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| Last single = "[[Angel (Natasha Bedingfield song)|Angel]]"<br>(2008)
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| This single = "'''Soulmate'''" <br>(2008)
| This single = "'''Soulmate'''" <br>(2008)
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"'''Soulmate'''" is a [[Pop music|pop]] song written and produced by [[Natasha Bedingfield]], Mads Hauge and David Tench for Bedingfield's second album, ''[[N.B. (album)|N.B.]]'' (2007). The song is written in the key of [[E-flat Minor]] and set in [[4/4]] time. Bedingfield's vocals range from F#3 to B4. The [[lyrics]] discuss if there is a [[soulmate]] for everyone and if Bedingfield will ever find the right partner.<ref>[http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=533628 "Soulmate" CD single]. [[HMV|HMV.co.uk]]. Retrieved July 1, 2007.</ref> The song was released as the album's second [[single (music)|single]] in July 2007. It was a commercial success, and the most successful single from N.B, reaching number seven in the [[United Kingdom]] and the top forty in the majority of the [[record chart|chart]]s it entered. "Soulmate" is the fourth single released for the [[United States|US]] album, ''[[Pocketful of Sunshine]]''.
"'''Soulmate'''" is a [[Pop music|pop]] song written and produced by [[Natasha Bedingfield]], Mads Hauge and David Tench for Bedingfield's second album, ''[[N.B. (album)|N.B.]]'' (2007). The song is written in the key of [[E-flat Minor]] and set in [[4/4]] time. Bedingfield's vocals range from F#3 to B4. The [[lyrics]] discuss if there is a [[soulmate]] for everyone and if Bedingfield will ever find the right partner.<ref>[http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=533628 "Soulmate" CD single]. [[HMV|HMV.co.uk]]. Retrieved July 1, 2007.</ref> The song was released as the album's second [[single (music)|single]] in July 2007. It was a commercial success, and the most successful single from N.B, reaching number seven in the [[United Kingdom]] and the top forty in the majority of the [[record chart|chart]]s it entered. "Soulmate" is the fourth single released for the [[United States|US]] album, ''[[Pocketful of Sunshine]]''.

Revision as of 23:26, 3 June 2010

"Soulmate"
Song
B-side"Chasing Cars"

"Soulmate" is a pop song written and produced by Natasha Bedingfield, Mads Hauge and David Tench for Bedingfield's second album, N.B. (2007). The song is written in the key of E-flat Minor and set in 4/4 time. Bedingfield's vocals range from F#3 to B4. The lyrics discuss if there is a soulmate for everyone and if Bedingfield will ever find the right partner.[1] The song was released as the album's second single in July 2007. It was a commercial success, and the most successful single from N.B, reaching number seven in the United Kingdom and the top forty in the majority of the charts it entered. "Soulmate" is the fourth single released for the US album, Pocketful of Sunshine.

The song gained much popularity in the U.S after it was played in an episode of the highly rated MTV program The Hills. Strangely, promotion for the single started months after its release, in April 2009. She performed it on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, April 15[2] and Dancing With The Stars on April 21.[3]

Critical reception

The song received negative reviews from critics in the UK. Paul Taylor of the Manchester Evening News called the song "impassioned",[4] but IndieLondon.co.uk called the track "far too sentimental" and rated it two out of five stars.[5] In a review for the BBC, Lizzie Ennever named the song one of the "obviously 'not-so-great' tracks" from N.B., comparing it to Australian singer Tina Arena.[6]

Music video

The music video was directed by Mark Pellington and was filmed in Los Angeles, California on May 10 and May 11, 2007.[7] The video begins with a close-up of Bedingfield in a dark room. As the video proceeds, the camera slowly zooms out, revealing the room which contains a sofa and a mirror. Shots of Bedingfield in a Gray dress in front of a light background, people kissing and skyscrapers are intercut throughout the video. It premiered June 6, 2007 on Yahoo! UK.[8]

Chart performance

"Soulmate" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number seventy on June 17, 2007, three weeks later the song climbed to the peak position of number seven.[9] In Ireland, "Soulmate" debuted at number thirty-nine on July 5, 2007.[10] It peaked at number twenty-eight a week later.[11]

The single had moderate success in Europe. In Switzerland, "Soulmate" reached number seven and remained on the singles chart for a total of eighteen weeks.[12] Elsewhere, it reached the top ten in Norway and the top twenty in Austria, Finland, Germany, Poland and Spain.[12]

In the US, before even being released, it charted at #70 on Hot Digital Songs and #74 on the Pop 100, as well as Bubbling Under the Hot 100 at #3 (equivalent to #103). Airplay has increased and the single has reached #14 on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks. Soulmate also debuted on the US hot 100 at #96.

In Germany, the Single was certified with gold in year 2009, 2 years after the release .[13] It's her first certificate in that country ever.

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Soulmate".

Charts

Country Certifications Sales/Shipments[18]
Germany Gold [19] 150,000+

Personnel

The following people contributed to "Soulmate":[20]

  • Natasha Bedingfield – lead vocals, bongos, production
  • Patrick Leonard - production
  • Michelle Andrews- guitar
  • Mads Hauge - vocal production
  • David Tench - vocal production
  • Vanessa Freebirn - cello, string arrangements
  • Carla Campell, Neel Hammond - violin
  • Manny Marroquin - mixing
  • Jared Robbins - mixing assistant
  • Darnell McEuchgain- beatboxing
  • Kieran McGuiness- vocals

Notes

  1. ^ "Soulmate" CD single. HMV.co.uk. Retrieved July 1, 2007.
  2. ^ http://www.musicistheheartofoursoul.com/2009/04/natasha-bedingfield-soulmate-live.html
  3. ^ http://www.blazingswarm.com/2009/04/natasha-bedingfield-soulmate-live-on.html
  4. ^ Paul Taylor. "Natasha Bedingfield - NB (Sony BMG)". Manchester Evening News. April 20, 2007. November 25, 2007.
  5. ^ "Music - Singles of the Week - Monday, July 2". IndieLondon.co.uk. November 25, 2007.
  6. ^ Lizzie Ennever. "Pop/Chart Review: Natasha Bedingfield - N.B.". BBC. November 25, 2007.
  7. ^ "Music Video News: May 20, 2007 - May 26, 2007". VideoStatic.com. Retrieved May 30, 2007.
  8. ^ "Soulmate Video Clip". NatashaBedingfield.com. June 6, 2007. Retrieved June 10, 2007.
  9. ^ "UK Singles Chart (July 8, 2007)". aCharts.us. Retrieved July 8, 2007.
  10. ^ "Irish Singles Chart (July 5, 2007)". acharts.us. Retrieved July 8, 2007.
  11. ^ "Irish Singles Chart (July 12, 2007)". acharts.us. Retrieved August 7, 2007.
  12. ^ a b c "World Single Positions". aCharts.us. Retrieved August 14, 2007.
  13. ^ [1]
  14. ^ "Bimbo Jones Mixes UK Promo CD-R(ecordable) (46163)". Eil.com. Retrieved November 25, 2007.
  15. ^ [www.apcchart.com]
  16. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 200709 into search. Retrieved July 2007.
  17. ^ "Billboard Artist Singles Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved April 12, 2008.
  18. ^ Certification for every country in the world IFPI. Retrieved December 29, 2008.
  19. ^ http://www.musikindustrie.de/gold_platin_datenbank0/
  20. ^ "Soulmate" (CD single liner notes). Sony BMG. July2007.
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