# A Little Bit > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/A_Little_Bit > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/A_Little_Bit.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Little_Bit > Source revision: 1318688096 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|2001 single by Jessica Simpson}} {{Other uses}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox song | name = A Little Bit | cover = JessicaSimpson_ALittleBit.jpg | alt = A blond woman looks to the front. She wears an indigo colored top, and is standing in front of a white background. To the right of the picture, the words "A Little Bit" and "Jessica Simpson" are written upside down vertical. | border = yes | type = single | artist = [Jessica Simpson](/source/Jessica_Simpson) | album = [Irresistible](/source/Irresistible_(Jessica_Simpson_album)) | released = {{start date|2001|08|28}} | recorded = | studio = [Sony Music Studios](/source/Sony_Music_Studios) (New York, NY){{cite AV media notes |title=Irresistible|title-link=Irresistible (Jessica Simpson album)|others=Jessica Simpson|year=2001|type=CD liner|publisher=Columbia|id=501541 2|location=New York City, United States}} | venue = | genre = [Dance-pop](/source/Dance-pop) | length = {{duration|m=3|s=47}} | label = [Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records) | writer = [Kara DioGuardi](/source/Kara_DioGuardi), Steve Morales, [David Siegel](/source/David_Siegel_(musician)) | producer = Steve Morales, [Ric Wake](/source/Ric_Wake) | prev_title = [Irresistible](/source/Irresistible_(Jessica_Simpson_song)) | prev_year = 2001 | next_title = [Sweetest Sin](/source/Sweetest_Sin) | next_year = 2003 | misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|arTBQemJtoY|"A Little Bit"}}}} }} "'''A Little Bit'''" is a song recorded by American recording artist [Jessica Simpson](/source/Jessica_Simpson). It was written by [Kara DioGuardi](/source/Kara_DioGuardi), Steve Morales and [David Siegel](/source/David_Siegel_(musician)), and was produced by Morales along with [Ric Wake](/source/Ric_Wake). The song was released as the second and final single from Simpson's second studio album ''[Irresistible](/source/Irresistible_(Jessica_Simpson_album))'' (2001), on August 28, 2001, through [Columbia Records](/source/Columbia_Records). Musically, the song is a mid-tempo [dance-pop](/source/dance-pop) song and the lyrics speak about the protagonist wanting changes in a relationship she is in. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics; most of them appreciated the song's production. It failed to chart in the United States, but reached number sixty-two on [Australian Singles Chart](/source/ARIA_Charts). An accompanying music video, directed by [Hype Williams](/source/Hype_Williams), shows Simpson dancing on a futuristic dance floor, along with her backup dancers. Simpson performed the song on her [DreamChaser Tour](/source/DreamChaser_Tour_(Jessica_Simpson)) (2001), the 2001 Jingle Bell Bash and a few televised shows. "A Little Bit" was covered by Welsh singer [Rosie Ribbons](/source/Rosie_Ribbons) in 2003 for her unreleased album ''Misbehaving''. Her version was released as a single through [Telstar Records](/source/Telstar_Records) and peaked at number nineteen on the [UK Singles Chart](/source/UK_Singles_Chart). The single was promoted through a promotional music video, which shows Ribbons performing dance routines with her dancers, and live performances on various televised appearances like ''[CD:UK](/source/CD%3AUK),'' ''[Top of the Pops](/source/Top_of_the_Pops)'' and ''Smile''. ==Background and composition== {{Listen |filename=ALittleBitSample.ogg |title=Jessica Simpson "A Little Bit" (2001) |description=A sample of "A Little Bit". The song is a dance-pop song, where Simpson adopts breathy vocals. |pos=left |format=[Ogg](/source/Ogg)}} "A Little Bit" was written by [Kara DioGuardi](/source/Kara_DioGuardi), Steve Morales and [David Siegal](/source/David_Siegel_(musician)), and was produced by Morales and [Ric Wake](/source/Ric_Wake). The song became DioGuardi's first writing credit for an artist from her native country.