An AllMusic editor gave the album three out of five stars. Santa Claus Lane received mixed reviews from music critics. Duff filmed a music video for "Tell Me a Story" with Lil' Romeo which also received heavy rotation on Disney Channel.Ĭritical reception Professional ratings Review scores A music video for "Santa Claus Lane", featuring Duff performing on Disney's Movie Surfers to promote the film The Santa Clause 2, received airplay on Disney Channel. "Santa Claus Lane" was sent to pop radio stations, while "Tell Me a Story" was sent to rhythmic and urban radio stations. Two singles were released from the album simultaneously on December 2, 2002. It was reissued on October 14 of the following year with the bonus track "What Christmas Should Be", and released by Buena Vista Records. Santa Claus Lane was released in the United States on Octoby Walt Disney Records.
Duff also remarked that she " even remember" the song. In a 2013 interview with the website Idolator, Duff expressed her dislike for "Tell Me a Story", saying that she "honestly hate that record - blocked it out of memory". This song was featured on the end credits and soundtrack of her family comedy film Cheaper by the Dozen (2003). Santa Claus Lane features production from Matthew Gerrard, Chris Hamm, Alain Bertoni, Charlie Midnight and Chico Bennett on the 2003 reissue, the bonus track "What Christmas Should Be" is produced by Charlton Pettus. "I Heard Santa on the Radio" and "Tell Me a Story" are duets with Christina Milian and Lil' Romeo, respectively, and "Same Old Christmas" features Duff's sister Haylie. It was a lot of hard work, but also big fun!" She continued, "I really loved singing these songs. Duff stated that she felt Christmas came early for her when she recorded Santa Claus Lane. Recke noted of Duff's DisneyMania appearance, "That was the first test to see how her fans would react to her as a singer and not just an actress". In 2002, she appeared on the soundtrack to Lizzie McGuire, performing a cover of Brooke McClymont's " I Can't Wait", and the Walt Disney Records compilation DisneyMania, performing a cover of " The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room".
Sometimes you just have that feeling, that, 'Wow, she's a star.'" ĭuff's music career began with two soundtrack appearances. This prompted him to tell her, "I want to work with you." Recke said of his encounter with Duff, "When I met Hilary, I knew she had something special. She told him of her interest in becoming a singer and briefly performed for him. "They were all getting ready backstage and warming up, and I was like, 'I want to do this so bad.'" One day, Duff met Andre Recke, who would soon become her manager. "There were all these pop acts backstage at the concert," Duff explained. She became interested in pursuing a music career after attending a Radio Disney concert in 2001. In 2001, Duff gained fame through her starring role in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire.
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