Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside You
Sophie B. Hawkins – Right Beside You (1994)
Directed by: Albert Watson
Right Beside You is a vibrant nu-disco track by American singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins, released on July 25, 1994, as the lead single from her second studio album, Whaler. Co-written by Hawkins, Rick Chertoff, and Stewart Lerman, the song showcases Hawkins’s dynamic vocals and dance-pop sensibilities. The accompanying music video, directed by renowned photographer Albert Watson, features Hawkins riding a horse along a beach near Sag Harbor, New York, capturing the song’s themes of freedom and longing. The video was shot during stormy conditions, adding a dramatic backdrop to the visual narrative. “Right Beside You” achieved commercial success, reaching number 56 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, solidifying Hawkins’s presence in the international music scene.
