Mistletoe (Colbie Caillat song)
"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 | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Mikal Blue | |||
Colbie Caillat singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
Composition
"Mistletoe" was composed in the key of
Release
The 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
The song was featured in the 2008 films Baby Mama,[7] and Will You Merry Me?.
Reception
"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
USA Today cited "Mistletoe" as the most-downloaded new holiday song of 2007.[14]
Charts
Chart (2007–08) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 56 |
Canada | 3 |
US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 75 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 7 |
References
- ^ "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.