California King Bed

"California King Bed"
Single by Rihanna
from the album Loud
Released May 13, 2011
Format
Recorded We the Best Studios (Miami); Burst HQ (Milwaukee)
Genre Rock
Length 4:12
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
Rihanna singles chronology
"Man Down"
(2011)		 "California King Bed"
(2011)		 "Cheers (Drink to That)"
(2011)

"California King Bed" is a song performed by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her fifth studio album, Loud (2010). The song was released as the album's fifth single on May 13, 2011 through Def Jam. The song was written by Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Priscilla Renea and Alex Delicata, and was produced by Harr and Jackson under their stage name The Runners. Musically, "California King Bed" is a down-tempo ballad, which incorporates elements of rock music.

"California King Bed" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Rihanna's vocal performance. The song managed to peak at number thirty-seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 after several weeks of fluctuating on the chart. However, the song achieved more success internationally, peaking at number one in Poland and Slovakia, while reaching the top five in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Germany and New Zealand.

An accompanying music video, directed by longtime collaborator Anthony Mandler, portrays Rihanna singing about how she is desperate for her love interest to show her his real feelings. The creative director designed an eighteen feet long custom made bed for the video. The song was performed for the first time at the ACM Awards, along with Sugarland front woman Jennifer Nettles, as well as on American Idol, and NBC's Today show. The song is also included on the set-list of the Loud Tour (2011).

Background and composition

Rihanna recorded the lead vocals for the song in 2010 at We The Best Studios in Miami, Florida and at Burst HQ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] At the beginning of March 2011, Rihanna asked fans to help her select her next single, following the release of "S&M" (2011). Via Twitter, fans were asked to choose from "Cheers (Drink to That)", "Man Down", "California King Bed", or "Fading". The most popular choice would have its video filmed at the end of March 2011.[2] On March 12, 2011, it was confirmed that fans had selected "California King Bed" as the next single to be released from the album in the United States;[3] while internationally, it served as the fourth single, as it was announced.[4][5] In the United States, however, "Man Down" was sent for radio ads before "California King Bed".[6]
'California King Bed'
A 25 second sample of the break-up power ballad "California King Bed",[7] where Rihanna sings the chorus.
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"California King Bed" is a rock ballad,[8] and is set in common time in the key of G major (F major for live performances) with a moderately slow tempo of 92 beats per minute. The song follows a chord progression of G/B–C2 for the verses, and G–D–Em–C in the chorus.[9] Rihanna's vocal range in the song spans from the low note of E3 to the high note of C5.[9] Both Ryan Burlenson of the website Consequence of Sound and James Reed of The Boston Globe compared the song with Taylor Swift's material.[10][11] Emily Mackay of NME wrote that the song was a "inevitable big ballad with acoustic guitar (complete with audible string scrapes) soft piano keys and intimate melancholy, building into a massive power-balladish chorus" which she also compared with "If I Were a Boy" (2008) by American singer Beyoncé Knowles.[12]

Critical reception

Rihanna performing "California King Bed" on the Loud Tour in Florida.

Andy Gill of The Independent and Ryan Dombell from Pitchfork Media both noted that the song embodies all the elements of a big power ballad, with the former stating that it is "Rihanna's best vocal performance"[7] and the latter concurring, labeling the song as a "'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' type power ballad genetically engineered to soundtrack a bi-coastal Kate Hudson rom-com."[13] Daniel Brockman of Boston Phoenix writer perceived the song as an "innocuous soft jam."[14] Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani called "California King Bed" a "slushy acoustic ballad whose clever metaphor is all but suffocated beneath the song's cheesy production choices"[15] Andy Gill of The Independent, gave a positive review for the song saying that it contained Rihanna's best vocal performance to date.[7] However, Robert Copsey of Digital Spy criticized her vocals, stating that "She [Rihanna] belts out in a range well beyond her natural vocal ability."[16]

Scott Shetler of Popcrush commented that it was refreshing to see Rihanna release a down-tempo ballad, instead of a continuous flow of up-tempo dance songs, saying "Though ‘California King Bed’ follows a routine pop ballad arrangement, the song is a nice change of pace for the Barbadian hitmaker. As much as we love Rihanna’s dance club hits, it’s refreshing to hear a song built around her impressive voice."[17] Stacey Anderson of Spin magazine explained the lyrical meaning behind the song, saying, "'California King Bed' is a wrenching ballad about the waking death of a relationship, the stage of limbo before the final crash; it's so well-delivered, in fact, that it's hard to hear."[18] Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song four out of five stars, saying "The fourth single proper from Loud may pull in the reins as far as the hectic dance beats and sado-masochistic lyrics go, but it's no less beefy and extravagant. Lilting acoustic guitars metamorphose into '80s rawk ones as she sings about the kind of separate-togetherness felt moments before a break-up. She belts out in a range well beyond her natural vocal ability."[16] Thomas Conner of Chicago Sun-Times concluded that "The acoustic strums of 'California King Bed' build to a cinematic, Diane Warren-sized breakup chorus."[19]