{{cite magazine|url =https://books.google.com/books?id=8xEEAAAAMBAJ|title =Reviews and Previews (Singles): A Little Bit|last =Taylor|first =Chuck|author-link =Chuck Taylor (writer and editor)|magazine =[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))|publisher =[Nielsen Business Media, Inc.](/source/Nielsen_Company)|page=23|volume=113|issue=35|issn=0006-2510|date =September 1, 2001|access-date =August 21, 2011}} Jessica Simpson's vocals were recorded by Dan Hetzel at [Sony Music Studios](/source/Sony_Music_Studios), New York City, and the track was mixed by Hetzel along with [Richie Jones](/source/Richie_Jones) at Cove City Sound Studios, [Glen Cove, New York](/source/Glen_Cove%2C_New_York). [Keyboard](/source/Musical_keyboard) [programming](/source/Programming_(music)) was done by [Eric Kupper](/source/Eric_Kupper). According to Simpson, "the message behind the song is for guys to listen to the girl". "A guy needs to give a little bit more of himself, a little bit more of his time. It's about the love going so much further, the guy would actually be selfless," she expanded on the song's theme.{{cite video |title=DreamChaser |medium=DVD |publisher=[Sony Music Entertainment](/source/Sony_Music_Entertainment) |location=United States}} In the United States, "A Little Bit" was released as the second single from ''[Irresistible](/source/Irresistible_(Jessica_Simpson_album))''. The song saw an airplay-only release there on August 28, 2001,{{cite web|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2001/RR-2001-08-24.pdf|title=CHR/Rhythmic: Going for Adds|magazine=[Radio & Records](/source/Radio_%26_Records)|issue=1416|page=122|date=August 24, 2001|via=World Radio History|access-date=March 19, 2022}} while in Australia, a physical single was issued on October 29, 2001.{{cite web|url =http://www.sonymusic.com.au/releases/|title =New Releases|publisher =[Sony Music Australia](/source/Sony_Music_Australia)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011031184655/http://www.sonymusic.com.au/releases/|archive-date=October 31, 2001 |access-date=August 21, 2011}} "A Little Bit" was used to promote [Bally Total Fitness](/source/Bally_Total_Fitness) and thus, a limited CD single pressing was made available to people who joined the club.{{cite press release|url =http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/columbia-records-pop-sensation-jessica-simpson-featured-in-new-bally-total-fitness-commercial-73530657.html|title =Columbia Records' Pop Sensation Jessica Simpson Featured in New Bally Total Fitness Commercial|publisher =[PR Newswire](/source/PR_Newswire). PR Newswire Association LLC|date=October 5, 2001|access-date=August 21, 2011}}{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2002/07/09/bally-turns-to-mtv-to-target-a-hipper-crowd/|title=Bally turns to MTV to target a hipper crowd|last=Kirk|first=Jim|date=July 9, 2002|newspaper=[Chicago Tribune](/source/Chicago_Tribune)|publisher=[Tribune Company](/source/Tribune_Company)|access-date=August 22, 2011}} The song was also utilized for the company's promotional advertisement campaign.{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-120799854.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410060412/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-120799854.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 10, 2016|title=Pop Star is Back for Bally|work=Chicago Tribune|publisher=Tribune Company |date=October 5, 2001|access-date=September 3, 2012}} "A Little Bit" is a [dance-pop](/source/dance-pop) song, composed in a "medium [pop](/source/Pop_music)" tempo. According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by [Alfred Music Publishing](/source/Alfred_Music_Publishing), it is written in the [key](/source/Key_(music)) of [E minor](/source/E_minor). Its beat is set in [common time](/source/common_time), and moves at a tempo of 94 beats per minute. It also has the sequence of Em–C–B/D{{music|sharp}} as its [chord progression](/source/chord_progression). Simpson's voice in the song spans from the note of G3 to the high note of D5.{{cite web|url =http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdVPE.asp?ppn=MN0074852|title =Jessica Simpson – A Little Bit Sheet Music (Digital Downloads)|work =Musicnotes|date =June 8, 2009|publisher =[Alfred Music Publishing](/source/Alfred_Music_Publishing)|access-date =January 12, 2011}} Following the same beat-oriented pattern as "Irresistible", "A Little Bit" features piano instrumentation. Simpson sings the lyrics as rapid-fire verses and with start-and-stop [hook](/source/Hook_(music))s.