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"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"
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
Length4:11
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] 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]


Music video


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]


Track listings


  1. "Delicate" - 4:16
  2. "She's My Baby" - 4:13
  3. "Dance Little Sister" - 3:54
  1. "Delicate" – 4:16
  2. "Dance Little Sister" – 3:54

Personnel



Charts



Weekly charts


Weekly chart performance for "Delicate"
Chart (1993) Peak
position
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

Year-end charts


1993 year-end chart performance for "Delicate"
Chart (1993) Position
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[20] 81

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. Masterton, James (June 14, 1993). "Week Ending June 19th 1993". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  4. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. June 5, 1993. p. 12. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  5. Jones, Alan (June 12, 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 8. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  6. "Picks and Pans Review: Symphony or Damn (exploring the Tension Inside the Sweetness)". People. May 31, 1993. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  7. "Terence Trent d'Arby - 'Delicate'". MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  8. "Promos In Production" (PDF). Music Week. June 12, 1993. p. 23. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  9. "Sananda Maitreya - Delicate (Official Video) ft. Des'ree". YouTube. March 3, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  10. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  11. "Terence Trent D'Arby feat. Des'ree – Delicate" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  12. "Terence Trent D'Arby feat. Des'ree – Delicate" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  13. "Terence Trent D'Arby feat. Des'ree – Delicate" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  14. Irish Singles Chart Irishcharts.ie Archived 2009-06-02 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved February 6, 2008)
  15. "Terence Trent D'Arby feat. Des'ree – Delicate" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  16. "Terence Trent D'Arby feat. Des'ree – Delicate". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  17. "Terence Trent D'Arby feat. Des'ree – Delicate". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  18. "Delicate", UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved July 31, 2008)
  19. Billboard Allmusic.com (Retrieved July 31, 2008)
  20. "Árslistinn 1993". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). January 4, 1994. p. 17. Retrieved April 12, 2022.


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