Beth Hart: 'Beating Addiction Feels Like Surviving a Plane Crash'

The past few years have been highly productive for American singer Beth Hart. With Fire On The Floor she's releasing her second album in as many years, and on top of that, she has (another) album on the way with blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Hart has never hid her struggles with substance and alcohol abuse, and says part of what drives her creativity is a sense of gratitude for overcoming her demons. But when Amy Winehouse passed away in 2011 the singer couldn't help but feel a sense of survivors guilt. “What I saw her go through and what I saw my sister go through was very similar, and it happened to me but somehow I survived. You're so grateful to god that you did but another part of you feels so confused and almost ashamed that you survived and someone else didn't.”
More video's: www.FaceCulture.com
Twitter: / _faceculture
Facebook: / faceculture

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

Best Singer alive. Only artist who went to the deepest dungeons of hell can bring a song so right into your soul. Unfortunately but true.

[@brandyw72]

I freaking love this!!! Born into addiction, married addicts and even raised addicts...GOD NEVER GIVES YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE!! Bless you Beth!!

[@whisperingblues9887]

God my arse.

[@35matinee]

@@whisperingblues9887 God is dead

[@louisekrassler7586]

Thank you for sharing your story. My son died in 2014 from his addiction. I will never know the man I hoped he would become. Your family and friends are so lucky to be able to see the woman you are today. The world is a better place because you are still here. Thank you!

[@anyssabaca2531]

I'm so sorry for your loss ma'am 🙏. None the less, Merry Christmas to you and your son

[@antnonie9076]

Beth Hart is such an inspiration to me, I'm so grateful she "survived the plane crash" I'm trying to survive too, Beth's music, heart and soul helps me feel inspired to keep trying! love ya Beth! thank you so much for the countless hours of incredible music! So many gems on youtube, she's one of a kind

[@pristinestepford9531]

Amazing woman. Amazing artist. Amazingly honest. Hang in there Beth. You're one of the greatest of our generation!

[@sjladuke75]

Talk about the emotional, heartfelt interview.....this frank, honest conversation about addiction, mental illness, & eating disorders, resonates with anyone who has lost someone from these diseases. I almost lost my stepdaughter a year ago when she went into cardiac arrest twice from anorexia at 66 lbs. And I've lost several dear friends in the music industry throughout the years from addiction & mental illness. Beth has long been my favorite female vocalist. I'm so grateful she's clean & producing/ performing music that's better than ever. Also thankful she's been open enough to let others know how critical it is to get the necessary help. ❤

[@thenewfab4]

what a brave lady. love her

[@patrislemair1754]

Beth you truly are a blessing to this world. you deserve it all. l love you

[@jeanferret9497]

She looks so much healthier now. Glad she is battling her demons.

[@Toudie6649]

Amazing woman in every way from the star search contests years ago to now with joe bonamassa , I'm so glad she survived. Bless her and her fantastic music.

[@timothyblue5456]

I love you so much Beth

[@epipd5712]

She's the type of person I can relate to. She is so down to earth and real, and I am happy she is. Thank you Beth and thanks for sharing. I know it helped me and zillions of others! much love

[@befhip]

I would love to see the full interview with her! What an amazing lady!

[@mickyeverton]

Very open & honest, God bless you. Peace from London. 💜💜💜

[@Mekinhumbel]

A beautiful voice for a beautiful soul

[@shadetreelife3670]

I discovered you 6 months ago, so glad you are better, keep going girl

[@paulagilbreath4896]

Hasn't been so awesome. Hard to breathe. Literally drawning

[@joannecampbell3666]

You are a beautiful person. I truly feel what you’re saying. I write this because I damn well choose to live. All I can do is cry because I know how much I’ve been fucking with my life like it’s a game. I had to face the very real fact I could have died; to the point that last week saw me ending up calling an ambulance because I was so intoxicated, I’d already broken one wrist, plus I’d taken a load of pain meds which interacted with the barbiturates I’ve been on. Funnily, they would have released me that night to go home with a detox prescription, as I convinced them, with my pride that I’d cope with a detox prescription; but as I tried to walk home, I fell heavily upon/broke the other arm in the car park, because I was so completely off my head. Luckily some guy carried me to hospital entrance. I’d have been lost if this had been the UK/NHS. They had to operate on both wrists and because of the horrific pain, I have not even any memory of my first two days in hospital. But until I left, I basically could not even shower without a nurse doing it for me. Maybe I’m proud, but I remembering feeling so damn ashamed. They had to use scissors to cut me out of my dress, to avoid risk of further injury. I know I am very lucky to have good health care in my country, but of course I feel so ashamed and damn stupid. I try not to beat myself up over the past, just gotta keep moving forward, and believe that I deserve better than how I treat myself. It’s so damn hard, but with passion and will, anything is possible. Being used to being independent, I convinced them to allow me home tonight, but I’m all bandaged up and need voice recognition to type at the moment. But people like you truly inspire me. God bless xxxx❤️

[@jgilreath183]

Joanne Campbell 🙏🏼

[@chrisdrummond8893]

That's some heartfelt heavy stuff.

[@TinnyDee]

So good to hear someone who has survived addiction (but it IS a lifelong process) talk openly about addiction. It is so misunderstood and addicts are so judged, it is a complex issue and it is over taking this country. Unless we stop putting BAND AIDE on the symptoms and focus on the problem and the core issues...we are going to continue to go downhill as a country, a a people, as a neighborhood, as a town, as a family.

[@cmartin1959-qq2mi]

God put you here to save people with music,and because he loves you.