{{cite news|url=https://www.mcall.com/2001/06/30/jessica-simpson-irresistible-columbia-mandy-moore-epic-krystal-me-my-piano-geffen/ |title=Jessica Simpson: Irresistible (Columbia) Mandy Moore (Epic) Krystal: Me & My Piano (Geffen) |last=Printz |first=Larry |newspaper=[The Morning Call](/source/The_Morning_Call) |publisher=[Tribune Company](/source/Tribune_Company) |date=June 30, 2001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714060102/http://articles.mcall.com/2001-06-30/news/3351524_1_mandy-moore-krystal-bad-idea |archive-date=July 14, 2011 |access-date=August 21, 2011 |url-status=live }} Simpson adopts breathy vocals for the song, and the lyrics talk about what she expects from her partner: "A little more time, a little less wait / A little more heart, a little less break". She also demands healthy changes in the relationship.{{cite web|url=http://www.pluggedin.com/music/albums/2001/jessicasimpson-irresistible.aspx |title=Irresistible – Album Reviews |work=Plugged In |publisher=[Focus on the Family](/source/Focus_on_the_Family) |access-date=January 12, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715094336/http://www.pluggedin.com/music/albums/2001/jessicasimpson-irresistible.aspx |archive-date=July 15, 2011 }} ==Critical reception== "A Little Bit" garnered mostly positive reviews from music critics. Kirsten Koba of [PopMatters](/source/PopMatters) gave a positive review, writing "with pop star sass, she belts out [...] proving that she's a girl with attitude — and fierce rhyming ability."{{cite magazine|url =http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/s/simpsonjessica-irresistible.shtml|title =Jessica Simpson: Irresistible|author =Koba, Kirsten|magazine =[PopMatters](/source/PopMatters)|access-date =January 12, 2011}} [Stephen Thomas Erlewine](/source/Stephen_Thomas_Erlewine) of [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) wrote that the song and "[Irresistible](/source/Irresistible_(Jessica_Simpson_song))" were "double-punch" on the album.{{cite web|url ={{AllMusic|class=album|id=irresistible-r535078/review|pure_url=yes}}|title =Irresistible – Jessica Simpson|publisher =Allmusic. Rovi Corporation|access-date =October 18, 2010}} [Chuck Taylor](/source/Chuck_Taylor_(writer_and_editor)) of ''[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))'' praised the song's production, writing that it "locks [this one] inside the head long after it's faded from the speakers." Larry Printz of ''[The Morning Call](/source/The_Morning_Call)'' also gave a favorable review, writing that the song "benefit[s]" from the start-and-stop hooks. Yushaimi Yahya of ''[The Malay Mail](/source/The_Malay_Mail)'', who was critical of the album as a whole, pointed out that Simpson sounded "decent" on the track.{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-17784938.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106014327/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-17784938.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2012|title=What took you so long, Baby Spice? |last=Yahya|first=Yushaimi|work=[The Malay Mail](/source/The_Malay_Mail)|publisher= A.S.A.R.|date=July 26, 2001|access-date=September 3, 2012}} However, Chuck Campbell of ''[The Daily News](/source/The_Daily_News_(Kentucky))'' noted Simpson's singing as "breathless whispers" and deemed the song as being "heavily processed."{{cite news|url =https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DfMaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HkgEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6219,3041858&dq=jessica+simpson+irresistible&hl=en|title =Girl singer falls behind on album|last =Campbell|first =Chuck|work =Daily News|date =June 27, 2001|access-date =January 10, 2011}} The song debuted at number sixty-two on the [Australian Singles Chart](/source/ARIA_Charts), on the week dated November 5, 2001, which became its peak position.{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/Issue610.pdf |title=The ARIA Report #610 |publisher=[Pandora Web Archive](/source/Pandora_Web_Archive). [National Library of Australia and Partners](/source/National_Library_of_Australia) |access-date=August 21, 2011 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20020220130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020221-0000/www.aria.com.au/Issue610.pdf |archive-date=February 20, 2002 }}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} The single fell to number ninety-six the following week, and dropped out of the chart the week after.