Me Plus One (Annie song)
2004 song performed by Annie
"Me Plus One" is a song by Norwegian singer and songwriter Annie from her debut studio album, Anniemal (2004). It was written by Richard X and Hannah Robinson, and released as a promotional single. The song was written about former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell. The lyrics refer to a "wannabe señorita" who needs to realise she has "got to let it go". The song received acclaim from music critics.
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"Me Plus One" was written by Richard X and Hannah Robinson in response to former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell. Richard X and Robinson had written another song called "Some Girls", later a hit single for Rachel Stevens. Warp Records and Simon Fuller contacted Richard X by email to ask that he give the song to Halliwell or Stevens, respectively, to record. He agreed to have Stevens record the song after Richard Curtis asked about using the song for Sport Relief 2004.
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