California (Belinda Carlisle song)

"California" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels, Billy Steinberg and Maria Vidal, produced by David Tickle for Belinda Carlisle's sixth studio album, A Woman and a Man (1996). It was released as the album's fourth single in the UK and the third single in Australia as a CD single.

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."

Music video
The accompanying music video for "California" was directed by Philippe Gautier.

Track listing

 * Australian CD single
 * 1) "California"
 * 2) "In Too Deep" (acoustic)
 * 3) "Circle in the Sand" (acoustic)


 * UK CD single 1
 * 1) "California"
 * 2) "Leave a Light On" (live)
 * 3) "Live Your Life Be Free" (live)
 * 4) "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (live)


 * UK CD single 2
 * 1) "California"
 * 2) "Big Scary Animal" (live)
 * 3) "I Get Weak" (live)
 * 4) "In Too Deep" (live)

Personnel

 * Produced and mixed by David Tickle
 * Guitar by Phil Grande
 * Bass by Nick Beggs
 * Drums by Steve Wren


 * Keyboards by Rory Kaplan
 * Percussion by Paulinho Da Costa
 * Background vocals by Brian Wilson