California Winter (song)
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| Song by Bonnie McKee | ||||
| Released | December 18, 2014[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Christmas pop | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Bonnie McKee, Charlie Puth, Sean Walsh | |||
| Producer(s) | Sean Walsh | |||
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"California Winter" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee. The song was independently released to digital outlets on December 14, 2014.
It was McKee's first independent release since leaving Epic Records.
Music video
[edit]The music video for "California Winter" was released on December 20, 2014. Directed by Dan O'Sullivan, the video was filmed in a single continuous shot.[2] Preparation for the shoot began less than a week prior, with the choreography learned the day before and costumes finalized on the day of filming. The team transformed an empty room into a festive set, completing six takes, with the final cut being the last take. McKee described the effort as a "Christmas Miracle".[3]
A year later in 2015, a remixed music video was released in a variety special titled "California Winter Extravaganza".[4]
Reception
[edit]Michelle McGahan of PopCrush praised "California Winter" as an upbeat, festive track, highlighting its potential to become a holiday season favorite in 2014. Critics have noted the song's bubbly nature, festive elements like references to "cinnamon candles," and prominent jingle bells.[5] McGahan compared McKee's vocal performance to a mix of Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Cyndi Lauper.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "California Winter - Single by Bonnie McKee on Apple Music".
- ^ Braca, Nina (2018-01-31). "10 Songs You Didn't Know Charlie Puth Wrote". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ BonnieMcKeeVEVO (2014-12-19). Bonnie McKee - California Winter. Retrieved 2024-06-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Bonnie McKee's 'California Winter Extravaganza' Features Ferras, Sarah Hudson & Lindsey Stirling: Watch". idolator. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (2014-12-19). "The playlist: pop – Marina and the Diamonds, Madeon, Skrillex". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ McGahan, Michelle McGahanMichelle (2014-12-19). "Bonnie McKee's 'California Winter' Is a New Holiday Favorite [LISTEN]". PopCrush. Retrieved 2024-06-02.