- Beautiful In White: Westlife

: The melody is structurally based on Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D" , one of the most famous pieces of wedding music in history. Meaning & Legacy

: When the song first leaked online, it was incorrectly credited to X Factor winner Shayne Ward for years before Filan officially claimed it. Westlife - Beautiful in white

The song is a heartfelt tribute to a bride on her wedding day, capturing the nerves of a first meeting and a promise of timeless love. : The melody is structurally based on Johann

"Beautiful in White" is one of those rare songs that became a global phenomenon almost by accident. While it is widely associated with Westlife, it was actually recorded as a solo demo by lead singer in 2006 for the band's The Love Album . Though it was initially rejected by their A&R team, the song took on a life of its own when a demo leaked in 2010. "Beautiful in White" is one of those rare

: The original session took place at the famous Abbey Road Studios , and this remains the only track Filan ever recorded there.

Here is what makes this modern wedding classic so interesting: A Surprising Origin Story