Beth Orton (born Elizabeth Caroline Orton, 14 December 1970, in East Dereha… Read Full Bio ↴Beth Orton (born Elizabeth Caroline Orton, 14 December 1970, in East Dereham, Norfolk) is a BRIT Award–winning English singer-songwriter, known for her 'folktronica' sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica. She initially came to notice for her collaborations with William Orbit and the Chemical Brothers in the mid-1990s. However, these were not Orton's first recordings as she had released a solo album, Superpinkymandy, in 1993. Since the album was only released in Japan, it went largely unnoticed by international audiences. Her second solo album, Trailer Park, garnered much critical acclaim in 1996. Orton developed a devoted audience with the release of the albums Central Reservation (1999) and the 2002 UK top 10 album, Daybreaker. In her 2006 release, Comfort of Strangers, she moved towards a more folk-based sound and away from the electronic sound of her past albums.
Orton moved to East London at the age of fourteen. During her early career she was more interested in acting. She first gained notice in 1995 for her vocals on the Chemical Brothers' track "Alive Alone" and is well known for her collaboration (stemming from a relationship) with William Orbit in which she lent her voice for the Strange Cargo albums. The collaboration with Orbit called SuperPinkyMandy, though of excellent sound, was only released in very limited numbers in Japan.
Orton's first solo album, Trailer Park, was released in 1996. It earned her nominations for two Brit awards (best British newcomer, best British female), and the Mercury Music Prize in 1997, was well received by critics, and sold modestly, selling 300,000 copies and reaching sixty-eight in the U.K. The album was produced by Andrew Weatherall, whom she selected based on his production of one of her favourite records at the time, Primal Scream's "Screamadelica".
Central Reservation, her second album (proper), released in 1999, helped Orton build on the success of her debut. Although retaining the electronic edge of the former, this record showed a notably more acoustic side with several tracks consisting purely of Beth's vocal accompanied by a solitary acoustic guitar, with subject matters becoming more introspective. The album also featured notable contributions from folk musician Terry Callier, Dr Robert, and Ben Harper. Several tracks were produced by Ben Watt of Everything but the Girl. The album earned Orton a second Mercury Music Prize nomination and won her Best Female at the 2000 Brit Awards.
In July 2002, she released the album Daybreaker, which again blended the early electronica style, with up tempo pop songs and acoustic ballads. It featured guest appearances from musicians such as The Chemical Brothers, Emmylou Harris, whom she met at Lilith Fair, Ryan Adams, and Four Tet. It was a great commercial success, reaching the top eight of the U.K. album chart, but received mixed reviews from the press.
Her fourth studio album, Comfort of Strangers, was released in February 2006. The release saw her move away from the electronica element that she is usually associated with, to a more stripped down traditional alt-folk album. This followed an extended absence since her previous release, partially a result of several failed production attempts, and the parting of ways between her and Heavenly. The album was produced by Jim O'Rourke.
In 2012 Beth's 5th album Sugaring Season was released, on the ANTI- label, and was followed by a tour of Europe.
In 2016 Kidsticks, Beth's 6th album, was released.
Beth has also collaborated with American pop artist Beck on his Midnite Vultures album, providing vocals on the track "Beautiful Way". She is also known for her own singles, "Stolen Car," a hit in college circles and "She Cries Your Name", once featured in the TV show Roswell in the "Cry Your Name" episode. She also wrote songs for the Erin Brockovich soundtrack.
Beth Orton's brother, Rupert Orton, is the guitarist/manager for British rock'n'roll band The Jim Jones Revue.
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Orton moved to East London at the age of fourteen. During her early career she was more interested in acting. She first gained notice in 1995 for her vocals on the Chemical Brothers' track "Alive Alone" and is well known for her collaboration (stemming from a relationship) with William Orbit in which she lent her voice for the Strange Cargo albums. The collaboration with Orbit called SuperPinkyMandy, though of excellent sound, was only released in very limited numbers in Japan.
Orton's first solo album, Trailer Park, was released in 1996. It earned her nominations for two Brit awards (best British newcomer, best British female), and the Mercury Music Prize in 1997, was well received by critics, and sold modestly, selling 300,000 copies and reaching sixty-eight in the U.K. The album was produced by Andrew Weatherall, whom she selected based on his production of one of her favourite records at the time, Primal Scream's "Screamadelica".
