This impressive record of Sade's 1994 live performances reminds us of just how much her distinctive sound combines languorously emotional pop with lightweight but musically fulfilling cocktail jazz. As fine as the voice is, we can never forget that Sade's backing band are sidemen rather than mere accompanists, and in several of the 18 numbers here we get solos of real virtuosity. The selection of songs includes many of Sade's hits–"Cherry Pie," "Smooth Operator," "Your Love Is King" - and some less well-known songs from the albums, … read more
This impressive record of Sade's 1994 live performances reminds us of just how much her distinctive sound combines languorously emotional pop wi… read more
This impressive record of Sade's 1994 live performances reminds us of just how much her distinctive sound combines languorously emotional pop with lightweight but musically fulfilli… read more
Sade (pronounced shah-day) is an English band, formed in London in 1982 and named after their lead singer, Sade Adu. Three of their members were originally from Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Their music features elements of soul, quiet storm, smooth jazz and sophisti-pop. All of their albums, including compilations and a live album, have charted in the US Top Ten. Sade was formed in 1982, when members of Latin soul band Pride — Sade Adu, (real name Helen Folasade Adu - born 16 January 1959 in Ibadan, Nigeria) Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman — together with Paul Coo… read more
Sade (pronounced shah-day) is an English band, formed in London in 1982 and named after their lead singer, Sade Adu. Three of their members were originally from Hull in the East Riding of Y… read more
Sade (pronounced shah-day) is an English band, formed in London in 1982 and named after their lead singer, Sade Adu. Three of their members were originally from Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Their music features elements of sou… read more