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"Right Beside You" is a song by American singer Sophie B. Hawkins, released in July 1994 as the first single from her second album, Whaler (1994). It reached number 56 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. In Europe, it became a top 30 hit in several countries, including Switzerland, where it climbed to number eight. The track is Hawkins' highest-charting single in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 13.

"Right Beside You"
Single by Sophie B. Hawkins
from the album Whaler
B-side"The Ballad of Sleeping Beauty (Only Love)"
ReleasedJuly 26, 1994 (1994-07-26)[1]
GenrePop
Length4:46
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
  • Sophie B. Hawkins
  • Rick Chertoff
  • Stewart Lerman
Producer(s)Stephen Lipson
Sophie B. Hawkins singles chronology
"I Want You"
(1992)		 "Right Beside You"
(1994)		 "Don't Don't Tell Me No"
(1994)
Music video
"Right Beside You" on YouTube

Critical reception


Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Matching the wickedly catchy 1992 smash "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" is a daunting task. On this peek into the quirky pop poet's sophomore collection, "Whaler", she takes a conscious step into the dance/pop arena by offering a kicky ditty that is not as instantly memorable as her breakthrough hit, but ultimately just as strong and durable." He added, "Hawkins delivers an urgent and breathy vocal that may draw comparisons to Madonna, though her own unique style shines through to smarter ears. The single has two rock-solid mixes that will do the trick in enticing top 40, club, and rhythm-crossover programmers. Sweet."[2]

Troy J. Augusto from Cash Box said, "Slick, danceable track indicates a modest, though thoroughly satisfying, style shift for the lovely Ms. Hawkins who looks to clubs for exposure this time as much as hit radio. Husky and oh-so-seductive vocal delivery makes the difference here, and with nifty remixes offered, looks for almost immediate impact."[3] Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "Artistically seen, Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover promoted her overnight to a top position deft beside Cyndi Lauper, and there's still no reason to revise our opinion."[4] Also James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update described it as a "Madonna-ish canterer".[5]


Music video


The song's accompanying music video was directed by Albert Watson, with Tony Phillips as the director of photography and Craig Fanning as executive producer.[6] Before the shoot, Hawkins was learning horseback riding and one of her managers suggested she ride a horse in the upcoming video. Watson liked the idea and felt the song's sound suited a beach setting for the video. The video was shot on a beach near Sag Harbor, New York, in the summer of 1994 during stormy conditions.[7]


Track listings



Charts



References


  1. "Right Beside You". Amazon. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  2. Flick, Larry (July 30, 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 51. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  3. Augusto, Troy J. (August 6, 1994). "Pop Singles — Reviews: Pick of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  4. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. July 23, 1994. p. 9. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  5. Hamilton, James (August 6, 1994). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  6. "Music Video: Production Notes" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 106, no. 29. 16 July 1994. p. 46. Retrieved 26 January 2022 – via World Radio History.
  7. Sophie B. Hawkins (October 1, 2020). "Sophie B. Hawkins - Fan Q&A - Dominique from Belgium asks about video for 'Right Beside You'". Retrieved January 27, 2022 – via YouTube.
  8. Right Beside You (US CD single liner notes). Sophie B. Hawkins. Columbia Records. 1994. 44K 77596.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. Right Beside You (US cassette single sleeve). Sophie B. Hawkins. Columbia Records. 1994. 38T 77537.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. Right Beside You (UK cassette single sleeve). Sophie B. Hawkins. Columbia Records. 1994. 660691 4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. Right Beside You (UK CD1 liner notes). Sophie B. Hawkins. Columbia Records. 1994. 660691 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. Right Beside You (UK CD2 liner notes). Sophie B. Hawkins. Columbia Records. 1994. 660691 5.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. Right Beside You (European maxi-CD single liner notes). Sophie B. Hawkins. Columbia Records. 1994. COL 660523 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. Right Beside You (Japanese CD single liner notes). Sophie B. Hawkins. Sony Records. 1994. SRCS 7456.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. "Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside You". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  16. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2620." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
  17. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 37. September 10, 1994. p. 13. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  18. "Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside You" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  19. "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (08.9.–14.9. '94)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). September 8, 1994. p. 16. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  20. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Right Beside You". Irish Singles Chart.
  21. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 8, 1995" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  22. "Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  23. "Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside You". Top 40 Singles.
  24. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  25. "Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside You". Singles Top 100.
  26. "Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside You". Swiss Singles Chart.
  27. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  28. "Sophie B Hawkins Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  29. "Sophie B Hawkins Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  30. "RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1994". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  31. "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1994" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  32. "Top 100 Singles 1994". Music Week. January 14, 1995. p. 9.




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