Ooh La La (Britney Spears song)

"Ooh La La"
Single by Britney Spears
from the album The Smurfs 2: Music from and Inspired By
B-side "Vacation"
Released June 17, 2013 (2013-06-17)
Format
Recorded January 30, 2013
Genre Synthpop,[1] electroclash
Length 4:17
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
Britney Spears singles chronology
"Scream & Shout"
(2012)		 "Ooh La La"
(2013)		 "Work Bitch"
(2013)
Alternative cover
Music video
"Ooh La La" on YouTube

"Ooh La La" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for the soundtrack of the 2013 family film The Smurfs 2. It was written and produced by Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Joshua "Ammo" Coleman, Henry "Cirkut" Walter, with additional writing from Bonnie McKee, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Lola Blanc, and Fransisca Hall.

Background and production

"Ooh La La" was written by Ammo, Fransisca Hall, and Lola Blanc, and was intended to become the latter's debut single. However, upon the request of producer Dr. Luke, a deal was made in which Spears was allowed to record the track. He collaborated with additional writers Cirkut, Jacob Kasher, and Bonnie McKee to rewrite some lyrics into a more child-friendly nature.[2] Production was handled by Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and Ammo. Spears decided to record this song to contribute to the soundtrack of The Smurfs 2 because, in her own words, she "always loved the Smurfs as a kid and now my boys are the biggest Smurfs fans EVER. I wanted to surprise them with a song in the movie. I know they'll think it's Smurftastic!".[3]

Composition

"Ooh La La" is a synthpop song.[1] Writing for E! Online, Alexis L. Loinaz described the song as "vintage Britney", with an "oddly folksy pop-tart twist."[4] Melinda Newman of HitFix deemed it a "sweet, slight, little love song" which is about "loving someone for their true blue self."[5] It begins as a "pure pop" song mixed with electronica.[5] The song then transitions, with Spears "speak-singing, Kesha style", over an electroclash beat.[5] This is followed by an acoustic-guitar-driven section, which, according to Newman, is "fluffy, retro pop", similar to Madonna in the early 1980s.[5] "Ooh La La" contains a "compelling breakdown", which is "full of scrambled vocals" and "dense beats", that lasts for a duration of 30 seconds.[1] Spears' "whimsical vocals" contain "catchy ditty layers."[4] Singer Katy Perry revealed during the film's premiere that she, along with co-writer Bonnie McKee, provided some background vocals on the song.[6]

Critical reception

"Ooh La La" received generally positive response from critics. Rolling Stone's Dan Reilly highlighted the song's catchiness, writing "now that you've heard it, try and get it out of your head".[7] An editor from Billboard magazine described the track as a "sweet spot of sugary synth-pop", adding that the song is "highlighted by a compelling breakdown, full of scrambled vocals and dense beats."[8] Brian Mansfield of USA Today stated that "Momma Spears' kid-friendly track is energetic to the point of hyperactivity, caroming from a rap section to an acoustic-guitar-driven chorus to a buzzy electronic breakdown. Smurftastic? Maybe."[9] Jenna Hally Rubenstein from MTV News was enthusiastic about the song, describing it as a "bright, sunshiny pop jam that perfectly caters to the Smurfs 2 demographic."[10] A reviewer from Take 40 Australia wrote that "the tune is pure Britney and we are absolutely loving it."[11]

In 2014, "Ooh La La" was nominated for two Radio Disney Music Awards for Best Song That Makes You Smile and Favorite Song from a Movie or a TV Show. The ceremony took place on 26, April 2014, with the song winning the award for Best Song That Makes You Smile.[12]

Music video

The music video was filmed in June and was directed by Marc Klasfeld. The video features appearances by Spears' children, Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline, as well as a brief appearance by Spears' niece, Maddie Aldridge. The video premiered on Spears' Vevo channel at 12PM ET on July 11, 2013.[13] MSN Music described the opening scene from the video as an homage to the video for Janet Jackson's 1986 song "Nasty", stating that "the clip plays out like a more kid-friendly version of Janet Jackson's "Nasty" video, with Spears and her kids taking in a movie when mom is suddenly transported into the on-screen action."[14]

Track listings

CD single / digital single / 7"
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Ooh La La" (performed by Britney Spears)
 4:17
2. "Vacation" (performed by G.R.L.)
 3:36
Total length:
 7:53
German CD single
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Ooh La La"  
  • Gottwald
  • Coleman
  • Walter
  • McKee
  • Hindlin
  • Blanc
  • Hall
 4:14
2. "Ooh La La" (Instrumental)
  • Gottwald
  • Coleman
  • Walter
  • McKee
  • Hindlin
  • Blanc
  • Hall
 4:14
Total length:
 8:28

