"Beautiful Night" is the first and lead single released from British singer-songwriter Beverley Knight's sixth studio album, 100%. It was released independently via her own record label, Hurricane Records, on 7 September 2009 as a digital download only.
"Beautiful Night" | ||||
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Single by Beverley Knight | ||||
from the album 100% | ||||
Released | 7 September 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
Length | 3:22 (radio/video mix) 4:14 (album version) | |||
Label | Hurricane Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Beverley Knight, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, James Diring, Jody Street | |||
Producer(s) | The Rural | |||
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The official radio premiere of "Beautiful Night" was on 20 July 2009 on radio station 96.4FM BRMB[1][2] and it was later added to BBC Radio 2's playlist where it peaked on the B-list.
The song was co-written by Knight and Ivor Novello Award winning Amanda Ghost and was produced by The Rural.[3] Knight explained the lyrics are about love and loss: "It’s about holding on to the moment you are in”, she said, “because sooner or later you may have to say goodbye to that person you love."[4]
Jason Palmer from Entertainment Focus said "Beautiful Night is a very melodic and catchy tune that could be a radio favourite given the right exposure .. It's emotionally charged with an uplifting chorus and poignant theme throughout".[5] Indie London's Jack Foley said of the song "Beautiful Night drops a great beat and some tinkling piano loops over a soulful set of vocals to deliver an early highlight".[6]
Chart (2009) | Peak Position |
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UK Singles Chart[11] | 96 |
UK R&B Singles Chart[12] | 28 |
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