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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Moving On Up
Beverley Knight Lyrics
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Where money's no friend of mine
I realise your importance
I'm gonna leave what's left behind
Ooh I'm going uptown downtown roundtown baby
Shaking my head for you
Now I'm understanding
Love is the only way to lead a better lifestyle
Nothing else for free can change your whole way of living
The only security to lead a better lifestyle
The best things in life are free
Thank you for showing me
You're giving me all new direction
I'm leaving the rat race behind
I'm giving it all up 'cause I've found
A loving state of mind
Ooh I'm going uptown downdont roundtown baby
Shanking my head for you
Now I'm understanding
In Beverley Knight's song "Moving On Up," the artist declares her intentions to leave behind the materialistic and selfish aspects of her life in favor of a higher quality of living. The idea expressed in the opening lines, "I'm moving on up the right side/Where money's no friend of mine," suggests that the artist intends to move on from her former ways of living that emphasized the importance of accumulating wealth and possessions.
As the song progresses, the artist comes to realize that the most valuable aspect of life is love. The lines, "Love is the only way to lead a better lifestyle/ Nothing else for free can change your whole way of living" convey this idea. She explains that the only way to find security and fulfillment is through genuine love and connection with others, rather than through money or possessions.
In the chorus, the artist sings, "The best things in life are free/ Thank you for showing me," expressing gratitude for the valuable lesson she has learned. By the end of the song, the artist has found a new direction in life, leaving behind the rat race in favor of a more loving state of mind.
Overall, the song is a powerful statement about the importance of love and connection in life, and how they are ultimately more valuable than material possessions. It encourages listeners to move away from materialistic values and prioritize the relationships they have with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm moving on up the right side
I'm progressing towards success in the right direction.
Where money's no friend of mine
I don't prioritize money as the most important thing in my life.
I realise your importance
I acknowledge the importance of a significant other in my life.
I'm gonna leave what's left behind
I'm going to move past my past mistakes and focus on moving forward.
Ooh I'm going uptown downtown roundtown baby
I am going all around the town, completely embracing my new lifestyle and being adventurous.
Shaking my head for you
I'm showing my appreciation for my significant other who has helped me realise what is truly important in life.
Now I'm understanding
I have gained a new perspective and understanding about what is truly important in life.
Love is the only way to lead a better lifestyle
Love is the key to leading a content, fulfilling life.
Nothing else for free can change your whole way of living
There's nothing that can change your life for the better without effort and sacrifice.
The only security to lead a better lifestyle
The only way to feel more secure and stable in life is by having love by your side.
The best things in life are free
The most valuable things in life cannot be bought with money.
Thank you for showing me
I am thankful to my significant other for showing me the true value of love and what is important in life.
You're giving me all new direction
My partner is helping me find a new direction in life, one that is more focused on love and happiness.
I'm leaving the rat race behind
I'm no longer focused on the mundane and trivial aspects of life and instead focusing on what is truly important.
I'm giving it all up 'cause I've found
I'm sacrificing things in my life because I know that true love and happiness is worth more than any material possessions.
A loving state of mind
I am in a state of mind that is focused on love and happiness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WESTLEY JONES
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Elsa8319
I love this song! She has a great voice too.
David Richardson
It's a shame she never broke America. Been a fan of hers for a few years now.
flynabil flybird
Chill and nice song. Really some old school stuff!
bridge0370
What a quality track by our Wolverhampton Lass. Shame she never stuck with doing proper RnB...
Cakes
She sold out, yeah. Some of the stuff she releases later on was utter tosh
bridge0370
@Cakes I wouldn't say that. Who knows what her story actually was. I do remember her stating that she was not going to be doing RnB anymore... Even so, she has had a great career and has done well for herself, so I will always big up our Yam Yam girl from Wolves who has done good and is still well respected
Silvia Oino
Listening to this on my couch this lazy Sunday afternoon. Brilliant!
1974cfjl
U.K R&B classic !! love this my favorite version is still the Ethnic Boyz remix. still great in 2016.
Yousdown Konection
Yes it's a f**** version !!! 😍
LiquidJFunk
Classic! Moving on up on my taste!