
If the ‘90s had a heartbeat, Sophie B. Hawkins was part of its pulse—and now she’s back to remind us why. With the acoustic reimagining of her 1994 hit “Right Beside You,” Hawkins strips away the club-ready sheen of the original and gives us something raw, intimate, and achingly beautiful.
This new version feels like a deep breath. Gone are the high-gloss dance beats; in their place, space and silence cradle Hawkins’ unmistakable voice—still fearless, still soaring, still utterly unmistakable. It’s like running into an old friend and realizing not only have they aged gracefully, but they’ve somehow gotten even cooler.
Where the original rode the airwaves as a Top 20 hit in the UK and blasted across radios in North America and Europe, the acoustic cut brings the song closer to the bone. You hear every ounce of longing, devotion, and vulnerability that made the track timeless in the first place, but now with the added weight of three decades of lived experience.
And if you needed proof that Hawkins is still very much a creative force, look no further than her recent album Free Myself (2023) and her busy touring schedule. The WHALER – RE-EMERGING project isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a reminder that Sophie B. Hawkins remains one of music’s boldest, most enduring voices.
So throw on some headphones, close your eyes, and let “Right Beside You (Acoustic)” wash over you. It’s not just a reimagining of a classic; it’s Sophie B. Hawkins showing us that reinvention can be every bit as thrilling as the original spark.
Listen to “Right Beside You (Acoustic) on Spotify here.
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