Central Reservation, her second album (proper), released in 1999, helped Orton build on the success of her debut. Although retaining the electronic edge of the former, this record showed a notably more acoustic side with several tracks consisting purely of Beth's vocal accompanied by a solitary acoustic guitar, with subject matters becoming more introspective. The album also featured notable contributions from folk musician Terry Callier, Dr Robert, and Ben Harper. Several tracks were produced by Ben Watt of Everything but the Girl. The album earned Orton a second Mercury Music Prize nomination and won her Best Female at the 2000 Brit Awards.
In July 2002, she released the album Daybreaker, which again blended the early electronica style, with up tempo pop songs and acoustic ballads. It featured guest appearances from musicians such as The Chemical Brothers, Emmylou Harris, whom she met at Lilith Fair, Ryan Adams, and Four Tet. It was a great commercial success, reaching the top eight of the U.K. album chart, but received mixed reviews from the press.
Her fourth studio album, Comfort of Strangers, was released in February 2006. The release saw her move away from the electronica element that she is usually associated with, to a more stripped down traditional alt-folk album. This followed an extended absence since her previous release, partially a result of several failed production attempts, and the parting of ways between her and Heavenly. The album was produced by Jim O'Rourke.
In 2012 Beth's 5th album Sugaring Season was released, on the ANTI- label, and was followed by a tour of Europe.
In 2016 Kidsticks, Beth's 6th album, was released.
Beth has also collaborated with American pop artist Beck on his Midnite Vultures album, providing vocals on the track "Beautiful Way". She is also known for her own singles, "Stolen Car," a hit in college circles and "She Cries Your Name", once featured in the TV show Roswell in the "Cry Your Name" episode. She also wrote songs for the Erin Brockovich soundtrack.
Beth Orton's brother, Rupert Orton, is the guitarist/manager for British rock'n'roll band The Jim Jones Revue.
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Beth Orton Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Beth Orton:
05 Touch Me With Your Love I dreamed of you last night, You had a different face, Or…
1973 You got a certain way I swear of sticking it…
4 We lay on our backs in the grass Silently watching the…
5 Sugar Boy Sugar boy its all over now, Sugar boy its all over…
A Place Aside I do still sometimes put my hand across And I feel…
Absinthe My love's a star you only saw the traces of What…
Ali's Waltz Right now, it's feels like forever, can't wait Right now, it…
Anywhere Paint what you know, not what you see Hope blinds reason,…
Anywhere (adrian sherwood's of Paint what you know, not what you see Hope blinds reason,…
Beautiful World Looks like you're never coming home Looks like you'll make t…
Best Bit From a soul I found some pride Only found this after…
Blood Red River Took a friend I found across some blood red river Never…
Bobby Gentry Blue and you lean on me, you know that your…
Brown Sugar (Duet with Ryan Adams / Rolling Stones Cover) Gold Coast …
Buckets Of Rain Buckets of rain, buckets of tears Gallons of buckets comin'…
Bullet Something's buzzing round your brain and it won't let go Cou…
Call me the Breeze Call me the sea Call me the stream Call me the sky Call…
Candles Can't try the flying You know I'll be near You know I'll…
Carmella There's nothing very funny About a man making money Off a bl…
Central Reservation Running down a central reservation. Last night's red dress A…
Central reservation (original Running down a central reservation in last night's red dress…
Central Reservation (original version) Added By: Jaysyn Running down to a central reservation In l…
Central Reservation (Spiritual Life - Ibadan mix) Running down a central reservation in last night's red dress…
Central Reservation (The Then You walked into my house last night. I couldn't help but…
Central Reservation (The Then Again version) Went down to a central reservation In last night's red dress…
City Blue It was the sound of the city that was making…
Comfort Of Strangers I know the stars that shine on me Are brighter than…
Conceived Want to keep your dream alive Can I keep it with…
Concrete Sky Faith has a good side still everyone she ever loved…
Corduroy Legs There is that I can only hear by the moon I…
Couldn Ooh, yeah, you know, You couldn't cause me any harm. Althoug…
Couldn't Cause Me Harm Ooh, yeah, you know, You couldn't cause me any harm. Altho…
