"Love Is Back" | ||||
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Single by Celeste | ||||
from the album Not Your Muse | ||||
Released | 31 December 2020 | |||
Genre | Retro-soul | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
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Celeste singles chronology | ||||
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"Love Is Back" is a song by British singer Celeste. It was released through Both Sides and Polydor Records on 31 December 2020 as the fourth single from her debut studio album Not Your Muse. [1] [2] The song was co-written by Celeste and both Jamie Hartman and his daughter Ettie and features production from Josh Crocker and Charlie Hugall. [3] [4]
"Love Is Back" is a retro-soul [5] [6] [7] song "filled with punchy brass, jangling guitar riffs and velvety vocals that melt over the soulful production". [8] It is also built around "horns and a heavy drum groove". [5]
In a write-up for The New York Times, Lindsay Zoladz wrote that Celeste "croons coolly for much of the song before a dazzling grand finale showcases the strength of her smoky voice, which recalls both Amy Winehouse and Billie Holiday." [9] Deep Shah of ColorsxStudios noted that the song "encompasses an enriching and uplifting atmosphere with its twinkling soundscape". [10] Billboard described it as "rousing" and praised Celeste's vocal "swoons", [11] while NME described it as a "confident and sultry belter" which indicates that the singer is "well on her way to becoming the latest British soul hero." [8] Writing for The Honey Pop, Emily Defoor agreed that Celeste is "on the rise of being the new queen of soul", and further described the song as a "dreamy" mixture of "hypnotic vocals and feel good beats". [12] Alexander Zwerner of Earmilk described the song as "gorgeous" and "uplifting", and highlighted its "groove-laden production" and "enriching and uplifting ambiance” while praising Celeste's "incredibly sanguine" lyrics. [6] In a write-up for Nothing but Hope and Passion, Liv Toerkell the song as a "retro-sounding gem" and wrote that Celeste's "soaring vocals are pure soul" while highlighting how she "unleashes her full range in a goosebump-evoking outcry" towards the end of the song. [5]
While touring and performing at festivals in 2019 and early 2020, Celeste performed "Love Is Back" a number of times despite the song being unreleased. She first performed it in February 2019 it for the British Music Embassy at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, [13] [14] and then for BBC Music Introducing Sessions at Maida Vale Studios in May 2019, [15] as well as at 2019 Glastonbury Festival in July. [16] Celeste also added the song to her setlist on her European tour opening for Michael Kiwanuka in 2019, [17] and during her residence at Omeara in south east London. [18] [19] Celeste first officially debuted the released song on the BBC Two television special Jools' Annual Hootenanny 2020/21, [1] which prompted mainstream public interest and a large increase in sales, ultimately helping it debut at number 52 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. [20] Celeste's performance of "Love Is Back" on the 449th episode of The Graham Norton Show in mid January 2021, would also prompt yet another boost in sales. [21]
The official music video for "Love Is Back" was directed by Sammy King and released on 21 January 2021. [22] It features guest appearances from Melanie C, Miss Jason, Faye Wei Wei, Princess Julia, Jaime Winstone, Elheist, and Josephine Jones. [23]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Flanders) [24] | 40 |
Netherlands ( Tipparade) [25] | 16 |
UK Singles Downloads ( OCC) [20] | 52 |
First part of the concert of Michael Kiwanuka 23rd November 2019 Salle Pleyel, Paris.
singer-songwriter Celeste will be performing her latest single 'Love Is Back'.
"Love Is Back" | ||||
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Single by Celeste | ||||
from the album Not Your Muse | ||||
Released | 31 December 2020 | |||
Genre | Retro-soul | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
Label |
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) |
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Celeste singles chronology | ||||
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"Love Is Back" is a song by British singer Celeste. It was released through Both Sides and Polydor Records on 31 December 2020 as the fourth single from her debut studio album Not Your Muse. [1] [2] The song was co-written by Celeste and both Jamie Hartman and his daughter Ettie and features production from Josh Crocker and Charlie Hugall. [3] [4]
"Love Is Back" is a retro-soul [5] [6] [7] song "filled with punchy brass, jangling guitar riffs and velvety vocals that melt over the soulful production". [8] It is also built around "horns and a heavy drum groove". [5]
In a write-up for The New York Times, Lindsay Zoladz wrote that Celeste "croons coolly for much of the song before a dazzling grand finale showcases the strength of her smoky voice, which recalls both Amy Winehouse and Billie Holiday." [9] Deep Shah of ColorsxStudios noted that the song "encompasses an enriching and uplifting atmosphere with its twinkling soundscape". [10] Billboard described it as "rousing" and praised Celeste's vocal "swoons", [11] while NME described it as a "confident and sultry belter" which indicates that the singer is "well on her way to becoming the latest British soul hero." [8] Writing for The Honey Pop, Emily Defoor agreed that Celeste is "on the rise of being the new queen of soul", and further described the song as a "dreamy" mixture of "hypnotic vocals and feel good beats". [12] Alexander Zwerner of Earmilk described the song as "gorgeous" and "uplifting", and highlighted its "groove-laden production" and "enriching and uplifting ambiance” while praising Celeste's "incredibly sanguine" lyrics. [6] In a write-up for Nothing but Hope and Passion, Liv Toerkell the song as a "retro-sounding gem" and wrote that Celeste's "soaring vocals are pure soul" while highlighting how she "unleashes her full range in a goosebump-evoking outcry" towards the end of the song. [5]
While touring and performing at festivals in 2019 and early 2020, Celeste performed "Love Is Back" a number of times despite the song being unreleased. She first performed it in February 2019 it for the British Music Embassy at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, [13] [14] and then for BBC Music Introducing Sessions at Maida Vale Studios in May 2019, [15] as well as at 2019 Glastonbury Festival in July. [16] Celeste also added the song to her setlist on her European tour opening for Michael Kiwanuka in 2019, [17] and during her residence at Omeara in south east London. [18] [19] Celeste first officially debuted the released song on the BBC Two television special Jools' Annual Hootenanny 2020/21, [1] which prompted mainstream public interest and a large increase in sales, ultimately helping it debut at number 52 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. [20] Celeste's performance of "Love Is Back" on the 449th episode of The Graham Norton Show in mid January 2021, would also prompt yet another boost in sales. [21]
The official music video for "Love Is Back" was directed by Sammy King and released on 21 January 2021. [22] It features guest appearances from Melanie C, Miss Jason, Faye Wei Wei, Princess Julia, Jaime Winstone, Elheist, and Josephine Jones. [23]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Flanders) [24] | 40 |
Netherlands ( Tipparade) [25] | 16 |
UK Singles Downloads ( OCC) [20] | 52 |
First part of the concert of Michael Kiwanuka 23rd November 2019 Salle Pleyel, Paris.
singer-songwriter Celeste will be performing her latest single 'Love Is Back'.