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Cuckoo (Netta song)

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"Cuckoo"
Single by Netta
from the EP Goody Bag
Released16 May 2020
Length3:13
Label
  • Tedy Productions
  • BMG
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Netta singles chronology
"Ricki Lake"
(2020)
"Cuckoo"
(2020)
"The Times They Are a-Changin'"
(2020)

"Cuckoo" is a song performed by Israeli singer Netta. The song was released as a digital download on 16 May 2020 as the fifth and final single from her debut extended play Goody Bag.[1] It was written by Bert Elliott, Krysta Marie Youngs and Netta Barzilai, and produced by J. R. Rotem and Elliott.

Background

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In an interview, Netta explained the meaning behind the song, she said, "'Cuckoo' is personal because it also speaks about doubts in a romantic relationship." She also said that adding that for the last year and a half she's been in a relationship with Ilan Ben Or, a new immigrant from the US. "We've had some rough times because my life is not simple. I met Ilan after I became famous and wasn't sure whether he was sincere. Maybe because of my past, I always have doubts and this is echoed in 'Cuckoo' – do I really deserve to be loved?"[2]

Live performances

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On 16 May 2020, Netta performed the song during Eurovision: Europe Shine a Light. It replaced the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, which was planned to be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Music video

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A music video to accompany the release of "Cuckoo" was first released onto YouTube on 12 June 2020. The video was directed by Roy Raz.[4]

Track listing

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Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Cuckoo"3:13

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

  • Bert Elliott – producer, composer
  • J. R. Rotem – producer
  • Krysta Marie Youngs – composer
  • Netta Barzilai – composer, vocals
  • Chris Gehringer – engineer
  • Matt Schaeffer – engineer

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Israel (Media Forest) 1

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
Various 16 May 2020[1] Digital download Tedy Productions

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cuckoo - Single by Netta". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Netta shares "Cuckoo" music video...and reveals complex feelings about fame and Eurovision". Wiwibloggs. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Netta - Cuckoo - Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light". YouTube. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  4. ^ "NETTA - Cuckoo (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Credits / Cuckoo / Netta – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 28 June 2020.