Bag It Up
2000 single by Geri Halliwell
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::summary 2000 single by Geri Halliwell ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox song"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Bag It Up |
| cover | Bagitup-ukcd1.jpg |
| type | single |
| artist | Geri Halliwell |
| album | Schizophonic |
| released | |
| genre | |
| length | 3:46 |
| label | EMI |
| producer | Absolute |
| prev_title | Lift Me Up |
| prev_year | 1999 |
| next_title | It's Raining Men |
| next_year | 2001 |
| misc | |
| :: |
::callout[type=note] the Geri Halliwell song ::
| name = Bag It Up | cover = Bagitup-ukcd1.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = Geri Halliwell | album = Schizophonic | B-side =
- "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"
- "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" | released = | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = | length = 3:46 | label = EMI | writer =
- Geri Halliwell
- Andy Watkins
- Paul Wilson | producer = Absolute | prev_title = Lift Me Up | prev_year = 1999 | next_title = It's Raining Men | next_year = 2001 | misc =
"Bag It Up" is a song recorded by British singer and songwriter Geri Halliwell for her debut solo album Schizophonic (1999). It was written by Halliwell, Andy Watkins, Paul Wilson and produced by Absolute. It was released as the fourth and final single from Schizophonic on 13 March 2000, by EMI Records, and topped the UK Singles Chart, becoming Halliwell's third consecutive number-one single in the UK.
Composition
The backing vocals for the song were provided by Tracy Ackerman and Pepsi & Shirlie, formerly of Wham!.
Chart performance
"Bag It Up" sold 106,000 copies in its first week, becoming Halliwell's third consecutive solo number one on the UK Singles Chart. It has sold over 266,000 copies and has been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Music video
The music video to "Bag It Up" was filmed in January 2000 and was directed by Dawn Shadforth. The video for "Bag It Up" is based around a humorous and raunchy nature. It begins with an advert promoting the male-behaviour-altering "Girl Powder". Girl Powder, administered in small doses, transforms any male into an obedient domestic servant and also a sex slave. The video starts with a domestic scene. Geri and her shirtless 'boyfriend' (played by Aiden Turner) are sitting down in a living room watching television when an advert comes on for Girl Powder, which declares that it is "Heaven in a box". Halliwell is seen doing all the housework and cooking for her 'boyfriend'. She then goes to the kitchen to make him coffee, when really she is preparing the Girl Powder drink. Once her boyfriend drinks it, his hair becomes pink and he has been transformed into a subservient male. The action then moves to the "Girl Powder" factory, where Geri has been transformed into a catsuit-clad superheroine boss, controlling (along with other females in white lab coats) a factory operated by many pink-haired men. The next time Geri and her boyfriend are seen, the roles have been reversed. Geri is now the one in control, with the semi-clad sex slave pandering to her every whim, even acting as a human table. We then return to the factory, where Geri eventually strips the oiled-up dancers down to hot pants, bunny ears and high-heeled ankle boots. Eventually they end up pole-dancing, acting as bunny boys and parodying Playboy Bunnygirls, this time with the male as the sex object. We then see Geri parading the bunny boys on a leash at the end of the video, exhorting female listeners to "Treat him like a lady" and declaring "Who's wearing the trousers now?". The video ends with a white background and Geri's symbol as the TV switches off.
Live performances
To promote the single, Halliwell performed the song on Top of the Pops, Pepsi Chart, CD:UK, Live & Kicking, Party in the Park and 2000 BRIT Awards.
The performance at the 2000 BRIT Awards was raunchy and controversial, with Halliwell emerging from a pair of giant inflatable legs, accompanied by a troupe of pink-haired male dancers. During the song, the dancers stripped down to pink hotpants while Halliwell unbuttoned her shirt before walking over the kneeling dancers. According to herself, terrorist David Copeland planned to kill her during her performance at the awards show due to her "loving the gays", as well as her friendship with singer George Michael, who was also gay.
Track listings
UK CD1
- "Bag It Up"
- "These Boots Are Made for Walking"
- "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps"
- "Bag It Up" (video)
UK CD2
- "Bag It Up"
- "Bag It Up" (D-Bop's Chocolate vocal edit)
- "Bag It Up" (Trouser Enthusiasts' edit)
- "Bag It Up" (Yomanda edit) UK and New Zealand cassette single
- "Bag It Up"
- "These Boots Are Made for Walking"
- "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps"
European CD single
- "Bag It Up"
- "These Boots Are Made for Walking"
- "Bag It Up" (video)
Charts
Weekly charts
::data[format=table] | Chart (2000) | Peak position | Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) | Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) | Italy Airplay (Music & Media) | |---|---|---|---|---| | 9 | | | | | | 22 | | | | | | 7 | | | | | ::
Year-end chart
::data[format=table]
| Chart (2000) | Position | Ireland (IRMA) | UK Singles (OCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | |||
| 42 | |||
| :: |
Certifications
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References
References
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- Myers, Justin. (19 March 2020). "Number 1 today in 2000: Geri Halliwell beats Blink 182 to the top". [[Official Charts Company]].
- "20 Things You Never Expected To See at the BRIT Awards". Capital FM.
- (16 February 2010). "The Brit awards at 30 - The best and worst performances". The Guardian.
- Furdyk, Brent. (11 December 2020). "Geri Halliwell Recalls Terrifying Assassination Attempt Because She Was Friends With George Michael". [[Entertainment Tonight Canada]].
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- (7 April 2000). "Íslenski Listinn Sætin 21 til 40 (6.4– 13.4 2000)". [[DV (newspaper).
- (15 April 2000). "Major Market Airplay: Italy".
- "Top 100 of 2000". [[Raidió Teilifís Éireann]].
- (20 January 2001). "Best Sellers of 2000: Singles Top 100".
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