(Love Moves in) Mysterious Ways

"(Love Moves in) Mysterious Ways" is a single by British singer-songwriter Julia Fordham. It was released in 1992 from her 1991 album Swept. The song charted at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her biggest single in the country.

Nina version

"Love Moves in Mysterious Ways" is the first commercial single from Filipino singer Nina's successful third album Nina Live!.^[1][2] 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 January 30, 2005 at the PHI Resto and Bar, Metrowalk (Pasig City, Philippines).^[3] It charted at number one on the Philippine Singles Chart for twelve consecutive weeks, becoming the longest number one OPM single until 2007.^[4] It was also the most-requested and most-played single on TV and radio in 2005. The song is considered to be one of the main reasons why Nina Live! became a huge success, certifying Diamond by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry—which makes Nina the first and only female diamond awardee in the Philippine music industry.^[5]

Internationally, the song was released as a digital download through Rhino Records.^[6]

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 used 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.

Formats and track listing

Worldwide digital download^[6]

1. Love Moves in Mysterious Ways

Release history

Other covers

• Love Moves in Mysterious Ways was released by Michael English on his album "Hope" in 1993.
• The song was also covered by Filipino band MYMP from their 2005 album Versions.
• Christian Bautista also covered the song from Kris Aquino's album My Hearts Journey in 2011.

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