A Little Love (song) explained

A Little Love
Cover:Celeste - A Little Love.png
Type:single
Artist:Celeste
Album:Not Your Muse
Released:13 November 2020
Label:
Producer:
  • Jamie Hartman
  • Josh Crocker
Prev Title:Hear My Voice
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Love Is Back
Next Year:2020

"A Little Love" is a song by British singer Celeste, released through Both Sides and Polydor Records on 13 November 2020. Apart from serving as the third single from her debut studio album, Not Your Muse, it also became the first original non-cover song to serve as the soundtrack to the annual John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert.[1] [2]

Background

On the song, Celeste said: "I felt honoured to be asked to take part. I wanted to create something that felt classic but still true to who I am as a writer and performer." It became a soundtrack to the advert titled "Give A Little Love".

Critical reception

The song was described by Roisin O'Connor of The Independent as "a gem, on which Celeste recalls the smoky sensuousness of Eartha Kitt."

Live performances

Celeste performed the song on the ninth season finale of the British television music competition The Voice UK.[3] She also performed the song at the 2020 Royal Variety Performance,[4] and at the 2020 Top of the Pops Christmas Day Special.[5] On 11 December 2020, Celeste performed "A Little Love" at on The One Show's tribute show to Dame Barbara Windsor.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Celeste shares new song 'A Little Love' for John Lewis Christmas advert. Richards. Will. NME. 13 November 2020. 16 November 2020.
  2. Web site: John Lewis unveil Give A Little Love Christmas ad with original song by Celeste. 13 November 2020. 16 November 2020. Radio X.
  3. Web site: 14 November 2020. Celeste performs 'A Little Love'. 16 November 2020. iTV. The Voice UK.
  4. News: Power. Ed. 8 December 2020. Royal Variety Performance 2020, review: Show full of dad jokes and heart was a victory in itself. The Telegraph. 11 December 2020. 0307-1235.
  5. Web site: Davies. Aneira. 22 December 2020. A Top Of The Pops Christmas Special Is Coming This Week. 1 January 2021. Tyla.com. Singer Celeste will perform 'A Little Love'.
  6. Web site: 17 December 2020. Celeste - A Little Love (Live on The One Show). 15 January 2021. The One Show. YouTube.