While playing the Los Angeles clubs, she enlisted bassist Tal Herzberg and guitarist Jimmy Khoury. In 1993, Hart appeared on Ed McMahon's Star Search several times.
"Beth Hart and the Ocean of Souls" was recorded in 1993. It includes "Am I the One" (re-worked on later album Immortal (1996)) and a pop-rock cover of the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."
Hart released her album Immortal with her band Beth Hart Band in 1996.
Her next album, Screamin' for My Supper (Atlantic, 1999), featured "LA Song (Out of This Town)," a top-5 Adult Contemporary Chart hit. At the same time, Hart was singing the lead role in "Love, Janis," an Off-Broadway musical based on Joplin's letters home to her mother.
Hart's Leave the Light On was released in 2003. European releases of the album include extras such as the ballad "Learning to Live" and a duet with Barry Hay, "I Don't Want to Be."
Hart released "Live at Paradiso" in 2005. The DVD version includes a bonus documentary covering "a day in the life" of Hart. She has also recorded with Born ("It Hurts"), Les Paul and Neal Schon ("I Wanna Know You"), and released a number of music video singles not available on CD, including "Shine," "Boogeyman," and "Setting Me Free."
Beth Hart's album 37 Days was released in Europe July 2007.
Hart did a song with Slash called "Mother Maria." That song is on the iTunes version of Slash's solo album, Slash.
Beth's new single was released in May 2010, the track, "Learning to Live," is from an upcoming album of the same name and will be used as the theme song to "Losing It with Jillian" on NBC. this album marks Beth's first new American studio release since 2003.
In 2011 she worked with Joe Bonamassa, first providing vocals for the track "No Love On The Street" on his album Dust Bowl (March 2011). They also worked on an entire album of blues classics together, entitled Don't Explain(released on September 27, 2011).
Beth Hart is married and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her band includes lead guitarist Jon Nichols, bassist Tom Lilly, and drummer Todd Wolf. Her manager is David Wolff.
Delicious Surprise
Beth Hart Lyrics
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I'd dance naked in the street
With a top hat full of money
& you'd want to get to know me
If I won me the lottery
& if I was a movie star
I'd sip honey from a pickle jar
& they'd call me an icon
& I'd be lookin' back at you
From the cover of the People magazine
I guess it's all for the takin'
I guess it's all yours and mine
My sister says I got to see it & believe it
& I believe I believe it
But I'm just an outsider
Livin' in a trailer with my black & white TV set
If only I was President
You know I'd paint the White House pink
& never have to pay the rent
If only I was President
I guess it's all there for the takin'
I think it's all yours & mine
My preacher says I got to see it to believe it
& I believe
Won't sleep till I've had enough
I believe won't sip my wine from no paper cup
I believe won't sleep till I've had enough
Delicious Surprise
Now I do believe
No fear in my eyes
Now I can see
Heaven's inside inside inside
I knew it all the time
Got me somethin to believe in
But all I really want now is
A handful of salvation
Beth Hart's "Delicious Surprise" is a song about daydreaming and wishing for a better life. The song's lyrics open with an "if" statement, imagining what it would be like to win the lottery and celebrate by dancing naked in the street. Hart then envisions herself as a movie star, sipping honey from a pickle jar in the back of a limousine, living the high life as an icon. She speaks of the possibility of all this being "there for the takin'" and how her sister and preacher tell her she has to see it to believe it.
However, Hart also acknowledges her current lifestyle as an outsider who lives in a trailer with a black and white TV set. In her daydreams, she is also the President of the United States, painting the White House pink and never having to worry about paying rent. Despite not having achieved these things, Hart remains optimistic and believes in her dreams.
Towards the end of the song, Hart sings about having found something to believe in - heaven inside. She realizes that she doesn't need material possessions or fame to be happy, but rather just a "handful of salvation."
Overall, "Delicious Surprise" is a song about the power of daydreaming and believing in oneself. It encourages listeners to keep chasing their dreams, even if they seem out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
If I won me the lottery
If I obtained wealth suddenly
I'd dance naked in the street
I would celebrate in a wild, unrestrained manner
With a top hat full of money
Holding a large amount of cash
& you'd want to get to know me
People would try to be friends with me due to my riches
If I won me the lottery
If I obtained wealth suddenly
& if I was a movie star
If I became a famous actor/actress
I'd sip honey from a pickle jar
I would drink honey in odd containers
In the back of my limousine
In the car used to transport celebrities
& they'd call me an icon
I would be referred to as an important symbol
& I'd be lookin' back at you
I would reminisce about my past before becoming famous
From the cover of the People magazine
Appearing on the front page of a popular magazine
I guess it's all for the takin'
The world is full of possibilities
I guess it's all yours and mine
The world is full of possibilities
My sister says I got to see it & believe it
My sibling suggests that I visualize my success and I will achieve it
& I believe I believe it
I have faith in this advice
But I'm just an outsider
I am not accepted in mainstream society
Livin' in a trailer with my black & white TV set
I live in a mobile home with a basic TV
If only I was President
If I were the leader of the country
You know I'd paint the White House pink
I would modify the White House's appearance to my liking
& never have to pay the rent
Not having to worry about monthly bills
If only I was President
If I were the leader of the country
I guess it's all there for the takin'
The world is full of possibilities
I think it's all yours & mine
The world is full of possibilities
My preacher says I got to see it to believe it
My religious leader advises me to trust my senses
& I believe
I have faith in this idea
Won't sleep till I've had enough
I will keep going until I am satisfied
I believe won't sip my wine from no paper cup
I will not tolerate low quality
I believe won't sleep till I've had enough
I will keep going until I am satisfied
Delicious Surprise
A wonderful discovery
Now I do believe
Now I am confident that my dreams will come true
No fear in my eyes
I am not scared of my future
Now I can see
Now I understand my purpose in life
Heaven's inside inside inside
The ultimate goal of life is within us
I knew it all the time
I always knew it
Got me somethin to believe in
I have found something to put my faith in
But all I really want now is
Despite my newfound success, I only want
A handful of salvation
Personal redemption
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Beth Hart, Glen Burtnik
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zensaba
We are alive, but are we really? Only till you feel the music when Beth rocks on and you can feel it hit your soul and you can feel the goosebumps then you know your soul is alive..! Rock on stay strong…!
audiophile man
The phoenix is soaring. Drugs, alcohol, mental illness, physical illness, and sadness couldn't stop Beth from doing what she was meant to do. We're so blessed to hear this wonderful talent sing and play!
Molly wooodward
audiophile man she has god given talent.
lewis Z
Just love that women her singing is so unique love you Beth.
Jose Galan
a gift from God ,that is what BETH HART is ,we are so blessed to be able to enjoy her music , long live the QUEEN , you are the GOAT
Helen Dio
Отличное исполнение, отличная актриса, спасибо за хорошее настроение)
sandra ritter
Love listening to her. I definitely miss singing in a band years ago. Awesome 💯
Spin1949
Just received the new DVD and cd combo. It is truly fantastic. Phenomenal energy. Thank you, Beth. Hello from WI.
Osvaldo Garcia
Diosa !!! Increíble la fuerza de Beth!!!! Increíble la voz y la banda!!!!
Cat Lover
This is art.You are amazing artist!