Perfect (Vanessa Amorosi song)
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"Perfect" is the Platinum selling single from Vanessa Amorosi
's album Somewhere in the Real World
. The single was released digitally on 5 April 2008 and physically on 26 April 2008.
Amorosi co-wrote "Perfect" with Australian song writer David Franj and they each brought a different perspective to the theme of love, resulting in a powerful tune. "He was in love with his girlfriend, so his take on it was she's perfect, everything about her is so magnificent. And I'm the other side of love where I'm like that's obsessive and there's hard work in love and what you see as perfect is not necessarily going to be perfect in 20 years time."
Amorosi says "Perfect" is "really a love story by two totally different people. That's my interpretation of it. I mean, it's open to anyone's interpretation but for me love is ... I find it to be quite obsessive. I love the imperfections in a person more so than the perfect things about them. Love can come in different shapes and forms and that's what it's really going on about."
"Perfect" was the most played song by an Australian artist on the 2008 National Airplay Chart (The Music Network – 22 December 2008). The track also hit #1 on the Australian iTunes Store
on 6 June 2008.
Before release as a single, "Perfect" was featured in promotions by the Seven Network
for the American show Bionic Woman
. It will also be used in a commercial campaign for jeans by Calvin Klein
in Australia.
was shot entirely on green screen by noted video producer Stuart Gosling (Westlife
, Girls Aloud
). It features a glamorous Amorosi walking through a desert setting while peeling back the layers of her get-up. "The idea with this video clip was that beauty comes in all different forms and you can be over-accessorised and look gorgeous and beautiful but you can look just as beautiful stripping all that away", she said.
iTunes single
Vanessa Amorosi
Vanessa Amorosi is an Australian singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her combined album and single sales have reached over 2 million worldwide.-Early life:...
's album Somewhere in the Real World
Somewhere in the Real World
Somewhere in the Real World is the Gold album by Vanessa Amorosi, released in Australia on 24 May 2008. It was recorded in Los Angeles in 2007, after numerous delays since 2006. "Kiss Your Mama!" was released as the first single from the album on 8 September 2007...
. The single was released digitally on 5 April 2008 and physically on 26 April 2008.
Amorosi co-wrote "Perfect" with Australian song writer David Franj and they each brought a different perspective to the theme of love, resulting in a powerful tune. "He was in love with his girlfriend, so his take on it was she's perfect, everything about her is so magnificent. And I'm the other side of love where I'm like that's obsessive and there's hard work in love and what you see as perfect is not necessarily going to be perfect in 20 years time."
Amorosi says "Perfect" is "really a love story by two totally different people. That's my interpretation of it. I mean, it's open to anyone's interpretation but for me love is ... I find it to be quite obsessive. I love the imperfections in a person more so than the perfect things about them. Love can come in different shapes and forms and that's what it's really going on about."
"Perfect" was the most played song by an Australian artist on the 2008 National Airplay Chart (The Music Network – 22 December 2008). The track also hit #1 on the Australian iTunes Store
ITunes Store
The iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
on 6 June 2008.
Before release as a single, "Perfect" was featured in promotions by the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
for the American show Bionic Woman
Bionic Woman (2007 TV series)
Bionic Woman is an American science fiction television drama created by David Eick, under NBC Universal Television Group, GEP Productions and David Eick Productions that aired in 2007...
. It will also be used in a commercial campaign for jeans by Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968. In addition to clothing, Klein has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry....
in Australia.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was shot entirely on green screen by noted video producer Stuart Gosling (Westlife
Westlife
Westlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
, Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...
). It features a glamorous Amorosi walking through a desert setting while peeling back the layers of her get-up. "The idea with this video clip was that beauty comes in all different forms and you can be over-accessorised and look gorgeous and beautiful but you can look just as beautiful stripping all that away", she said.
Track listing
CD single/digital EP- "Perfect" — 04:49
- "Perfect" (Radio version) — 03:20
- "Perfect" (Soulful version) — 06:09
- "Perfect" (Instrumental) — 04:52
iTunes single
- "Perfect" — 04:49
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" (Live from Bluesfest 2007) — 05:17
Official versions
- Album version — 04:49
- Acoustic version — 05:54
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radio edit — 04:25 - Instrumental — 04:52
- Paolos San Terenzo remix — 04:00
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remix — 03:27 - Radio edit — 03:20
- Soulful version — 06:09
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... Top 50 Singles Chart |
4 |
End Of Year Charts
| Country | Chart | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | ARIA End Of Year Singles 2008 | #35 |
Certification
| Country | Certification |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... ) |
Platinum |
APRA Awards
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | APRA Awards APRA Awards of 2009 The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2009 are a series of awards which include the APRA Music Awards, Classical Music Awards, and Screen Music Awards. The APRA Music Awards ceremony occurred on 23 June at the Peninsula in Melbourne, they were presented by APRA and the... |
Most Played Australian Work |