Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (soundtrack)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by The Chipmunks and The Chipettes
Released	December 1, 2009
Genre	Pop; rock; hip hop; dance;
Length	50:15
Label	Rhino
Producer	Ross Bagdasarian Jr.; Janice Karman; Ali Dee Theodore;
The Chipmunks chronology

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack for the 2009 film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Released on December 1, 2009, the album features performances by the Chipmunks and Chipettes, along with contributions from artists such as Honor Society, Queensberry, and Charice. The soundtrack achieved commercial success, selling approximately 650,000 copies and earning Gold certification from both the Recording Industry Association of America and the Australian Recording Industry Association.

Background

For Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, producers recorded over 100 songs performed by the Chipmunks and Chipettes, though only a portion were included in the final film. Unlike the soundtrack of the original film, which featured original compositions, the Squeakquel soundtrack consists primarily of covers of popular songs by artists such as the Bee Gees and Alicia Keys. According to Mike Knobloch, Executive Vice President of Fox Music, the original film’s soundtrack faced difficulties in securing high-profile artists, with many declining to participate. As the original soundtrack achieved Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America, it allowed for the inclusion of more popular music in the Squeakquel soundtrack.^[1]

Reception

In December 2009, the album entered the Billboard 200 chart at number 28.^[2]^[3] During its first two weeks, it sold 77,000 copies, significantly outperforming the predecessor's soundtrack, which sold 7,000 copies during the same period.^[1] By the first week of January 2010, the album's sales showed an upward trend,^[4]^[5] reaching number 7 on the chart for the week of January 16, 2010, with 51,000 units sold.^[6] It reached its highest position at number 6 for the week of January 23, 2010, selling an additional 44,000 copies. Since its release, the album has sold nearly 650,000 units.^[7]

Track listing

Standard track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Performing artist(s)	Length
1.	"You Really Got Me"	Ray Davies	The Chipmunks featuring Honor Society	3:05
2.	"Hot 'n' Cold"	Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin	The Chipettes	4:05
3.	"So What"	Alecia B. Moore, Johann Karl Schuster, Max Martin	The Chipettes	4:05
4.	"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"	Pete Burns, Steve Coy, Wayne Hussey Mike Percy, Timothy Lever	The Chipmunks	3:36
5.	"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"	Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash, Thaddis Harrell, Christopher Stewart	The Chipettes	2:57
6.	"Bring It On"	Ali Dee Theodore, Jason Gleed	The Chipmunks	3:46
7.	"Stayin' Alive"	Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb	The Chipmunks	3:05
8.	"The Song"	Ali Dee Theodore, Alana Da Fonseca, Mike Klein, John McCurry	The Chipettes featuring Queensberry	3:06
9.	"It's OK"	Ali Dee Theodore, Alana Da Fonseca, Vinny Alfieri	The Chipmunks	2:48
10.	"Shake Your Groove Thing"	Dino Fekaris, Frederick Perren	The Chipmunks and The Chipettes	3:52
11.	"Put Your Records On"	Corinne Bailey Rae, John Beck, Steven Chrisanthou	The Chipettes	3:35
12.	"I Want to Know What Love Is"	Mick Jones	The Chipmunks	2:54
13.	"We Are Family"	Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers	The Chipmunks and The Chipettes	3:03
14.	"No One"	Alicia Keys, Kerry Brothers, Jr., George Michael Harry	The Chipettes featuring Charice	4:00

Bonus track
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Performing artist(s)	Length
15.	"I Gotta Feeling"	The Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta, Frédéric Riesterer	The Chipmunks and The Chipettes	4:06

Amazon.com bonus track^[8]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Performing artist(s)	Length
16.	"In the Family"	Ali Dee Theodore, Jason Gleed, Alana Da Fonseca	The Chipmunks and The Chipettes	3:01

iTunes deluxe edition bonus tracks^[9]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Performing artist(s)	Length
16.	"Daydream Believer"	John Stewart	The Chipmunks	2:45
17.	"Get Ur Good Time On"	Ali Dee Theodore, Alana Da Fonseca, Vincent Alfieri, John McCurry	The Chipmunks	2:48
18.	"The Song"	Theodore, Fonseca, Mike Klein, McCurry	Queensberry	3:06

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for *Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)*
Chart (2009–2010)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[10]	15
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)^[11]	75
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)^[12]	20
Mexican Albums (Top 100 Mexico)^[13]	82
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)^[14]	3
Scottish Albums (OCC)^[15]	4
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)^[16]	34
UK Albums (OCC)^[17]	6
UK Album Downloads (OCC)^[18]	15
UK Physical Albums (OCC)^[19]	4
UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)^[20]	1
US Billboard 200^[21]	6
US Digital Albums (Billboard)^[22]	3
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)^[23]	1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for *Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)*
Chart (2010)	Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[24]	80
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)^[25]	21
UK Albums (OCC)^[26]	79
US Billboard 200^[27]	35
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)^[28]	5

