Favorite Kind of High
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| Single by Kelly Clarkson | ||||
| from the album Chemistry | ||||
| Released | May 19, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jesse Shatkin | |||
| Kelly Clarkson singles chronology | ||||
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| "Favorite Kind of High" on YouTube | ||||
"Favorite Kind of High" is a song by American pop recording artist Kelly Clarkson. It was released on May 19, 2023, by Atlantic Records as the second single from her tenth studio album, Chemistry (2023).[1][2][3][4] It was written by Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepsen and Jesse Shatkin with production by the latter. The music video was filmed during Clarkson's show at the Belasco Theatre on April 24, 2023. The David Guetta remix version of the song was released on May 24, 2023.[5]
Composition[edit]
"Favorite Kind of High" was written by Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepsen and Jesse Shatkin with production by Shatkin. Clarkson wanted her Chemistry album to cover the entire arch of a relationship, this is why it also includes happier songs. She describes the song as a "sexy-ass song" and how it's about "that high when you first see someone and you're like 'Oh, shit.'"[6]
Critical response[edit]
Billboards's Rania Aniftos says that the song "details the fun, breathless exhilaration of meeting someone special."[7] Nmesoma Okechuku of Euphoria Magazine praised Clarkson's "insane vocals."[8] The Musical Hype gave the song four stars. Brent Faulkner aka the musical hype said, "As always, Kelly Clarkson is impressive in the vocal department. She is particularly strong once she ascends into that powerful, upper register. The theme is simple but relatable: being so taken with someone that you're willing to give into them without a hitch."[9]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Favorite Kind of High" was shot during Clarkson's show at the Belasco Theatre on April 24, 2023. It was directed by Weiss Eubanks and Jonny Mars.[6]
The lyric video for the David Guetta remix version of the song features Clarkson's daughter, River.[5]
Personnel[edit]
- Kelly Clarkson – vocals
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- Jason Halbert – co-producer
- Garret Ray – drums
- Jesse Shatkin – keyboards, percussion, producer, programming, synthesizer
- Jake Sinclair – additional producer, bass guitar, guitar
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Latvia (EHR)[10] | 40 |
| South Korea BGM (Circle)[11] | 114 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 19, 2023 | Original | Atlantic | [12] | |
| May 24, 2023 | David Guetta remix | [5] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Sings About Having 'No Control' Over Love on New Single 'Favorite Kind of High'". People magazine. May 19, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Just Wants Love on Buoyant New Single 'Favorite Kind of High'". Rolling Stone. May 19, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Shares New Summery Single "favorite kind of high"". American Songwriter. May 19, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Watch Kelly Clarkson Talk About Her New Album With Nancy O'Dell Right Here". Good Housekeeping. May 26, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c Aniftos, Rania (May 30, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson's 8-Year-Old Daughter Makes a Cameo in 'Favorite Kind of High (David Guetta Remix)' Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Zemler, Emily (May 19, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Just Wants Love on Buoyant New Single 'Favorite Kind of High'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (May 19, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Unveils Sultry Summer Track 'Favorite Kind of High'". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Okechuku, Nmesoma (May 19, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson – Favorite Kind of High". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ The Musical Hype (June 7, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson, favorite kind of high - Track Review". The Musical Hype. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "EHR TOP 40 - 2022.08.04". European Hit Radio. Archived from the original on August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "BGM Chart – Week 21 of 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Shares Summer-Ready Single "favorite kind of high"". Atlantic Records. May 19, 2023. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
