California (Amelia Lily song)

"California" is a song recorded by British singer Amelia Lily, released as her fourth overall single. The track was co-written by Lily, Tim Woodcock and Steve Rushton.[1] The track was released on 7 September 2014 in the United Kingdom.[2]

"California"
Single by Amelia Lily
from the album Fingerprints (Unreleased)
Released7 September 2014
Recorded2014
GenrePop rock
Length3:28
LabelEast West, Warner
Songwriter(s)Amelia Lily, Tim Woodcock, Steve Rushton
Amelia Lily singles chronology
"Party Over"
(2013)		 "California"
(2014)

Background

In an interview with the Metro, Lily revealed that the song was about a long distance relationship between a male and female who are constantly flying between London and Los Angeles and keep passing each other. She refused to say whether or not it had anything to do with her relationship with Adam Pitts of Lawson, whom she previously dated.[3]

The single was released via East West Records after Lily signed a new record deal with the label in April 2014. The singer departed Sony Music and Xenomania following the catastrophic handling of her original debut album, which was scrapped and remains unreleased. Lily said of the track, "Life has never been so exciting - I've been busy in the studio writing and recording songs for my upcoming debut album, and 'California' is where we start. I'm so proud to be releasing this music; I have put my heart and soul into writing them. Expect a few surprises along the way though - it's going to be fun!"[1]

Music video

The music video was filmed in Los Angeles, California and directed by Charlotte Rutherford. The male model in the music video is Chris Schellenger from America's Next Top Model (cycle 20).

Track listing
Digital only-single
  1. California — 3:28

Chart performance

The single peaked at a disappointing number 83 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her first single to miss the Top 40 and the Top 75 altogether.[4] Nevertheless, based on sales alone, the track peaked at number 55.[5]

Charts
Chart (2014) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[6] 43
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 83

Release history
Country Date Format Label
Ireland 5 September 2014
United Kingdom

References
  1. "Amelia Lily premieres new single 'California', signs new record deal - Music News". Digital Spy. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  2. "iTunes – Music – California – Single by Amelia Lily". iTunes Store (United Kingdom). Apple. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  3. "LILY WILL CLEAN UP IN CHARTS". Metro: 17. 15 July 2014.
  4. UK Singles Chart: week 14 September 2014 Archived 11 May 2012 at WebCite
  5. UK Singles Sales Chart: week 14 September 2014
  6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
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