Beautiful Life (Union J song)
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"Beautiful Life" is a song by British boy band Union J. It was released as on 21 October 2013 as the second single from their debut studio album, Union J (2013).
Background
On 3 September 2013, Union J announced via Twitter the name of their next single would be "Beautiful Life" and will be released on 21 October: "THE WAIT IS OVER! Our brand new single is called ‘Beautiful Life’ and is released on 21st Oct #UnionJBeautifulLife".[1] George Shelley said: "Single 2 is called Beautiful Life, and its my favourite song in the world. Means so much to me, and you'll love it!"[2] The group also commented on the track: "The guitar is back!", and Josh Cuthbert described it as a "mid-tempo song" that "builds throughout".[3] The single officially debuted on 9 September.[4]
Music video
On 4 September 2013, it was reported the band were filming the music video for their new single.[5] In late September, 4Music revealed a behind-the-scenes of the video for "Beautiful Life".[6] The video was filmed in London at a shipping dock as the song progresses young people emerge from the crates and join Union J.[7] The music video officially premiered on 16 September 2013.[8]
Critical reception
Roberts Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song three out of five stars, saying: "As such, [Union J's] latest single 'Beautiful Life', which encourages people to live life to the fullest - including one insecure girl who lives a 'broken dream' and spades on the make-up 'to cover up an empty space' - feels a touch on the dated side. The jaunty guitar riff, singalong lyrics and arms-aloft chorus are all present and correct, but what is sorely lacking is a dose of youthful charm."[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Beautiful Life" | 4:03 |
| 2. | "Beautiful Life" (Acoustic) | 4:01 |
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 19 |
| Scotland (OCC)[11] | 7 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 8 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia[13] | 27 September 2013 | Digital download | Sony Music |
| Australia[14] | 18 October 2013 | RCA Records, Sony Music | |
| Ireland[15] | |||
| New Zealand[16] | |||
| United Kingdom[17] |
References
- ^ "Union J Announce New Single 'Beautiful Life'". 03-09-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Corner, Lewis (3 September 2013). "Union J announce new single 'Beautiful Life'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ "Union J Announce New Single 'Beautiful Life'". Metro Radio. 3 September 2013.
- ^ "Union J unveil new single 'Beautiful Life'". 09-09-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Union J Films "Beautiful Life" Music Video". 04-09-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Union J 'Beautiful Life' behind the scenes". 25-09-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Union J Confirm New Single, Shoot Music Video in London". 03-09-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Union J unveil 'Beautiful Life' music video - watch". 16-09-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Union J: 'Beautiful Life' - Single review". 10-10-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Chart Track: Week 45, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Beautiful Life – Single – Union J". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ "Beautiful Life – EP – Union J". iTunes Store - AUS (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ "Beautiful Life – EP – Union J". iTunes Store - IRE (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ "Beautiful Life – EP – Union J". iTunes Store - NZ (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ "Beautiful Life – EP – Union J". iTunes Store - UK (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 3 October 2013.