Countenance For those who preach forgiveness Whilst they're practising …
Dawn Chorus Dawn breeze brushed my cheek and I knew what I…
Dawnstar There is starlight burning in our hearts tonight Hear the mo…
Day Breaker We Lay on our backs in the grass Silently watching the…
Daybreaker We Lay on our backs in the grass Silently watching the…
Daybreaker (instrumental versi We Lay on our backs in the grass Silently watching the…
Devil Song When the devil comes blowing through your door You'll know t…
Dig It Like a rolling stone A like a rolling stone Like the FBI…
Dolphins This old world may never change The way it's always been I…
Don't Need A Reas Have you ever seen a sign, That upon a time, There were…
Don't Need A Reason Have you ever seen a sign, That upon a time, There were…
Don't Wanna Know 'Bout Evil Sometimes it gets so hard to listen Hard for me to…
Faith Will Carry You touched my hand Said, "Follow me I'll be your eyes whe…
Falling I hear you 'Bout a million miles from here I'm with you But…
Feel To Believe You lose it just to find it And as you walk…
Feral Feral children in the pouring rain For every constellation s…
Feral Children Feral children in the pouring rain For every constellation …
Flesh and Blood Gonna lay my cruelty down Getting tired of the sound All the…
Forever Young My love, don't you sing for me? My love, won't you…
Fractals You lay on your back under spider spun trees Hallucinated on…
Friday Night But I've been dreaming of Proust all in my bed And…
Galaxy Of Emptiness The stars light the sky, And a galaxy of emptiness tonight, …
God Song My house was built for loving not a theater of…
Haunted Satellite I got the air that a storm was coming Rolling in…
Heart Of Soul Curl up inside me C'mon hide for a while Look in your…
Heartland Truckstop There's a bridge across my stream Never seems to get broken …
How Far I heard you saying rightly so, Turn our backs on what…
I Love How You Love Me I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me And…
I Wish I Never Saw The Sunshine Baby do you know what you did today? Baby do you…
It's Not The Spotlight If I ever feel the light again Shining down on me I…
It's This I am I Find I'm that great divide That never was at all That's neither …
Last Leaves of Autumn Oh the leaves how they shimmer Trees lift their skirts and…
Lean on Me These are sad times Your eyes have told me so Blue and…
Live As You Dream If there's something you wanna do, You'll know when you've …
Lonely Shall we go out dancing with the loon? My best friend…
Love Is Like Laughter Some of the worst wrongs Get righted on three chords, Like…
Love Like Laughter Some of the worst wrongs Get righted on three chords, Like a…
Magpie Magpie, magpie, I stand here watching the world go by I…
Moon Know what the sun feels like on my skin I wanna…
Mount Washington Watching the sun come up over Mount Washington Forever test…
Mystery Come and sing a song Something that belongs here Come and ca…
Ooh Child Ooh child Things are gonna get easier Ooh child Things'll ge…
Ooh Child (Alternative Version Ooh child Things are gonna get easier Ooh child Things'll…
Paris Train Now your sitting on a Paris train laughing at your…
Pass In Time So much stays unknown till the time has come. Did you…
Pedestal I'm sitting so high on this pedestal; No need to tell…
Petals Petals pour from themselves in a synchronized swim They'd be…
Pieces of Sky These memories are just pieces of sky Pieces of something m…
Poison Tree I was angry with my friend I told my wrath, my…
Precious Maybe Sometimes I get to thinkin', baby, when I'm all alone I…
Reach for the Sky There's a gang on the lamb Liftin' hearts and plannin' the…
Rectify Well love love love is a one way train Comes on…
Release Me That we must fly is a [unknown] thing And nothin' can…
Roll the Dice She said I put a spell on you He said there's…
Safe in Your Arms Home is where the heartbreak Wraps cold around my bones Forg…
Safety He saw a time to come When the eyes of the…
See through Blue Somebody told me look over and see Hold you in wonder…
Shadow of a Doubt It's true your love has been a lesson And it's taught…
She Cries Your Name Falling from the western shore to find yourselves alone agai…
Shopping Trolley I've been reeling home A broken shopping trolley Wheels on t…
Sisters Of Mercy Oh, the sisters of mercy They are not departed or gone They…
Skimming Stone You been tryin' to find the line to define the…
Snow I'll astrally project myself into the life of someone else I…
So Much More It's another cold night, I wrap this head around my shoulder…
