Sade Live (1994)

This impressive record of Sade&1993 live peformances reminds us of just how much her distinctive sound combines languorously emotional pop with lightweight but musically fulfilling cocktail jazz. As fine as the voice is, we can never forget that Sade&backing band are sidemen rather than mere accompanists, and in several of the 18 numbers here we get solos of real virtuosity. The selection of songs includes many of Sade&hits – "Cherry Pie," "Smooth Operator," "Your Love Is King" – and some less well-known songs from the albums, such as "Red Eye" and "Jezebel." – Roz Kaveney 00:00 The Sweetest Taboo 05:45 Keep Looking 09:53 Your Love Is King 14:34 Love Is Stronger Than Pride 19:19 Smooth Operator 27:46 Haunt me 30:28 Like a Tattoo 34:44 Kiss of Life 40:05 Nothing Can Come Between Us 44:42 Cherry Pie 50:55 Pearls 55:25 No Ordinary Love 01:03:26 Is It a Crime 01:11:22 Cherish the Day 01:20:03 Paradise 01:26:22 Jezebel 01:32:48 Credits