Delicate (Terence Trent D'Arby song)

"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.

"Delicate"
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
Length4:08
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

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] People 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."[3]

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by British commercial, film and music video director Andy Morahan.[4]

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

Charts
Chart (1993) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[5] 99
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) 44
France (SNEP)[6] 22
Germany (Official German Charts) 56
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 23
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] 45
New Zealand (RIANZ) 20
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] 34
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[8] 14
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 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. "Picks and Pans Review: Symphony or Damn (exploring the Tension Inside the Sweetness)". People. May 31, 1993. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  4. "Terence Trent d'Arby - 'Delicate'". MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  5. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  6. "Delicate", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 6, 2008)
  7. Irish Singles Chart Irishcharts.ie Archived 2009-06-03 at WebCite (Retrieved February 6, 2008)
  8. "Delicate", UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved July 31, 2008)
  9. Billboard Allmusic.com (Retrieved July 31, 2008)

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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