We both decided to hear Christina sing it. We demoed the song with her singing it, and I was like, 'Wow'. That rough vocal is what is out there on radio. It was that vocal that got her the song". Perry denied the request because the song is supposed to be about imperfection and being vulnerable. It was first sent to American contemporary hit and rhythmic radio stations on November 16, Aguilera performing "Beautiful" on her Back to Basics Tour.
Upon its release, "Beautiful" received universal acclaim from music critics. The song was recognized as her third-best single by Rachel McRady of Wetpaint , who commented that "Xtina's inspiration ballad motivated an entire generation". The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot and became Aguilera's longest-charting solo track, spending twenty-seven weeks on the chart. As of August , the single has sold 1,, digital copies in that country. Spending a total of fifty-one weeks on the UK Singles Chart , the song eventually peaked atop the chart; [37] it was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
In Germany, the song peaked at number 9 after charting for thirteen weeks on the Media Control Charts. It opens with Aguilera speaking the line "Don't look at me", followed by scenes of her singing alone in a room intercut with self-image -related sequences of other people. An anorexic girl examines herself in a mirror, eventually punching through it; a thin teenage boy stands lifting weights in a room plastered with images of bodybuilders; and an African-American girl rips out pages of women's magazines including photos of only white women and throws them into a fire.
In one sequence, a girl is physically bullied by several peers, and in another, a goth man sits at the back of a bus while several people get up and move. Another shows a transgender person, played by Robert Sherman, putting on makeup, a wig, and women's clothing. Recognized as one of her signature songs , Aguilera has performed "Beautiful" at a number of venues and events.
On October 5, , several hundred people gathered in front of the Massachusetts State House and sang "Beautiful" as a tribute to the teenagers who had committed suicide due to anti-gay bullying during the previous months. On my darkest day their support lifts me up. I feel honored that some of my songs become anthems to them as well. Since its release, "Beautiful" has been covered by many performers.
The Duets Album. The song has also been performed by contestants on televised talent competitions. In , Alex Parks , the eventual winner of the first season of Fame Academy , covered the song on the series and re-recorded a version for her debut studio album Introduction.
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The music video debuted at number 2 on Total Request Live , spending a total of fifty days on the chart and retiring at number 6.
It topped MuchMusic's Countdown for two consecutive weeks and remained on the countdown for fifteen weeks. After an a cappella performance of the song, Aguilera stated in her acceptance speech that "this song is definitely a universal message that everybody can relate to — anyone that's been discriminated against or unaccepted, unappreciated or disrespected just because of who you are.
Now and then I get insecure From all the pain, I'm so ashamed. I am beautiful no matter what they say. Words can't bring me down. I am beautiful in every single way. Yes, words can't bring me down Oh no. So don't you bring me down today. To all your friends you're delirious, So consumed in all your doom. Trying hard to fill the emptiness.
The pieces gone, left the puzzle undone.
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