{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/Issue611.pdf |title=The ARIA Report #611 |publisher=Pandora Web Archive. National Library of Australia and Partners |access-date=January 12, 2011 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20020220130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020221-0000/www.aria.com.au/Issue611.pdf |archive-date=February 20, 2002 }}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/Issue612.pdf |title=The ARIA Report #612 |publisher=Pandora Web Archive. National Library of Australia and Partners |access-date=January 12, 2011 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20020220130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020221-0000/www.aria.com.au/Issue612.pdf |archive-date=February 20, 2002 }}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} ==Promotion== ===Music video=== The [music video](/source/music_video) was filmed under the direction of [Hype Williams](/source/Hype_Williams){{cite web|url =http://www.cmt.com/videos/jessica-simpson/14067/a-little-bit.jhtml|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20080612045350/http://www.cmt.com/videos/jessica-simpson/14067/a-little-bit.jhtml|url-status =dead|archive-date =June 12, 2008|title =Jessica Simpson: A Little Bit|work =[CMT](/source/Country_Music_Television)|publisher =MTV Networks (Viacom)|access-date =January 12, 2011}} to promote the single. The dance sequence was choreographed by George Hubela (known as GEO){{cite news|url=http://www.sptimes.com/News/101801/Pasco/Local_dancers_to_get_.shtml |title=Local dancers to get tips from a pro |last=L. Fredricksen |first=Barbara |newspaper=[St. Petersburg Times](/source/St._Petersburg_Times) |publisher=[Times Publishing Company](/source/Times_Publishing_Company) |date=October 18, 2001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011109083744/http://www.sptimes.com/News/101801/Pasco/Local_dancers_to_get_.shtml |archive-date=November 9, 2001 |access-date=August 21, 2011 |url-status=live }} and the video takes place in a futuristic spaceship-like setting where Simpson performs an intricate dance choreography with four male and four female dancers. She wears a rainbow-colored tank top and a mini skirt in the video. At one part, the dancers perform in pairs with Simpson in front of them. Later, Simpson dances beside a male dancer while wearing sunglasses and a white top with a [bedazzled](/source/Bedazzler) American flag. In the video's final scene, Simpson, accompanied by the same dancers from the beginning, perform choreography in a red room, and dance with futuristic pole-stands. The music video also features her younger sister [Ashlee Simpson](/source/Ashlee_Simpson) as one of the background dancers. ===Live performances=== Simpson included the song on the set-list of her [DreamChaser Tour](/source/DreamChaser_Tour_(Jessica_Simpson)) (2001). For the performance on the tour, Simpson was accented by a white top and [plaid](/source/Full_plaid) pants, and also wore a red hat and a red tie. Her performance also made use of poles similar to the one used in music video.{{cite video |date=January 22, 2002 |title=DreamChaser |medium=DVD |publisher=[Sony Music Entertainment](/source/Sony_Music_Entertainment) |id=54178}} She also performed the song on [MuchMusic](/source/Much_(TV_channel)) Canada.{{cite web|url =http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/liveatmuch/index.aspx?bid=6567&eid=11586|title =Jessica Simpson June 11, 2001|work =MuchMusic|publisher =[CTV Limited](/source/CTVglobemedia)|access-date =January 12, 2011}} and the [sketch comedy](/source/sketch_comedy) show ''[MADtv](/source/Mad_TV)''.{{cite episode|series=MADtv |series-link=MADtv |network=[Fox](/source/Fox_Broadcasting_Company) |airdate=November 17, 2001 |language=en}} The song was performed along with "Irresistible", "[I Wanna Love You Forever](/source/I_Wanna_Love_You_Forever)", and "[I Think I'm in Love with You](/source/I_Think_I'm_in_Love_with_You)", at the Jingle Bell Bash, organized by [KBKS-FM](/source/KBKS-FM), in December 2001.