Someone I wanna sit and talk and laugh with you as…
Something more Beautiful Magpie, magpie, I stand here watching the world go by I…
Stars All Seem Stayed true to the things I knew when I was…
State Of Grace Put my stake into the ground Made my claim this time…
Stolen Car You walked into my house last night I couldn't help but…
Sugar Boy Sugar boy its all over now, Sugar boy its all over…
Sweetest Decline She weaves secrets in her hair The whispers are not hers…
Tangent Lost myself in a tangent of words, Can't decide what I've…
Ted's Waltz If we should meet again on some darkened street Pack in…
The Prisoner Summer's burning (up inside) Left alone (to gag then tie) He…
The Same Day Met him in a cafe one day, he'd told his…
Thinking About Tomorrow Tired but I ain't sleeping Thinking about some sad affair An…
This One's Gonna Bruise Do you even know what goes on in a heart…
Touch Me With Your Love I dreamed of you last night, You had a different face, Or…
Unwritten Oh, my love, has there ever been a Spring? How would…
Water From A Vine Leaf Swimming and swimming and swimming until you reach the ocean…
Wave If I were a wave You'd have caught me If you…
Weather Alive In the morning All is dawning In the stillness of the day Mi…
When You Wake When you wake in the morning ?? blue See the sun replace…
Whenever Whenever I need a friend, It's you I come round to…
Where Do I Begin Sunday morning and I'm waking up Can't even focus on a…
Where Do You Go Now when I need you You're nowhere around Just when I'm goin…
Wild World La da da da da da da da da La da…
Worms Worms don't dance they haven't got the balls No matter how…
Yesterday's Gone Look at the priest and the blood and the fire? Weighted…
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Hannah Craven
I dreamed of you last night,
You had a different face,
Or maybe just a haircut,
You were older and wiser,
Yet more like a child,
I was amazed to still find you ,
There at the back of my mind,
This dream was short,
This dream was happy,
This dream was short,
This dream was happy.
Put your loving on a slow burner,
If you want to keep your loving warmer,
Put your loving on a slow simmer,
If it helps to keep a light from growing dimmer.
Hold on hold out,
You're still thrown against a wall,
Never looking to be picked up,
Or left alone to fall.
Can you touch me with your love,
Would I feel it if I trust enough,
Could it almost be a lust for life,
Would I feel it if I'd not known it by sight.
You could put it on a coal burner,
Deception never kept it any warmer,
The truth is cooking on a slow simmer,
A light still shining even when its dimmer,
Hold on hold out,
You're still thrown against a wall,
Never looking to be picked up,
Or left alone to fall.
Can you touch me with your love,
Would I feel it if I trust enough,
Could it almost be a lust for life,
Would I feel it if I'd not known it by sight.
Troubled waters locked so far down below,
Will have to find another place to go,
If the truth in my heart gets put aside,
Just let me go and wait for the next ride.
Hold on hold out,
I've been thrown against that wall,
Never wanted to be picked up,
And left alone to fall,
Then it touched me just like love,
Still feel it when I trust enough,
Could almost be a lust for life,
Still feel it though I'd not known it by sight,
Can feel it 'cos I know it's all right.
Brandon Butler
This is such beautiful music, I've listened to Beth Orton for years, just love all her great albums!
Leah McGee
Love her voice.
Bradley Thomas
Leah McGee Thank You. I GONE TO GET THE CD.
Joseph Nadeau
Orton sounds one way in her signature hit "She Cries Your Name," but sounds so different in this one--no doubt wonderful proof that she has a remarkable vocal range. What a unique recording artist. Small wonder that she gave us a new subgenre, "folktronic." She certainly deserves greater popularity, especially in an era where risque lyrics and repetitive beats seem to outsell depth, profundity, and quality.
Steve W
One of my favourites 😍
Dj Doolittle
Beautiful song and vocal ✌️🎵💚
yorkiebear1970
I remember this coming out in the 90's and falling in love with the song and the lovely video. It's a friend indeed. Thanks Beth
Martin Hennessy
This is my favorite album of hers.
Andrew Day
Her vocal has been a friend for well over 20 years, first heard her in the late 1980's! her voice has not changed a beat! Beautiful does not come close!
Natalie Matthews
my late partner got me into beth thank you so much my love I miss you every time I put beth on if I close my eyes it like your still here listening to her with me thank you beth you are a true star