You know who is having a very good year? Bruno Mars.
You're probably used to seeing that name with the word "featuring" before it, as Mars has been featured on two of 2010's biggest singles, adding his silky vocals to Travie McCoy's "Billionaire" and B.o.B's "Nothin' On You." Well, now he's the one in the spotlight, with his new solo single, "Just The Way You Are."
For anyone hoping this was a cover of Billy Joel's legendary sappy ballad of the same name, I'm sorry to disappoint you. But that will likely be where your disappointment ends; this track is pretty gorgeous, folks.
As Idolator smartly points out, "Just The Way You Are," starts out with some beautiful, cascading Beach Boys harmonies, before segueing into a drums-and-piano-driven mid-tempo love song. The highlight is obviously Mars' delicate voice, which contains the same emotional resonance he brought to McCoy and B.o.B's singles.
It's also got some dope artwork ...
Check out the song as well as Bruno and B.o.B's "Nothin' On You" video, both below.
+ Listen to Bruno Mars' "Just The Way You Are" here