Certifications

Certifications for *Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)*
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[29]	Gold	35,000^{^}
New Zealand (RMNZ)^[30]	Platinum	15,000^{^}
United Kingdom (BPI)^[31]	Gold	100,000^*
United States (RIAA)^[32]	Gold	500,000^{^}
^* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ ^a ^b Carpenter, Susan (December 23, 2009). "'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' soundtrack scores". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^ Caulfield, Keith (December 9, 2009). "Boyle's 'Dream' Continues At No. 1 On Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 14, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
^ Caulfield, Keith (December 16, 2009). "No Stopping The 'Dream'". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 23, 2010. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
^ Caulfield, Keith (December 23, 2009). "Susan Boyle Blocks Alicia Keys From No. 1 On Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2009.
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^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100 – 24 to 30 January". Official Charts Company. January 24, 2010. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
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^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2010". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
^ "Top Selling Albums of 2010". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2010". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
^ "Soundtracks – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2010 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
^ "New Zealand album certifications – Soundtrack – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
^ "British album certifications – Soundtrack – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
^ "American album certifications – Soundtrack – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 27, 2021.

[:0-1] Carpenter, Susan (December 23, 2009). "'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' soundtrack scores". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

[2] Caulfield, Keith (December 9, 2009). "Boyle's 'Dream' Continues At No. 1 On Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 14, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2009.

[3] Caulfield, Keith (December 16, 2009). "No Stopping The 'Dream'". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 23, 2010. Retrieved December 16, 2009.

[4] Caulfield, Keith (December 23, 2009). "Susan Boyle Blocks Alicia Keys From No. 1 On Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2009.

[5] Trust, Gary (January 7, 2010). "Chart Beat Thursday: Avett Brothers, Susan Boyle, Lil Wayne". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

[6] Pastorek, Whitney (January 6, 2010). "Boyle tops album charts again, Chipmunks nipping at her heels". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

[:1-7] Caulfield, Keith (January 13, 2010). "Ke$ha's 'Animal' Bites At No. 1 With Big Digital Debut". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 19, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2010.

[8] "Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version): Alvin And The Chipmunks: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2012.

[9] "Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition] by Various Artists". iTunes. December 1, 2009. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2012.

[ac_Australia_Soundtrack_/_Alvin_and_the_Chipmunks-10] "Australiancharts.com – Soundtrack / Alvin and the Chipmunks – Alvin and the Chipmunks 2". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[ac_Austria_Soundtrack_/_Alvin_and_the_Chipmunks-11] "Austriancharts.at – Soundtrack / Alvin and the Chipmunks – Alvin and the Chipmunks 2" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

[ac_Flanders_Soundtrack_/_Alvin_and_the_Chipmunks-12] "Ultratop.be – Soundtrack / Alvin and the Chipmunks – Alvin and the Chipmunks 2" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

[13] "Mexicancharts.com – Soundtrack / Alvin and the Chipmunks – Alvin and the Chipmunks 2". mexicancharts.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

[ac_New_Zealand_Soundtrack_/_Alvin_and_the_Chipmunks-14] "Charts.nz – Soundtrack / Alvin and the Chipmunks – Alvin and the Chipmunks 2". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

[ac_Scotland_-15] "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[ac_Sweden_Soundtrack_/_Alvin_and_the_Chipmunks-16] "Swedishcharts.com – Soundtrack / Alvin and the Chipmunks – Alvin and the Chipmunks 2". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

[ac_UK2_-17] "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[18] "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100 – 24 to 30 January". Official Charts Company. January 24, 2010. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2014.

[19] "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 50 – 7 to 13 February". Official Charts Company. February 7, 2010. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

[ac_UKSoundtrack_-20] "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[ac_Billboard200_Soundtrack-21] "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[ac_BillboardDigital_Soundtrack-22] "Soundtrack Chart History (Digital Albums)".^{[dead link]} Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[ac_BillboardSoundtrack_Soundtrack-23] "Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[24] "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2010". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[25] "Top Selling Albums of 2010". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2022.

[26] "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2010". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[27] "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[28] "Soundtracks – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

[AustraliaSoundtrackAlvin_and_the_Chipmunks:_The_SqueakquelalbumCertRef-29] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2010 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.

[New_ZealandSoundtrackAlvin_and_the_Chipmunks:_The_SqueakquelalbumCertRef-30] "New Zealand album certifications – Soundtrack – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 20, 2024.

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