Good Morning Gorgeous (song)

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

"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]

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
March 24, 2022 Remix version

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.