Emeli Sande recently announced this is her next single.

 

“@Benasch: @emelisande Awww. I missed it.. :( What's your new single called?”--- "next to me"

From twitter.

 

Here's a live version when she performed on Jools Holland.

 

What do we think?

Edited May 9, 201213 yr by cookie_monster

Sounds REALLY good :wub: Not entirely commercial though...

Lovely voice, but ultimately sounds a bit boring. Hope the studio version is better!

It premièred on the radio this morning:

 

 

I must admit that it sounds rather good - infinitely better than 'Daddy' (not that I can actually remember what it sounds like, it was that boring) and 'Heaven', which was a bit too overhyped for what it was. I can see it growing on me loads though - hopefully her future music is more like this.

Ooh that sounds brilliant, quite retro. I think it could be a hit actually!

The studio version is a lot less boring. I actually loved 'Daddy' but I can see why it was a bit bland or forgettable. Hopefully this can go top 10 and launch the album brilliantly.

I actually think I prefer the Jools Holland performance version, its touching, whereas the studio version isn't as much. Still a very good song though.

This better outpeak Daddy! :manson: Hopefully it will go top 10! Nice to hear something upbeat from Emeli ^_^ Much excitement for 'Our Version Of Events'!

Already growing after a couple of listens but nothing amazing.

 

Is this thread going to be used for the album too..? Cover is here;

 

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61v8OrmyaeL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

 

The Popjustice review is mixed, apparantly the songs are of a high standard but not what you'd expect after hearing the first couple of singles, quite 'Leona Lewis' in places. Not sure what to make of that but we're getting another part to 'Read All About It' which should be good at least.

love this song, hopefully it will do well along with the album :)

I feel as if everything with Emeli has been gradually falling apart after Heaven and I really can't imagine this album being anywhere near as successful as you'd think. It just feels like every bit of the hype she had around her last July or whatever has evaporated. Did anyone even care that she won the Critic's Choice?

Edited January 15, 201213 yr by Umi

If there is any justice and she gets good promotion this album should be No 1. Solid, strong, vocally perfect, she deserves to be huge. Album samples are amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8gilEDJTtk

 

'Next To Me' is definitely a lot better than 'Daddy' for me, and will definitely continue to grow on me. :D

This is really, really good. I dunno but I'm expecting it be a big number 2 hit (bigger than 'Heaven') as opposed to a big number 1 hit! Such a simple, understated, feel-good song.

I love everything I've heard of Emeli's material so far, it reminds me a little bit of Shaznay Lewis when she went solo from All Saints, particularly songs like 'Daddy' which I've been playing a lot recently. I loved her on Pro Green's single last year too.

I've pre-ordered the album. I love the new song and have heard a few snippets of other tracks on the album which are nice ballads. She has written all her material and I have high hopes for this artist.

Love Emeli but that was poor. She really didn't suit that song at all.

Now that's a performance/collaboration I never expected to see! She obviously struggles a bit with the most powerful notes, but I think it's because the original is a bit out of her range. Her voice is much deeper. Hopefully we'll see her work with Guetta in the future - I think she'd work well on a dance track on his next album.

 

Really looking forward to this album. I heard her perform it all on her mini November tour and it was brilliant. "My Kind Of Love" is the one to look out for I feel. Hopefully the fourth single.

I might be overpredicting this somewhat but I think if Emeli performs this at The Brit Awards 2012 to coincide with the singles' release (due out in 3 weeks time) then I think 'Next To Me' could well be a UK #1.