A soulful rock singer with honest lyrics and a raw sound, McClellan played over 10 instruments and released five independent albums. Originally from Virginia, she worked the clubs and bars around Fort Lauderdale, Florida for nearly 20 years. She was a finalist on the first season of NBC’s The Voice.
Rock ‘n’ roll is built on a foundation of great vocalists, and NBC-TV’s The Voice introduced her to the world as a singer of stunning power and range with the presence and ability to draw comparisons to Etta James, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge, to name just a few. McClellan’s debut international release Fear Nothing presented her as a true and original artist — a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and dynamic presence with the ability, authority and desire to carve her own place in music history.
“I believe that I have a message,” said McClellan. “It’s simple: be yourself, love yourself, always be honest, and let the rest come naturally. That’s the way I live my life and make my music.” And that’s the easygoing Zen she applied to the recording of Fear Nothing at Los Angeles’ House of Blues studios with producer David Z. (Prince, Fine Young Cannibals, Billy Idol, Buddy Guy) and the superb rock and roots session players he assembled: guitarist Josh Sklair, keyboardist Jimmy Pugh, bassist Hutch Hutchinson and drummer Tony Braunagal — all noted producers in their own right. McClellan also brought along her own longtime guitar foil Billy Vazquez, and a stack of mostly upbeat and entirely heartfelt new songs.
“Making Fear Nothing was as smooth as melting butter on a oven-hot slice of bread,” the veteran of the south Florida club scene recounts. “I showed the songs to the guys and then we played them together in the studio and that was it. We played some of them two or three times, but a lot of performances on the album are first takes, so they have that edgy, live feeling just like on stage.”
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The Thrill Is Gone
Beverly McClellan Lyrics
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The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although, I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
It's gone away for good
The thrill is gone baby
It's gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
Just like I know a good man should
You know I'm free, free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Oh I'm free, free, free now
I'm free from your spell
And now that it's all over
All I can do is wish you well
Beverly McClellan's "The Thrill Is Gone" is a powerful song that speaks about heartbreak and letting go. The song's title references the classic blues song of the same name by B.B. King, and the lyrics reflect the pain and sadness of a lost relationship. The repetition of the phrase "the thrill is gone" reinforces the idea that the passion and excitement that once existed between the singer and her lover are now gone, and she must face the reality that their relationship has come to an end.
The singer expresses her realization that her lover has done her wrong, and although she may live on, she will be lonely without him. The chorus emphasizes the feelings of loss and finality, as she acknowledges that the thrill is gone for good. However, the song ends on a note of forgiveness, with the singer saying that she is now free from her lover's spell and wishes him well.
Overall, "The Thrill Is Gone" is a poignant and emotionally resonant song that beautifully captures the experience of heartbreak and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
The excitement and joy in our relationship is no longer present
The thrill is gone away
The excitement and joy in our relationship has completely disappeared
The thrill is gone baby
The excitement and joy in our relationship is missing, my love
The thrill is gone away baby
The excitement and joy in our relationship is gone permanently, my love
You know you done me wrong baby
You are aware that you have hurt me, my love
And you'll be sorry someday
You will regret your actions one day
It's gone away from me
The excitement and joy in our relationship is no longer present in me
Although, I'll still live on
But I will continue to live my life despite the loss of joy in our relationship
But so lonely I'll be
But I will feel very lonely without the excitement and joy in our relationship
It's gone away for good
The excitement and joy in our relationship is gone permanently
Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
I know that one day I will be ready to love and be loved again
Just like I know a good man should
Just like I should expect from a good man
I'm free from your spell
I am no longer under your influence or control
And now that it's all over
Now that our relationship has come to an end
All I can do is wish you well
All I have left to do is hope for your happiness and well-being
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rick R. Darnell, Roy Hawkins
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Kre8iviT27
My favorite Beverly performance. This chick is amazing.
GG Allen
She was the best.
❤ RIP ❤
Wicked Bagel
Beverly ,
Thanks for one the best performance from season 1,
RIP
Amy S
Bev❤ Crushes it as ALWAYS! IMISS YOU!
Dea Atter
Got to thinking about Beverly for some reason today. Remembered her from the first season of the voice. Didn't know she died. Apparently left a legacy that I would remember her after all these years.
International Marine Electronics Costa Rica
My girl knows how to put on a show! Amazing Bev!
BBBYpsi
I do not think anyone apprciated & loved to perform more then she did on the voice or any of the talent shows. Except maybe Sam Harris from original star search.
한국 내셔널 리 즘이 영원히! 일본 파시즘을 씨 발!
Beverly's was the best of any contestant on, "The Voice", blew Mia Z's out of the water, she's a more overall talented musician and more blues singer like Xtina.
Amanda B
SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD
Amy Stott
WOW I cannot believe she's gone😞 I've been looking for her updates... Man gone too soon... Sleep on beautiful...