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.
Guilty
Beth Hart Lyrics
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i know i shouldn't come by no more
But I found myself in trouble
And I had no place else to go
Got some whisky from a bottle
Got some cocaine from a friend
And I had to had to keep on pushin' darlin'
And I am guilty, baby, I am guilty
And I'll be guilty for the rest of my life
How come I never do what I am supposed to do?
And when I try to do it, it never turns out right?
You know how it is, with me mother fucker
You know, I just can't stand myself
It takes a whole lot of medicine, darling
For me to pretend that I am somebody else
The lyrics to Beth Hart's song "Guilty" are a raw and honest portrayal of a person admitting their mistakes and their struggles with addiction. The opening line sets the tone for the song, with the singer acknowledging that they have been drinking and perhaps shouldn't be there. But they admit that they found themselves in trouble and had nowhere else to turn. They then reveal that they have turned to both whiskey and cocaine to cope, and that their only goal was to get back to the person they love.
The chorus is a confessional statement from the singer, admitting that they are guilty and will be for the rest of their life. They wonder why they can never seem to do the right thing, even when they try. The final verse reveals the extent of their addiction, with the singer acknowledging that they struggle with self-loathing and often need to use substances to escape their own thoughts and feelings.
Overall, "Guilty" is a powerful song about addiction and the toll it can take on relationships and personal responsibility. The lyrics are raw and honest, showing the dark side of addiction and the difficulty of overcoming it.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, baby, I've been drinkin'
Admitting to drinking alcohol
i know i shouldn't come by no more
Acknowledging that visiting is not appropriate
But I found myself in trouble
Encountered a difficult situation
And I had no place else to go
Had no alternative location to go
Got some whisky from a bottle
Obtained liquor from a container
Got some cocaine from a friend
Received cocaine from an acquaintance
And I had to had to keep on pushin' darlin'
Felt compelled to persist relentlessly
Til I was back in your arms again
Until physically reunited with the person
And I am guilty, baby, I am guilty
Admitting wrongdoing
And I'll be guilty for the rest of my life
Feels remorse indefinitely
How come I never do what I am supposed to do?
Ponders why she doesn't do what's expected
And when I try to do it, it never turns out right?
Even with effort, things don't go well
You know how it is, with me mother fucker
Addressing someone intimately aware of her tendencies
You know, I just can't stand myself
Expressing dissatisfaction with herself
It takes a whole lot of medicine, darling
Metaphor for coping mechanisms
For me to pretend that I am somebody else
Necessary to feign a different persona
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Krzysztof Jaworski
Wokal Beth, nowej białej Janis Joplin wbija w podłogę, fantastyczny blues, w którym emocje rosną z każdą nutą. Serce aż drży z emocji, gdy Beth śpiewa coraz głośniej. 😊 🎸 🎼 🎤 ❤️
Kevin Daniels
what a cover, great job
audiophile man
I've never heard Beth sing a bad song. They're all just different levels of good.
samtw1979
no vocal coach can teach you what beth has. it's passion, emotion, expression... and it all comes from deep within her soul. she is fucking magic.
L. W.H.
This is my favorite artist, Hands down. Hail to the real Queen.
Missi. Nichols
Amen!!
Carina Tamer
Queen!!!
Geek One
Discovered Beth through JB, then started searching for her music. Live at the Paradiso was simply stunning. Soon I bought all of her albums, listened through them many, many times...and found I really liked her first four albums the best, but the more I listened, I found my list of favorites expanding.
Searched for a concert and found she was coming to Dallas a couple months later at the HOB. Picked up a fourth row seat, maybe 12-15 feet from the stage. She did not sing many of her songs from those first four albums, but listening to her live was simply amazing. She is one of those rare artists who sound almost identical live as recorded; actually I prefer her live stuff. If you have a chance to see her, do it. You won’t regret it. Crazy, crazy talented. One of my favorites right up there with Lizzy Hale as far as just a jaw dropping, emotion filled, perfect voice! Though Hale is more heavy metal, her voice on her covers and hit singles is simply amazing.
Anyway, I would go see Beth anytime she was reasonably close...I’m really shocked she is not a household name as she is one of the very, very best. Go Beth!!!
Alan Schuster
Raw passion. She is an artist. I believe a musician is like a copying machine. They can play cords and music. An artist opens themselves up an feel it and cause you to feel it too.
Wendell Burkhart
Are they anything that Beth can't play 🤣 This lady blew me away the first time I ever watched a video of her and she now is my all time favorite female vocalist ever ! Nobody I know can match her talent no way no where .