{{cite web|url =http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/51112_jingleq.shtml|title =Eight acts make Jingle Bell Bash a rousing success|author =Stout, Gene|work =[Seattle Post-Intelligencer](/source/Seattle_Post-Intelligencer)|publisher =[Hearst Corporation](/source/Hearst_Corporation)|date =December 19, 2001|access-date =January 18, 2011}} The same month, she sang the song on the 2001 [Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve](/source/Dick_Clark's_New_Year's_Rockin'_Eve_with_Ryan_Seacrest), along with "Irresistible",{{cite web|url =http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451338/pink-blink-ready-new-years-with-dick.jhtml|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20120209082752/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451338/pink-blink-ready-new-years-with-dick.jhtml|url-status =dead|archive-date =February 9, 2012|title =Pink, Blink, Busta ready for New Year's Eve with Dick|author =D'Angelo, Joe|work =MTV|publisher =MTV Networks (Viacom)|date =December 6, 2001|access-date =January 13, 2011}} and on the [Hot 107.9](/source/WWHT) Mistletoe Meltdown.{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-80584157.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125031016/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-80584157.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 25, 2013|title=Simpson Makes Musical Contact: Mistletoe Meltdown Headliner Shrugs Off Eye Trouble, Sings Heart Out |work=[The Post-Standard](/source/The_Post-Standard)|publisher=[Advance Publications](/source/Advance_Publications)|first=Mark|last=Bialczak|date=December 5, 2001|access-date=September 3, 2012}} Mark Bialczak of ''[The Post-Standard](/source/The_Post-Standard)'' wrote that Simpson "sure sounded like a diva – especially with the bulked-up tape track that accompanied her singing." ==Track listing== * '''AUS CD single'''{{cite AV media notes| others= [Jessica Simpson](/source/Jessica_Simpson)|date = 2001|title= A Little Bit|type= AUS Maxi Single (Back Cover) liner notes|publisher = [Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)|id= 671879-2}} # "A Little Bit" – 3:47 # "A Little Bit" ([Chris 'The Greek'](/source/Chris_Panaghi) & Guido Club Mix) – 7:54 # "A Little Bit" (Chris 'The Greek' & Guido Radio Mix) – 4:29 # "[Irresistible](/source/Irresistible_(Jessica_Simpson_song))" ([Hex Hector](/source/Hex_Hector) Radio Mix) – 3:32 ==Credits and personnel== Credits for "A Little Bit" are adapted from ''[Irresistible](/source/Irresistible_(Jessica_Simpson_album))'' liner notes.{{cite AV media notes |title=Irresistible|title-link=Irresistible (Jessica Simpson album)|others=Jessica Simpson|year=2001|type=CD liner|publisher=Columbia|id=501541 2|location=New York City, United States}} Credits for the remixes are adapted from "A Little Bit" CD single liner notes.{{cite AV media notes|title =A Little Bit|others =[Jessica Simpson](/source/Jessica_Simpson)|year =2001|publisher =[Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)|type =CD single Back Cover|id =671879 2|location =Australia}} {{col-start}} {{col-2}} * Steve Morales – [writer](/source/Lyricist), co-producer * [Kara DioGuardi](/source/Kara_DioGuardi) – writer, [background vocals](/source/background_vocals) * [David Siegel](/source/David_Siegel_(musician)) – writer * [Ric Wake](/source/Ric_Wake) – [producer](/source/Record_producer) * Janie Barnett – background vocals * Margaret Dorn – background vocals * [Ted Jensen](/source/Ted_Jensen) – [mastering](/source/Audio_mastering) * [Jessica Simpson](/source/Jessica_Simpson) – vocals * [Chieli Minucci](/source/Chieli_Minucci) – [guitar](/source/guitar) * Dan Hetzel – [Engineer](/source/Audio_engineering) * Richie Jones – [mixer](/source/Mix_engineer), [percussion](/source/percussion) {{col-2}} ;Remix credits * Chris "The Greek" Panaghi – re-mixer * Guido Osorio – re-mixer {{col-end}} ==Charts== {|class="wikitable sortable" |+Weekly chart performance for "A Little Bit" !Chart (2001) !Peak
position |- |Australia ([ARIA](/source/ARIA_charts)) |align="center"|62 |- |Netherlands ([Dutch Top 40 Tipparade](/source/Dutch_Top_40)){{cite web|url=http://www.top40.nl/tipparade/2001/week-50|title=Dutch Top 40 Tipparade week 50 van 2001|publisher=top40.nl|access-date=March 30, 2013}} |align="center"|15 |- |Poland ([Polish Singles Chart](/source/Polish_Singles_Chart)){{cite web|url=http://www.nielsenmusiccontrol.com/index_pol|title=Nielsen Music Control|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020728075229/http://www.pifpaf.com.pl/airplay/listar_44_2001.html|archive-date=July 28, 2002}} |align="center"|21 |- |US CHR/Pop Top 50 (''[Radio & Records](/source/Radio_%26_Records)''){{Cite news |date=October 19, 2001 |title=R&R CHR/Pop Top 50 |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/2000s/2001/RR-2001-10-19.