Delicate (Terence Trent D'Arby song)

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"Delicate"
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Single by Terence Trent D'Arby featuring Des'ree
from the album Symphony or Damn
B-side"She's My Baby"
Released7 June 1993
GenrePop
Length4:11
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Terence Trent D'Arby
Producer(s)Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby singles chronology
"Do You Love Me Like You Say?"
(1993) 		"Delicate"
(1993) 		"She Kissed Me"
(1993)
Music video
"Delicate" on YouTube

"Delicate" is a song by American singer and songwriter Terence Trent D'Arby featuring English singer Des'ree, released as a single from the album Symphony or Damn on 7 June 1993. It was written, arranged and produced by D'Arby. The single reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.

Critical reception[]

Patrick Corcoran from Albumism stated that the song "demonstrated that the delightful soul voice was still ready and primed for action in a song that lived up to its dainty title".[1] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "With sweet vocal assistance by Des'ree, D'Arby is poised for his first top 40 hit in years. A tinkly jazz-pop shuffle beat and richly expressive vocals are the basis for an expansive retro-soul tune. Pretty and soothing track should also be of note to adult-geared urban and AC radio formats."[2] Alan Jones from Music Week gave it four out of five. He added, "An appropriate title for a sweet and soulful duet, this shuffling and summery song is destined for the Top 10."[3] People Magazine noted "the Middle Eastern lounge-jazz filigree" of the song. They added, "His sexy, edgy tenor is a voice that grabs you in all its guises."[4]

Music video[]

The official music video for the song was directed by British commercial, film and music video director Andy Morahan.[5] It was released on June 7, 1993.[6]

Track listings[]

CD single

  1. "Delicate" – 4:16
  2. "Dance Little Sister" – 3:54

7"/Cassette

  1. "Delicate" - 4:16
  2. "She's My Baby" - 4:13
  3. "Dance Little Sister" - 3:54

Personnel[]

  • Written, arranged and produced by Terence Trent D'Arby
  • Mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent
  • Recorded by Craig Porteils

Charts[]

Chart (1993) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[7] 99
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) 44
France (SNEP)[8] 22
Germany (Official German Charts) 56
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 23
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 45
New Zealand (RIANZ) 20
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] 34
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[10] 14
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 74

References[]

  1. ^ Corcoran, Patrick (May 9, 2018). "Terence Trent D'Arby's 'Symphony or Damn' Turns 25: Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (July 31, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 75. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Jones, Alan (June 12, 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 8. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Symphony or Damn (exploring the Tension Inside the Sweetness)". People. May 31, 1993. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  5. ^ "Terence Trent d'Arby - 'Delicate'". MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Promos In Production" (PDF). Music Week. June 12, 1993. p. 23. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Delicate", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 6, 2008)
  9. ^ Irish Singles Chart Irishcharts.ie Archived 2009-06-03 at WebCite (Retrieved February 6, 2008)
  10. ^ "Delicate", UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved July 31, 2008)
  11. ^ Billboard Allmusic.com (Retrieved July 31, 2008)

External links[]

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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