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Santa, Can't You Hear Me
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Wikipedia article
"'Santa, Can't You Hear Me'" is a duet by American singers Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande. It appears as the eighth track on the former's ninth studio album and second Christmas album, 'When Christmas Comes Around...' (2021). The song was written by Clarkson with Aben Eubanks, with the song's track recording was produced by Jason Halbert.
Release and reception
"Santa, Can't You Hear Me" was written by Clarkson with Aben Eubanks and produced by Jason Halbert. Following filming the 21st season of the American reality television series 'The Voice', Clarkson invited Grande to record the track with her. "Santa, Can't You Hear Me" was released by Atlantic Records on October 15, 2021, the day of the album's release. An uptempo big band pop Christmas anthem, the song lyrics sing of an appeal to Santa Claus Instead of material gifts, the singers ask for answers on how they can achieve their outmost desire for Christmas, which is love.
Upon its release, Randee Dawn of 'Today' remarked that the song is exactly what one might expect from the singers, writing that it "bounces off each other with full-throated harmonies and high notes alike" and ends with a "big band-sounding flourish that will leave one's heart pounding for more. Reviewing the album for 'Vulture', Justin Curto highlighted the track as sounding as big as one would expect it to be. In her review of the track on iHeartRadio, Ariel King wrote that the song proves both the singers' talent and what makes them such "incredible powerhouses" is how they perfectly blend their vocals for "a captivating listen".
Personnel
Credits lifted from 'When Christmas Comes Around...' liner notes
* Vocals Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande
* Background vocals Jessi Collins, Nayanna Holey, Tiffany Palmer, Brandon Winbush
* Producer, keyboards, B3, programming Jason Halbert
* Engineers John Hanes, Robert Venable, Tom Peltier, John DeNosky
* Mastering engineer Chris Gehringer
* Bass Kyle Whalum
* Drums Lester Estelle
* Guitars Aben Eubanks, Jaco Caraco, Luke Sullivant
* Mixer Serban Ghenea
* Percussion Ron Sorbo
* Programming (additional) Rachel Or
* Orchestra arranger and conductor Joseph Trapanese
* Orchestra contractor Gina Zimmitti, Witney Martin
* Saxophone Jesse McGinty
* Trumpet Mike Cordone, Ray Montiero
* Trombone Garrett Smith
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References
Category:2021 singles
Category:2021 songs
Category:Atlantic Records singles
Category:American Christmas songs
Category:Ariana Grande songs
Category:Kelly Clarkson songs
Category:Songs written by Kelly Clarkson
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