"So Real" is a song by American singer

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. The song was first included on her 1999 debut album of the same name as its opening track, and later released as a single from the album's 2000

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'' I Wanna Be with You''. The song was written and produced by Tony Battaglia and Shaun Fisher. Upon its release, "So Real" reached number 21 on the

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and number 18 on the

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. The song was also recorded in French as "C'est si facile".

Music video

The music video for "So Real" was directed by

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. Mandy begins singing and dancing in a meadow. Next, she appears in a secret forest. She writes in her diary and sings and dances while wearing a fairy costume. Mandy is sitting in the meadow again as the song ends. The video features a brief appearance by actress Jenna Dewan.

Track listings

Australian CD single # "So Real" # "

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" (Wade Robson remix) # "Not Too Young" # "So Real" (Wade Robson remix) # "So Real" (video clip) French promo CD—"C'est si facile" #"C'est si facile" – 3:50 #"So Real" – 3:51

Charts

References

1999 songs 2000 singles Epic Records singles Mandy Moore songs Music videos directed by Gregory Dark Songs written by Tony Battaglia {{2000s-pop-song-stub pt:So Real (canção)