Entertainment Weekly‍ '​s Kyle Anderson gave a mixed review of the song saying: "she [Rihanna] doesn't have the chops to be a balladeer, which made the torch-song quality of 'California King Bed' land with a thud."[20] Similarly, Henry Goldblatt of the same publication graded the song with a B+ and gave a critical review of the title saying that it was borrowed from Pottery Barn. However, Goldblatt praised the irresistible heartbreak in the song and added that Rihanna's voice demonstrates more range and power than her older material.[21] Andy Kellman of Allmusic and Emily Mackay of NME were more critical of the song in their review, with the former calling the song an "overwrought rock weeper"[22] and the latter saying it is a "howler of a ballad, with shlocky acoustic intro, trite piano and a faux-Slash solo."[23]

Chart performance

Before being officially released, "California King Bed" debuted on the Australian Singles Chart at number sixty-one on April 11, 2011[24] and peaked at number four for two consecutive weeks.[24] The song has since been certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for shipments of 70,000 copies.[25] The song also made an appearance on the New Zealand Singles Chart before its official release, debuting at number eighteen on April 18, 2011, before eventually peaking at number four for two consecutive weeks.[26][27] The song has since been certified Gold for sales of over 7,500 copies.[28] In the United Kingdom, the song reached a peaked of number eight on the UK Singles Chart on June 5, 2011[29] as well as reaching a peak of number three on the UK R&B Chart on June 11, 2011.[30] In the United States, the song made its debut on the week ending June 4, 2011 at number eighty on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart[31] and reached a peak of number thirty-seven, becoming Rihanna's 25th top forty hit on the chart.[32][33] "California King Bed" ranked at number 47 on Billboard magazine's best-selling Dance/Clubs songs of 2011.[34]

Music video

Background and synopsis

A scene from the video, where Rihanna and her suitor sit at opposite ends of a "California King Bed", signifying that although they are in the same bed, they are a distance away from each other.

The music video for "California King Bed" was shot on March 17, 2011[35] and was shot by Anthony Mandler, who has frequently worked with Rihanna. Mandler directed the videos for other singles from Loud including "Only Girl (In the World)" and "Man Down".[36][37] The creative director, Ciarra Pardo, fabricated a custom made eighteen foot long bed, which was designed with a special feature to transport Rihanna the full distance from one side to the other.[38] On May 4, 2011, Rihanna posted a picture of the video which showed her laying on a man while looking in the camera.[39] She also tweeted "Bout to tweet u sumn I cud get in trouble for! But I know ur anxious."[40][41] The full video premiered Monday, May 9, 2011 on Rihanna's official website and her VEVO account.[42] In an interview with Jocelyn Vena of MTV News, Mandler spoke of his and Rihanna's long collaborative history, saying:

I think it's something that is so unique about Rihanna whatever she's doing, whatever character she's playing, whatever side of herself she's showing, she's in it 1,000 percent... And I think the song and the theme of this song, she wanted to obviously show a softer side, a lighter side, one that's caught in maybe a tumultuous relationship... There's so much variety with her and it's been such a journey with her.[43]

Almost the whole video set is made in tropical and romantic setting. The video begins with a shot of Rihanna herself laying down in grass. Then scenes of Rihanna walking on the beach and Rihanna curling up on the chair are shown. This is followed by her own and her partner holding each other closely in bed, sitting on different sides of a large bed, and other scenes featuring Rihanna singing through sheer curtains and drapery. In the video there are also black-white scenes showing Rihanna touching to a stone wall.[44]

Reception

As stated by Jason Lipshutz of Billboard, in this video, Rihanna returned to nature as in her video for her previous single, "Only Girl (In the World)", which features nearly the same colors as the "California King Bed" video. Lipshutz also commented that Rihanna's just rolled-out-bed appearance is completed by the modest, cream-colored attire in the airy, light-filled clip.[45] Brad Wete of Entertainment Weekly gave a positive review of the video, writing: "Instead of being in complete control, here she is—vulnerable, open, and unsure. The video captures the feel of 'King Bed,' not that it's a difficult one to grasp."[46] Jessica Sinclair of Long Island Press was also positive about the video, praising the sensual side of Rihanna.[47] A writer of The Huffington Post concluded: "In the video for her new video, 'California King Bed,' the Barbadian pop star slows it down and shows her sensitive side, holding notes and bearing her soul over a troubled relationship. Set entirely in a gorgeously pink-palleted open air room overlooking the beach, the winds swirl and blow the curtains dramatically around the heart broken singer."[48] The writer finished the review saying that "Not much happens in the video – but then, that's the point."[48] Amber Katz of MTV Buzzworthy compared the video with Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry" saying, that they "Both are midtempo, ballady and filmed in a soft-focus domestic setting."[49] Katz also complimented the bed in the video saying that it "evoke[s] a very Caribbean vibe, a shout-out to Rihanna's native Barbados, no doubt."[49] A writer of Daily Mail complimented Rihanna's looks in the video, saying that it showed her "most sultry" side.[50] Both Nicole Eggenberger of OK! and Eleanor Young of Marie Claire commented that the video uses a lot of sex appeal which was a departure from Rihanna's older videos.[51][52]

Live performances

Rihanna performing "California King Bed" in Oakland, California.

