I must have watched Beverley's performance of this 20 times in the last twelve months - and it's brought tears to my eyes 20 times. It is simply one of the best 4 minutes of music I've heard in my entire life. I think her wonderful vocals made everyone else 'raise their game' to another level. If I'd been one of the backing singers, I swear I'd still be talking about it when I reached 90. Just wonderful.
Listen to Beverly's version of Aretha Frankin's Song "Rock Steady" that song by Aretha herself brings me to tears, my Dad beat my ass any time I got close to crying .... First time I cried in 40 years, was when I heard Aretha belt out "Rock Steady." Now classic soul music and rock 🎵 music brings me to tears often. I perceive the LORD is telling me to prepare for my Dad passing away. Glory be to God ☦️, even for the good, the bad and the ugly, for HE rules over all things. Amen. Слава Теве Вожи ☦️ 🇧🇾 🌐 🇷🇺 🙏 Амин
What a talent and what energy. She has enough power to light up a city. I just love it when a performer puts their guts into it, and Beverly surely does. Bravo.
I've just witnessed history! "Twist and Shout" in a Gospel style with a rock 'n' roll beat played with passion, and professionally filmed, this is why rock 'n' roll will never die :))) x
someone else mentioned how they end up in tears listening to this , I thought I was the only one. utter perfection from a beautiful beautiful woman. can you imagine someone like Mariah Carey trying to do this? When Britain produces class like this no one can touch it. oh yeah before I forget- Beverly marry me, please !!
mariah doesn't have the voice type to do this no, but let's not bring down other talented singers! both women are or were incredible vocalists, and this cover cements beverley as one of the best in a long time.
Beverly Knight abandons herself to the performance and what I would give to play the Hammond Organ to get that reaction. Outstanding. If you don't " get" this then you might as well give up.
OH MY!😰 Well! That's one of the greatest performances I've ever seen, of anyone singing any song! Unbelievable. Right now, she's gotta be the best in the world!😀
'Twist and Shout' (TAS) is one of the most common standards played by bands or just belted out by good singers but John Lennon's vocals, on 'The Beatles' version, took the song by the scruff of the neck and made people's hair stand on end. Other attempts have ranged from good to great, but the Fab Four's version was phenomenal. I feel sorry for TAS as a song though, because first 'The Beatles' took it by the scruff neck and, years later, Beverley Knight grabbed it by the throat and squeezed out everything that makes this song so great. Phil Medley & Bert Burns, the composers, wrote TAS in 1961 and the 'Isley Brothers' recorded it, but I doubt they could have ever imagined the song as performed by Beverley Knight here. Just look at the session musicians response at the end of the song. All professional musicians and singers who know they have just witnessed something incredibly special. They knew it, and so do most of us who have commented here, on this video. As a Beatles fan, I would have loved to have heard John Lennon's reaction to her performance, but that's not to be, so I'll just enjoy this video again, because TAS has never sounded so good. Beverley Knight, 10 out of 10. Pick up your Gold Medal and wear it with pride. Just magnificent!
Picture this, a 6ft 6in man mountain reduced to a blubbering wreck. I watched it on telly and bounced around like Tigger at work the following day! Absolutely one of the best covers of any song!
I have watched this countless times and never want it to end. Simply the finest rendition of the greatest rock n roll song ever. Why it has never been released as a single is incomprehensible.
I just watched this on TV, and just had to come on here to hear it again. FANTASTIC! I'm old enough to remember the Beatles bringing this one out, but Beverley's version is something else! Well done.
This must be the You Tube vid I have watched more than any other. Captures the essence of Beverley's soul, passion and inability to ever give less than 100% to a performance. Brilliant lady and well worth seeing live when she tours
As a enormous Beatles fan I again, again, again and again I listened to miss Beverly. With the highest volume on the speakers, this is a blow out! What a performance, what a beautiful black & strong woman, I'm stunned! Congrats to miss Knight!
As a huge Beatles fan myself, i know exactly what you mean. Beverly certainly gives an amazing and exceptional interpretation of the song here. I've always liked her singing, but this really blew me away. Very well done Beverly!
She is absolutely marvellous! She is the reason, why I travel to London now and then. If you have not heard her live, you must do so, because she is even better live....
I'll never forget the first time hearing this. Me and my work colleagues stopped working, turned the radio up with open mouths!!! 😮 Absolutely stunned. Still gives me chills.
