"Perfect Symphony" with Tony La Stella & Pat Azzarello

Ed Sheeran's "Perfect": A Chart-Topping Hit and Collaborative Masterpiece

"Perfect," a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, hails from his third studio album, ÷ (Divide), released in 2017. Upon the album's debut, "Perfect" swiftly climbed the UK Singles Chart, initially peaking at number four. The song's popularity continued to soar, leading Billboard to announce on 21 August 2017 that it would be the fourth single from the album. In the United States, "Perfect" was serviced to pop radio on 26 September 2017 as the album's third single.

Sheeran's heartfelt ballad took on new life with two notable duet versions. The first, "Perfect Duet," featuring American superstar Beyoncé, was released on 1 December 2017. This collaboration added a soulful dimension to the song and contributed to its immense success. Following closely, another version titled "Perfect Symphony" was released on 15 December 2017, showcasing a breathtaking duet with Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli.

"Perfect" experienced a resurgence in the UK Singles Chart, initially peaking at number four in March 2017. However, the release of the "Duet" version with Beyoncé propelled the song to number one on the UK Chart in December 2017. Beyoncé's involvement significantly boosted the song's sales, leading to her being credited on several official sales charts. This accomplishment marked Beyoncé's sixth Billboard Hot 100 number one song and Sheeran's second. The song's universal appeal was evident as it reached number one in sixteen other countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and numerous European and Latin American nations.

The original music video for "Perfect" also garnered acclaim, receiving three nominations at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. With its touching lyrics, captivating melody, and powerful collaborations, "Perfect" solidified its place as one of Ed Sheeran's most memorable and successful songs.