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
scope="row"Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[15] 11
scope="row"Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[16] 8
scope="row"Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 37
Croatia (HRT)[18] 33
scope="row"France (SNEP)[19] 73
scope="row"Germany (Official German Charts)[20] 86
scope="row"Hungary (Single Top 40)[21] 5
scope="row"Japan (Japan Hot 100)[22] 54
South Korea (International Chart) (GAON)[23] 1
scope="row"UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[24] 72
scope="row"US Billboard Hot 100[25] 54
scope="row"US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[26] 21

Chart procession and succession

Preceded by
"The Bad Touch (Gordon & Doyle Edit)" by DJ Gollum		 Gaon Digital Chart List of number-one international songs of 2013 (South Korea)
29 June 2013 – 6 July 2013 		Succeeded by
"The Bad Touch (Gordon & Doyle Edit)" by DJ Gollum

Release history

Region Date Format Label
France[27] June 17, 2013 Digital download Sony Music
Germany[28]
United States[29]
Italy[30] June 21, 2013 Mainstream radio Sony Music
United States[31] June 25, 2013 CD single (Walmart exclusive) RCA
United States[32] Mainstream radio
United Kingdom[33] July 28, 2013 Digital download Sony Music
Germany[34] August 2, 2013 CD single
China[35] September 6, 2013

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Britney Spears' 'Smurfs 2' Single 'Ooh La La' Hits The Web". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Lola Blanc’s "Bad Tattoo": Idolator Premier". Idolator. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Britney Spears Records New Song For 'Smurfs 2' Soundtrack". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Britney Spears Debuts New Song Ooh La La From Smurfs 2â€"Listen Now! | E! Online UK". Ca.eonline.com. May 17, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Newman, Melinda (May 17, 2013). "Britney Spears new song Ooh La La from The Smurfs 2: Listen". Hitfix.com. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Exclusive: Britney Spears & Katy Perry's Secret Collaboration Revealed!". E! Online. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  7. ↑ Dan Reilly (2013-05-17). "Listen: Britney Spears' New Song 'Ooh La La' | Music News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  8. ↑ "Britney Spears Releases 'Ooh La La,' Talks 'New Approach' to Next Album". Billboard. 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  9. ↑ Brian Mansfield and Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY (2013-06-18). "Playlist: Britney Spears, plus 10 more". Usatoday.com. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  10. ↑ "New Song: Britney Spears, 'Ooh La La'". Buzzworthy.mtv.com. 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  11. ↑ "Britney Spears Debuts New Single 'Ooh La La'". Take 40. 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  12. ↑ "@britneyspears #OohLaLa just won the #SoHappy #ARDY brought to you by #ToothTunes at the #RDMAs". Twitter.
  13. ↑ "Tijdlijnfoto's". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  14. ↑ "Britney Spears debuts "Ooh La La" music video". MSN Music. July 11, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Britney Spears – Ooh La La" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  16. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Britney Spears – Ooh La La" (in French). Ultratip.
  17. ↑ "Britney Spears – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Britney Spears.
  18. ↑ "Britney Spears– Ooh La La – Croatia's Radio Airplay Chart". Croatian Radiotelevision. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Britney Spears – Ooh La La" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Musicline.de – Britney Spears Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
  21. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  22. ↑ "Britney Spears – Chart history" Japan Hot 100 for Britney Spears.
  23. ↑ "GAON DIGITAL CHART" (in Korean). GAON. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  24. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2013-10-10" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  25. ↑ "Britney Spears – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Britney Spears.
  26. ↑ "Britney Spears – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Britney Spears.
  27. ↑ "Ooh La La (from The Smurfs 2): Britney Spears: Amazon.fr: Téléchargements MP3". Amazon.fr. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  28. ↑ "Ooh La La (from The Smurfs 2): Britney Spears: Amazon.de: MP3-Downloads". Amazon.de. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  29. ↑ "Ooh La La (from The Smurfs 2): Britney Spears: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  30. ↑ http://radioairplay.fm/radio-date/BRITNEY-SPEARS--Ooh-La-La-30869-21-06-2013
  31. ↑ http://www.walmart.com/ip/25246428
  32. ↑ "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
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  34. ↑ "Ooh la la: Amazon.de: Musik". Amazon.de. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  35. ↑ "布兰妮 Britney Spears:Ooh La La(动画电影《蓝精灵2》主题曲)(CD)". Amazon.cn. Retrieved 2013-09-06.

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