 2007
Recorded	2006
Genre	Dance-pop; electropop;
Length	3:16
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Evan Kidd Bogart; Annie Lennox; Jonathan Rotem; Dave Stewart; Britney Spears (uncredited);
Producer(s)	J.R. Rotem;
Audio video
	"Everybody" on YouTube

"Everybody" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her fifth studio album, Blackout (2007). It samples the Eurythmics' song "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. It was produced by J.R. Rotem, who also confirmed Spears wrote her rap verse in the song but was never credited. The song is a deluxe track, released exclusively on the Japanese edition CD^[1] and all digital deluxe editions.^[2]^[3]

Background

The Cheetah Girls recorded a demo for "Everybody" when it was unclear if it would be used by Spears. It was originally intended for Rihanna's second album A Girl Like Me, but when the producer began working with Spears, he decided to give the song to her.^[4] Rihanna later recorded several songs intended for Spears.^[5]

Composition

"Everybody" is three minutes and sixteen seconds long. The song features an electronic dance beat and uplifting lyrics about embracing individuality and being yourself. The song also describes sexual obsessions.^[6]

Track listings and formats

CD

"Break the Ice" – 3:16
"Everybody" – 3:16

The Singles Collection Box Set CD 24

"Break the Ice" – 3:16
"Everybody" – 3:16

Credits and personnel

Credits for "Everybody" are taken from Blackout's liner notes.^[7]

Britney Spears – lead vocals
J.R. Rotem - producer, songwriter
DJ Swivel - engineer, assistant engineer
E.K. – songwriting, record producer
Jonathan Rotem - songwriting, record producer

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Everybody"
Chart (2007–2008)	Peak position
CIS Airplay (TopHit)^[8]	88
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[9]	81
Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[10]	171
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)^[11]	118

References

^ Spears, Britney (2007). Blackout (Japan edition liner notes). Jive Records. PID 88697 18255 2.
^ "Britney Spears: Blackout". Deezer. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
^ "Blackout by Britney Spears". iTunes. Archived from the original on February 13, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
^ Hicks, Gregory. "Blackout: 8 Facts You Didn't Know About Britney Spears' Greatest Album". MTV News. MTV, 25 Oct. 2015. Web. 4 Feb. 2023.
^ Ireland, Rhiannon Faith (21 May 2023). "These Iconic Rihanna And Beyonce Songs Were Originally Meant For Britney Spears". The List. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
^ Sheffield, Rob (1 March 2022). "Every Britney Spears Song Ranked". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
^ Spears, Britney (2007). Blackout (CD). Jive Records.
^ Britney Spears — Everybody. TopHit. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
^ "Britney Spears Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
^ "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Weekly Chart". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.

[1] Spears, Britney (2007). Blackout (Japan edition liner notes). Jive Records. PID 88697 18255 2.

[2] "Britney Spears: Blackout". Deezer. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2020.

[3] "Blackout by Britney Spears". iTunes. Archived from the original on February 13, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2020.

[4] Hicks, Gregory. "Blackout: 8 Facts You Didn't Know About Britney Spears' Greatest Album". MTV News. MTV, 25 Oct. 2015. Web. 4 Feb. 2023.

[5] Ireland, Rhiannon Faith (21 May 2023). "These Iconic Rihanna And Beyonce Songs Were Originally Meant For Britney Spears". The List. Retrieved 29 January 2024.

[6] Sheffield, Rob (1 March 2022). "Every Britney Spears Song Ranked". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 January 2024.

[linernotes-7] Spears, Britney (2007). Blackout (CD). Jive Records.

[CIS_(TopHit)-8] Britney Spears — Everybody. TopHit. Retrieved February 4, 2023.

[Billboard-9] "Britney Spears Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2023.

[10] "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.

[11] "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Weekly Chart". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.

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Discography Songs Unreleased songs
...Baby One More Time	"...Baby One More Time" "(You Drive Me) Crazy" "Sometimes" "Born to Make You Happy" "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart" "The Beat Goes On"
Oops!... I Did It Again	"Oops!... I Did It Again" "Stronger" "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know" "Lucky" "You Got It All"
Britney	"I'm a Slave 4 U" "Overprotected" "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" "Boys" "Anticipating" "I Love Rock 'n' Roll"
In the Zone	"Me Against the Music" "Toxic" "Outrageous" "Everytime"
Greatest Hits: My Prerogative	"My Prerogative" "Do Somethin'"
Britney & Kevin: Chaotic	"Someday (I Will Understand)"
Blackout	"Gimme More" "Piece of Me" "Radar" "Break the Ice" "Everybody"
Circus	"Womanizer" "Circus" "Kill the Lights" "If U Seek Amy" "Radar"
The Singles Collection	"3"
Femme Fatale	"Till the World Ends" "Hold It Against Me" "I Wanna Go" "Big Fat Bass" "Criminal" "Selfish"
Britney Jean	"Alien" "Work Bitch" "Perfume" "It Should Be Easy"
Glory	"Do You Wanna Come Over?" "Make Me" "Private Show" "Clumsy" "Slumber Party" "Mood Ring" "Swimming in the Stars" "Matches"
Other songs	"My Only Wish (This Year)" "We Will Rock You" "And Then We Kiss" "Scream & Shout" "Ooh La La" "Pretty Girls" "Hold Me Closer" "Mind Your Business"
As featured artist	"What's Going On" "Like a Virgin / Hollywood" (2003 MTV VMA performance) "S&M" (remix) "Tom's Diner" "Hands"
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