California Here I Come (Sophie B. Hawkins song)

"California Here I Come" is a song by American singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins, which was released in 1992 as the second single from her debut studio album Tongues and Tails. The song was written by Hawkins and produced by Rick Chertoff and Ralph Schuckett. The song's music video was directed by Kevin Kerslake and produced by Line Postmyr and Tina Silvey.[1]

"California Here I Come"
Single by Sophie B. Hawkins
from the album Tongues and Tails
B-side"Saviour Child"
Released1992
Length4:25 (single version)
4:38 (album version)
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Sophie B. Hawkins
Producer(s)Rick Chertoff
Ralph Schuckett
Sophie B. Hawkins singles chronology
"Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover"
(1992)		 "California Here I Come"
(1992)		 "I Want You"
(1992)

Critical reception

On its release, Larry Flick of Billboard considered the song to be "an equally literate, highly potent pop/rock journey" to Hawkins' debut single "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover". He praised the single remix as providing "more emphasis on the melody" which "gives the track a lighter, more accessible tone".[2] Music & Media commented: "With this follow up to "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover", this young singer/songwriter is destined to become the next Cyndi Lauper."[3] Victoria Thieberger of The Age noted Hawkins' "distinctive voice" was "measured but warm" on the track. She also praised the song for being "richly orchestrated with a romantic synth sound over a heavy bass".[4]

Track listing
7" and cassette single
  1. "California Here I Come" (Remix) - 4:20
  2. "Saviour Child" - 4:45
CD single (UK and Europe)
  1. "California Here I Come" (Remix) - 4:25
  2. "California Here I Come" (LP Version) - 4:38
  3. "Saviour Child" - 4:43
CD single (Europe #2)
  1. "California Here I Come" - 4:20
  2. "Saviour Child" - 4:43
  3. "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" (Remix) - 4:39
CD single (US release)
  1. "California Here I Come" - 4:20
  2. "Saviour Child" - 4:43
CD single (US promo)
  1. "California Here I Come" - 4:20

Personnel

Production

  • Rick Chertoff, Ralph Schuckett - producers of "California Here I Come" and "Saviour Child"
  • Steve Churchyard - recording on "California Here I Come" and "Saviour Child"
  • David Leonard - mixing on "California Here I Come"

Other

Charts
Chart (1992) Peak
position
Australia ARIA Charts[5] 104
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] 39
Germany (Official German Charts)[7] 77
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] 43
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 53
US Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles[10] 79

References
  1. "Music Video: Production Notes". Billboard. August 29, 1992. p. 37.
  2. Flick, Larry (August 1, 1992). "Single Reviews". Billboard. p. 102.
  3. "New Releases: Singles". Music & Media. September 12, 1992. p. 9.
  4. Thieberger, Victoria (August 21, 1992). "Entertainment Guide: Singles". The Age.
  5. "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received September 12, 2016". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  6. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1324." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  7. "Offiziellecharts.de – Sophie B. Hawkins – California Here I Come". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  8. "Charts.nz – Sophie B. Hawkins – California Here I Come". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  9. "Sophie B. Hawkins: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  10. Downey, Pat; Albert, George; Hoffman, Frank (1994). Cash Box Pop Singles Charts, 1950-1993. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, Inc. p. 152. ISBN 1563083167. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
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