Her debut album, The Soul Sessions, consists of classic soul tracks by Betty Wright, Aretha Franklin, Laura Lee and Bettye Swann and was released in late 2003. It reached the top 5 in the UK albums chart, and also made the top forty of the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.
Joss Stone was nominated for "British Breakthrough Act", and won "British Female Solo Artist" and "British Urban Act", entering the Guinness World Records for being the youngest BRIT Award solo winner at age seventeen.
After achieving critical acclaim for The Soul Sessions, Stone recorded an album full of original songs in 2004 titled Mind, Body & Soul.
It proved to be an even bigger success than her first album, as it debuted at #1 in the UK (breaking the record for the youngest female ever to top the albums charts there, a record previously held by Avril Lavigne).
Stone began working on her third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone, at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, in May 2006.
It was released on 12 March 2007 in the UK on Virgin Records, involving production by Raphael Saadiq and collaborations with Lauryn Hill, Common and Joi.
Stone describes it as "truly me. That's why I'm calling it Introducing Joss Stone. These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist".
The album debuted and peaked at number twelve on the UK Albums Chart. It also debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 selling 118,000 copies in its first week, becoming the highest debut for a British solo female artist on the U.S. chart, surpassing the record previously held by Amy Winehouse with Back to Black. It has sold 60,000 copies in the UK since its release.
Joss Stone was nominated for the MOBO Award for "Best UK Female" in September 2007, but lost out to Amy Winehouse.
Tell Me 'Bout It, the album's lead single, debuted and peaked at number twenty-eight on the UK Singles Chart—where it stayed for three weeks only, and peaked at number eighty-three on the U.S Billboard Hot 100.
The second single, Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now, a collaboration with rapper Common, made the top sixty-five of the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Joss Stone turned its music video to a Product Red — this means that the video is available online over iTunes Store and that the gains from these sales revert to Product Red, an organisation which helps women and children in Africa affected by HIV and/or AIDS.
Joss Stone is the first artist to do this, entering the Guinness World Records once again.
On 4 October 2007, Stone's official website confirmed Baby Baby Baby as the album's third single.
Stone's fifth album, LP1 was released on 26 July 2011. The Somehow Songfacts says that the long player was the first release through Stone's own Stone'd Records and was recorded in just a week at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. Stone fought a legal battle with her record company EMI to release her from her contract and The LP1 album title signifies the fresh start the singer felt she was making.
Trivia:
Worryingly for fans of Stone, she recently confessed that singing is not a career she plans to stick to: she told a journalist recently that she would like to give it up in a few years to become a normal housewife with a husband and children.
Singles:
* 2004 - Fell In Love With A Boy
* 2004 - Super Duper Love
* 2004 - You Had Me
* 2004 - Right To Be Wrong
* 2005 - Spoiled
* 2005 - The Right Time (Cover of Extra for the GAP-Ad)
* 2005 - Don't Cha Wanna Ride?
* 2007 - Tell Me 'Bout It
* 2007 - Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now
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Joss Stone Lyrics
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I don't need a big fine car.
I got everything that a girl could want.
I got more than, than I can ask for.
I don't have to run around,
I don't have to stay out all night,
'cause I got a sweet,
And he knows just how to treat me right.
See my baby, he's alright,
See my baby, we're so tight,
Don't you know he is,
Some kind of wonderful, yes he is,
He's some kind of wonderful,
Don't you know he is,
Some kind of wonderful.
Oh hold it let me tell you one more thing'
Now when he holds me in his arms,
He sets my soul on fire.
And Ooo, when my baby kisses me,
My heart becomes filled with desire.
When he wraps his lovin' arms around me,
He almost drives me out of my mind,
I get these funny little feelings inside a me,
Chills run up and down my spine.
My baby, he's alright.
Me and my baby, we're so tight,
Don't you know he is,
Some kind of wonderful, yes he is,
some kind of wonderful,
He is some kind of wonderful.
Now hold it let me know just one more thing
Is there anybody out there,
With a sweet little man like mine?
There's got to be somebody,
With a sweet little man like mine, O, O,
Now tell me ladies,
Can I get a witness (repeat).
Some kind of wonderful,
Don't you know he is,
Some kind of wonderful,
Don't you know he is,
Some kind of wonderful (repeat)
The lyrics to "Some Kind of Wonderful" by Joss Stone express the fact that the singer does not place high value on material possessions or activities that might be considered markers of success in society. She feels that she has everything she needs because of her relationship with her partner. She sings about the ways in which he satisfies her emotionally and physically, leaving her feeling fulfilled and happy. The lyrics also invite other women to recognize what they have in their own relationships and celebrate the men they love.
In addition to its upbeat, catchy melody, the song's lyrics have resonated with many listeners because they express a sentiment that is often overlooked in pop music: the idea that happiness and fulfillment are not necessarily synonymous with wealth or fame. The lyrics also promote the importance of healthy, supportive relationships, which is a message that is especially important in a society that often places more emphasis on individual achievement than on fostering meaningful connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need a whole lot of money,
Money is not a priority for me.
I don't need a big fine car.
I do not require an expensive car to feel content.
I got everything that a girl could want.
I have all that I could ask for as a woman.
I got more than, than I can ask for.
My life is filled with abundance and gratitude.
I don't have to run around,
I do not need to be on the move all the time.
I don't have to stay out all night,
I do not need to spend the evenings outside.
'cause I got a sweet, sweet lovin' man,
I have a kind, caring and loyal romantic partner.
And he knows just how to treat me right.
He knows how to make me feel cared for and loved.
See my baby, he's alright,
My partner is a wonderful person.
See my baby, we're so tight,
Our relationship is strong and loving.
Don't you know he is,
It is a fact that he is.
Some kind of wonderful, yes he is,
He is more than just wonderful; he is special.
He's some kind of wonderful,
He has qualities and a character that are unique and desirable.
Oh hold it, let me tell you one more thing',
Wait a second, there is something else to say.
Now when he holds me in his arms,
My partner's embrace makes me feel comfortable and secure.
He sets my soul on fire.
He ignites passion and excitement in me.
And Ooo, when my baby kisses me,
His kisses make me feel loved and desired.
My heart becomes filled with desire.
My longing for him increases when he shows his affection.
When he wraps his lovin' arms around me,
His embrace is a powerful expression of his care and love.
He almost drives me out of my mind,
My feelings for him are so strong that they make me lose control.
I get these funny little feelings inside a me,
My emotions are complex and sometimes unexpected.
Chills run up and down my spine.
My physical response to his affection is intense.
Me and my baby, we're so tight,
Our relationship is close and strong.
Is there anybody out there,
Does anyone else out there share my experience?
With a sweet little man like mine?
Does anyone have a romantic partner as kind and loving as mine?
There's got to be somebody,
I cannot be alone in this experience; there must be others.
Now tell me ladies,
I am asking women specifically.
Can I get a witness?
Can anyone relate to my experience and testify to it?
Some kind of wonderful,
My partner is special and unique.
Don't you know he is,
It is a certainty that he is special.
Some kind of wonderful.
My partner is truly exceptional.
Contributed by Christopher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.