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{{Infobox single
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| Name = Mistletoe
| Artist = [[Justin Bieber]]
| Album = [[Under the Mistletoe]]
| Cover = Justin_Bieber - Mistletoe.jpg
| Released = October 17, 2011
| Format = [[Compact Disc single|CD single]]
| Recorded = 2011
| Genre = [[Christmas music|Christmas]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
| Length = 3:02
| Label = [[Island Def Jam Music Group|Island]], [[RBMG]]
| Writer = [[Nasri (singer/songwriter)|Nasri]], [[Adam Messinger]], [[Justin Bieber]]
| Producer = [[The Messengers (producers)|The Messengers]]
| Last single = "[[Next 2 You (Chris Brown song)|Next 2 You]]"<br />(2011)
| This single = "'''Mistletoe'''"<br />(2011)
| Next single =
}}

"'''Mistletoe'''" is the first single by Canadian recording artist [[Justin Bieber]] from his second studio album, ''[[Under the Mistletoe]]'' (2011). The track was written and produced by the duo [[Nasri (singer/songwriter)|Nasri]] and [[Adam Messinger]] (aka [[The Messengers (producers)|The Messengers]]).<ref>{{cite web|author=Up for Discussion Jump to Forums |url=http://www.billboard.com/new-releases/track-review-justin-bieber-mistletoe-1005429622.story#/new-releases/track-review-justin-bieber-mistletoe-1005429622.story |title=Track Review: Justin Bieber, 'Mistletoe' |publisher=Billboard.com |date=2009-09-14 |accessdate=2011-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://universalmusic.ca/justin-bieber-christmas-album/ |title=JUSTIN BIEBER’S “UNDER THE MISTLETOE”, HIS FIRST CHRISTMAS ALBUM, SET FOR NOV 1 RELEASE &#124; Universal Music Canada |publisher=Universalmusic.ca |date=2011-10-05 |accessdate=2011-10-30}}</ref> It was released on 17 October, 2011. It sold 164,000 the first week putting it at number 5 on digital.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/adele-s-21-hits-13th-week-at-no-1-on-billboard-1005436282.story |title=Adele's '21' Hits 13th Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200; Casting Crowns Bow At No. 2 |publisher=Billboard.biz |date=2011-10-26 |accessdate=2011-10-30}}</ref>

==Background==
In an interview with [[MTV News]], Bieber said, "I'm really excited. [The song is] really catchy. I know all my fans are going to love it. It's something that I feel like they're going to be singing every Christmas."<ref name="Vena2"/> Bieber first premiered the song live on the [[My World Tour]] on October 6, 2011 at [[Estádio Olímpico João Havelange|Olympic Stadium]] in [[Rio de Janeiro|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]].<ref name="Vena1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1672082/justin-bieber-under-the-mistletoe-rio.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber Previews 'Mistletoe' On Tour|work=''[[MTV News]]''|publisher=[[MTV Networks]] ([[Viacom]])|accessdate=2011-10-25|2011-10-06|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena}}</ref> During the performance, Bieber confirmed that the song would be released on [[iTunes]] worldwide on October 17, 2011.<ref name="Vena1"/>

==Composition==
"Mistletoe" is a [[Christmas music|Christmas]] song that is sonically derived from the [[pop music|pop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] genres, while making use of [[reggae music|reggae]] elements.<ref name="Cubarrubia"/> According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by [[Sony/ATV Music Publishing]], "Mistletoe" is set in common time with a "bounce" tempo of 80 beats per minute. It is composed in the key of A minor with Bieber's vocal range spanning from the low-note of E<sub>3</sub> to the high-note of E<sub>6</sub>.<ref>{{cite web |first1=Adam |last1=Messinger |authorlink1=Adam Messinger |first2=Nasri |last2=Atweh|authorlink2=Nasri (singer/songwriter) |first3=Justin|last3=Bieber|authorlink3=Justin Bieber|title=Justin Bieber &ndash; Mistletoe Sheet Music|publisher=Musicnotes.com. [[Universal Music Publishing Group]] |format=sheet music |year=2011|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=mn0097700 |accessdate=2011-10-30}}</ref> According to many reviewers, the song's production and Bieber's delivery bears much similarity to [[Jason Mraz]]'s "[[I'm Yours (song)|I'm Yours]]."<ref name="Cubarrubia"/> Bill Lamb of [[About.com]] went as far as to call the song "'I'm Yours' goes Christmas."<ref name="Lamb"/> A ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' writer commented that "The song basically sounds like a laid-back [[Jack Johnson]] number with a bit of overdubbed sleigh bells."

