Something More Beautiful

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"Something More Beautiful"
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Single by Nikki Webster
from the album Bliss
Released29 July 2002 [1]
Length3:32
Label BMI
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Chong Lim
Nikki Webster singles chronology
"The Best Days"
(2001)
"Something More Beautiful"
(2002)
"24/7 (Crazy 'bout Your Smile)"
(2002)

"Something More Beautiful" is the first single from Australian singer Nikki Webster's second studio album, Bliss (2002), released on 29 July 2002. It peaked at No. 13 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart in August 2002. The song was originally recorded by American girl group P.Y.T. in 1999.

Contents

Music video

The music video for "Something More Beautiful" is set in a 3D underwater world. It was directed by Mark Hartley, with dancing choreographed by William Forsythe. A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video is included on The Best of Nikki Webster DVD.

Track listing

Australian CD single [2]

  1. "Something More Beautiful" (radio mix) – 3:32
  2. "Something More Beautiful" (NRG mix) – 3:32
  3. "Something More Beautiful" (karaoke mix) – 3:30
  4. "Something More Beautiful" (video)

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [4] Gold35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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