Comedian Lucy Beaumont has shared a candid look at her musical history, revealing the tracks that have shaped her life and tastes. Her earliest musical memory dates back to age four or five when she fell in love with The Housemartins’ “Caravan of Love.” Beaumont notes that while the band shares her Hull roots, her affection for the song was largely tied to her grandparents’ garden caravan, which she used as a playhouse.
Reflecting on her early purchases, Beaumont recalls buying Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at an HMV in Hull, a choice she admits was likely influenced by her peers. As a 12-year-old, she dedicated time to memorizing the rap from TLC’s “Waterfalls,” a song she still knows by heart. For parties, she considers Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” the ultimate choice, while Primal Scream’s “Movin’ on Up” serves as her go-to track for overcoming a hangover.
Beaumont’s musical palate has evolved significantly over the years. She credits The Stone Roses’ debut album, particularly the track “Waterfall,” with changing her life during her teenage years, shifting her interest away from hard house. Conversely, she admits to a visceral, negative reaction to Coldplay’s music, specifically “Yellow,” noting that while she finds Chris Martin pleasant, the band’s tone makes her feel physically ill.
Despite her public persona, Beaumont harbors a secret appreciation for Ed Sheeran’s “Supermarket Flowers,” a song written from a mother’s perspective about the death of a grandmother. She finds the track lovely but prefers to keep that preference private. When it comes to emotional resonance, she turns to Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” which she finds deeply moving due to its frequent use at funerals.
Regarding performance, Beaumont maintains a strict stance against karaoke, though she concedes that if forced, she would choose Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.” For her own funeral, she would select Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness,” citing the way music allows people to process grief collectively during such vulnerable moments.
Fans can catch Lucy Beaumont on her upcoming UK tour, which begins in Scunthorpe and runs from September 23 through June 20. The report also notes that but I actually sat down and learned the rap from Waterfalls by TLC when I was about 12, the song I inexplicably know every lyric to I know the lyrics to loads of songs.
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