(Love Moves in) Mysterious Ways


" Mysterious Ways" is a song by British singer-songwriter Julia Fordham, from her 1991 album Swept. The song was released as a single in 1992 and reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming her highest charting single there. It features in the 1991 film The Butcher's Wife, starring Demi Moore and Jeff Daniels.
The song became a popular pop-standard in the Philippines when it was reintroduced by Filipino singer Nina in 2005.

Background

The song was first offered to Linda Ronstadt, but she turned it down so it was then introduced to Fordham.

Performances

In 2014, Fordham performed it live for her two Valentine concerts entitled "Love Moves..." in the Philippines.

Track listing

;CD single
  1. " Mysterious Ways"
  2. "Happy Ever After"
  3. "Manhattan Skyline"
  4. "One of the Boys"

    Chart performance

Cover versions

Nina version

"Love Moves in Mysterious Ways" is the first single from Filipino singer Nina's third album Nina Live!. It was released in February 2005 by Warner Music, along with the live album. The song was part of the Nina Live! recording session on 30 January 2005 at the PHI Resto and Bar, Metrowalk in Pasig City. The song is considered to be one of the main reasons why Nina Live! became a success, which was certified Diamond by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
Internationally, the song was released as a digital download through Rhino Records.
;Music video
The music video for "Love Moves in Mysterious Ways" was recorded during the Nina Live! recording sessions, which was directed by Marla Ancheta. No studio version was recorded for release. The video features Nina performing live with The Essence band. Fans and audience surround her, while she sings the song to them.
The video premiered on myx in February 2005.
;Release history
Date releasedCountryFormat
February 2005PhilippinesRadio airplay
2005WorldwideDigital download

Other versions