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Beautiful Life (Union J song)

Beautiful Life (Union J song)

2013 single by Union J

"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).

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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

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Other Versions
  • 7th Heaven Club Mix - 6:28

Charts

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Release history

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References

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    "Union J Announce New Single 'Beautiful Life'". 3 September 2013.
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    Corner, Lewis (3 September 2013). "Union J announce new single 'Beautiful Life'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
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    "Union J unveil new single 'Beautiful Life'". 9 September 2013.
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    "Union J Films "Beautiful Life" Music Video". 4 September 2013. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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    "Union J 'Beautiful Life' behind the scenes". 25 September 2013. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013.
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    "Union J Confirm New Single, Shoot Music Video in London". 3 September 2013.
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    "Union J unveil 'Beautiful Life' music video - watch". 16 September 2013.
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    "Union J: 'Beautiful Life' - Single review". 10 October 2013.
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    "Chart Track: Week 45, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
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    "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
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    "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
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    "Beautiful Life – Single – Union J". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 3 October 2013.
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    "Beautiful Life – EP – Union J". iTunes Store - AUS (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 26 October 2013.
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