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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So Happy
Beverley Knight Lyrics
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You lift me up, you help me out, you're always standing by me
Without your love, I realise I got no prize to dream about
So here it is, I say to you, you've given me joy
And I mean to say that there's no other way
Than to sing what it is that I'm feeling
I'm seeing that
I-I want you to know
That you make me feel
So happy, happy yeah
I-I want you to know
That you make me feel
So happy, happy yeah
I got a hope, I have a life, it's right, I owe that to ya
We're feeling good, we're having fun, the sun is passing over
I'll never stop for giving up the funk that gets you flowin'
It's all you need, it's guaranteed to bring you joy
And I mean to say that there's no other way
Than to sing what it is that I'm feeling
I'm seeing that
I-I want you to know
That you make me feel
So happy, happy yeah
I-I want you to know
That you make me feel
So happy, happy yeah
I - yeah yeah
So happy, happy yeah
I, I, wanted you to know
I can see, I can feel
Like a shockwave through my life
My whole world's on the rise
I can see, I can feel
Like a shockwave through my life
Now I feel so alive
And I mean to say that there's no other way
Than to sing what it is that I'm feeling
I'm singing that
I-I want you to know
That you make me feel
So happy, happy yeah
I-I want you to know
That you make me feel
So happy, happy yeah
I-I want you to know
That you make me feel
So happy, happy yeah
I - I I oh I
I want
So... happy yeah
Ooh ooh yeah
Come on and see me now
I can see, I can feel
Like a shockwave through my life
My whole world's on the rise
I can see, I can feel
A shockwave through my life
Now I feel so alive
The lyrics of Beverley Knight's "So Happy" are a declaration of gratitude and joy towards a special person who has been instrumental in the singer's life. The song is a celebration of the uplifting power of love and support, and it exudes a bubbly, energetic vibe that matches the feelings of elation expressed in the lyrics. The opening lines acknowledge the role that the addressee has played in the artist's life, as the person who has always been there to provide guidance, lift her up, and stand by her. Without this person's love, the artist feels that she has no "prize to dream about," suggesting that their presence is a source of motivation and inspiration in her life.
The chorus of the song reinforces this message of happiness, as the artist declares that the addressee makes her feel "so happy, happy yeah." The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the intensity of the emotion and underlines the simple yet profound impact that the person's presence has on the artist's mood and outlook on life. The second verse of the song expands on the theme of joy, as the artist expresses her gratitude for the positive things in her life and vows to keep spreading the "funk" that brings people joy. The bridge section of the song features a repeating melody that builds in intensity, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation that mirrors the feeling of a shockwave pulsing through the artist's life. Overall, "So Happy" is an exuberant celebration of the transformative power of love and a testament to the importance of gratitude and positivity in our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
In everything I've ever done you were the one to guide me
You have been my constant support and guidance in all my endeavours.
You lift me up, you help me out, you're always standing by me
You elevate me, assist me in difficult situations, and never leave my side.
Without your love, I realise I got no prize to dream about
It is through your love that I have something worth aspiring towards.
So here it is, I say to you, you've given me joy
I want to express to you that you have brought happiness into my life.
And I mean to say that there's no other way
I genuinely believe that there is no other method or approach.
Than to sing what it is that I'm feeling
The only way for me to communicate my emotions is through song.
I'm seeing that
It is becoming apparent to me.
I-I want you to know
I really want to emphasise to you.
That you make me feel
That you are the reason that I have a certain emotion.
So happy, happy yeah
I feel incredibly content and pleased.
I got a hope, I have a life, it's right, I owe that to ya
My positivity and the favourable experiences I have are owed to you.
We're feeling good, we're having fun, the sun is passing over
Our mood is elevated, we are enjoying ourselves, and time is passing by quickly.
I'll never stop for giving up the funk that gets you flowin'
I will continue to produce music that brings you pleasure and excitement.
It's all you need, it's guaranteed to bring you joy
My music is sufficient to provide you with happiness.
I can see, I can feel
My senses are heightened and I am fully present.
Like a shockwave through my life
I am experiencing a sudden and intense effect on my existence.
My whole world's on the rise
Everything around me is getting better and more positive.
Now I feel so alive
I am brimming with vitality and vivacity.
I-I want you to know
It is crucial for me to convey this message to you.
I - yeah yeah
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Ooh ooh yeah
An expression of joy and happiness.
Come on and see me now
Please come visit me.
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