(May 13, 2016) Beverley Knight isn’t exactly a household name here in the States, but across the pond in the UK, she is a living legend. But Beverley gives a real American swing to her upcoming album, Soulsville, which was recorded in February at Willie Mitchell’s legendary Royal Studios in Memphis (known for some legendary Al Green recordings).
Named after the Memphis neighbourhood that housed the iconic Stax Records and where Royal Studios still stands, Soulsville – Knight’s first album in five years – takes in original songs and a handful of Memphis classics. The album explores the sounds and reflects the soulful vibes of a city that gave us the likes of Al Green, Booker T, Howlin Wolf and Aretha Franklin.
The first single from the album is the bluesy number, “Middle of Love,” written by Beverley with Jimmy Hogarth (Adele, Duffy) and Matty Benbrook (Paolo Nutini). It’s our newest SoulTracks First Listen. Check out “Middle of Love” below and welcome (or welcome back) Beverley Knight!
Beverley Knight – “Middle of Love”
