"California" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels, Billy Steinberg and Maria Vidal, produced by David Tickle for Belinda Carlisle's sixth studio album, A Woman and a Man (1996). It was released as the album's fourth single in the UK and the third single in Australia as a CD single.
"California" | ||||
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Single by Belinda Carlisle | ||||
from the album A Woman and a Man | ||||
Released | ||||
Recorded | 1996 | |||
Studio |
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Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 2:59 | |||
Label | Chrysalis Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | David Tickle | |||
Belinda Carlisle singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
British magazine Music Week rated the song three out of five, adding, "This cool, smooth ditty is quite a grower, although the production seems a little too stark."[1]
Music video
The accompanying music video for "California" was directed by Philippe Gautier.[2]
Track listing
- Australian CD single
- "California"
- "In Too Deep" (acoustic)
- "Circle in the Sand" (acoustic)
- UK CD single 1
- "California"
- "Leave a Light On" (live)
- "Live Your Life Be Free" (live)
- "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (live)
- UK CD single 2
- "California"
- "Big Scary Animal" (live)
- "I Get Weak" (live)
- "In Too Deep" (live)
Charts
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 31 |
Personnel
References
External links
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