"8th World Wonder" is the debut single of ''

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'' finalist

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from her first studio album, ''

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'' (2004). The single, written by Joel Parkes,

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, and Kyle Jacobs, debuted on the US ''Billboard'' Singles Sales Chart at number one, making it the first non-''Idol'' single to top the chart from any ''Idol'' finalist. The single was later nominated in the category for "Best Love Song" at the 2004 Teen Choice Awards. The release also features a brand new modern arrangement of Locke's signature song from the show, " Somewhere Over the Rainbow". "8th World Wonder" is one of the longest-running ''Idol'' singles to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, spending 20 weeks on the chart and peaking at number 49. It was Locke's only single to chart on the Hot 100. Outside the United States, the song charted only in the United Kingdom, also reaching number 49. In a recent ''

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'' magazine, "8th World Wonder" was listed as one of the top five songs to come out of ''American Idol''.

Music video

The video for "8th World Wonder" was directed by Sam Erickson.

stars in the video along with Charles Divins from the soap opera ''

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''. The video starts with Locke awakening one morning to find a note left by her boyfriend. It then shows each day backwards from current day to 7 days ago when they first made eye contact at a party. The video ends with Locke giving Divins her number at the party they met at. A dance remix version of the video was also released.

Track listings

US CD single # "8th World Wonder" – 3:59 # " Somewhere Over the Rainbow" – 3:49 UK CD single # "8th World Wonder" – 3:59 # "8th World Wonder" (Elektrik Kompany radio edit) – 3:30 # "8th World Wonder" (Hi-Bias radio edit) – 3:35 # "8th World Wonder" (video) – 3:59

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

Cover versions

Mexican singer

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recorded a Spanish version of "8th World Wonder" entitled "La Octava Maravilla" which was featured on her 2009 album, ''Alessandra''."Lanza Neuvo Disco!"
, AlessandraRosaldo.com, August 13, 2009

References

External links

"8th World Wonder" Hi-Bias Remix music video

"La Octava Maravilla", Alessandra Rosaldo
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