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"C'Mon"
Song

"C'Mon" is a song by American recording artist Kesha. It was released as a promotional single on November 16, 2012 for her second studio album, Warrior. The song was officially released as the album's second single on January 7, 2013. Written by Kesha and regular collaborators, Dr Luke and Max Martin, who also produced the song. Benjamin Levin, Melin Shikder, Henry Walter, and singer Bonnie McKee provide additional writing.

The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended it for its chorus and labeled it as "catchy". The music video for the song premiered on January 11, 2013, and has received positive reviews. "C'Mon" has been well received in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Belgium and the US.

Background and composition

"C'Mon" was written by Sebert with Dr Luke, Max Martin who produced the song together, additional writing was provided by Bonnie McKee, Benny Blanco, Melin Shikder and Cirkut, with the latter two providing co-production.[1] The song was registered on the Broadcast Music Incorporated database on 13 October 2012, under the legal title "C Mon". The song was released as the second single from her second studio album, Warrior.[2]

Reception

Critical response

"C'Mon" received generally positive reviews upon its release. Seventeen gave a positive review of both the song and the video, calling C'Mon a "perfect dance jam with a catchy chorus."[3] Carl Williot of Idolator gave a mixed review of the track, calling the song "fun but familiar."[4] The Huffington Post praised the song, calling the chorus "awesome," and stating it could be Kesha's "latest destined-for-smash-y song."[5] Billboard gave a positive review of the song, comparing it to Robyn's "Call Your Girlfriend", as well as Kesha's previous hit, "Your Love Is My Drug".[6]

Commercial performance

Upon the release, the song debuted at number 70 on the Hot Digital Songs with 60,000 copies sold. The song peaked at number 27, being her first single to not chart within the top ten in the United States. It has sold 350,000 copies in its first month being released.[7]

Weeks prior to being released officially to radio stations of the U.S., "C'Mon" débuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 28 on the Billboard Pop Chart.[8][9] In the second week the song rose from number 99 to number 97 in the chart.[10] In the third week the song rose from number 97 to number 65 in the chart. It has so far peaked at 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Music video

On 22 December 2012, Kesha confirmed that she was filming the "C'Mon" music video when she posted a picture of herself on set on her Twitter account.[11] The music video for "C'Mon" was released on 11 January 2013.[12]

Synopsis

The video centers around an adventure that Kesha starts with her companions. It begins with Kesha dressed in a pink checkerboard shirt sucking a lollipop while walking through the back entrance of an old-fashioned diner where the diner's manager, Richard (whose name-tag is styled Ri¢hard with a cent sign, similar to the way Kesha's name is Ke$ha with a dollar sign), says to her, "You're late again." She appears to be a server in the diner. An elderly customer then asks her for coffee; she then replies with a nod from side-to-side, and she drops her lollipop in his cup and says, "I quit." Richard then tells Kesha, "You can't quit, you're fired!" "Have a nice life, dick" she insinuates back upon exiting the establishment through the front entrance, where she appears to be waiting on a bench for an automobile. Suddenly, there is a flash in the sky, and a van with the words "Dream Maker" on it, decorated as a cat, appears. Once the van has arrived, Kesha opens the door, and the driver seems to be a giant cat. The song starts playing when the driver inserts an 8-track tape labelled, "C'mon." It is revealed that passengers of the van include other furry animals there are a lot of people dressed in animals at some scenes. Shots of Kesha is the back interior of the van follow, showing her dancing, bathing, sitting and lying on her bed. She and the "animals" later enter a shop where they ruin glasses, piñatas, and shelves, and they steal things. Kesha kisses the store's manager, who then turns into a gray kitten. Another scene shows her on a dance floor. During the middle-eight, Kesha is riding on a motorcycle. In the final scene, she and her friends invade the restaurant from before and dance.

Lyric video

The official lyric video was released on 7 December 2012 and features rainbows, kittens, puppies, bunnies, ducklings, unicorns and penguins.[13]

Format and track listing

  • Digital download[1]
  1. "C'Mon" – 3:34

Live performances

Kesha performed "C'Mon" at The X Factor on 6 December 2012[14] and at MTV's NYE Countdown on 1 January 2013. Ke$ha also performed a softer version of C'Mon on The Jonathan Ross Show on the 16th February 2013 and on The Jimmy Fallon Show on the 20th of February 2013.

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[15] 19
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[16] 5
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[17] 10
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18] 16
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[19] 67
France (SNEP)[20] 181
Ireland (IRMA)[21] 33
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[22] 22
South Korea International Singles (Gaon)[23] 2
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[24] 70
US Billboard Hot 100[25] 27
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[26] 9
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[27] 16
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[28] 28

Release history

Country Date Format
Worldwide November 16, 2012 - [Promo Release] Digital download
United States January 7, 2013[29][30] Airplay
United Kingdom March 4, 2013[31] Airplay
Germany March 22, 2013[32] CD single

References

  1. ^ a b "Ke$ha - C'Mon - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  2. ^ "C MON (Legal Title)". SONGS OF KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING Broadcast Music Incorporated. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
  3. ^ Ke$ha's New Video For C'Mon - Ke$ha News - Seventeen
  4. ^ Ke$ha’s “C’Mon”: Hear The Fun But Familiar Song
  5. ^ Ke$ha's 'C'Mon': 'Warrior' Single Leaks, Is Awesome (AUDIO)
  6. ^ Ke$ha, 'Warrior': Track-By-Track Review | Billboard
  7. ^ "C'mon". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2013-02-07. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  8. ^ Trust, Gary (2012-12-26). "Bruno Mars Marks a Chart First With Hot 100 Leader 'Heaven'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  9. ^ Ke$ha "C'Mon" chart history
  10. ^ Trust, Gary (2013-01-03). "Bruno Mars 'Locked' at No. 1 on Hot 100, Taylor Swift Closing In". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
  11. ^ Twitter / keshasuxx: WTF what is going on??? Will
  12. ^ http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151407009269459&set=a.141724369458.136824.45761569458&type=1&theater
  13. ^ "Ke$ha debuts "C'Mon" lyric video". 2012-12-07. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  14. ^ Two More Finalists Eliminated On 'The X Factor'!, plus Kesha and first season winner
  15. ^ "Ke$ha – C'mon". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  16. ^ "Ke$ha – C'mon" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  17. ^ "Ke$ha – C'mon" (in French). Ultratip.
  18. ^ "Ke$ha Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  19. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 7. týden 2013 in the date selector.
  20. ^ "Ke$ha – C'mon" (in French). Les classement single.
  21. ^ "Chart Track: Week 05, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
  22. ^ "Ke$ha – C'mon". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  23. ^ "South Korea Gaon International Chart (Week: November 25, 2012 to December 01, 2012)". Gaon Chart. December 15, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  24. ^ Official UK Singles Top 100 - 23rd February 2013 | Official UK Top 40 | music charts | Official Singles Chart
  25. ^ "Ke$ha Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  26. ^ "Ke$ha Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  27. ^ "Ke$ha Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
  28. ^ "Ke$ha Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  29. ^ FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!
  30. ^ Top 40/M Cool New Music | New Top Popular Music, Free Radio Play | AllAccess.com
  31. ^ Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: UK Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples Downloads
  32. ^ VÖ-Vorschau | beatblogger.de
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