Sade (band)
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 Sade, 1992. Photographer: Albert Watson
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | London | |
| Genre(s) | Jazz Funk Soul R&B |
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| Years active | 1982 — present | |
| Label(s) | Epic Portrait |
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| Website | www.sade.com | |
| Members | ||
| Sade Adu Stuart Matthewman Paul Spencer Denman Andrew Hale |
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| Former members | ||
| Paul Cook | ||
Sade (pronounced "shah-day") is a world-famous English group, which achieved success in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Their music features elements of jazz, funk, soul and R&B.
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[edit] Band members
- Sade Adu — vocals
- Stuart Matthewman — sax and guitar
- Paul Spencer Denman — bass
- Andrew Hale — keyboards
- Paul Anthony Cook - drums (1982-1984)
[edit] History
[edit] 80's
[edit] 1982–1983
Sade was formed in 1982, when members of a Latino-soul band Pride — Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman — together with Paul Anthony Cook formed a splinter group and began to write their own material. Later, in 1983, Andrew Hale joined the band. In 1984, Cook was asked to leave the band.
Sade, named for the moniker of their lead singer, made their debut in December 1982 at Ronnie Scott's Club in London, in support of Pride. In May 1983 Sade performed at Danceteria Club in New York City. It was the first US Sade show. Sade received more attention from the media and record companies than Pride and separated finally.
On 18 October 1983 Sade Adu signed with Epic Records. All Sade albums were released through this label.
[edit] 1984
On 25 February 1984 Sade released their first UK single "Your Love Is King". On 28 July 1984 they released the debut album Diamond Life in the United Kingdom. It remains the biggest selling debut album by a UK female singer.
In 1984 Sade went on their first UK Diamond Life tour. Augmenting Sade were Dave Early (drums), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Terry Bailey (trumpet) and Gordon Matthewman (trombone).
On 8 December 1984 Sade released their first US single "Hang on to Your Love". On 23 February 1984 Diamond Life was released in the United States.
[edit] 1985
In 1985 Sade won a British Phonographic Institute Award for Best Album — Diamond Life. "Smooth Operator" video, directed by Julian Temple, was nominated for 2 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video and Best New Artist.
On 13 July 1985 Sade performed at the Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in London. Sade Adu became the only African artist to appear in front of a live audience of 75,000, and an estimated world-wide television audience of 1.4 billion in 170 countries.
On 16 November 1985 Sade released their second album Promise in the United Kingdom. On 21 December 1985 Promise was released in the United States.
[edit] 1986
In 1986 Sade Adu was nominated for an American Music Awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist and won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
In 1985-1986 Sade went on their first world Promise tour. Augmenting Sade were Dave Early (drums), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Gordon Matthewman (trumpet), Jake Jacas (trombone & backing vocals), Leroy Osbourne (vocals) and Gordon Hunte (guitar). Sade didn't finish the concert in Frankfurt, Germany, protesting against morbid media attention to private life with friends and families of the band members.
On 28 June 1986 Sade performed at the Artists Against Apartheid Concert in the Freedom Festival on Clapham Common in London.
[edit] 1987
In 1987 Sade was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group — Promise.
[edit] 1988
On 14 May 1988 Sade released their third album Stronger Than Pride in the United Kingdom. On 4 June 1988 Stronger Than Pride was released in the United States.
In 1988 Sade went on their world Stronger Than Pride tour. Augmenting Sade were Blair Cunningham (drums), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Leroy Osbourne (vocals), Gordon Hunte (guitar), James McMillan (trumpet) and Jake Jacas (trombone & vocals).
[edit] 1989
In 1989 Sade Adu was nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist.
[edit] 90's
[edit] 1992
On 11 November 1992 Sade released their forth album Love Deluxe in the United Kingdom. On 21 November 1992 Love Deluxe was released in the United States.
[edit] 1993
In 1993 Sade went on their world Love Deluxe tour. Augmenting Sade were Leroy Osbourne (vocals), Gordon Hunte (guitar), Trevor Murrell (drums), Karl Vanden Bossche (percussion) and Rick Braun (trumpet).
[edit] 1994
In 1994 Sade won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group — "No Ordinary Love".
On 12 November 1994 Sade released their fifth album The Best of Sade in the United Kingdom. On 26 November 1994 The Best of Sade was released in the United States.
[edit] 1996
In 1996, Hale, Denman, and Matthewman formed their own band, Sweetback, and released their first, self-titled album.
