Beyoncé: 'Halo'

Released on Monday, Apr 13 2009

Published Wednesday, Mar 11 2009, 09:38 GMT | By David Balls | 37 comments

Beyoncé's quest for world domination continues apace. Her double disc I Am... Sasha Fierce album has already sold three million copies worldwide, she's earned positive reviews for her depiction of Etta James in Cadillac Records and, little more than a month since the "official release" of 'Single Ladies', she's already touting another single.

Thankfully, the busy workload hasn't affected her quality control. Penned by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder and originally offered to Leona Lewis, 'Halo' is a contemporary power ballad in the 'Bleeding Love' mould: modish beats, a simple piano melody and loads of emotion. "Everywhere I'm looking now, I'm surrounded by your embrace, baby I can see your halo, you know you're my saving grace," Beyoncé sings over Tedder's bombastic production. Could Lewis have pulled this off better? Well, that's a matter of opinion of course, but Mrs. Jay-Z doesn't leave much room for improvement.

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Ross, on November 28th, 2010
One of Beyonce's best songs of 2009

Mel Brisbane, on August 17th, 2009
This song is the best ever and I love it!

shannon , on June 4th, 2009
i luv beyonce she is such a good singer luv halo 2 xxxxxxxx

jade,parkhead, on May 21st, 2009
Lovee This Songg Bestt Songg Everr x Love Jadee

kevin, chigwell, on April 18th, 2009
yeah got my ticket for june 8th baby! somebody better ring the alarm! lol

Sue, on April 8th, 2009
I find this song quite boring and not really different.

Ahlam London, on April 7th, 2009
I think this is well cool!!! SHE IS QUEEN B PEOPLE!! bEST SONG IN ALBUM!!!

Adam N.Ireland, on March 27th, 2009
Definately best song from the album! Hope it gets to number1!

Helen Newcastle, on March 21st, 2009
I don't think that Leona could have done this better as Beyonce's version is my favourite song of 2009 so far!

Ben Kuwas, Houghton, on March 18th, 2009
I love this song, a beautiful R 'n' B ballad which should do well in the charts, it would be cool if it was at no.1 but on the whole a great, lovely song and even though i love Leona i think this song suits Beyonce more!

Chris, Middlesbrough, on March 17th, 2009
Absolutely fantastic song. Beyonce absolutely nails it. Brillaint effort from her.

Lolly, forums, on March 17th, 2009
I love the Ha-loooo-oooooo bit :D My fave Beyonce song, songs similar to irreplaceable imo.

Mike from Wales, on March 17th, 2009
I really like this song. Has anyone heard the Kelly Clarkson track on her new album though? The 'Already Gone' opening sounds just like Halo - considering this it too is written by Tedder! Hmmmm......

meeee., on March 17th, 2009
Leona is no Beyonce! I'm in love with this song, Beyonce's vocals are amazing.

Molly Carnan, Swindon, on March 17th, 2009
Really like this song, can't stop listening to it.

Jim, on March 16th, 2009
Pretty Good. vvv Laura ears must be clogged up with wax..and other artifacts..

Donal, on March 16th, 2009
LOVE IT...it a gr8 song gota b number 1

Laura, Stoke, on March 16th, 2009
All she does is screech. Horrible

sal, on March 15th, 2009
i jus like the bloke in the video!!

Chris, London, on March 15th, 2009
Cool Kevin, what date did you get? the may 25th and 26th dates were sold out so quickly i was upset! luckily i got June 9th, june 8th got sold out as well!

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