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
The Best Thing About Me
Joss Stone Lyrics
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'Cause I'm allergic to tragedy
The doctor says something's wrong with me
The smile on my face has no remedy
So baby, don't say no
Come on and just say yes
You know it's time to keep it simple
Life is short, so make it what you wanna
Make it good, don't wait until mañana
I think I'm cool cause your name's on this heart shaped tattoo
Now the best thing about me is you
Oh
My crying days are now history (history)
I had a change of philosophy (philosophy)
I take each day as it comes to me
And I won't take myself all that seriously
So babe, don't say no
Come on and just say yes
You know it's time to keep it simple
Let's take a chance and hope for the best
Life is short, so make it what you wanna
Make it good, don't wait until mañana
I think I'm cool cause your name's on this heart shaped tattoo
Now the best thing about me is you
It's you
Now the best thing, the best thing
It's true
Kick off your shoes, lay back, and take a load off
Give me your blues, let me love it away
Nothing to lose, so don't act like such a grown-up
Stay out all night in the moonlight with me
Don't say no
No, no
Don't say no
Just say yes
Come on and just say yes
You know it's time to keep it simple
Let's take a chance and hope for the best
Life is short, so make it what you wanna
Make it good, don't wait until mañana
I think I'm cool cause your name's on this heart shaped tattoo
Now the best thing about me is you
It's you
Now the best thing, the best thing, the best thing
About me is you
Now the best thing about me is you
The best thing about me is you
The best thing about me is you
In Joss Stone's song "The Best Thing About Me," the artist expresses a feeling of happiness and contentment, as she has reached a stage in her life where she is allergic to tragedy. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been having a difficult time but is now embracing a new philosophy of taking life as it comes and not taking herself too seriously. She is inviting a lover to join her and enjoy the simple things in life, taking risks and hoping for the best together.
Stone's message is about enjoying life and taking chances, highlighting the importance of living in the moment and not waiting until tomorrow to make the most of each day. She also acknowledges the significance of her lover in her life, as they bring her happiness and make her feel like the best version of herself. The upbeat melody of the song reflects the optimistic and joyful nature of the lyrics, creating an uplifting and inspiring atmosphere for the listener.
Overall, "The Best Thing About Me" is a powerful reminder that life is short, and we should make the most of every opportunity to live, love, and be happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm as happy as I can be
I am extremely content and satisfied with my life as it is right now.
'Cause I'm allergic to tragedy
I have a strong aversion to sad or upsetting events that can cause pain or harm.
The doctor says something's wrong with me
Medical professionals have informed me that there is an underlying health issue that I am experiencing.
The smile on my face has no remedy
Although there may be medical or psychological issues, my natural disposition leads me to be positive and happy despite any troubles.
So baby, don't say no
Please do not reject my proposal or invitation.
Come on and just say yes
I encourage you to agree and participate with me.
You know it's time to keep it simple
The best approach to our situation is to minimize complexity and keep things straightforward.
Let's take a chance and hope for the best
We should be open to taking risks and optimistic that everything will work out well.
Life is short, so make it what you wanna
Since life is brief, we should live it the way we want to with no regrets.
Make it good, don't wait until mañana
Make choices that are positive and joyful, do not put off something until later.
I think I'm cool cause your name's on this heart shaped tattoo
I feel wonderful because I am committed to someone who is special enough to have their name tattooed on my heart.
Now the best thing about me is you
My life is enriched and made better by being with you, you are the best thing about me.
My crying days are now history (history)
I do not experience sadness and tears anymore, it is a thing of the past.
I had a change of philosophy (philosophy)
I now have different views on life and how I should approach it.
I take each day as it comes to me
My mindset is to live in the present moment and deal with things as they come.
And I won't take myself all that seriously
I try not to be too self-absorbed or serious about myself or my actions.
Kick off your shoes, lay back, and take a load off
Relax and unwind, take it easy and let go of any stress or tension.
Give me your blues, let me love it away
Share your emotional burdens with me, and I will do my best to make you feel better with my love and affection.
Nothing to lose, so don't act like such a grown-up
We do not have anything to fear or lose, and we should not be so serious and responsible all the time.
Stay out all night in the moonlight with me
Let's have some fun and enjoy the night air under the moon with each other.
No, no
A strong negative response to being rejected, proposing that the artist finds it hard to accept.
Just say yes
Encouraging the other person to accept the proposal or invitation.
It's you
The person being talked about and to is the reason for the singer's happiness and contentment.
The best thing, the best thing
This is the pinnacle of the artist's emotions, saying the person being talked about is the absolute best thing in their life.
It's true
This is not an exaggeration, but actually true.
Now the best thing about me is you
Reiterating that the person being spoken to is the source of everything that is good and positive in the singer's life.
The best thing about me is you
The song concludes on the same note as the above, with the singer affirming that the person being addressed is the best thing in their life.
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ANDREAS CARLSSON, DESMOND CHILD, ENRIQUE MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Frank J. Latino
Definitivamente, es muchísimo mejor en español!
Paula Zapata
Prefiero esta versión, pega mucho más👏🏼
Lila Salvatore
How do people dislike this?
Clarinha Furtado
I love this song!!
caro noels
i love this song
1Military Wife
OMG Honey Child! Now this is it! I am not a fan of Orpah's but OMG (again) I caught Joss & Ricky on her show------>OMG! Sing it you two! Now this brings chills to my entire body.....lol
Jazmin Valdivia
i like the spanish version alot.. but this one is easier to learn
Felipe Garcia Wilches
me gusta yo la voy a cantar
Farners Vallespí
"manana", which is the spanish word for "tomorrow", must be written as "mañana". BTW, I love this song!!!
Genaro Noj
Beautiful