The song presents the maturation of Bieber's voice, with RJ Cubarrubia of ''[[Billboard Magazine|Billboard]]'' writing that he sounded "smooth and intimate."<ref name="Cubarrubia"/> Lamb said "This track marks a distinct move toward a more adult sound on the part of 17 year old Justin Bieber."<ref name="Lamb"/> The song, which includes subtle "Christmas flourishes" in the background arrangement,<ref name="Lamb"/> opens up with jingle bells before an instrumental of [[guitar]] and [[bongos]] come in.<ref name="Vena1"/>

==Critical reception==
RJ Cubarrubia of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' first complimented the song, saying that "the stripped-down sound allows the young superstar to showcase how much he and his voice have grown," and that the chorus sounds "warm and fuzzy."<ref name="Cubarrubia">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/new-releases/track-review-justin-bieber-mistletoe-1005429622.story#/new-releases/track-review-justin-bieber-mistletoe-1005429622.story|title=Track Review: Justin Bieber, 'Mistletoe'|accessdate=2011-10-25|date=2011-10-24|first=RJ|last=Cubarrubia|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=Prometehus Global Media}}</ref> However he said "Bieber's breezy crooning and flat lyrics make 'Mistletoe' come off like an uninspiring, Jason Mraz-esque holiday track."<ref name="Cubarrubia"/> Cubarrubia commended Bieber for attempting to inject his charisma in such a track, but said "he's still far from the classic Christmas pop of [[Mariah Carey]]'s "[[All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey song)|All I Want for Christmas Is You]]"."<ref name="Cubarrubia"/> Although he said the song may feel a bit calculated, Bill Lamb of [[About.com]] complimented the song's "acoustic [[Jason Mraz]] vibe, the subtle seasonal touches, and adult sound.<ref name="Lamb"/> Lamb predicted the song to be a likely seasonal hit for Bieber and commented, "The subtle wintry holiday chimes in the backing track make it obvious this is a seasonal release, but it will not be jarring when included on a standard pop playlist."<ref name="Lamb">{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/justinbieber/gr/Justin-Bieber-Mistletoe.htm|title=Justin Bieber - "Mistletoe"|work=''[[About.com]]''|publisher=[[The New York Times Company]]|first=Bill|last=Lamb|accessdate=2011-10-30}}</ref> Jarett Wieselman of [[The Insider (TV series)|The Insider.com]] said the song "is pretty damn good" and went on to say "it's gonna be the biggest song of 2011."<ref name="Wieselman">{{cite web|url=http://www.theinsider.com/tunes/45231_Justin_Bieber_s_Mistletoe_First_Listen/index.html|title=First Listen: Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe'|work=''[[The Insider (TV series)|The Insider.com]]''|accessdate=2011-10-30|date=2011-10-17|publisher=Buzzmedia Publishers}}</ref> Wieselman said "You can't deny the appeal of America's tween dream du jour dropping a track where he asks the listeners to 'kiss me underneath the mistletoe.' Well played young man, well played."<ref name="Wieselman"/> It became Bieber's first #1 in terms of airplay and most successful single to date, reaching #1 on the Canadian [[adult contemporary]] chart.