Rihanna performed the song for the first time alongside Sugarland front woman Jennifer Nettles, at the ACM Awards held by the Academy of Country Music on April 3, 2011.[53][54] She was also a special guest star on the tenth season of American Idol on April 14, 2011.[55][56] The performance featured Rihanna in a floor-length, heavily textured rose-colored gown, which she adorned as she appeared from behind flowing ceiling height curtains.[55] Kara Warner of MTV News complimented the performance, saying "the 23-year-old rocked the house with an ethereal performance of her ballad 'California King Bed.'"[55] A writer of Rolling Stone wrote: "It's a classy, laid-back performance with Rihanna in a lovely gown, backed up by interpretative dancers caressing large pieces of fabric that are probably meant to evoke bed sheets, but look a bit more like giant strips of toilet paper hanging from the ceiling. But either way, this is quite nice."[57] In March 2011, Rihanna was appointed spokeswoman for the "100 Years of Skin Care" Nivea Commercial campaign, which featured "California King Bed" as the song used in the commercials.[58] As part of promotion for the campaign, Rihanna performed the song at private events in several European cities in May 2011,[59] including Hamburg, Milan and Paris.[59][60][61] The song was also performed on NBC's Today show on May 27, 2011, as part of their Summer Concert Series. The set also featured Rihanna performing her previous US Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits from Loud; "Only Girl (In the World)", "What's My Name?" and "S&M".[62][63] The song is included on the set-list of the Loud Tour (2011).[64][65]

Other versions

Pia Toscano and Stefano Langone, contestants of the tenth season of American Idol, covered the song during one of the nights.[66] American rapper Snoop Dogg, released an unofficial remix of the song along with a music video.[67] In his version of the song he sings the lines "California dreamin', schemin', you got me gleamin'/ I need you on my team 'n you get my meanin'/ It sound crazy but it's amazing/ Lay down with me so we can make some babies."[68] The accompanying music video a girl which looks like Kim Kardashian waiting him at the hotel, while the official video of the song is played on TV screens.[68]

Formats and track listings

  1. "California King Bed" – 4:11
  1. "California King Bed" (Album Version) – 4:11
  2. "S&M" (Sidney Samson Club Remix) – 6:48

  1. "California King Bed" (DJ Chus & Abel Ramos Radio) – 3:27
  2. "California King Bed" (The Bimbo Jones Radio) – 3:13
  3. "California King Bed" (Bassjackers Radio) – 3:19
  4. "California King Bed" (DJ Chus & Abel Ramos Club) – 6:07
  5. "California King Bed" (The Bimbo Jones Club) – 6:08
  6. "California King Bed" (Bassjackers Club) – 5:01
  7. "California King Bed" (DJ Chus & Abel Ramos Dub) – 6:13
  8. "California King Bed" (The Bimbo Jones Dub) – 6:05
  9. "California King Bed" (Bassjackers Dub) – 5:02

Credits and personnel

Source:[1]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[24] 4
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[72] 4
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[73] 26
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[74] 9
Brazil (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)[75] 12
Brazil Hot Pop Songs[75] 4
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[32] 20
Croatia (Airplay Radio Chart)[76] 1
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[77] 3
Denmark (Tracklisten)[78] 30
France (SNEP)[79] 30
Germany (Media Control Charts)[80] 8
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[81] 17
Ireland (IRMA)[82] 11
Israel (Media Forest)[83] 7
Italy (FIMI)[84] 10
Luxembourg (Billboard)[85] 6
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[86] 9
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[87] 19
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[88] 4
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 20)[89] 1
Portugal (Billboard)[90] 2
Romania (Romanian Top 100) [91] 19
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[92] 8
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[93] 1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[94] 31
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[95] 10
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[96] 3
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[97] 8
US Billboard Hot 100[32] 37
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[98] 1
US Pop Songs (Billboard)[32] 18

Year-end charts

Chart (2011) Position
Australian Singles Chart[99] 61
Austrian Singles Chart[100] 49
Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders)[101] 71
Canadian Hot 100[102] 90
Croatia (Airplay Radio Chart)[76] 10
German Singles Chart[103] 68
Netherlands Mega Single Top 100[104] 80
New Zealand Singles Chart[105] 43
Swedish Singles Chart[106] 100
Swiss Singles Chart[107] 59
UK Singles Chart[108] 79
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[109] 47

Certifications

Country Provider Certification
Australia ARIA 2× Platinum[110]
Italy FIMI Platinum[111]
New Zealand RIANZ Gold[28]
Sweden SRIA Platinum[112]
Switzerland IFPI Gold[113]
United Kingdom BPI Silver[114]

Radio and release history

Country Date Format Label
Denmark[115] May 13, 2011 Digital download Universal Music
France[116]
Italy[117]
Netherlands[69]
Sweden[118]
United States[119][120][121] May 16, 2011 Hot adult contemporary radio Def Jam Recordings
May 31, 2011 Mainstream radio
June 6, 2011 Hot adult contemporary radio (re-released)
Germany[5] June 24, 2011 CD single Universal Music
United States[122] July 19, 2011 Remixes – iTunes Store Def Jam Recordings

See also

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