"Come as You Are" is the lead single from English singer Beverley Knight's fourth studio album, Affirmation (2004). Co-written by Guy Chambers, it was Knight's second UK top-10 hit and is her highest-charting song in the United Kingdom, peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. It also briefly charted in Germany, reaching number 100.
Music video The promotional video for "Come as You Are" was directed by J.T and was Knight's most expensive. It is set on a futuristic space station and involves her performing with her band to a large crowd.
Track listings UK CD1 "Come as You Are" "Shoulda Woulda Coulda"
UK CD2 "Come as You Are" "Relate" "Come as You Are" (JD remix) "Come as You Are" (video)
UK 12-inch single A. "Come as You Are" (JD remix) B. "Come as You Are"
Credits and personnel Credits are adapted from the European CD1 liner notes.
Studios Recorded at Townhouse Studios and Orgasmatron Studio (London, UK) Mixed at Mayfair Studios (London)
Personnel Beverley Knight – writing, vocals Guy Chambers – writing, production, arrangement Richard Flack – production, engineering, mixing Paul Stanborough – engineering assistance Traffic – artwork design Deirdre O'Callaghan – photography
Charts Chart (2004)Peakposition
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