==Music video==
The music video for "Mistletoe" was directed by [[Roman White]].<ref name="Vena2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1672339/justin-bieber-mistletoe-teaser.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber Gets Romantic In 'Mistletoe' Teaser|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|accessdate=2011-10-25|date=2011-10-11|work=''[[MTV News]]''|publisher=[[MTV Networks]] ([[Viacom]])}}</ref> The video marked the second time Bieber had worked with White on a music video, the first being "[[One Less Lonely Girl]]" (2009).<ref name="Vena2"/> It was also shot in [[Franklin, Tennessee]], where the previous video was filmed.<ref name="Montgomery">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1672462/justin-bieber-mistletoe-preview-video.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber Brings 'Mistletoe' Video To MTV Tuesday!|work=''[[MTV News]]''|first=James|last=Montgomery|accessdate=2011-10-25|date=2011-10-13|publisher=[[MTV Networks]] ([[Viacom]])}}</ref> On recruiting White to shoot the video, Bieber explained, "[Roman] can tell a story really well, so we wanted to use him," Bieber explained. "He shot the 'One Less Lonely Girl' video, and I thought he did a great job; he shot the '[[You Belong With Me]]' video with [[Taylor Swift]], and he had a lot of great experience and a lot of great work." A teaser of the video was released on October 11, 2011. <ref name="Vena2"/> The video itself premiered on October 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM, followed by a 30-minute interview with Bieber about the video, the album, and his holiday plans.<ref name="Montgomery"/>

A ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' reviewer said "the clip is cheesy holiday joy, with the singer courting a cute chick in some idyllic small town decked out with tasteful white lights and a very light dusting of snow."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/new-and-hot/justin-bieber-mistletoe-20111019|title=Video:'Mistletoe'|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|accessdate=2011-10-30}}</ref>

==Live performances==
"Mistletoe" was performed for the first time on October 5, 2011, during a concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.It was also performed in MTV Europe music awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naplyrics.com/lyrics/justin-bieber/justin-bieber-mistletoe-2011/481579/mistletoe-lyrics.html |title=Justin Bieber Mistletoe Lyrics Lyrics |publisher=Naplyrics.com |date=2011-09-29 |accessdate=2011-10-30}}</ref> During the performance, Bieber confirmed the release date of the song as October 17, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jbieber.com/noticias/under-the-mistletoe-album-natalino-de-justin-bieber-que-sera-lancado-no-proximo-mes-tera-versao-deluxe/|title=Data de lançamento de Mistletoe é alterada|publisher=JBieber.com|date=2011-10-6|accessdate=2011-10-7}}</ref> Bieber also performed this on November 20, 2011 at the [[American Music Awards of 2011]] and on November 10, 2011 in Germany at the [[Bambi (prize)]] and on [[X Factor (Germany)]]. He is to perform the song on the semi-final on [[The X Factor (UK)]]. He will also be performing on a 1 hour UK ITV Christmas special 'This is Justin Bieber' which will air on the December 10, 2011 with featured guest Tinie Tempah. Many of his performances will include songs from the 'Under the Mistletoe album' as well as his other albums.

==Chart performance==
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|-
! Chart (2011)
! Peak<br />position
|-
{{singlechart|Australia|20|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|Austria|65|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|Flanders|28|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
|Canada ([[Canadian Hot 100]])
| style="text-align:center;"|9
|-
{{singlechart|Denmark|9|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|France|76|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|Ireland|16|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe|year=2011|week=42}}
|-
{{singlechart|Dutch100|21|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|New Zealand|11|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|Norway|2|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|Scotland|24|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe|date=2011-10-29}}
|-
{{singlechart|Spain|16|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|Sweden|19|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|Switzerland|49|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe}}
|-
{{singlechart|UK|21|artist=Justin Bieber|song=Mistletoe|date=2011-10-29}}
|-
{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|11|artist=Justin Bieber|artistid=1099520|song=Mistletoe|date=2011-11-04}}
|-
{{singlechart|Billboardadultcontemporary|4|artist=Justin Bieber|artistid=1099520|song=Mistletoe|date=2011-11-22}}
|}

