A Little Love (Celeste song)
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| Single by Celeste | ||||
| from the album Not Your Muse | ||||
| Released | 13 November 2020 | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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"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.
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
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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. She also performed the song at the 2020 Royal Variety Performance, and at the 2020 Top of the Pops Christmas Day Special. On 11 December 2020, Celeste performed "A Little Love" at on The One Show's tribute show to Dame Barbara Windsor.
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC) | 59 |