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California (Belinda Carlisle song)

"California" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels, Billy Steinberg and Maria Vidal, produced by David Tickle for American singer Belinda Carlisle's sixth studio album, A Woman and a Man (1996). It was released in February 1997, by Chrysalis Records, as the album's fourth single in the UK and the third single in Australia as a CD single. The accompanying music video was directed by Philippe Gautier.

Critical reception
British magazine Music Week rated the song three out of five, adding, "This cool, smooth ditty is quite a grower, although the production seems a little too stark." ==Track listing==
Track listing
Australian CD single • "California" • "In Too Deep" (acoustic) • "Circle in the Sand" (acoustic) • UK CD single 1 • "California" • "Leave a Light On" (live) • "Live Your Life Be Free" (live) • "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (live) • UK CD single 2 • "California" • "Big Scary Animal" (live) • "I Get Weak" (live) • "In Too Deep" (live) ==Personnel==
Personnel
• Produced and mixed by David Tickle • Guitar by Phil Grande • Bass guitar by Nick Beggs • Drums by Steve Wren • Keyboards by Rory Kaplan • Percussion by Paulinho Da Costa • Background vocals by Brian Wilson ==Charts==
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