Beautiful in My Eyes explained

Beautiful in My Eyes
Cover:	Beautiful_in_My_Eyes_-_Joshua_Kadison.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Joshua Kadison
Album:	Painted Desert Serenade
B-Side:	All I'll Ever Ask
Genre:	Pop
Length:	4:07
Label:	SBK
Producer:	Peter Van Hooke Rod Argent
Prev Title:	Jessie
Prev Year:	1993
Next Title:	Picture Postcards from L.A.
Next Year:	1994

"Beautiful in My Eyes" is a song by American singer-songwriter Joshua Kadison. It was released in February 1994 as the second single from his 1993 debut album, Painted Desert Serenade, surpassing the performance of his debut single and breakout hit "Jessie", reaching No. 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and charting in four other countries, including Australia, where it peaked at 5. In 1995, it was re-released in the United Kingdom, reaching the top 40 and peaking at No. 37 on the UK Singles Chart.

Background

Kadison described the song as being about "a love that just lasts forever, and you'll always be beautiful in my eyes."^[1] Years after its release, the song was often mistaken as an Elton John song, due to Kadison's baritone voice being similar to John's and in how he plays the piano on it.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Kadison follows the slow-growing "Jessie" with another easy-going, piano-driven pop ballad wrapped with sugary, romantic prose and gospel-spiked background vocals. Kadison's earnest, wide-eyed performance keeps things from flying too far over the top. Song will test his base at top 40 radio, although it is an easy bet for immediate AC action."^[2] Fell and Rufer from the Gavin Report remarked that it was released on the one-year anniversary of the release of his first single, complimenting it as a "fabulous production that builds to a string-laden climax."^[3] A reviewer from Music Week gave it three out of five, commenting, "Another obvious smash from this softcore Billy Joel. Despite the comparative UK failure of "Jessie", one of these songs is going to take off here, but which one?"^[4]

Charts

Weekly chart

Chart (1994–1995)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[5]	84
US Billboard Hot 100^[6]	19
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[7]	4
US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)^[8]	28
US Cash Box Top 100^[9]	15

Year-end chart

Chart (1994)	Position
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)^[10]	21
US Billboard Hot 100^[11]	79
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[12]	14

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	February 1994	Adult contemporary radio	SBK	^[13]
	March 1994	Top 40 radio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Songfacts®, LLC . September 15, 2017.
2. Larry . Flick . Single Reviews . . March 5, 1994 . 59 . March 17, 2021 . Larry Flick.
3. Ron. Fell. Diane. Rufer. Gavin A/C — New Releases. Gavin Report. March 4, 1994. March 15, 2022.
4. Reviews: Singles . . July 15, 1995 . 29 . May 10, 2021 .
5. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 12. 34. 12. August 26, 1995.
6. Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. June 11, 1994. May 18, 2023.
7. Adult Contemporary. Billboard. June 18, 1994. subscription. May 18, 2023.
8. Pop Airplay. Billboard. June 25, 1994. subscription. May 18, 2023.
9. Web site: U.S. Cash Box Charts. popmusichistory. May 18, 2023.
10. RPM Top 100 AC Tracks of 1994. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. May 18, 2023.
11. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1994. Billboardtop100of.com. May 18, 2023.
12. The Year in Music: Hot Adult Contemporary Singles & Tracks. Billboard. 106. 52. YE-68. December 24, 1994.
13. Slow Build Pays Off for SBK's Kadison. Borzillo. Carrie. Billboard. 106. 21. 73. May 21, 1994. The follow-up, 'Beautiful In My Eyes,' which went to AC radio in February 1994 and to top 40 in March....