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Good Morning Gorgeous (song)

"Good Morning Gorgeous" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige along with Lucky Daye, Tiara Thomas, Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II, and Gabriella "H.E.R." Wilson for her same-titled fourteenth studio album (2022), while production was helmed by Emile and Wilson. A downtempo R&B song, "Good Morning Gorgeous" has Blige singing an ode to loving one's self.[1] A remix featuring additional vocals from H.E.R. was issued in March 2022.[2]

"Good Morning Gorgeous"
Single by Mary J. Blige
from the album Good Morning Gorgeous
ReleasedDecember 3, 2021
Length2:54
Label
Songwriter(s)
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Mary J. Blige singles chronology
"Always"
(2020) 		"Good Morning Gorgeous"
(2021) 		"Amazing"
(2021)

The song was released by 300 Entertainment as the album's lead single on December 3, 2021 along with DJ Khaled-produced "Amazing." It reached number 33 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and became Blige's seventh chart topper on the Adult R&B Songs chart, eventually reaching Gold status in the United States. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, "Good Morning Gorgeous" received three nominations, including Record of the Year, Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.

Critical reception

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Eric Torres from Clash described "Good Morning Gorgeous" as a "torchy cut" and "quintessential Mary: an anthem of self-love to lift yourself out of the darkness, gilded with fingersnaps, leisurely guitar melodies, and dynamic backing vocals. The song recasts a personal low as a vulnerable, revitalizing pep talk to herself and thus everyone else."[3] Variety critic A.D. Amorosi is the most devastating test of all: a hot-winded ambient whirr where the blues and gospel act as sand and silt. To this, an echo-affected Blige burrows deep into the dos and don’ts of the self’s rights and wrongs before coming up with a mirror’s daily affirmation, and a damn impactful plea for respect."[4]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Good Morning Gorgeous"
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
Grammy Awards 2023 Record of the Year Nominated [5]
Best Traditional R&B Performance Nominated
Best R&B Song Nominated
Soul Train Music Awards 2022 Best Song of the Year Nominated [6]
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award Nominated
Best Video of the Year Nominated

Chart performance

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"Good Morning Gorgeous" became Blige's highest-charting song in a decade. In the week of February 26, 2022, it peaked number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100, her highest solo placing since 2009's "I Am."[7] The same week, it also reached the top spot of Billboard's US Adult R&B Songs chart.[8] It marked Blige's seventh number-one hit on the chart and would remain four weeks atop the chart.[9][8] On January 4, 2024, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales over 500,000 equivalent units.[10] It was Blige's first RIAA certification update as a lead act since 2013's A Mary Christmas album.[11]

Music video

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A music video for "Good Morning Gorgeous" was directed by Eif Rivera and produced by Omar Reynoso for Fatking Films.[12][13] It premiered online on December 3, 2021.[12]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Good Morning Gorgeous."[14]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications and sales for "Good Morning Gorgeous"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Good Morning Gorgeous"
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref
Various December 3, 2021 Digital download
Album version
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March 24, 2022 Remix version
[2]

References

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  1. ^ Allan, Raible (December 28, 2022). "Review: 50 best albums of 2022". ABC News. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous (Remix feat. H.E.R.)". Spotify. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Murray, Robin (February 14, 2022). "Mary J Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous | Reviews". Clash. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Amorosi, A.D. (February 11, 2022). "Mary J. Blige Has a New Label and Star Collaborators but Recalls Her Classic Origins in 'Good Morning Gorgeous': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Minsker, Evan (February 5, 2023). "Viola Davis Achieves EGOT With Win at 2023 Grammys". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "Beyoncé Wins Big at 2022 Soul Train Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  9. ^ Anderson, Trevor (December 27, 2023). "Mary J. Blige's 'Still Believe in Love' Tops Last Adult R&B Airplay Chart of 2023". Billboard . Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "American single certifications – Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous". Recording Industry Association of America.
  11. ^ Samuels, Keith (January 5, 2024). "Mary J. Blige's Single 'Good Morning Gorgeous' Gets RIAA Certification". Rated R&B. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous (Official Video)". Retrieved February 19, 2024 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ Gottlieb, Steven (December 13, 2021). "Mary J. Blige "Good Morning Gorgeous" (Eif Rivera, dir.)". videostatic.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  14. ^ Good Morning Gorgeous (Media notes). Mary J. Blige. 300 Entertainment. 2022.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  16. ^ "2022 Year End Chart: Adult R&B Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous". Spotify. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
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