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2024 |work=[Radio & Records](/source/Radio_%26_Records) |page=41 |issue=1424}} |align="center"|36 |} {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ 2025 weekly chart performance for "A Little Bit" ! scope="col"| Chart (2025) ! scope="col"| Peak
position |- ! scope="row"| Russia Streaming ([TopHit](/source/TopHit)){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/internet/hits/ru/weekly/20250620-20250626|title=Top Internet Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Jun 26, 2025|publisher=[TopHit](/source/TopHit)|access-date=July 9, 2025|date=June 27, 2025|language=en}} | 100 |- |} == Release history == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+ Release dates and formats for "A Little Bit" ! scope="col" |Region ! scope="col" |Date ! scope="col" |Format(s) ! scope="col" |Label(s) ! scope="col" |{{abbr|Ref(s).|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" |United States |August 28, 2001 |[Rhythmic contemporary](/source/Rhythmic_contemporary) radio | rowspan="2" |Columbia | align="center" |{{cite magazine |date=August 24, 2001 |title=CHR/Rhythmic: Going for Adds |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/2000s/2001/RR-2001-08-24.pdf |magazine=[Radio & Records](/source/Radio_%26_Records) |page=120 |access-date=June 28, 2023}} |- ! scope="row" |Australia |October 29, 2001 |CD | align="center" |{{cite web |title=Releases by Title |url=http://www.sonymusic.com.au/releases/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010805211305/http://www.sonymusic.com.au/releases/ |archive-date=August 5, 2001 |access-date=June 28, 2023 |publisher=Sony Music Australia}} |} == Rosie Ribbons version == {{Infobox song | name = A Little Bit | cover = RosieRibbons_LittleBit.jpg | alt = A blond woman standing behind a restroom door. She is wearing a pink top, black pant and bangles on her right hand. On the door the words "RR", "Rosie Ribbons" and "A Little Bit" are written with paint. | border = yes | type = single | artist = [Rosie Ribbons](/source/Rosie_Ribbons) | album = Misbehaving | released = {{start date|2003|01|13}} | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = [Pop](/source/Pop_music), [R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B) | length = {{duration|m=3|s=44}} | label = [Telstar](/source/Telstar_Records) | writer = Kara DioGuardi, Steve Morales, David Siegel | producer = ICON | prev_title = [Blink](/source/Blink_(Rosie_Ribbons_song)) | prev_year = 2002 | next_title = Good Thing | next_year = 2003 }} "A Little Bit" was recorded by Welsh singer and ''[Pop Idol](/source/Pop_Idol_(series_1))'' contestant [Rosie Ribbons](/source/Rosie_Ribbons), for her debut studio album ''Misbehaving''. Her version has an "American vibe" and derives from the genres of pop and [R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B). A writer for the ''[Western Mail](/source/Western_Mail_(Wales))'' noted that the song contains influences of [Samantha Mumba](/source/Samantha_Mumba) tracks.{{cite web|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-96552000|title=Bodger |work=The [Western Mail](/source/Western_Mail_(Wales))|publisher=[Trinity Mirror](/source/Trinity_Mirror)|date=January 12, 2003}}{{dead link|date=July 2021}} The song was released on January 13, 2003, through [Telstar Records](/source/Telstar_Records), as the second single from the album. It reached number nineteen on the [UK Singles Chart](/source/UK_Singles_Chart), and was also accompanied by a music video, which showed Ribbons dancing with her backup dancers. She performed the song on various televised appearances such as ''[CD:UK](/source/CD%3AUK)'' and ''[Top of the Pops](/source/Top_of_the_Pops)''. She also toured with [Liberty X](/source/Liberty_X) and promoted the song. ===Release and reception=== Ribbons' version of "A Little Bit" was released as the second single from her debut album titled ''Misbehaving'', on January 13, 2003, through Telstar Records.