Released January 29, 2008 (US) Genre Post-grunge, art rock Label Universal Records | Recorded 2007–2008 Length 3:17 | |
Format CD single, digital download | ||
"Beautiful" is a song written and recorded by American alternative rock band 10 Years for their fourth album, Division, which is their second major release under Universal Records. It was released as the album's first single to iTunes and rock radio outlets in 2008.
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Chart performance
"Beautiful" debuted on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks at number 34 for the issue date of February 23, 2008. It peaked at number 6, spending 26 weeks on the chart. The song has also charted on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks, peaking at number 14.
Music video
The music video for "Beautiful" premiered on April 21, 2008, at Universal Republic's video site and on YouTube a few days later. It depicts a celebrity (Rebecca Ginos) going inside her house due to the paparazzi invading and watching her every move, reminiscent of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears.
Dedication
The song was dedicated to the memories of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom who were murdered a year earlier on January 6, 2007. Five people were convicted in the case.