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.
One Eyed Chicken
Beth Hart Lyrics
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[Beth Hart/Jon Nichols]
Album: 37 days (2007)
Oh father, come together
My sisters and all my brothers
Help me understand
There's water there's fire
Which one should I aspire
Compassion or reaction
What will command
(Reach out and hold me or reach out and bite my hand)
[Chorus:]
I'm like a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog
Shrinking heads in the kitchen then I piss on the lawn
I'm not the kind of woman that you want to take home
Only heaven knows the devil's pain
I just can't change
I'm diggin' diggin' diggin' diggin' on you
Diggin' diggin' diggin' diggin' on me
We're diggin diggin diggin diggin are we
What we gonna do?
Oh father, make it better
Make my love shine bigger than ever
Tell Jesus, Never leave us, this is my prayer
There's kindness, there's cruelty
A little bit of both inside of me
Come love me Come heal me
Make me aware
(Reach out and hold me-or reach out and bite my hand)
[Chorus: Repeat]
So glad you made it
Or I'd be nothing at all
I'm tired and faded
I'm like a wreckin' Ball
[Chorus: Repeat]
[Chorus: Repeat]
The song "One-Eyed Chicken" by Beth Hart is about the struggle between good and evil within ourselves. The song begins with the singer asking for help from her family members to understand the inner turmoil she is experiencing. She questions whether she should aspire towards compassion or towards reacting with anger and aggression. The chorus likens her to a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog - flawed, imperfect beings who are not easily accepted. Despite this, she says that she cannot change and that she is digging on the other person and wants to know what they will do next.
The lyrics are complex, but they show the singer's vulnerability and her willingness to admit her flaws. She portrays herself as someone who is not perfect, but who is still worthy of love and compassion. The repeated line "reach out and hold me or reach out and bite my hand" shows that she is open to both kindness and cruelty, and that she is unsure of which one she will receive from the person she is addressing.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the human condition - on the struggle to be good, despite our flaws and the temptation to react with anger and aggression. It is about the importance of love and compassion, even when we do not feel worthy of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh father, come together
Addressing God, requesting unity and guidance
My sisters and all my brothers
Requesting support and strength from family and friends
Apathy, getting crazy
Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by a lack of action and empathy
Help me understand
Expressing a need for clarity and comprehension
There's water there's fire
Referencing opposing forces and emotions
Which one should I aspire
Questioning which is the better path or mindset to follow
Compassion or reaction
Debating whether to act with kindness or impulsiveness
What will command
Wondering which will take precedence
(Reach out and hold me or reach out and bite my hand)
Alluding to a desire for empathy and love, or the possibility of aggression and harm
I'm like a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog
Feeling like an outsider or abnormal, struggling to fit in
Shrinking heads in the kitchen then I piss on the lawn
Engaging in odd or inappropriate behavior, potentially due to emotional turmoil or instability
I'm not the kind of woman that you want to take home
Feeling unworthy or undesirable
Only heaven knows the devil's pain
Acknowledging the complexity and depth of pain and suffering
I just can't change
Admitting powerlessness to alter certain aspects of oneself
I'm diggin' diggin' diggin' diggin' on you
Expressing attraction and interest in someone
We're diggin diggin diggin diggin are we
Questioning whether the feeling is mutual or one-sided
What we gonna do?
Uncertain of how to proceed or act on the feelings
Oh father, make it better
Continuing to seek guidance and support from God
Make my love shine bigger than ever
Desiring to share love and positivity with others
Tell Jesus, Never leave us, this is my prayer
Requesting Divine presence and reassurance
There's kindness, there's cruelty
Observing dichotomies within oneself and in the world
A little bit of both inside of me
Acknowledging the presence of both positive and negative traits or emotions
Come love me Come heal me
Expressing a need for love and healing
Make me aware
Requesting heightened sensitivity and consciousness
(Reach out and hold me-or reach out and bite my hand)
Reiterating the desire for compassion and empathy, or the fear of aggression or harm
So glad you made it
Expressing gratitude for someone's presence or arrival
Or I'd be nothing at all
Acknowledging the significance and positive impact of someone's presence
I'm tired and faded
Feeling drained and worn out
I'm like a wreckin' Ball
Feeling destructive or reckless
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mat 30
Oh, Father, come together
My sisters and all my brothers
Apathy getting crazy
Help me understand
There's water, there's fire
Which one should I aspire?
