Flavour of the Old School
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'"Flavour of the Old School"' is a song by British soul
singer Beverley Knight
, released as her debut single. The track, which peaked at number fifty on the UK Singles Chart
when it was released in March 1995, was accompanied by a low budget video
that saw Knight in the recording studio singing directly into the camera. It was re-released however in October 1995, supported by a new video and strong support from urban radio. The song went on to become Knight's first top 40 single, peaking at number thirty-three in the official UK Singles Chart
. The song later reappeared on the b-side of Knight's 1999 single "Made it Back".
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
singer Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight MBE is a British soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer who released her debut album in 1995. Heavily influenced by soul greats such as Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Knight has released six studio albums to date...
, released as her debut single. The track, which peaked at number fifty on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
when it was released in March 1995, was accompanied by a low budget video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
that saw Knight in the recording studio singing directly into the camera. It was re-released however in October 1995, supported by a new video and strong support from urban radio. The song went on to become Knight's first top 40 single, peaking at number thirty-three in the official UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The song later reappeared on the b-side of Knight's 1999 single "Made it Back".
Original release
CD:- "Flavour of the Old School" (radio version) 4:06
- "Flavour of the Old School" (Featuring Rapro) (album version) 4:45
- "Flavour of the Old School" (Full Flava remix) 4:48
- "Promise You Forever" 5:51
Re-release
CD:- "Flavour of the Old School" (radio version) 4:06
- "Flavour of the Old School" (2B3 New Flava mix) 4:31
- "Flavour of the Old School" (Featuring Rapro) (Hip Hop mix) 4:09
- "U've Got It" 4:34
Charts
| Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... (original release) |
50 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... (re-release) |
33 |
Personnel
- Written by Beverley Knight, Neville Thomas and Pule Pheto
- Produced by Neville Thomas and Pule Pheto
- All vocals performed by Beverley Knight