Candy Necklace
| "Candy Necklace" | ||||
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 Picture disc single cover | ||||
| Single by Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste | ||||
| from the album Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd | ||||
| B-side | "Jon Batiste Interlude" | |||
| Released | October 6, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Length | 5:14 | |||
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| Lana Del Rey singles chronology | ||||
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| "Candy Necklace" on YouTube | ||||
"Candy Necklace" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey featuring American singer and songwriter Jon Batiste from her ninth studio album, Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023).[1] It was released as a limited-edition picture disc on October 6, 2023.[2] On November 10, 2023, the song was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
The accompanying music video directed by Rich Lee received general favorable reviews by critics, being nominated at the Art Directors Guild and winning the MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video.
Background[edit]
On August 23, 2022, Lana Del Rey posted a snippet of the song onto her Instagram account.[3] The song was then officially released onto streaming platforms on March 24, 2023. Coinciding with the release of the song, a visualizer for the song was released on YouTube to tease the then upcoming music video.[4]
Music video[edit]
The official music video, directed by Rich Lee, has a duration of eleven minutes and was shot in Los Angeles.[5] The visual starts with a cameo by American filmmaker John Waters, who introduces the viewers to Del Rey and Batiste's performance.[6] At the end of the video, Del Rey explains the meaning of the visual: "Why it was all supposed to be behind the scenes was because all these women who, like, changed their name, changed their hair, like me and stuff. It’s like they all fell into these different snakeholes. So the whole point is like, how do you learn from that and not fall into your own thing?".[7][8]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Ceremony | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTV Video Music Awards | 2023 | Best Alternative Video | Won | [9] |
| Best Art Direction | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Grammy Awards | 2024 | Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | Nominated | [11] |
| Art Directors Guild | 2024 | Short Format & Music Videos | Nominated | [12] |
| Gold Derby Music Awards | 2024 | Best Collaboration | Won | [13] |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[14] | 75 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 68 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[16] | 22 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | March 24, 2023 | [17] | ||
| October 6, 2023 | 7-inch single | [18] |
References[edit]
- ^ Geraghty, Hollie (May 10, 2023). "Lana Del Rey channels classic Hollywood in new 'Candy Necklace' music video". NME. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ "Candy Necklace 7" Picture Disc Single (Limited Edition Vinyl)". uDiscover Store MX (in Spanish). Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Lana Del Rey [@honeymoon] (August 22, 2022). "Late nights / @jonbatiste // 𝔛". Retrieved November 1, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Lana Del Rey – Candy Necklace (feat. Jon Batiste) [Official Visualizer]". YouTube. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (May 10, 2023). "Lana Del Rey Becomes the Ultimate Hollywood Starlet in 'Candy Necklace' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Lane, Lexi (May 10, 2023). "Lana Del Rey's 'Candy Necklace' Video Is A Tribute To Old Hollywood". Uproxx. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (May 10, 2023). "Lana Del Rey Unveils Cinematic 'Candy Necklace' Video With Jon Batiste". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Torres, Eric (May 10, 2023). "Lana Del Rey and Jon Batiste Share New "Candy Necklace" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (September 13, 2023). "Lana Del Rey's "Candy Necklace" Wins Best Alternative Music Video at 2023 VMAs". American Songwriter. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina (August 8, 2023). "MTV VMAs 2023 Nominees Announced: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Grammy nominations 2024". CNN. November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "ADG Awards nominees 2024". ADG. January 21, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Gold Derby Music Awards Winners 2024". Gold Derby. February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Lana Del Rey". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Lana Del Rey Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Lana Del Rey Releases New Album Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd". Pitchfork. March 24, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Lana Del Rey – Candy Necklace". Discogs. October 6, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.