Compassion or reaction
What will command?
Reach out and hold me
Reach out and bite my hand
I'm like a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog
Shrinking heads in the kitchen then I piss on the lawn
I'm not the kind of woman that you want to take home
Only heaven knows a devil's pain
I just can't change
I'm digging digging digging digging digging on you
Digging digging digging digging digging on me
We're digging digging digging digging digging are we
What we're gonna do
Oh, Father, make it better
Make my love shine bigger than ever
Tell Jesus never leave us
This is my prayer
There's kindness, there's cruelty
A little bit of both inside of me
Come love me come heal me
Make me aware
Reach out and hold me
Reach out and bite my hand
I'm like a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog
Shrinking heads in the kitchen then I piss on the lawn
I'm not the kind of woman that you want to take home
Only heaven knows a devil's shame
I just can't change
So glad you made it or I'd be nothing at all
I'm tired and faded, I'm like a wrecking ball
I'm like a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog
Shrinking heads in the kitchen then I piss on the lawn
I'm not the kind of woman that you want to take home
Only heaven knows a devil's pain
I just can't change
I just can't change
I'm digging digging digging digging digging on you
Digging digging digging digging digging on me
We're digging digging digging digging digging are we
What we're gonna do
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Mat 30
Oh, Father, come together
My sisters and all my brothers
Apathy getting crazy
Help me understand
There's water, there's fire
Which one should I aspire?
Compassion or reaction
What will command?
Reach out and hold me
Reach out and bite my hand
I'm like a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog
Shrinking heads in the kitchen then I piss on the lawn
I'm not the kind of woman that you want to take home
Only heaven knows a devil's pain
I just can't change
I'm digging digging digging digging digging on you
Digging digging digging digging digging on me
We're digging digging digging digging digging are we
What we're gonna do
Oh, Father, make it better
Make my love shine bigger than ever
Tell Jesus never leave us
This is my prayer
There's kindness, there's cruelty
A little bit of both inside of me
Come love me come heal me
Make me aware
Reach out and hold me
Reach out and bite my hand
I'm like a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog
Shrinking heads in the kitchen then I piss on the lawn
I'm not the kind of woman that you want to take home
Only heaven knows a devil's shame
I just can't change
So glad you made it or I'd be nothing at all
I'm tired and faded, I'm like a wrecking ball
I'm like a one-eyed chicken and a two-legged dog
Shrinking heads in the kitchen then I piss on the lawn
I'm not the kind of woman that you want to take home
Only heaven knows a devil's pain
I just can't change
I just can't change
I'm digging digging digging digging digging on you
Digging digging digging digging digging on me
We're digging digging digging digging digging are we
What we're gonna do
Ant Nonie
Beth Hart is just so unique, nobody out there with this type of artistic expression, Beth writes her own songs and her performances are phenomenal, Beth rocks, feels and sings the blues, gets country in only a way she can, she's absolutely amazing, there will never be another like her, NEVER!!! Luv ya Beth and happy new year to you and Scott!!!
Heather Gloom
Wow. I just discovered this woman, and I am not disappointed. Her voice is AMAZING!!!! <3
lisa krav
harlequinforest777 me too!! I am shocked!THIS IS AMAZING!!!!
Gary Lee's Juke Joint
Beth Hart is just badass. Love her voice and her live show is killer. Peace, love and hapiness always Beth.
Wayne Hinkel
Beth Hart is musical passion personified! That means she's REALLY REALLY GOOD!
Dean
I just discovered this incredible artist! Her music, voice,makes my soul feel incredibly alive.
DrBettinaWolff
Fantastic voice!!!!! Great songs never die!
Singular Man
If I ever get to see her in concert, I am going to be happy as hell, but at same time disappointed as hell. She has so many awesome songs with that unbelievable greatest voice ever. No way she can even come close to singing a tenth of her songs. I have at least 25 favorites of her. Solo and with Joe Bonamassa. She is like a cross of Etta and Janis. Shows you how bad radio stations are today. You never hear her on any radio stations. People can have their pop stupid Idol. I want to hear the read deal and she is as real as it gets!
Beth Hart rules,!!!!