Cuckoo (Netta song)

"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.

"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)

Background

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

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

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

Personnel

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

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

References
  1. "Cuckoo - Single by Netta". Apple Music. 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.
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