==References==
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Revision as of 14:11, 22 December 2011

"Mistletoe"
Song

"Mistletoe" is the first single by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber from his second studio album, Under the Mistletoe (2011). The track was written and produced by the duo Nasri and Adam Messinger (aka The Messengers).[1][2] It was released on 17 October, 2011. It sold 164,000 the first week putting it at number 5 on digital.[3]

Background

In an interview with MTV News, Bieber said, "I'm really excited. [The song is] really catchy. I know all my fans are going to love it. It's something that I feel like they're going to be singing every Christmas."[4] Bieber first premiered the song live on the My World Tour on October 6, 2011 at Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[5] During the performance, Bieber confirmed that the song would be released on iTunes worldwide on October 17, 2011.[5]

Composition

"Mistletoe" is a Christmas song that is sonically derived from the pop and R&B genres, while making use of reggae elements.[6] According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "Mistletoe" is set in common time with a "bounce" tempo of 80 beats per minute. It is composed in the key of A minor with Bieber's vocal range spanning from the low-note of E3 to the high-note of E6.[7] According to many reviewers, the song's production and Bieber's delivery bears much similarity to Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours."[6] Bill Lamb of About.com went as far as to call the song "'I'm Yours' goes Christmas."[8] A Rolling Stone writer commented that "The song basically sounds like a laid-back Jack Johnson number with a bit of overdubbed sleigh bells."

The song presents the maturation of Bieber's voice, with RJ Cubarrubia of Billboard writing that he sounded "smooth and intimate."[6] Lamb said "This track marks a distinct move toward a more adult sound on the part of 17 year old Justin Bieber."[8] The song, which includes subtle "Christmas flourishes" in the background arrangement,[8] opens up with jingle bells before an instrumental of guitar and bongos come in.[5]

Critical reception

RJ Cubarrubia of Billboard first complimented the song, saying that "the stripped-down sound allows the young superstar to showcase how much he and his voice have grown," and that the chorus sounds "warm and fuzzy."[6] However he said "Bieber's breezy crooning and flat lyrics make 'Mistletoe' come off like an uninspiring, Jason Mraz-esque holiday track."[6] Cubarrubia commended Bieber for attempting to inject his charisma in such a track, but said "he's still far from the classic Christmas pop of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"."[6] Although he said the song may feel a bit calculated, Bill Lamb of About.com complimented the song's "acoustic Jason Mraz vibe, the subtle seasonal touches, and adult sound.[8] Lamb predicted the song to be a likely seasonal hit for Bieber and commented, "The subtle wintry holiday chimes in the backing track make it obvious this is a seasonal release, but it will not be jarring when included on a standard pop playlist."[8] Jarett Wieselman of The Insider.com said the song "is pretty damn good" and went on to say "it's gonna be the biggest song of 2011."[9] Wieselman said "You can't deny the appeal of America's tween dream du jour dropping a track where he asks the listeners to 'kiss me underneath the mistletoe.' Well played young man, well played."[9] It became Bieber's first #1 in terms of airplay and most successful single to date, reaching #1 on the Canadian adult contemporary chart.

Music video

The music video for "Mistletoe" was directed by Roman White.[4] The video marked the second time Bieber had worked with White on a music video, the first being "One Less Lonely Girl" (2009).[4] It was also shot in Franklin, Tennessee, where the previous video was filmed.[10] On recruiting White to shoot the video, Bieber explained, "[Roman] can tell a story really well, so we wanted to use him," Bieber explained. "He shot the 'One Less Lonely Girl' video, and I thought he did a great job; he shot the 'You Belong With Me' video with Taylor Swift, and he had a lot of great experience and a lot of great work." A teaser of the video was released on October 11, 2011. [4] The video itself premiered on October 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM, followed by a 30-minute interview with Bieber about the video, the album, and his holiday plans.[10]

