Sweetest Child
"Sweetest Child" | ||||
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Single by Maria McKee | ||||
Released | 1992 | |||
Length | 4:06 | |||
Label | Geffen | |||
Songwriter(s) | Maria McKee Bruce Brody Martin Glover | |||
Producer(s) | Youth | |||
Maria McKee singles chronology | ||||
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"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
- "Sweetest Child" (7" Version) – 4:06
- "Accapella Sweetest Child" – 4:23
- 12" single
- "Sweetest Child" (Extended Mix) – 7:50
- "Sweetest Child" (Accapella) – 4:23
- "Sweetest Child" (Celtic Moon Mix) – 7:48
- "Sweetest Child" (Trans Tribal Ritual Stomp) – 5:49
- CD single
- "Sweetest Child" (7" Version) – 4:06
- "Sweetest Child" (Full Moon Mix) – 7:44
- "Accapella Sweetest Child" – 4:23
- "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 |
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Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 60 |
UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 45 |
References[]
- ^ "MARIA MCKEE; full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "RockTalk: Morning of madness and mayhem". The Courier & Advertiser. July 16, 1992. p. 7.
- ^ Jones, Alan (July 25, 1992). "Market Preview - Mainstream: Singles". Music Week. p. 8.
- ^ Lawn, Jim (August 28, 1992). "Music Scene: New Singles". The Lennox Herald. p. 24.
- ^ Kiley, Penny (July 21, 1992). "Penny Kiley's Chart-Busters: New Singles". Liverpool Echo. p. 19.
- ^ "Earle digs into vaults for some peerless tracks". Evening Chronicle. July 20, 1992. p. 5.
- ^ Bryant, Phil (August 5, 1992). "Phil Bryant's Hotwire! - They're naughty but nice". The News. p. 36.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Maria McKee – Sweetest Child" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "Maria McKee: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- 1992 songs
- 1992 singles
- Geffen Records singles
- Songs written by Maria McKee
- Songs written by Youth (musician)