This Pretty Face
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This Pretty Face is a 2010 single release by Scottish
recording artist Amy Macdonald
, released as the third single from her second studio album A Curious Thing
(2010). The single was released on July 19, 2010.
being an example). The music video, which debuted on Macdonald's YouTube
channel in June, 2010 also sets this kind of story.
come, and start taking photos of the celebrity. However, towards the end of the video, another star with a beautiful face enters the store, and the Paparazzi lose interest in the celebrity they had first started taking photos of. They then focus their attention entirely on the other woman, and the celebrity who had the attention to start of with is begging for them to come back, while Macdonald still walks around the store. It is setting an example that the woman then becomes a normal person as all media has lost interest in her now that they have found someone else with an even more "Pretty Face".
Digital download (iTunes EP)
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
recording artist Amy Macdonald
Amy MacDonald
Amy MacDonald is an American author of children's books. Her works include Little Beaver and the Echo, which has been translated into 28 languages around the world, and Rachel Fister's Blister. Her first book, a satire of Jill Krementz's children's books, was A Very Young Housewife.Amy MacDonald...
, released as the third single from her second studio album A Curious Thing
A Curious Thing
The album has garnered mixed to generally positive reviews. Paul Lester of BBC Music gave the album a glowing review, calling it "a triumphant return" and went on to add that "it is a bold, grand statement of intent, full of songs of epic sweep that build to undeniable choruses, to be enjoyed by...
(2010). The single was released on July 19, 2010.
Background
Although Macdonald has not confirmed an official story behind the writing of the song, it is said to believe that "This Pretty Face" is about modern day 'celebrities' who become famous, mainly only because of their looks (Paris HiltonParis Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton is an American businesswoman, heiress, and socialite. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton . Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood...
being an example). The music video, which debuted on Macdonald's YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel in June, 2010 also sets this kind of story.
Music Video
The Music Video for the song appeared on Macdonald's YouTube channel in June 2010. The video begins with Macdonald in a superstore, which is named Supermacs. Macdonald has a trolley, and is doing her shopping. Macdonald also looks at a magazine, and the celebrity who appears on the front cover of the magazine appears in the store with her pet poodle dog. The PaparazziPaparazzi
Paparazzi is an Italian term used to refer to photojournalists who specialize in candid photography of celebrities, politicians, and other prominent people...
come, and start taking photos of the celebrity. However, towards the end of the video, another star with a beautiful face enters the store, and the Paparazzi lose interest in the celebrity they had first started taking photos of. They then focus their attention entirely on the other woman, and the celebrity who had the attention to start of with is begging for them to come back, while Macdonald still walks around the store. It is setting an example that the woman then becomes a normal person as all media has lost interest in her now that they have found someone else with an even more "Pretty Face".
Track listing
UK CD single- "This Pretty Face" - 3:57'
- "Give It All Up" (Acoustic, W14 Session) - 2:40'
- "Born to Run" (Live) - 3:45'
- "Spark" (Tiesto Remix) - 7:09'
Digital download (iTunes EP)
- "This Pretty Face" - 3:57'
- "Give It All Up" (Acoustic, W14 Session) - 2:40'
- "Born to Run" (Live) - 3:45'
- "Spark" (Tiesto Remix) - 7:09'
- "Spark" (DiscoTech Remix) - 4:40'
Chart performance
| Chart (2010/11) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... ) |
138 |
External links
- This Pretty Face - video on YouTube
- This Pretty Face - live version on YouTube
- This Pretty Face - lyrics & chords
- Amy Macdonald - Amy Macdonald official site