This is not just music, it is Art at its highest level ! This video is from a BBC 4 programme that asked various artists to give their take on ten pre-chosen Beatles songs in a live session,. Beverley was elected to sing last in this one incredible live outstanding performance. I have been a fan of Beverley Knight for years. This has to be her greatest live performance, certainly that I've ever seen. Twist and Shout baby!!
It wasn't 10 pre chosen Beatles songs it was a reproduction of the album ''Please please me'' to mark the 50th aniversary of it's release and recorded in the same timescale of the original album - 12 hours, in 1964.
Technically it was recorded between 11th September 1962 (because it included the already recorded “Love Me Do” and 20th February 1963. The main session was 11th February 1963. George Martin did some Piano and Celesta overdubs on 20th February 1963.
i agree....but within herself was the sudden realisation...no worries... and she relaxed and let it all go....superb from start to finish but that point were she enjoyed it is very visible
I think Beverly knight is the ultimate pro. She has complete mastery of how to build a song, and knows not to blow it all out too soon. She also has the power to lift the band(just look at the other performers faces). It's part of why she's Simply the best! 🤗
Twist and Shout is probably the most perfect Rock and Roll song ever written. I have searched high and low for a version of it that does it justice. The Beatles did it well..But The Pitcher remixed their version to the better. Then there's this. You take perfect song and combo it with a voice like Ms. Knight's and you get Twist and Shout like it was intended to be. You should not be able to listen to it and stay still. It must make you want to move....
Most Beatles tracks sound better when someone else covers them, but this simply knocks the original out the park and down the road. Immense performance from the best vocalist on the planet.
The reaction of the young lady in the choir at 3.40 is the same as my expression all the way through this amazing performance. Leaves a lump in your throat. I would love to hear Beverly sing 'Ride on Time'. I always thought that Martha Wash could not be touched with her singing, but I'm sure Beverly could do an equal, no (dare I say), better version of it.
I rewatched again and, I was not disappointed! Loved bev since I first heard her song shoulda woulda coulda all those many years ago and I have been a fan ever since 👌
Me too! Explanation is simple......this is off the scale in talent, emotion, energy, humility, teamwork among the musicians and communicating to the TV audience. No bullshit, no-one trying to look good. Just a bunch of people elevating themselves into a perfect music place with the most awesome singer leading it all!!!
I hope Abbey Road has got some good building insurance,...cos our Bev raised the roof on this one and then blew it off!!! Filled the building with Pure JoY!! Thanks for posting and thank you Bev Knight xxx
Who is that white female backing singer on the end of the back row beside the two black backing singers? So beautiful! Visible at 1.09. Beverley's version of this Beatles song is stupendous but I want to see more of that backing singer.
Incredible. Abbey Road only belongs to those who can write, sing and tune their instruments (all without technological assistance). If you can't do that, just make it a hobby ok ?
OMG...We can never thank you enough for posted this MARVERLLOUUUUUS cover; Enthusiastic and cheerful,it fills me with joy,I always get in a dancing mood when I hear it.Their pleasure of playing is obvious and what to say about Beverley Knight, her performance is extraordinary ( For me,to 2.27 at 2.48,WOWWWW...the Best ) Kiss of "France"
Beverley Knight, Mick Hucknell (Anna, Go to Him) and Gabrielle Aplin (There's A Place) were the three stars that day in Abbey Road. They absolutely smashed their performances.
I must have watched Beverley's performance of this 20 times in the last twelve months - and it's brought tears to my eyes 20 times. It is simply one of the best 4 minutes of music I've heard in my entire life. I think her wonderful vocals made everyone else 'raise their game' to another level. If I'd been one of the backing singers, I swear I'd still be talking about it when I reached 90. Just wonderful.
Amazing. What a vocal performance that is. Truly exceptional.
You need a girl mate
Could not agree more !
Kudos
Listen to Beverly's version of Aretha Frankin's
Song "Rock Steady" that song by Aretha herself brings me to tears, my Dad beat my ass any time I got close to crying .... First time I cried in 40 years, was when I heard Aretha belt out "Rock Steady." Now classic soul music and rock 🎵 music brings me to tears often. I perceive the LORD is telling me
to prepare for my Dad passing away.
Glory be to God ☦️, even for the good, the bad and the ugly, for HE rules over all things.
Amen.
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The vocal bit 2:59 - 3:03 is just fucking superb.
