Sweetest Child

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"Sweetest Child"
Maria McKee Youth Sweetest Child 1992 single cover.jpg
Single by Maria McKee
Released1992
Length4:06
LabelGeffen
Songwriter(s)Maria McKee
Bruce Brody
Martin Glover
Producer(s)Youth
Maria McKee singles chronology
"Breathe"
(1991) 		"Sweetest Child"
(1992) 		"I'm Gonna Soothe You"
(1993)

"Sweetest Child" is a song recorded as a collaboration between American singer-songwriter Maria McKee and English record producer Youth. It was released in 1992 as a non-album single and reached No. 45 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] "Sweetest Child" was written by McKee, Bruce Brody and Youth, and produced by Youth.

In a press release for the single, "Sweetest Child" was described as being about "an ultimate sensual experience of epic love that knows no boundaries".[2]

Critical reception[]

On its release, Alan Jones of Music Week wrote, "'Sweetest Child' sets McKee in a challenging dance rock setting. [Her] exceptional vocals are the centrepiece, but Youth surrounds her with enough atmospheric and smacking dance signatures to carry this one deep into the same crossover territory as U2's current hit."[3] Jim Lawn of the Lennox Herald described the song as "a more vibrant change of style" for McKee, with "surprising production from Youth who is more noted for dance remixes".[4]

Penny Kiley of the Liverpool Echo noted the song was "different from McKee's usual style". She added, "It's a larger than life love song with a big passionate sound and the dance music approach actually suits her voice quite well."[5] Newcastle Evening Chronicle wrote, "Beautifully phrased performance on a ballad with underlying power."[6] Phil Bryant of Crawley's The News noted McKee's "gorgeous voice" on the track.[7]

Track listing[]

7" and cassette single
  1. "Sweetest Child" (7" Version) – 4:06
  2. "Accapella Sweetest Child" – 4:23
12" single
  1. "Sweetest Child" (Extended Mix) – 7:50
  2. "Sweetest Child" (Accapella) – 4:23
  3. "Sweetest Child" (Celtic Moon Mix) – 7:48
  4. "Sweetest Child" (Trans Tribal Ritual Stomp) – 5:49
CD single
  1. "Sweetest Child" (7" Version) – 4:06
  2. "Sweetest Child" (Full Moon Mix) – 7:44
  3. "Accapella Sweetest Child" – 4:23
  4. "Sweetest Child" (Trans Tribal Ritual Stomp) – 5:49

Personnel[]

  • Maria McKee – vocals
  • Robert Young – guitar
  • Bruce Brody – keyboards
  • Youth – bass
  • Saul Davies – violin, percussion
  • Nick Burton – drums
  • Cyrung – didgeridoo on "Trans Tribal Ritual Stomp"

Production

  • Youth – producer, mixing
  • Mark 'Spike' Stent, Christopher Marc Potter – engineers
  • Matt Austin – programming

Other

  • Me Company – cover design

Charts[]

Chart (1992) Peak
position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 60
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 45

References[]

  1. ^ "MARIA MCKEE; full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "RockTalk: Morning of madness and mayhem". The Courier & Advertiser. July 16, 1992. p. 7.
  3. ^ Jones, Alan (July 25, 1992). "Market Preview - Mainstream: Singles". Music Week. p. 8.
  4. ^ Lawn, Jim (August 28, 1992). "Music Scene: New Singles". The Lennox Herald. p. 24.
  5. ^ Kiley, Penny (July 21, 1992). "Penny Kiley's Chart-Busters: New Singles". Liverpool Echo. p. 19.
  6. ^ "Earle digs into vaults for some peerless tracks". Evening Chronicle. July 20, 1992. p. 5.
  7. ^ Bryant, Phil (August 5, 1992). "Phil Bryant's Hotwire! - They're naughty but nice". The News. p. 36.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Maria McKee – Sweetest Child" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  9. ^ "Maria McKee: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
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