The Brand New Heavies - You Are the Universe Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'You Are the Universe' by The Brand New Heavies released?

   'You Are the Universe' was released in June 1997 as the third single from The Brand New Heavies' fourth album, Shelter.

2. Who was the lead vocalist for 'You Are the Universe'?

   The lead vocalist for 'You Are the Universe' was American singer Siedah Garrett, who recorded the entire Shelter album with The Brand New Heavies.

3. How did 'You Are the Universe' perform on the music charts?

   'You Are the Universe' charted at number twenty-one on the UK Singles Chart and at number eleven on the British Chart-Track.

4. What kind of reviews did 'You Are the Universe' receive from music critics?

   British magazine Music Week rated the song four out of five, calling it a 'hugely uplifting' funky soul tune. Daisy & Havoc from the RM Dance Update gave it five out of five, praising its 'huge uplift value'.

5. Has 'You Are the Universe' been covered by other artists?

   Yes, 'You Are the Universe' was covered by the Birmingham R&B production duo Full Flava, featuring vocals by CeCe Peniston. This version was remixed by Japanese hip-hop producer DJ Hasebe and issued on vinyl only in Japan.

6. Who are the writers of the song 'You Are the Universe'?

   The song 'You Are the Universe' was written by Andrew Levy and Siedah Garrett.