What a talent and what energy. She has enough power to light up a city. I just love it when a performer puts their guts into it, and Beverly surely does. Bravo.
Beverly this was your Bobby Hatfield moment performance. Bobby performing unchained melody live WOW !! Tthank you both.
I've just witnessed history! "Twist and Shout" in a Gospel style with a rock 'n' roll beat played with passion, and professionally filmed, this is why rock 'n' roll will never die :))) x
someone else mentioned how they end up in tears listening to this , I thought I was the only one. utter perfection from a beautiful beautiful woman. can you imagine someone like Mariah Carey trying to do this? When Britain produces class like this no one can touch it.
oh yeah before I forget- Beverly marry me, please !!
mariah doesn't have the voice type to do this no, but let's not bring down other talented singers! both women are or were incredible vocalists, and this cover cements beverley as one of the best in a long time.
Beverly Knight abandons herself to the performance and what I would give to play the Hammond Organ to get that reaction. Outstanding. If you don't " get" this then you might as well give up.
+Samuel Elsby I agree 100% - if you don't get it back it in ...
OH MY!😰 Well! That's one of the greatest performances I've ever seen, of anyone singing any song! Unbelievable. Right now, she's gotta be the best in the world!😀
'Twist and Shout' (TAS) is one of the most common standards played by bands or just belted out by good singers but John Lennon's vocals, on 'The Beatles' version, took the song by the scruff of the neck and made people's hair stand on end. Other attempts have ranged from good to great, but the Fab Four's version was phenomenal. I feel sorry for TAS as a song though, because first 'The Beatles' took it by the scruff neck and, years later, Beverley Knight grabbed it by the throat and squeezed out everything that makes this song so great. Phil Medley & Bert Burns, the composers, wrote TAS in 1961 and the 'Isley Brothers' recorded it, but I doubt they could have ever imagined the song as performed by Beverley Knight here. Just look at the session musicians response at the end of the song. All professional musicians and singers who know they have just witnessed something incredibly special. They knew it, and so do most of us who have commented here, on this video. As a Beatles fan, I would have loved to have heard John Lennon's reaction to her performance, but that's not to be, so I'll just enjoy this video again, because TAS has never sounded so good. Beverley Knight, 10 out of 10. Pick up your Gold Medal and wear it with pride. Just magnificent!
In my book,... BEVERLEY deserves to be up there with Aretha n Tina,... Wot an awesome Soulful voice,... Love her, 👍❤️💞🎵🎵🎵😎💯
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Picture this, a 6ft 6in man mountain reduced to a blubbering wreck. I watched it on telly and bounced around like Tigger at work the following day! Absolutely one of the best covers of any song!
I can only agree . A fantastic vocal performance . She knocked out all the backing singers and just KILLED the song !!! Fabulous .
Tears of joy every time I hear this amazing performance. Beverley is a force of nature on this.
I have watched this countless times and never want it to end.
Simply the finest rendition of the greatest rock n roll song ever.
Why it has never been released as a single is incomprehensible.
*Anthony Ratcliffe* ~ Same here.
Never get tired,just awesome performance,thank you Beverley 🙏
I just watched this on TV, and just had to come on here to hear it again. FANTASTIC! I'm old enough to remember the Beatles bringing this one out, but Beverley's version is something else! Well done.
I'm not sure I've ever heard better singing than this ever, its so good its emotional !
This woman feels music from deep down at the cellular level and gives her all to even the most basic lyrics 😮 Wow!!!❤
This must be the You Tube vid I have watched more than any other. Captures the essence of Beverley's soul, passion and inability to ever give less than 100% to a performance. Brilliant lady and well worth seeing live when she tours
I'd love to see her live.
As a enormous Beatles fan I again, again, again and again I listened to miss Beverly. With the highest volume on the speakers, this is a blow out! What a performance, what a beautiful black & strong woman, I'm stunned! Congrats to miss Knight!
As a huge Beatles fan myself, i know exactly what you mean. Beverly certainly gives an amazing and exceptional interpretation of the song here. I've always liked her singing, but this really blew me away. Very well done Beverly!
I WANT THIS TO GO ON FOR EVER!!! ......COME ON AND WORK IT ON OUT!!!!
She is absolutely marvellous! She is the reason, why I travel to London now and then. If you have not heard her live, you must do so, because she is even better live....
