Right Beside You (Sophie B. Hawkins song)
"Right Beside You" is a song by American singer Sophie B. Hawkins, released in July 1994 as the first single from her second album, "Whaler" (1994). It reached number 56 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number seven on the Canadian "RPM" Top Singles chart. In Europe, it became a top 30 hit in several countries, including Switzerland, where it climbed to number eight. The track is Hawkins' highest-charting single in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 13. Critical reception. Larry Flick from "Billboard" wrote, "Matching the wickedly catchy 1992  smash "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" is a daunting task. On this peek into the quirky pop poet's sophomore collection, ""Whaler"", she takes a conscious step into the dance/pop arena by offering a kicky ditty that is not as instantly memorable as her breakthrough hit, but ultimately just as strong and durable." He added, "Hawkins delivers an urgent and breathy vocal that may draw comparisons to Madonna, though her own unique style shines through to smarter ears. The single has two rock-solid mixes that will do the trick in enticing top 40, club, and rhythm -crossover programmers. Sweet." Troy J. Augusto from "Cash Box" said, "Slick, danceable track indicates a modest, though thoroughly satisfying, style shift for the lovely Ms. Hawkins who looks to clubs for exposure this time as much as hit radio. Husky and oh-so-seductive vocal delivery makes the difference here, and with nifty remixes offered, looks for almost immediate impact." Pan-European magazine "Music & Media" commented, "Artistically seen, Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover promoted her overnight to a top position deft beside Cyndi Lauper, and there's still no reason to revise our opinion." Also James Hamilton from  Music Week's "RM" Dance Update described it as a "Madonna-ish canterer". Music video. The song's music video was directed by Albert Watson, with Tony Phillips as the director of photography and Craig Fanning as executive producer. Before the shoot, Hawkins was learning horseback riding and one of her managers suggested she ride a horse in the upcoming video. Watson liked the idea and felt the song's sound suited a beach setting for the video. The video was shot on a beach near Sag Harbor, New York, in the summer of 1994 during stormy conditions. Right Beside