Supergirl (Hannah Montana song) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Supergirl" |
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| Single by Hannah Montana | ||||
| from the album Hannah Montana 3 | ||||
| Released | August 28, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
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| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Walt Disney | |||
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| Producer(s) | Dreamlab | |||
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"Supergirl" is a fun song by Miley Cyrus, who sings it as her famous character, Hannah Montana. Hannah Montana is Miley Stewart's secret identity, or alter ego, from the popular Disney Channel TV show Hannah Montana.
The song was written by Kara DioGuardi and Daniel James. It was produced by a team called Dreamlab. "Supergirl" came out on August 28, 2009. It was the main song, or lead single, from the show's third album, Hannah Montana 3. You can also find a version of the song for karaoke on Disney's Karaoke Series: Hannah Montana 3.
"Supergirl" has a cool dance-rock sound. Its lyrics talk about the ups and downs of being a pop star. The song got mixed reviews from music critics. It also did fairly well on music charts in some countries, but not as well as some of Hannah Montana's earlier songs. In the United States, it reached number five on a Billboard chart called the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. It was Hannah Montana's first song to appear on the Austrian Singles Chart, where it reached number fifty-eight. A music video for "Supergirl" was made using clips from a concert performance.
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How "Supergirl" Was Made
The song "Supergirl" was co-written by Kara DioGuardi and Dan James. Kara DioGuardi helped write four songs for the Hannah Montana 3 album. A karaoke version of "Supergirl" is also available.
The song first appeared online in November 2008. Six other songs from Hannah Montana 3 also leaked at the same time. "Supergirl" officially played for the first time on Radio Disney on July 2, 2009. This helped promote the new album. Later, on August 28, 2009, it was released as the main song from Hannah Montana 3.
What "Supergirl" Sounds Like
"Supergirl" is a pop song that lasts two minutes and fifty-five seconds. Experts at Allmusic say the song has elements of dance-pop and teen pop music. Mikael Wood from Entertainment Weekly thought rock music was its main style. Peter Larsen of The Orange County Register called it a lively dance-pop song.
The song is played in common time and has a medium rock beat. It is written in the key of C major. The lyrics of "Supergirl" are about the challenges of being a pop star. Peter Larsen believed the line "You just wanna be like me" was a way for Miley Cyrus to show she is a "super duper girl."
Song's Performance on Charts
"Supergirl" first appeared on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart in the United States. It debuted at number five on July 25, 2009, when Hannah Montana 3 was released. The song left this chart the next week.
On September 11, 2009, "Supergirl" also reached number fifty-eight on the Austrian Singles Chart. This was the first time a Hannah Montana song appeared on the charts in Austria. It also left the Austrian Singles Chart after just one week. The song, along with its other side, "Every Part of Me," reached number forty-two on the German Singles Chart.
Live Performances and Music Video
On October 10, 2008, Miley Cyrus, dressed as Hannah Montana, performed "Supergirl" for the first time. She sang it along with eight other songs at a concert taping for the third season of Hannah Montana. This concert took place in Irvine, California.
During the performance, Hannah Montana wore a white and pink tie-dye shirt, white pants, a pink leather jacket, and big sunglasses. The show started with Miley sitting on a bench, looking in a mirror. Backup dancers helped her with her makeup. Then she stood up and moved around the stage while singing. Peter Larsen from The Orange County Register called it one of the "hits of the night." This concert performance was later used as the song's music video. It was shown on Disney Channel on July 2, 2009, to help promote Hannah Montana 3.
Song Versions
Here are the different versions of "Supergirl" that were released:
- U.S. / EU Vinyl CD Single / Digital Download
- "Supergirl" (Album Version) – 2:55
- "Supergirl" (Instrumental) – 2:55
- "Every Part of Me" – 3:30
- EU 2-Track CD Single
- "Supergirl" (Album Version) – 2:55
- "Every Part of Me" – 3:30
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) | 58 |
| Germany (Official German Charts) | 42 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) | 5 |
See also
In Spanish: Supergirl (canción de Hannah Montana) para niños
