Perfect Moment

"Perfect Moment" is a song recorded by Polish singer Edyta Górniak for her first international album Edyta Górniak (1997). It was written by Jim Marr and Wendy Page and produced by Christopher Neil. A cover by British singer and actress Martine McCutcheon reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1999.

"Perfect Moment"
Song by Edyta Górniak
from the album Edyta Górniak
Released7 November 1997
Recorded1996–1997
GenrePop, adult contemporary
LabelEMI Music
Songwriter(s)Jim Marr, Wendy Page
Producer(s)Christopher Neil

Martine McCutcheon version
"Perfect Moment"
Single by Martine McCutcheon
from the album You Me & Us
Released5 April 1999
Format12", CD
Recorded1999
GenrePop, adult contemporary
Length3:49
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)Jim Marr, Wendy Page
Producer(s)Tony Moran
Martine McCutcheon singles chronology
"Perfect Moment"
(1999)		 "I've Got You"
(1999)

The song was covered by English singer Martine McCutcheon in 1999 and reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in April of that year.[1] It was McCutcheon's first single, launching her music career after her leaving BBC soap EastEnders. The song also reached number three in the Republic of Ireland.[2] It was included on her album You Me & Us. The music video was filmed in New York City, United States.

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1999) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] 10
Germany (Official German Charts)[4] 100
Ireland (IRMA)[2] 3
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[5] 1
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[1] 1

Year-end charts
Chart (1999) Position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[6] 14

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[7] Platinum 600,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

References
  1. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
  2. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Perfect Moment". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  3. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 16 no. 17. 24 April 1999. p. 10. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  4. "Offiziellecharts.de – Martine McCutcheon – Perfect Moment". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
  6. "Yearly Best Selling Singles" (PDF). British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  7. "British single certifications – Martine McCutcheon – Perfect Moment". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 5 January 2020.


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