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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

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. 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".[2]

Reception

Michelle McGahan of PopCrush praised "California Winter" as an upbeat, festive track, highlighting its potential to become a holiday season favorite in 2014. She noted the song's bubbly nature, festive elements like references to "cinnamon candles," and prominent jingle bells. McGahan compared McKee's vocal performance to a mix of Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Cyndi Lauper.[3]

References

  1. ^ https://music.apple.com/us/album/california-winter-single/953301204
  2. ^ BonnieMcKeeVEVO (2014-12-19). Bonnie McKee - California Winter. Retrieved 2024-06-02 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ McGahan, Michelle McGahanMichelle (2014-12-19). "Bonnie McKee's 'California Winter' Is a New Holiday Favorite [LISTEN]". PopCrush. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
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