[@kerie.krieglmeier243]

Thank you for sharing, and keeping me company Beth, on any given day 💃

[@piandey]

Quelle bénédiction que tu sois en vie ! Merci Beth pour ta merveilleuse présence !

[@donna3465]

Addiction is the ultimate hell on earth. I'm fully convinced there's not a worse disease on the planet.

[@desponia1]

Perfect analogy. Beating addiction, any addiction is like surviving a plane crash.

[@noprob250]

there are, a many you dumbass ...

[@nipperparr6709]

Tell me about, going through it now

[@jaceacekalgoorlie]

Other diseases dont have a cure called abstinence

[@ignatiusjk]

Glad to see she 's OK. She's a hell of a talent.

[@shellnolop]

You are truly my soul sister....

[@manaliveaussie]

love what you are sharing well done

[@9496TULL]

God bless u girl. So glad ur still here.

[@yvanmessier5764]

class, heart, and dignity love you Beth!!!!!!!!!

[@Eric-kw2bv]

Yeah Beth...It's great to be back.

[@jamiemartinez8674]

keep trudging that road to happy destiny.....Beth

[@FelixG2070]

She’s cool .. well done to get through

[@wzakr1]

I pray for her !

[@Ktwood1]

I love you woman .

[@barbarellajameswalker5400]

Well said Woman. xx

[@billhuseth5955]

Real glad you're better, Beth!

[@lightsone2]

Keep hangin' tuff!

[@martyhonaker4963]

You are great!

[@soulshine1277]

Grateful Beth made it out of hell. I'm been clean a serene for 10 years.

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

❤️

[@soulshine1277]

Still clean 14 years a counting JFT if anyone struggling a wants to talk. Philski George on Facebook message me their I’ll give to you my phone number.

[@ALLEYOOP77]

SO HAPPY YOU SURVIVED THE PLANE CRASH WITH YOUR TALENT INTACT, WE ARE MOST FORTUNATE TO HAVE YOU HERE!

[@GlendaJasperMaidenhair]

Regardless Beth We Love You being One Fine Woman who knows her Way for Sure!

[@SheilaIngramblues]

God bless you

[@carinamarikanorberg1522]

I se me in you ! Thank you Beth and your music 😍

[@user-zj4gz9tr8s]

2 weeks ago i did not hv a clue who beth hart was ,tried 2 get tickets they all sold out ,well paid double the price at manchester 21-11-16 1 word FANTASTIC cant wait 2 see beth again : )

[@FaceCulture]

Hi Kevin, have you already listened to the album with Joe Bonamassa? It's a good one!

[@user-zj4gz9tr8s]

yer its brill ,,

[@karinstorer3609]

Beth I think is such that the pusher needs to feed to on your addiction.I do not knoow but I kknow that you with your abilities creating beautyful music with a wonderfull voice as me and others a reason to live on.you are strong..you make it take this world.KARIN

[@jenk264]

Amy didn't survive because she didn't have the close family support. She wanted just her immediate family to go to an island after her last rehab and her father invited the paparazzi and it wasn't long after, she was gone. Love you Beth

[@lordjuju13]

You are so beautiful Beth Saint Michael told me that he is with you...

[@karyarbuckle467]

I found beth a year ago and have been hooked ever since. I've seen all the videos and interviews. In her recent vids beth talks about getting off seriquel. I'm very curious about that bc I'm about to taper off seriquel again. Last time I had a manic accident...I don't know anyone else who goes thru this difficult shit man it just sucks...starting latuda . This is going to be good or bad!!!

[@qunniebaby2310]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@antonelloschirru8414]

Hi beautiful soul

[@freddyjholst60]

Oh boy you know how God leads you and sometimes the least expected and it's like a freight train hit you between the eyeballs with a baseball bat or something man when I saw you singing with John who bought some other people and I've heard your talents what you're doing now you ripped my heart out you were such an asset to me and I wish I would have had more people around me I'm 71 and I relate so much to the words you're speaking I play blues and I play guitar and then I got off the feet and everything else found myself alone until Jesus so I just want to let you know oh God I would love to meet you someday I'm in Maryland I don't know if you ever come here around here for concerts or anything but I was just like to give you a hug look in your eyes oh my God yeah I'm trying to find a doctor now and if somebody make sure I get my major depression medicine and my acute anxiety disorder and we got to get out there and tell people there's nothing to be ashamed of hell we're wired we self medicated times cuz you can so painful we just need that little moment and they were so ashamed and Gilbert the God loves us so thank you again I can't convey any deeper than words that seem like much would you just talking to make a comment on this thing love you and keep doing what you're doing Freddy

[@ImTJandMJ]

Damn she saying some real shit lol I just finished the after glow phase of shit feel great for about 5 years now everything is heading to shit I just hope I can stop this train with the help of god

[@thehomefront1905]

Beth is so nieve to think there's a god thar takes you to another place, is scares me how you can make humans believe anything.

[@pennymerritt6767]

AM I the only one that will swear she is high right now on this interview? Seriously folks. One day it will be reveled that during this interview she was blasted on speed.

[@awright1996]

Penny Merritt, she could be manic. She said she is bipolar. A person going through a manic stage is always hyper, talk fast & think they can conquer the world.

[@allisonmaster45]

Yeah ur the only one. Wise up

[@glenphillips9068]

Stop swearing . Your mother does not want to hear you tell her how fn much you love her.

[@d3l3tes00n]

glen phillips Ok boomer

[@joblo9773]

needs to stop biting those nubby nails and being an even weirder *TRIPPIN'* karen carpenter

[@NazisAreHomos]

"Beating Addiction" ? Bullshit.