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Linda Perry has released “Beautiful,” the first single from her upcoming solo album Let It Die Here, out May 8th on Kill Rock Stars/670 Records. Perry revisited her iconic song “Beautiful,” delivering a raw, intimate performance that reframes the anthem through her own lived experience.
Delivered with stark vulnerability, Perry showcases the song’s message of self-acceptance and being free to be whoever you want to be. Linda Perry will also be performing “Beautiful” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! February 24th. Let It Die Here marks Perry’s first solo album in over 25 years. The inspiration to write these songs emerged during the filming of her deeply personal documentary, also titled Let It Die Here.
To accompany “Beautiful,” Linda tapped actor/producer/director Sara Gilbert, who created a visually stunning short film/music video based around a talent show with a 1940’s influence but also feels timeless. The film stars their child, Rhodes Perry, actor Lukas Haas, Shane Powers (Babylon, Survivor), as well as a cast of a close circle of friends, family, actors and musicians. The breathtaking set showcases costume designer Gara Gambucci’s gorgeous wardrobe (she also gave an additional iconic Linda Perry hat a starring role), and the shoot was filled with a talented crew, including some of The Conners team, who all contributed their talents to create a video that showcases the importance of being unafraid to show the world who you really are.
Perry comments:
“When I wrote ‘Beautiful,’ I had no idea I was struggling inside. ‘I am beautiful no matter what they say.’ ‘They’ represents the insecurities we all face, the fear that makes people unkind simply because someone or something is different. ‘Beautiful’ is about self-expression, being free to be whoever you want to be. ‘Don’t you bring me down today.’ Don’t you dare try to make me feel less than, not good enough, or ugly because I don’t look like you. Don’t treat me like I don’t matter just because I do not speak or think like you. I will shine in every single way, and no one can take that from me, you, or anyone. Sara Gilbert captured the innocence and vulnerability of a brave child unafraid to show the world who they are. While stepping in front of a neophobic crowd, our star shines a light on how beautiful difference can be.”
Linda Perry “Beautiful” single artwork
Sara Gilbert adds:
“When Linda asked me to direct the music video for ‘Beautiful,’ I was honoured but tentative at first. Was she sure she wanted to trust me with such an iconic song—such a meaningful piece of her work? We hung up the phone, and two minutes later I called her back and said, ‘I’ve got it.’
“‘Take your time,’ she replied.
“‘No. I have it.’
“That was the start of a somewhat obsessive five-month passion project. Rather than a traditional music video, I approached ‘Beautiful’ as a short film about finding confidence and strength in the face of intolerance. I hope that it encourages even a handful of people to be braver in their truth—and perhaps a few others to reconsider what beauty can mean.”
Following its critically acclaimed debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, Mercury Studios recently announced that the feature-length documentary Linda Perry: Let It Die Here will launch a global theatrical rollout beginning in May, with a streaming debut to follow. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Don Hardy (Citizen Penn, Pick of the Litter) and produced by KTF Films, the film offers an unfiltered portrait of one of the most influential figures in modern music. Evan Saxon Productions will distribute the film theatrically.
Let It Die Here Track Listing:
1. Balboa Park
2. Stupid Yellow Kite
3. Push Me In the River
4. Is That All You Got
5. Let It Die Here
6. Mourning
7. What Lies With You
8. I Am Daughter
9. Anxiety
10. The Suitcase
11. Beautiful
12. Feathers In A Storm
13. Deep Breath
14. Now That She’s Gone
15. Sunday Best
16. Liberation
17. Albatross
Linda Perry ‘Let It Die Here’ album artwork