{{cite web|url =http://www.allmusic.com/album/a-little-bit-r913037|title =A Little Bit > Rosie Ribbons|website =[Allmusic](/source/Allmusic)|publisher =[Rovi Corporation](/source/Rovi_Corporation)|access-date =January 19, 2011}}{{Dead link|date=November 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The album was recorded, but due to Telstar going bankrupt, it was never released.{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/officialrosieribbons |title=Rosie Ribbons on Myspace Music |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019044809/http://www.myspace.com/officialrosieribbons |archive-date=October 19, 2011 |work=[Myspace](/source/Myspace) |publisher=[News Corporation](/source/News_Corporation_(1980%E2%80%932013)) |author=Ribbons, Rosie |access-date=January 19, 2011 |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url =http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/rosie-gets-second-shot-at-dream/story-e6frex70-1111114267132|title =Rosie gets second shot at dream|work =[The Daily Telegraph](/source/The_Daily_Telegraph_(Sydney))|publisher =Telegraph Media Group|date =August 26, 2007|access-date =January 19, 2011}} The song earned mixed reviews from critics. A staff of Tourdates.co.uk gave a favorable review commending Ribbons' vocal display. The reviewer added "[so] often we are bombarded with wannabes with weak vocals and insipid songs, [Rosie] shows us that there is life after pop idol and with 'a little bit' of cred."{{cite web|url =http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/9932-rosie-ribbons-a-little-bit|title =Rosie Ribbons – A Little Bit|publisher =Tourdates.co.uk|access-date =January 19, 2011|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20121003082902/http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/9932-rosie-ribbons-a-little-bit|archive-date =October 3, 2012|url-status =dead}} ''[Music Week](/source/Music_Week)'' also gave a positive review, noting the song was "catchy".{{cite journal|title=Rosie Ribbons: A Little Bit (T2/Telstar STAS3312)|author =Baird, Dugald |author2=Brooke, Phil |author3=Brown, Jimmy |author4=Jones, Joanna |author5=Lawrence, Owen |author6=Lover, Ed |author7=Scott, Ajax |author8=Talbot, Martin |author9=Tesco, Nick |author10=Ward, Simon|journal=Music Week|publisher=[United Business Media](/source/UBM_plc)|date=January 11, 2003|issn=0265-1548}} However, Ian Hyland, writing for the ''[Sunday Mirror](/source/Sunday_Mirror)'' was critical of the song, giving it a grade of 6 out of 10. He remarked that Ribbons "fails" at doing "sexy R'n'B".{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-96363030.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410063630/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-96363030.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 10, 2016|title=Hyland's Verdict |work=The [Sunday Mirror](/source/Sunday_Mirror)|publisher=Trinity Mirror|last=Hyland|first=Ian|author-link=Ian Hyland|date=January 12, 2003|access-date=September 3, 2012}} Similarly, Julie MacCaskill of the ''[Daily Record](/source/Daily_Record_(Scotland))'' dismissed it as "a lacklustre affair with the wannabe star ditching her [Mariah](/source/Mariah_Carey) sound- a-like singing in favour of becoming a [Kylie](/source/Kylie_Minogue) clone".{{cite web|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-96495208|title=The 192 Singles and Albums Reviews with Julie MacCaskill |work=The [Daily Record](/source/Daily_Record_(Scotland))|publisher=Trinity Mirror|last=MacCaskill|first=Julie|date=January 16, 2003}}{{dead link|date=July 2021}} The single debuted at number nineteen on the UK Singles Chart, the week dated January 25, 2003.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20030119/7501/|title=Archive Chart|publisher=[Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company)|access-date=August 21, 2011}} The position became its peak position.{{cite web|url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/rosie%20ribbons/|title=Rosie Ribbons|publisher=The Official Charts Company|access-date=August 21, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615071534/http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/rosie%20ribbons/|archive-date=June 15, 2011}} The following week, the song dropped to number thirty-seven and the week after exited the top forty.