Heartbreak Lullaby
Encyclopedia
Heartbreak Lullaby was A-Teens second and final single from the album New Arrival
release for The Princess Diaries movie soundtrack
in Europe
and Asia
. The song was written by Jan Kask, Peter Mansson and Cathy Dennis
.
The single had minor exposure due to big competition on the winter releases by many artists.
"...To The Music" was originally planned as the fourth single from the album, but Disney wanted the A-Teens to participate on the soundtrack for the movie The Princess Diaries
, the movie was already out in the US and Latin America
, for that reason, the single was only released in Europe and Asia.
The song reached number-six on the Swedish
charts and seventy-seven on the German
charts in December 2001.
The single release had "I Wish It Could Be X-Mas Everyday" added and it was later included on a Disney Compilation of Christmas
Songs for the American
market.
By public demand, the song was released on radio
and TV in Mexico
in January 2002 to promote the album "Teen Spirit - New Version"
but failed to get the public's attention peaking only at fifty-eight on the Airplay Chart.
For the radio promotion and the video, the "Ray Hedges
7" Mix" of the track was used instead of the main version of the song. the "ballad version" of the album was included on the Greatest Hits and New Arrival albums.
and features scenes from the movie The Princess Diaries
.
European/South-African CD Maxi
New Arrival
New Arrival is the third and final studio album and fourth album overall by the A*Teens, released in 2003. It is the third album in several countries and the fourth in others, this is the European edition of the album Pop 'Til You Drop....
release for The Princess Diaries movie soundtrack
Princess Diaries (album)
The Princess Diaries soundtracks are soundtracks of the movies The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway. The albums contain songs sung by today's top artists as well as Disney's homegrown talents...
in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. The song was written by Jan Kask, Peter Mansson and Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress...
.
The single had minor exposure due to big competition on the winter releases by many artists.
"...To The Music" was originally planned as the fourth single from the album, but Disney wanted the A-Teens to participate on the soundtrack for the movie The Princess Diaries
Princess Diaries (album)
The Princess Diaries soundtracks are soundtracks of the movies The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway. The albums contain songs sung by today's top artists as well as Disney's homegrown talents...
, the movie was already out in the US and Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
, for that reason, the single was only released in Europe and Asia.
The song reached number-six on the Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
charts and seventy-seven on the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
charts in December 2001.
The single release had "I Wish It Could Be X-Mas Everyday" added and it was later included on a Disney Compilation of Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
Songs for the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
market.
By public demand, the song was released on radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
and TV in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
in January 2002 to promote the album "Teen Spirit - New Version"
Teen Spirit
Teen Spirit is the first studio album and second album overall by the A-Teens, released in 2001 by Stockholm Records.Its thirteen tracks were recorded in Sweden with new producers and hit makers Grizzly and Tysper, among others...
but failed to get the public's attention peaking only at fifty-eight on the Airplay Chart.
For the radio promotion and the video, the "Ray Hedges
Ray Hedges
Ray Hedges from Surrey, England is a songwriter and record producer.Ray Hedges has had over 60 top 20 singles and albums including 6 UK No 1’sas producer and or writer with many on his own record labels....
7" Mix" of the track was used instead of the main version of the song. the "ballad version" of the album was included on the Greatest Hits and New Arrival albums.
Music video
The video was filmed in GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and features scenes from the movie The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries (film)
The Princess Diaries is a 2001 comedy film produced by singer and actress Whitney Houston and directed by Garry Marshall. It is based on Meg Cabot's 2000 novel of the same name...
.
Releases
European 2-track CD single- Heartbreak Lullaby [Ray Hedges 7" Remix] - 4:07
- I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - 3:19
European/South-African CD Maxi
- Heartbreak Lullaby [Ray Hedges 7" Remix] - 4:07
- Heartbreak Lullaby [Ballad Version] - 4:08
- Heartbreak Lullaby [Europop Remix] - 3:35
- Heartbreak Lullaby [Techno Earthbound Mix] - 4:14
- I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - 3:19