Beautiful Soul (Jesse McCartney album)

Beautiful Soul
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 28, 2004
RecordedJuly 2003 – August 2004
Genre
Length46:40
LabelHollywood
Producer
Jesse McCartney chronology
Beautiful Soul
(2004)
Right Where You Want Me
(2006)
Alternative cover
UK cover
Alternative cover
Philippines cover
Singles from Beautiful Soul
  1. "Beautiful Soul"
    Released: August 12, 2004
  2. "She's No You"
    Released: April 5, 2005
  3. "Get Your Shine On"
    Released: September 5, 2005
  4. "Because You Live"
    Released: September 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Common Sense Media[2]

Beautiful Soul is the debut studio album by American singer/songwriter Jesse McCartney. It was released on September 28, 2004, through Hollywood Records. The album was a success in the United States and Australia, going platinum in both countries, and in Canada, where it was certified gold. It spawned McCartney's first top-20 single, "Beautiful Soul".

"Come to Me" is a re-recording of "Let Me Be the One" by Plus One from the 2002 album Obvious.[3][4]

Singles

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  1. "Beautiful Soul" was released on August 12, 2004. Radio Disney aired it earlier before the single was officially released. It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was later certified gold by in the United States and platinum in Australia.
  2. "She's No You" was released on April 5, 2005.[5] It was not as successful as "Beautiful Soul" peaking at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but it did better at the Pop 100 chart peaking at number 41.
  3. "Get Your Shine On" was released on September 5, 2005.[6] It was released as the third single of the album in Australia and New Zealand. It was released as a Radio Disney single in early 2005 and is featured in Kim Possible: So The Drama. The song "Why Don't You Kiss Her" is also featured in the film.
  4. "Because You Live" was released in September 2005.[7] It was released as the third single of the album in North America and Europe. It was released also as a Radio Disney single, and is featured on the Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 7 CD. It was also featured in the end credits of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.

Track listings

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Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."She's No You"Matthew Gerrard, Jesse McCartney, Robbie NevilMatthew Gerrard3:35
2."Beautiful Soul"Andy Dodd, Adam WattsAndy Dodd, Adam Watts, Greg Wells3:35
3."Get Your Shine On"Matthew Gerrard, Jesse McCartney, Robbie NevilMatthew Gerrard3:13
4."Take Your Sweet Time"Andy Dodd, Adam WattsAndy Dodd, Adam Watts4:04
5."Without U"Adam Anders, Per AstromAdam Anders, Per Astrom3:12
6."Why Don't You Kiss Her?"Jason Blume, Andrew FrommAndrew Gold3:23
7."That Was Then"Matthew Gerrard, Jesse McCartney, Robbie NevilMatthew Gerrard3:45
8."Come to Me"Matthew Gerrard, Trina Harmon, Tyler HayesMatthew Gerrard3:50
9."What's Your Name?"Matthew Gerrard, Jesse McCartney, Robbie NevilMatthew Gerrard3:32
10."Because You Live"Chris Braide, Andreas Carlsson, Desmond ChildChris Braide, Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child3:19
11."Why Is Love So Hard to Find?"Bridget Benenate, Matthew Gerrard, Michael Tierney, Andrew TierneyMatthew Gerrard4:11
12."The Stupid Things"Robin ThickeMatthew Gerrard3:37
13."Good Life" (hidden track on North American pressings)Boots OttestaadBoots Ottestaad3:20
Taiwan bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."The Best Day of My Life"David Katz, Robert Donald Palmer, Lindy RobbinsCharlton Pettus3:13
14."The Stupid Things" (acoustic version)Robin ThickeMatthew Gerrard3:37
Japan close up bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Take Your Sweet Time Sugar Mix"Andy Dodd, Adam WattsAndy Dodd, Adam Watts4:04
14."The Best Day of My Life"David Katz, Robert Donald Palmer, Lindy RobbinsCharlton Pettus3:13
15."The Stupid Things" (acoustic version)Robin ThickeMatthew Gerrard3:37
16."Good Life"Boots OttestaadBoots Ottestaad3:20
17."Beautiful Soul" (DF Mix)Andy Dodd, Adam WattsAndy Dodd, Adam Watts, Greg Wells3:31
18."She's No You" (Neptunes Remix) (featuring Fabolous)Matthew Gerrard, Jesse McCartney, Robbie NevilMatthew Gerrard3:38
19."She's No You" (Neptunes Remix)Matthew Gerrard, Jesse McCartney, Robbie NevilMatthew Gerrard3:07
20."Beautiful Soul" (Stripped Raw and Real)Andy Dodd, Adam WattsAndy Dodd, Adam Watts, Greg Wells3:35
21."She's No You" (Stripped Raw and Real)Matthew Gerrard, Jesse McCartney, Robbie NevilMatthew Gerrard2:47
22."When You Wish upon a Star"Leigh Harline, Ned WashingtonJay Landers3:02

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Beautiful Soul
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[23] Platinum 70,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[24] Gold 50,000^
Taiwan 45,000[a]
United States (RIAA)[26] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Disney Artist Karaoke Series

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Artist Karaoke Series: Jesse McCartney
Studio album (Karaoke) by
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2005
GenrePop
LabelWalt Disney

Artist Karaoke Series: Jesse McCartney is a karaoke album of songs by Jesse himself, released on September 27, 2005 through Buena Vista. The album features karaoke versions of six tracks from the Beautiful Soul album, as well as two non-album tracks called "Good Life" and "Best Day of My Life".

Artist Karaoke Series: Jesse McCartney track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Beautiful Soul" 
2."She's No You" 
3."Because You Live" 
4."Good Life" 
5."Best Day of My Life" 
6."What's Your Name?" 
7."Get Your Shine On" 
8."That Was Then" 

Notes

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  1. ^ Taiwanese estimated sales as of January 2006.[25]

References

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  1. ^ AllMusic review
  2. ^ Common Sense review
  3. ^ Jesse McCartney - Come to Me at Genius Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Plus One - Let Me Be the One at Genius Retrieved August 12, 2024.
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  12. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Jesse McCartney – Beautiful Soul" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  13. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Jesse McCartney". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  14. ^ "Italiancharts.com – Jesse McCartney – Beautiful Soul". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "ジェシー・マッカートニーのリリース一覧". Oricon. Archived from the original on May 24, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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  17. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
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  19. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  20. ^ "Jesse McCartney Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  21. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2005". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  22. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2005". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  23. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  24. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Jesse McCartney – Beautiful Soul". Music Canada. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  25. ^ Miyazaki, Shinji (January 23, 2006). Music Publishers Association of Japan (MPAJ) (ed.). East Asia Music Market (PDF). MIDEM. Cannes. p. 6. Archived from the original (DOC) on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  26. ^ "American album certifications – Jesse McCartney – Beautiful Soul". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 18, 2021.