"Delicate" is a song by American singer and songwriter Terence Trent D'Arby featuring English singer Des'ree, released as the third single from his third studio 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" | ||||
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Single by Terence Trent D'Arby featuring Des'ree | ||||
from the album Symphony or Damn | ||||
B-side | "She's My Baby" | |||
Released | 7 June 1993 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 4:11 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Terence Trent D'Arby | |||
Producer(s) | Terence Trent D'Arby | |||
Terence Trent D'Arby singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Delicate" on YouTube | ||||
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] Music writer James Masterton said in his weekly UK chart commentary, that it is "by far the best track on his new album and destined surely for Top 10 success next week".[3]
Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "Dueting with last year's soul revelation Des'Ree, YID hits radioland completely K.O.. Count to 10, and try to recover after this exquisite ballad."[4] Alan Jones from Music Week rated it four out of five. He added, "An appropriate title for a sweet and soulful duet, this shuffling and summery song is destined for the Top 10."[5] A reviewer from People Magazine noted "the Middle Eastern lounge-jazz filigree" of the song, and added that "his sexy, edgy tenor is a voice that grabs you in all its guises."[6]
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The official music video for the song was directed by British commercial, film and music video director Andy Morahan.[7] It was released on June 7, 1993.[8] The video was published on YouTube in March 2012. It has amassed more than 4 million views as of September 2021.[9]
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[10] | 99 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] | 44 |
France (SNEP)[12] | 22 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[13] | 56 |
Ireland (IRMA)[14] | 23 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) | 10 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[15] | 45 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[16] | 20 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 34 |
UK Singles (OCC)[18] | 14 |
US Billboard Hot 100[19] | 74 |
Chart (1993) | Position |
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Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[20] | 81 |
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