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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Beverley Knight Lyrics
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Though it's right before their eyes
And shines in all its glory, they never ever see
They choose something that looks just like it
And it may glitter all the time
But gold it will never be
I guess you never held on to quality
Something so special so true
When it's standing right in front of you
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go, oh no
Gold lies in rivers undiscovered
Hidden from the sight of those
Who don't know what to look for
(They ain't never gonna find it)
Sometimes the value is uncovered
Other times it's cast aside
By those who are just unsure
I guess you never held on to quality
Or you would of recognized by now
Something so special so true
When she's standing right in front of you
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go, oh no
All the things you failed to see
Separated you from me
I decide who wins my time
And who comes inside, yeah
'Cause what is true and what is real
Finds a way of being revealed
I don't have to even try
'Cause I'm certified pure
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go, oh no
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go, oh no
In "Gold," Beverley Knight sings about the value of people, specifically the value of a person who is often underappreciated or overlooked. The song speaks to those who fail to recognize the undeniable value of a person and instead choose superficial qualities to define someone's worth. Beverley sings about being "gold," which represents someone who is pure, true, and worth a great deal, but is often hidden or passed by those who don't know its value. She notes that despite the ignorance of some people who don't see her value, she remains constant and true to herself, not altering her worth to fit the standards of others. Beverley sings that she is "certified pure" and "the real thing," making it clear that those who don't recognize her value are missing out on something truly special.
The lyrics of "Gold" are much deeper than they initially appear. Although they may seem simple at first glance, they carry a strong message about the value of each individual person. The song highlights the importance of recognizing a person's true worth beyond what can be seen on the surface, and the importance of standing firm in one's self-worth. The overall message of the song is that we should all strive to recognize and appreciate the value in each other, as well as in ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people never recognize it
Some individuals are not able to realize the true worth of a precious metal
Though it's right before their eyes
Even when it is visible and apparent
And shines in all its glory, they never ever see
And exhibits its greatest beauty, they are still unable to comprehend its true value
They choose something that looks just like it
They select something that appears similar to it
And it may glitter all the time
And it may sparkle consistently
But gold it will never be
But it can never be considered as true gold
I guess you never held on to quality
I assume you have never valued quality
Or you woulda recognized by now
Otherwise you would have realized the truth by now
Something so special so true
Something that is incredibly unique and authentic
When it's standing right in front of you
When it is right in front of your eyes
I'm gold, babe, catch me in the slipstream
I am true gold, my dear, and you may find me effortlessly
Passing by the fools who just don't know
Moving past those who are ignorant about my true value
Pure gold, babe, you're looking at the real thing
You are witnessing the genuine commodity, my dear
If you knew my worth, you wouldn't let go
If only you understood my actual value, you would never let me go
Gold lies in rivers undiscovered
Gold can be found in undiscovered rivers
Hidden from the sight of those
Concealed from those who are unaware
Who don't know what to look for
People who lack knowledge in detecting it
Sometimes the value is uncovered
Occasionally, the true value is uncovered
Other times it's cast aside
At other times, it is abandoned and neglected
By those who are just unsure
By those who are hesitant and uncertain
All the things you failed to see
Everything that you were unable to perceive
Separated you from me
Separated us from each other
I decide who wins my time
I am the one who gets to choose who deserves my time
And who comes inside, yeah
And who gets to be a part of my life, yes
'Cause what is true and what is real
Because that which is truthful and authentic
Finds a way of being revealed
Finds a way to make itself known
I don't have to even try
I do not have to exert effort
'Cause I'm certified pure
Because I am genuinely pure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BEVERLEY KNIGHT
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Carl Cromie
Wow...this is unreal...what a top band and as for the vocals AMAZING!
Angee M
They should do an album together, it's the perfect collaboration. I always feel like Beverley Knight is one of the great talents of British music but is not promoted as much as other artists. This should be all over the radio!
E P
WoooooOoo everyone cookin' it up right from the start 😅 then it hits fever pitch, omg you took it right to where we want it go. And as for the vocals...Sratospheric! Epic WIN❤❤❤
Maria Claudia Souza
Timeless music! Awesome! Greetings from Brazil
Guitfiddlejase
Jesus. This is sick...just sick.
The amount of STYLE this band possesses is staggering.
Thank you for posting this clip.
C Wagon
Wow! I saw MG all the way back in 2006 in the Barfly in Brum... Now I've randomly stumbled your way again and it's awesome to see you are still making excellent damn-straight funky music. I'm off to peruse your tour dates and introduce more music lovers to your fantastic songs. xx
Veronika Aberut
This song is playing all day long! Indeed! the ONLY ONE thing that can cheer you up so fast ^^
Guitfiddlejase
I couldn't have said that better myself..!
T. Bone
Goose Bumps from this one!! Great sound Guys... 🎶
EROS Bs
Beautifull song voices, besutifull people energy love it!! Soul on it !!!!