A Rolling Stone reviewer said "the clip is cheesy holiday joy, with the singer courting a cute chick in some idyllic small town decked out with tasteful white lights and a very light dusting of snow."[11]

Live performances

"Mistletoe" was performed for the first time on October 5, 2011, during a concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.It was also performed in MTV Europe music awards.[12] During the performance, Bieber confirmed the release date of the song as October 17, 2011.[13] Bieber also performed this on November 20, 2011 at the American Music Awards of 2011 and on November 10, 2011 in Germany at the Bambi (prize) and on X Factor (Germany). He is to perform the song on the semi-final on The X Factor (UK). He will also be performing on a 1 hour UK ITV Christmas special 'This is Justin Bieber' which will air on the December 10, 2011 with featured guest Tinie Tempah. Many of his performances will include songs from the 'Under the Mistletoe album' as well as his other albums.

Chart performance

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[14] 20
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15] 65
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[16] 28
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 9
Denmark (Tracklisten)[17] 9
France (SNEP)[18] 76
Ireland (IRMA)[19] 16
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] 21
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[21] 11
Norway (VG-lista)[22] 2
Scotland (OCC)[23] 24
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[24] 16
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[25] 19
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] 49
UK Singles (OCC)[27] 21
US Billboard Hot 100[28] 11
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[29] 4

References

  1. ^ Up for Discussion Jump to Forums (2009-09-14). "Track Review: Justin Bieber, 'Mistletoe'". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  2. ^ "JUSTIN BIEBER'S "UNDER THE MISTLETOE", HIS FIRST CHRISTMAS ALBUM, SET FOR NOV 1 RELEASE | Universal Music Canada". Universalmusic.ca. 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  3. ^ "Adele's '21' Hits 13th Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200; Casting Crowns Bow At No. 2". Billboard.biz. 2011-10-26. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  4. ^ a b c d Vena, Jocelyn (2011-10-11). "Justin Bieber Gets Romantic In 'Mistletoe' Teaser". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved 2011-10-25. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  5. ^ a b c Vena, Jocelyn. "Justin Bieber Previews 'Mistletoe' On Tour". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved 2011-10-25. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help); Text "2011-10-06" ignored (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e f Cubarrubia, RJ (2011-10-24). "Track Review: Justin Bieber, 'Mistletoe'". Billboard. Prometehus Global Media. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
  7. ^ Messinger, Adam; Atweh, Nasri; Bieber, Justin (2011). "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe Sheet Music" (sheet music). Musicnotes.com. Universal Music Publishing Group. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  8. ^ a b c d e Lamb, Bill. "Justin Bieber - "Mistletoe"". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2011-10-30. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  9. ^ a b "First Listen: Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe'". The Insider.com. Buzzmedia Publishers. 2011-10-17. Retrieved 2011-10-30. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  10. ^ a b Montgomery, James (2011-10-13). "Justin Bieber Brings 'Mistletoe' Video To MTV Tuesday!". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved 2011-10-25. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ "Video:'Mistletoe'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  12. ^ "Justin Bieber Mistletoe Lyrics Lyrics". Naplyrics.com. 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  13. ^ "Data de lançamento de Mistletoe é alterada". JBieber.com. 2011-10-6. Retrieved 2011-10-7. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  14. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  15. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  16. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  17. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe". Tracklisten.
  18. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe" (in French). Les classement single.
  19. ^ "Chart Track: Week 42, 2011". Irish Singles Chart.
  20. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  21. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe". Top 40 Singles.
  22. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe". VG-lista.
  23. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  24. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe" Canciones Top 50.
  25. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe". Singles Top 100.
  26. ^ "Justin Bieber – Mistletoe". Swiss Singles Chart.
  27. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  28. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  29. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
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