[edit] 2000's
[edit] 2000
On 13 November 2000 Sade released their sixth album Lovers Rock in the United Kingdom. On 14 November 2000 Lovers Rock was released in the United States.
[edit] 2001
In 2001 Sade went on their US Lovers Rock tour.
[edit] 2002
On 18 February 2002 Sade released their seventh album Lovers Live in the United Kingdom. On 5 February 2002 Lovers Live was released in the United States.
[edit] 2004
In 2004, Sweetback released their second album, Stage 2.
[edit] 2005
In 2005, Sade contributed the bonus track "Mum" to the Voices for Darfur DVD.
[edit] Legacy
Sade made a great contribution to development of modern popular music. Sade were innovative in that they combined an old school approach to their song creation that has its roots in black American music genres such as jazz, blues and soul. It was this definition in 1984 and the general look and style of the band that created a sound that is still popular today. The original style and convention remains true today and the original sound featured on the Diamond Life album remains constant today as a testament to the first album.
The modern media - television, video internet - provided the perfect tools for artists to promote their music across the globe. But Sade is first and foremost a live act. Sade Adu said in one of her interviews: "When we play I know that the people love the music. I can feel it." Throughout their history, Sade have always attracted a diverse, multi-racial audience who are drawn by the band's open-minded approach to music. "And that's the best thing we've achieved."[citation needed]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Diamond Life (Epic, 1984) (4x Platinum) #2 UK, #5 US (Portrait, 1985 — US release)
- Promise (Epic, 1985, Portrait, 1985) (4x Platinum) #1 UK, #1 US
- Stronger Than Pride (Epic, 1988) (3x Platinum) #3 UK, #7 US
- Love Deluxe (Epic, 1992) (4x Platinum) #10 UK, #3 US
- The Best of Sade (Epic, 1994) (4x Platinum) #6 UK, #9 US
- Lovers Rock (Epic, 2000) (3x Platinum) #18 UK, #3 US
- Lovers Live (Epic, 2002) (Gold) #10 US
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 | US R&B Chart | US A.C. Chart | UK singles | Album |
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| 1984 | "Your Love Is King" 1 | #54 | #35 | #8 | #6 | Diamond Life |
| 1984 | "When Am I Going To Make A Living" | - | - | - | #36 | Diamond Life |
| 1984 | "Hang On To Your Love" | - | #14 | - | - | Diamond Life |
| 1984 | "Smooth Operator" 2 | #5 | #5 | #1 | #19 | Diamond Life |
| 1985 | "The Sweetest Taboo" | #5 | #3 | #1 | #31 | Promise |
| 1986 | "Never As Good As The First Time" | #20 | #8 | #6 | #89 | Promise |
| 1986 | "Is It A Crime" | - | #55 | #32 | #49 | Promise |
| 1988 | "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" | - | - | - | #44 | Stronger Than Pride |
| 1988 | "Paradise" | #16 | #1 | #6 | #29 | Stronger Than Pride |
| 1988 | "Nothing Can Come Between Us" | - | #3 | #21 | #92 | Stronger Than Pride |
| 1988 | "Turn My Back on You" | - | - | - | - | Stronger Than Pride |
| 1992 | "No Ordinary Love" | #28 | #9 | #14 | #14 | Love Deluxe |
| 1992 | "Feel No Pain" | - | #59 | - | #56 | Love Deluxe |
| 1993 | "Kiss Of Life" | #78 | #10 | #20 | #44 | Love Deluxe |
| 1993 | "Cherish The Day" | - | #45 | - | #53 | Love Deluxe |
| 2000 | "By Your Side" | #75 | #41 | #18 | #17 | Lovers Rock |
| 2001 | "King of Sorrow" | - | - | - | #59 | Lovers Rock |
| 2001 | "Lovers Rock" | - | - | - | - | Lovers Rock |
| 2002 | "Somebody Already Broke My Heart" (Live) | - | - | - | - | Lovers Live |
- 1 1985 release in US; follow-up single to "Smooth Operator"
- 2 1985 release in US
[edit] EPs
- Solid Gold Series — Sade (Epic, 1989)
- Remix Deluxe (Epic, 1992) (Japanese)
[edit] Videography
- Diamond Life Video (CBS, 1985)
- Life Promise Pride Love (Sony Music Entertainment, 1993) (DVD release — Sony/Columbia, 2000)
- Live Concert Home Video (Sony Music Entertainment, 1994) (DVD release — Sony/Columbia, 2001)
- Lovers Live (Sony Music Entertainment, 2002) (DVD)
[edit] See also
- Best selling music artists
- Sweetback