I think that this is the best cover of this song! I listen to this as much as I can! It is wonderful! Thank you Beverley Knight!!!
The best Beatles cover cover I ever saw. What a voice, what a power Beverley has.
Better even than the Isley Brothers version. Beverley Knight iis the Best Living Soul Singer, Male or Female. ( IMHO )
Yeah I totally agree best singer male or female in the UK period
She is on a different level
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I'm a massive Beatles fan. But this version of Twist and Shout is the best ever. A brilliant vocal by Beverley Knight. Lovely.
I'll never forget the first time hearing this. Me and my work colleagues stopped working, turned the radio up with open mouths!!! 😮 Absolutely stunned. Still gives me chills.
This is one of the most superb versions of this song, goosebumps every time. For a Live "one take" wow.
+Ricky Shaw Agreed, musical perfection, in my 62yrs i do not think i have ever heard anything better than this.
I like the original better though
There are not enough superlatives....................
This is not just
music, it is Art at its highest level ! This video is from a BBC 4
programme that asked various artists to give their take on ten
pre-chosen Beatles songs in a live session,. Beverley was elected to
sing last in this one incredible live outstanding performance. I
have been a fan of Beverley Knight for years. This has to be her
greatest live performance, certainly that I've ever seen. Twist and
Shout baby!!
It wasn't 10 pre chosen Beatles songs it was a reproduction of the album ''Please please me'' to mark the 50th aniversary of it's release and recorded in the same timescale of the original album - 12 hours, in 1964.
Technically it was recorded between 11th September 1962 (because it included the already recorded “Love Me Do” and 20th February 1963. The main session was 11th February 1963. George Martin did some Piano and Celesta overdubs on 20th February 1963.
That was sensational
she's the new Aretha Franklin . beverly knight is boss love her
no she not she is beverly and she funks
Yeessss....l agree!
@@jackwaters8092 no she is beverly......no aretha
Still watching this in 2022
She is an amazing singer! What a privilege to see her on RUclips! Thank you!
Beverley's version it Twist & Shout deserves 100 million hits. It transcends Lennon's version and every other cover since.
I'm not sure I've ever heard a better live vocal performance.
Absolutely 1 of Britain's finest singers, fantastic voice. But what was the show called and why haven't the beeb repeated it????
Wow. That vocal was stunning.
Mark Alldridge iiiiiiii
Anyone who thinks Beyoncé is the best singer in the world, hasn't heard Beverley Knight.
Jesus Christ almighty this lady is something else...
Lungs like a free diving champ
Are you kidding me ...WOW. I done got hit by a truck. Tell all your friends.
Stunning! Like the Beatles Beverley is the complete package!!
Did she kill it or did she kill it? Have to hate these talented people who have the indecency to also be beautiful ;-)
that point were she begins to enjoy the song and realises.." i got this"
Are you kiddin? Right outta the gate she knocks the first pitch outta the par,
i agree....but within herself was the sudden realisation...no worries... and she relaxed and let it all go....superb from start to finish but that point were she enjoyed it is very visible
tony quinn Agree with you 100%. Something happens after the Hammond Organ part and she goes up a level.
I think Beverly knight is the ultimate pro. She has complete mastery of how to build a song, and knows not to blow it all out too soon. She also has the power to lift the band(just look at the other performers faces).
It's part of why she's Simply the best! 🤗
Playing this in 2023... Absolutely fantastic and brings a smile to my face
PHENOMENAL!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
I didn't know her, she's just fantastic!!! She has a touch of Aretha Franklin, a touch of Tina Turner with the wildness of Janis Joplin
Twist and Shout is probably the most perfect Rock and Roll song ever written. I have searched high and low for a version of it that does it justice. The Beatles did it well..But The Pitcher remixed their version to the better.
Then there's this. You take perfect song and combo it with a voice like Ms. Knight's and you get Twist and Shout like it was intended to be. You should not be able to listen to it and stay still. It must make you want to move....
It is heresy that this video doesn't have much more views.
wonderful , stunning , what a performance, shes so good
Most Beatles tracks sound better when someone else covers them, but this simply knocks the original out the park and down the road.
Immense performance from the best vocalist on the planet.
