In 2006 Knight starred in BBC1 music TV show, Just The Two Of Us, and is the host of the Radio 2 show Beverley's Gospel Nights, which explores the origins and impact of gospel music. Now in its second season, the show has featured interviews with stars such as Destiny's Child and Shirley Caesar.
Knight is an ambassador for many charities such Christian Aid and has travelled to areas affected by disease and poverty to help raise awareness. She is an active campaigner for anti-Aids organisations such as the Stop AIDS Campaign and The Terrence Higgins Trust and is also a vocal campaigner against homophobic lyrics in urban music. She became an MBE in 2006, the only musician to be granted such an honour in the Queen's eightieth birthday honours list.
In February 2006 Knight consolidated her move into the mainstream audience by appearing on BBC1 music show, Just The Two of Us. The show, featuring celebrities who duet with established singers, ran for two weeks and proved to be a relative disappointment in terms of audience figures – averaging between fifteen and twenty-five percent audience shares.[17] Nevertheless it provided a platform for Knight to reach out to a bigger audience and demonstrate her talent by performing a different array of songs than she would otherwise be known for. Reaching out to new audiences was also a driving force behind Knight’s decision to join Take That on their reunion arena tour. Take That - The Ultimate Tour 06, which ran from April to July 2006, sold 270,000 tickets in less than four hours on sale at the box office and featured Knight as a support act.
In March 2006 Beverley released her fifth album, a compilation set featuring the majority of her top forty UK singles entitled Voice - The Best Of Beverley Knight. The album, which was certified Gold less than a month after its release,[19] became her second highest charting of her career when it entered the UK albums chart at number ten and rose to number nine a month later. It was preceded by the single "Piece of my Heart" – a cover of the Erma Franklin classic made famous by Janis Joplin and entered the singles chart at number sixteen, spending eleven weeks inside the UK top 75 singles chart and becoming her longest-running chart single to date.
In October 2006, Knight recorded her fifth studio album, Music City Soul, in Nashville. Completed in less than five days, the album was released on 7 May 2007 and features collaborations with musicians such as Ronnie Wood and Scotty Moore. It has spawned three singles thus far, "No Man's Land", released on 16 April 2007, "After You", released on 2 July 2007 and "The Queen of Starting Over", released on 15 October 2007.
Beverley will be releasing her next album in spring 2009.
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40.shoulda woulda coulda
Beverley Knight Lyrics
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That we would shine like Venus in a clear night sky
We thought our love could overcome the circumstances
But my ambition wouldn't allow for compromise
I could see in the distance all the dreams that were clear to me
Every choice that I had to make left you on your own
Somehow the road we started down had split on there
How I wish I, wish I'd done a little bit more
Now " Shoulda woulda coulda," means I'm out of time
Coz "Shoulda woulda coulda", can't change your mind
And I wonder, wonder, wonder what I'm gonna do
"Shoulda woulda coulda" are the last words of a fool
People ask how it feels to live the kind of life others dream about
I tell them everybody gotta face their highs and their lows
And in my life there's a love that I put aside, cause I was busy loving something else
So for every little thing you hold on to, you've got to let something else go
Chorus
Fool if I would now forsake the opportunities are fate
I know I'm right where I belong
But sometimes when I'm not so strong I..
Chorus (x2)
In "Shoulda Woulda Coulda," Beverley Knight reflects on missing out on a love that could have been great due to her personal ambitions. She acknowledges that people saw her and her partner as two sides of the same coin, but her desire for success meant she couldn't compromise. As a result, they grew apart, and she is left with regrets about not doing more to keep the relationship alive.
The chorus of the song is a testament to the power of missed opportunities. Knight sings, "How I wish I, wish I'd done a little bit more. Now 'Shoulda woulda coulda,' means I'm out of time. Coz 'Shoulda woulda coulda,' can't change your mind. And I wonder, wonder, wonder what I'm gonna do. 'Shoulda woulda coulda' are the last words of a fool." These lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and regret, as the singer comes to terms with the consequences of her past actions.
Line by Line Meaning
People say that together we were both sides of the same coin
People commonly referred to us as a pair that was inseparable
That we would shine like Venus in a clear night sky
Our love was thought to be radiant and glorious
We thought our love could overcome the circumstances
We believed our love was meant to be and could withstand any obstacle
But my ambition wouldn't allow for compromise
My personal drive and aspirations prevented me from making compromises in our relationship
I could see in the distance all the dreams that were clear to me
I had a clear vision and path for my future goals
Every choice that I had to make left you on your own
My decisions often led to you feeling alone and neglected
Somehow the road we started down had split on there
Our path had taken an unexpected turn and our relationship grew apart
Too late to realise how far apart we'd grown.
We didn't realize the extent of how distant we had become from each other until it was too late
How I wish I, wish I'd done a little bit more
I regret not putting in more effort to save our relationship
Now "Shoulda woulda coulda," means I'm out of time
My regrets and past mistakes cannot be undone, and it's too late to make things right
Coz "Shoulda woulda coulda", can't change your mind
No amount of remorse or regret can change someone's decisions or actions
And I wonder, wonder, wonder what I'm gonna do
I am left feeling confused and uncertain about my next steps
"Shoulda woulda coulda" are the last words of a fool
Regretful thinking without action is pointless, as it only leads to feelings of foolishness
People ask how it feels to live the kind of life others dream about
People often ask me what it's like to have achieved success and live a dream life
I tell them everybody gotta face their highs and their lows
I explain that everyone experiences ups and downs in life, regardless of how things may appear from the outside
And in my life there's a love that I put aside, cause I was busy loving something else
I had to prioritize my career and personal ambitions over my relationship, which I now regret
So for every little thing you hold on to, you've got to let something else go
It's important to let go of certain things in life in order to make room for new opportunities and growth
Fool if I would now forsake the opportunities are fate
It would be foolish to give up on the opportunities that come my way and are meant to be part of my destiny
I know I'm right where I belong
I am confident that I am on the right path in life
But sometimes when I'm not so strong I..
Despite my confidence, there are still moments of weakness and doubt
Chorus
Reiteration of the regret felt for past mistakes and the inability to change them
Chorus (x2)
Reiteration of the regret felt for past mistakes and the inability to change them
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Sharon Barrett
My favourite song. Well done Beverley. Great vocals. Great backing singers. Great orchestra and loved seeing the conductor getting his groove on.
luimaime
C'est sur ce morceau en 2002 que j'ai découvert cet incroyable Artiste qu'est Beverley Knight, incroyable quel voix, quel maitrise !!! tout simplement brillant! bravo ;)
Singer DuoScreens
I realize more and more you are my absolute number one, your voice is incredible and your energy is amazing. A true example for all.
Jen Matthews
Fabulous voice,could listen to her all day😘😘😘
Matthew Donovan
Timeless. A true classic.
jayssswannahavfun
Great voice, great song. Love it
Jacqueline Mwaniki
Lovely song. Amazing talent.
DJ Mix
💚❤🧡💜💙💛💞
Bev is Simply THE BEST!!!
💞💛💙💜🧡❤💚
Not Your Average John
Goosebumps!
Music Love
So good!!!