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20030126/7501/|title=Archive Chart|publisher=[Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company)|access-date=August 21, 2011}} ===Promotion=== A promotional music video for the song was filmed, which showed Ribbons wearing heavy makeup and donning a stylish costume. The first scene of the music video takes place in an elevator-like set. Ribbons is shown singing in the elevator. Then, as the video progresses she is shown dancing with her backup dancers, in a set with the lyrics of the song inscribed on its walls. Then, Ribbons is shown seducing a man in the elevator. In the last scene Ribbons, along with the backup dancers, dance on a parking lot like set. The music video premiered on ''CD:UK'' on December 7, 2002. Dean Piper of ''[The Mirror](/source/Daily_Mirror)'' noted the video to be "groovy".{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-96371277.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117043651/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-96371277.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 17, 2018|title=Dean on the Charts: Gotta Have It |work=The [Daily Mirror](/source/Daily_Mirror)|publisher=Trinity Mirror|last=Piper|first=Dean|date=January 13, 2003|access-date=September 3, 2012}} "A Little Bit" was first performed on the [Party in the Park](/source/Party_in_the_Park) event in 2002. Later, she performed it on various televised appearances such as the British chart show ''Top of the Pops'', ''Smile'' and ''CD:UK''. She also appeared on [Smash Hits](/source/Box_Hits)' chart countdown and promoted the song.{{cite web|url =http://homepage.ntlworld.com/michaelrlynn/rr/schedule.htm|title =Schedule|publisher =Rosie Ribbons|access-date =January 19, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050418195821/http://homepage.ntlworld.com/michaelrlynn/rr/schedule.htm|archive-date = April 18, 2005}} In March 2003, she toured with British pop group Liberty X. ===Track listing=== {{col-start}} {{col-2}} * '''UK Enhanced CD Single'''{{cite AV media notes| others= [Rosie Ribbons](/source/Rosie_Ribbons)|date = 2003|title= A Little Bit|type= UK CD Single liner notes|publisher = T2/[Telstar](/source/Telstar_Records)|id= STAS3312}} # "A Little Bit" (Radio edit) – 3:44 # "A Little Bit" ([Rishi 'Smooth' Rich](/source/Rishi_Rich) remix) – 4:27 # "A Little Bit" (M*A*S*H Main Vocal mix) – 6:34 # "A Little Bit" (Rishi Rich remix) – 3:35 # "A Little Bit" (Video) {{col-2}} * '''UK 12" Vinyl Single'''{{cite AV media notes| others= [Rosie Ribbons](/source/Rosie_Ribbons)|date = 2003|title= A Little Bit|type= UK 12" Vinyl Single liner notes|publisher = T2/[Telstar](/source/Telstar_Records)|id= UROSE2BM }} # "A Little Bit" ([Bini & Martini](/source/Bini_%26_Martini) High Pressure Mix) # "A Little Bit" (Bini & Martini High Pressure Dub) {{col-end}} ===Credits and personnel=== Credits are adapted from "A Little Bit" CD single.{{cite AV media notes|title=A Little Bit|others=Rosie Ribbons|year=2003|chapter=A Little Bit CD single liner notes|type=Enhanced CD single Back Cover|publisher=Telstar|id=CDSTAS3312}} * Steve Morales – writer * Kara DioGuardi – writer * David Siegal – writer * ICON – [producer](/source/Record_producer) * [Rishi Rich](/source/Rishi_Rich) – re-mixer * M*A*S*H – re-mixer * [Bini & Martini](/source/Bini_%26_Martini) – re-mixer * Joanna Barnes – rap * Tanya Scarborough – rap ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20081228030408/http://www.mtv.com/videos/jessica-simpson/14067/a-little-bit.jhtml Jessica Simpson "A Little Bit" music video] at [MTV.com](/source/MTV.com) {{Jessica Simpson singles}} {{Good article}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Little Bit, A}} Category:2001 singles Category:Jessica Simpson songs Category:Rosie Ribbons songs Category:Dance-pop songs Category:Music videos directed by Hype Williams Category:Songs written by Kara DioGuardi Category:Song recordings produced by Ric Wake Category:Songs written by Steve Morales Category:Songs written by David Siegel (musician) Category:2001 songs Category:Columbia Records singles --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [A Little Bit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Little_Bit) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Little_Bit?action=history)). 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