Sweetness (Michelle Gayle song)

"Sweetness" is a song by British R&B-soul singer Michelle Gayle, released on 12 September 1994 as the second single from her eponymous debut album. It is her biggest hit single to date, reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 1 on the UK R&B Singles Chart. It also peaked within the top 40 in New Zealand and several countries across Europe, including Denmark, where it entered the top 10 and peaked at No. 7.

"Sweetness"
Single by Michelle Gayle
from the album Michelle Gayle
Released12 September 1994[1]
GenreR&B
Length3:41
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Narada Michael Walden
  • Preston Glass
Michelle Gayle singles chronology
"Looking Up"
(1993)		 "Sweetness"
(1994)		 "I'll Find You"
(1994)

Critical reception

Rob Pendry of Swansea Sound called the song "excellent" and commented that "Sweetness" set a "great future" for Gayle, proving she could branch out from her acting career.[2]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[1] Silver 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "British single certifications – Michelle Gayle – Sweetness". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  2. "New Releases – Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11 no. 39. 24 September 1994. p. 14. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  3. "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11 no. 48. 26 November 1994. p. 17. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  4. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11 no. 46. 12 November 1994. p. 24. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
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  6. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Sweetness". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  7. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 6, 1995" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  8. "Dutchcharts.nl – Michelle Gayle – Sweetness" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  9. "Charts.nz – Michelle Gayle – Sweetness". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  10. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  11. "Swisscharts.com – Michelle Gayle – Sweetness". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  12. "Michelle Gayle: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  13. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  14. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  15. "Top 100 Singles 1994". Music Week. 14 January 1995. p. 9.
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