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California Winter (song)

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"California Winter"
Song by Bonnie McKee
ReleasedDecember 18, 2014[1]
Recorded2014
GenreChristmas pop
Label
  • Bonnie McKee Music
Songwriter(s)Bonnie McKee, Charlie Puth, Sean Walsh
Producer(s)Sean Walsh
Bonnie McKee chronology
"American Girl"
(2013)
"California Winter"
(2014)
"Bombastic"
(2015)

"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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "California Winter - Single by Bonnie McKee on Apple Music".
  2. ^ Braca, Nina (2018-01-31). "10 Songs You Didn't Know Charlie Puth Wrote". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  3. ^ BonnieMcKeeVEVO (2014-12-19). Bonnie McKee - California Winter. Retrieved 2024-06-02 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Bonnie McKee's 'California Winter Extravaganza' Features Ferras, Sarah Hudson & Lindsey Stirling: Watch". idolator. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  5. ^ Cragg, Michael (2014-12-19). "The playlist: pop – Marina and the Diamonds, Madeon, Skrillex". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  6. ^ McGahan, Michelle McGahanMichelle (2014-12-19). "Bonnie McKee's 'California Winter' Is a New Holiday Favorite [LISTEN]". PopCrush. Retrieved 2024-06-02.