You are so correct. I personally dislike the Beatles singing bit others like Beverly or Ferris Bueller or The Boss really bring it to life
Oh my good, this is just perfect.
bencekalmar Isn't it just fabulous everything about it is perfect ,I love how everyone is having a good time
The reaction of the young lady in the choir at 3.40 is the same as my expression all the way through this amazing performance. Leaves a lump in your throat. I would love to hear Beverly sing 'Ride on Time'. I always thought that Martha Wash could not be touched with her singing, but I'm sure Beverly could do an equal, no (dare I say), better version of it.
John Willis
John Willis I
This kills me.
Beverley sings this in the style of the late Aretha Franklyn and it's awesome!
I rewatched again and, I was not disappointed! Loved bev since I first heard her song shoulda woulda coulda all those many years ago and I have been a fan ever since 👌
Ha c’est vraiment mieux comme ça ! 🙃
One of the finest voices? Bit of an understatement!!! The finest voice
WOW!
Unbelievably good! I've seen a few versions of T and S over the years but this is by far and away the very best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Twist & Shout version ever! By far! Sorry john! If lenon was jesus then Beverley is the Holly mother 😍!
Why does this make me well up? Any explanations please?
Me too! Explanation is simple......this is off the scale in talent, emotion, energy, humility, teamwork among the musicians and communicating to the TV audience. No bullshit, no-one trying to look good. Just a bunch of people elevating themselves into a perfect music place with the most awesome singer leading it all!!!
Rule 1, never cover the Beatles or George Michael.. unless you are Beverley Knight!
The Beatles covered it from the Isley Brothers!
Not a Beatles song, they covered it! Try Isley Brothers for the original
@@brianbarr8111 incorrect, original by the Top Notes
DAM I wish I could sing like that! she BLEW THE ENTIRE STUDIO UP! AMAZING VOCALS WHOOOO....
Terrific version. Wow!
At Abbey Road, the greatest recording studio on the planet. Bieber won't be invited anytime soon. That's a promise.
One of the greatest voices ever!
I hope Abbey Road has got some good building insurance,...cos our Bev raised the roof on this one and then blew it off!!! Filled the building with Pure JoY!! Thanks for posting and thank you Bev Knight xxx
Who is that white female backing singer on the end of the back row beside the two black backing singers? So beautiful! Visible at 1.09. Beverley's version of this Beatles song is stupendous but I want to see more of that backing singer.
Fantastic
A truly wonderful rendition, Beverley is fantastic.
I am in love with the female singer that appears on the far left at1.42, 1.56, 2.48, 3.09, 3.53.
That very beautiful voice
She’s the best xx
Amazing .sends chills down my spine.. Love Beverly knight..
Beverly Knight, What can you say other than fucking brilliant. ❤
This lady is AWESOME, have witnessed her live three times and never disappoints. I strongly recommend you see her in concert if you can!!!
Britain's best without dispute. And a brilliant live performer
you seen everyone then?
I'm convinced anything can be a good song as long as she sings it.
Why is this lady not a superstar? Puts so called “Icons” to shame.
Damn! that's an absolute masterclass in absolutely owning a cover version!
Can't put into words how good this performance was, Beverley keep on doing it!
Wow Bev so glad I was on it xx
this is by far the best version of this song ever.
How can you get this on mp3?
Extasiante.
My word, they ruined it…
Never gets old and never bettered
Just immense,I think I love her
your mother' nice lady
I can listen to this lady a 1000 times without getting bored. Her performance of Memories on Strictly Come Dancing (on RUclips) is breathtaking!
BLOODY HELL.
Just wonderful x
absolutely stunning performance,stunning voice,sang by a stunning lady, she is gorgeous,no one can beat that,cant stop listening to it,well done bev.
OMG..🎉🎉🎉🎉QUALITY
Incredible. Abbey Road only belongs to those who can write, sing and tune their instruments (all without technological assistance). If you can't do that, just make it a hobby ok ?
OMG...We can never thank you enough for posted this MARVERLLOUUUUUS cover; Enthusiastic and cheerful,it fills me with joy,I always get in a dancing mood when I hear it.Their pleasure of playing is obvious and what to say about Beverley Knight, her performance is extraordinary ( For me,to 2.27 at 2.48,WOWWWW...the Best )
Kiss of "France"
I don't know what the rules are regarding a world class vocalist these days! Unbelievable stuff!
Oh , what a girl
Beverley Knight, Mick Hucknell (Anna, Go to Him) and Gabrielle Aplin (There's A Place) were the three stars that day in Abbey Road. They absolutely smashed their performances.
Amazing ❤