Haunted Heart (Christina Aguilera song)
Haunted Heart is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on September 27, 2019, as a single for the animated film The Addams Family. The song was written by Christina Aguilera, Antonina Armato, and Tim James (the duo Rock Mafia), who also produced it. It runs 2 minutes and 46 seconds and was released by RCA Records.
A mix of pop, soul, and jazz with blues and R&B touches, Haunted Heart has a retro feel similar to Aguilera’s Back to Basics era. The track is a torch song about a passionate gothic romance and is dedicated to Morticia Addams, the film’s gothic icon. The recording opens with a siren and features baritone sax, jazzy drums, and horns.
Promotion and release details: A lyric video premiered on Aguilera’s YouTube channel on September 27, 2019, and was later shared on MGM’s channel. The song was announced as part of The Addams Family soundtrack on September 10, 2019, joining other artists like Snoop Dogg and Migos. Aguilera performed the song at the 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest on September 12, 2019, with the performance airing on October 5, 2019.
Reception: Critics praised Haunted Heart for its production and Aguilera’s vocal delivery, describing it as dramatic, haunting, and catchy. It was nominated for the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in an Animated Film.
Legacy: In 2021, Aguilera contributed to The Addams Family 2 soundtrack and recorded a new version of the franchise’s classic theme.
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