Over It by Katharine McPhee Song Info
"Over It" is a song released by American singer Katharine McPhee from her eponymous Debut "Self Titled" Studio Album. It was released as the lead single from the record on January 30, 2007, through RCA. Billy Steinberg and Josh Alexander produced "Over It", and co-wrote it with Ruth-Anne Cunningham. Steve Ferrera arranged the vocals with Ferrara, who also played an acoustic guitar and keyboard for the instrumentation and programmed the bass and drums. The vocals were edited by Chris Garcia, Dave Russell, and Alexander, and produced by Ferrera. Backing vocals were provided by Cunningham, Denaine Jones, and Sharon Youngblood. "Over It" was recorded by Russell, Alexander, and Ariel Chobaz, with additional work done by James Edmunds. Scott Roewe was the technician for the track. It is a pop breakup song with lyrics about young love. Katharine McPhee was the runner-up of the fifth season of American Idol, and received a record contract with 19 Recordings. After releasing "My Destiny" and a cover version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in 2006, McPhee started to work on her eponymous debut studio album; "Over It" was written and recorded a few weeks before the album release in 2007. McPhee said that she instantly connected with the song, explaining: "I know what it feels like to be over a guy. She felt that the track would be relatable for listeners, and said that the track's title was one of her most frequently used expressions. Response to the single was mixed; some critics identified "Over It" as an album highlight, while others felt it was generic. McPhee has since stated that she dislikes the song. German pop girl group "Queensberry" recorded a cover of "Over It" for their debut studio album Volume I (2008).
