Released 7 September 2009 Recorded 2008 Label Hurricane Records | Format Digital download | |
Length 3:22 (radio/video mix)4:14 (album version) |
"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.
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The official radio premiere of "Beautiful Night" was on 20 July 2009 on radio station 96.4FM BRMB and it was later added to BBC Radio 2's playlist where it peaked on the B-list.
Background and production
The song was co-written by Knight and Ivor Novello Award winning Amanda Ghost and was produced by The Rural. 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."
Critical reception
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". 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".
Music video
Promotion for the single began with a behind the scenes look at the music video, directed by JT. The footage was posted on The Sun's web site on 13 July 2009. The full music video was also premiered on The Sun's web site on 22 July 2009.
Track listings
- "Beautiful Night" (radio mix) - 3:22
- "Beautiful Night" (radio mix) - 3:22
- "Every Step" (radio edit) - 3:24
- "Beautiful Night" (Crazy Cousinz Club mix) - 4:11
- "Beautiful Night" (Crazy Cousinz Club mix edit) (Amazon Exclusive) - 3:09
- "Beautiful Night" (Crazy Cousinz Funky mix) - 3:53
- "Beautiful Night" (album version) - 4:14
- "Beautiful Night" (radio mix) - 3:22
- "Every Step" (radio edit) - 3:24
- "Beautiful Night" (Crazy Cousinz Club mix) - 4:11
- "Beautiful Night" (Crazy Cousinz Funky mix) - 3:53
- "Beautiful Night" (acoustic version) (iTunes Exclusive)
- "Beautiful Night" (album version) - 4:14
- "Beautiful Night" (radio mix) - 3:22
- "Every Step" (radio edit) - 3:24
- "Beautiful Night" (Crazy Cousinz Club mix) - 4:11
- "Beautiful Night" (Crazy Cousinz Funky mix) - 3:53
- "Beautiful Night" (Crazy Cousinz Club mix instrumental) (Play Exclusive)
- "Beautiful Night" (album version) - 4:14