"Mistletoe" is an original Christmas song written and performed by Colbie Caillat. It was co-written by Caillat's friend and former manager, Stacy Blue, and producer Mikal Blue. "Mistletoe" was released as a standalone single on November 20, 2007. A re-recorded version of the song was included on Caillat's 2012 holiday album, Christmas in the Sand.
| "Mistletoe" | ||||
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| Single by Colbie Caillat | ||||
| Released | November 20, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
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| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | Universal Republic | |||
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| Producer(s) | Mikal Blue | |||
| Colbie Caillat singles chronology | ||||
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Composition
edit"Mistletoe" was composed in the key of C Major and set to a "moderately slow" tempo of 60 BPM.[1] Caillat's vocals range from G3 through C5. The song discusses the experience of spending Christmas time without family or loved ones and represents a "slower paced romantic song" in contrast to the other, generally uptempo, original tracks on Christmas in the Sand.[2][3]
Release
editThe original 2007 version of the song was produced by Mikal Blue and released as a digital download single on November 20, 2007.[4] This recording was also included on the 2008 compilation album, The Essential Now That's What I Call Christmas.[5] In 2012, Caillat recorded a new version produced by her father, Ken Caillat, for her holiday album, Christmas in the Sand.[6]
In popular culture
editThe song was featured in the 2008 films Baby Mama,[7] and Will You Merry Me?.
Reception
edit"Mistletoe" debuted at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated December 8, 2007.[8] The song reached a peak position of 75 the following week.[9] "Mistletoe" also peaked at number 7 on the Adult Contemporary chart, marking Caillat's second straight top-10 single on that survey.[10]
In Canada, "Mistletoe" performed slightly better with a debut of 74 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart dated December 8, 2007 and an eventual peak of 56 in January 2008.[11][12] The song also reached the top 3 of the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.[13]
USA Today cited "Mistletoe" as the most-downloaded new holiday song of 2007.[14]
Charts
edit| Chart (2007–08) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 56 |
| Canada AC (Billboard)[13] | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 75 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 7 |
References
edit- ^ "Colbie Caillat "Mistletoe" Sheet Music in C Major (transposable)". Music Notes. 17 December 2008. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ DiMattina, Lindsey (October 24, 2012). "Colbie Caillat Spreads Christmas Cheer, Talks Rap Ambitions". Hollywood.com. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Bruce G. (December 15, 2012). "Music Review: Christmas in the Sand by Colbie Caillat". Seattle PI. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Mistletoe by Colbie Caillat on Amazon Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Now That's What I Call Christmas!: The Essential - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Graff, Gary (September 18, 2012). "Colbie Caillat Announces 'Christmas in the Sand': Exclusive Album Art". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Baby Mama (2008) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "The Hot 100: Week of December 8, 2007". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Colbie Caillat Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Colbie Caillat Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Canada Singles Top 100 (December 8, 2007)". Billboard via aCharts.co. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Colbie Caillat Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Colbie Caillat Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Mansfield, Brian (December 13, 2007). "These artists may just cut an evergreen of a Christmas song". USA Today. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
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