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"Sometimes" is a 1997 song by British acid jazz group Brand New Heavies, released as the lead single from their fourth album, Shelter (1997). The lead vocal is performed by American singer Siedah Garrett, who also co-wrote it. As one of their most successful songs, it charted at number 11 in the UK and number 88 in the US. It also peaked at number 16 in Scotland, number 20 in Iceland, number 57 in Sweden and number 83 in the Netherlands. The single was certified silver in the UK. The accompanying music video is a spoof of US TV-shows like Playboy's Penthouse and Playboy After Dark, and shows the band with Garrett performing at one of these TV-shows. It also features some small clips of Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner.

"Sometimes"
Single by The Brand New Heavies
from the album Shelter
B-side	"Remix"
Released	1997
Genre	Acid jazz downtempo funk house
Length	4:04
Label	FFRR London
Songwriter(s)	Jan Kincaid Siedah Garrett
Producer(s)	The Brand New Heavies
The Brand New Heavies singles chronology
"Midnight at the Oasis" (1994) "Sometimes" (1997) "You Are the Universe" (1997)
Music video
"Sometimes" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described "Sometimes" as "a slinky sliver of soul that demands the immediate attention". He complimented Garrett's performance and commented that "besides offering a performance that will give jeep kiddies a swift kick in the pants, she can craft solid hooks that add dimension to the band's acclaimed knack for weaving body-invading funk rhythms."[1]

A reviewer from Music & Media viewed the song as "hooky"[2] and "refreshingly downbeat".[3] British magazine Music Week rated it four out of five, declaring it as "laid down soul funk from the band that helped create the term acid jazz." They added, "Now with Siedah Garrett on vocals, they sound as if they're back to form."[4] Ezra Gale from Salon wrote that it "starts out with a promising bass and drums vamp, [and] instead turns into an overblown sing-along by the time it reaches the first chorus."[5]

Track listing

• 12" single, Italy (1997)

1. "Sometimes" (Brixton Radio 12" Mix)
2. "Sometimes" (Brixton Rap Mix)
3. "Sometimes" (Ditti's French Touch)

• CD single, UK & Europe (1997)

1. "Sometimes" (Radio Edit) – 4:04
2. "Sometimes" (MAW Smooth Mix) – 7:28
3. "Sometimes" (Ummah Remix) – 4:31
4. "Sometimes" (Nuyoricans Meet The Heavies) – 5:13

• CD single, US (1997)

1. "Sometimes" (Radio Edit) – 4:15
2. "Sometimes" (The Ummah Remix) – 4:30

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)	16
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6]	40
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[7]	20
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[8]	19
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9]	83
Scotland (OCC)	16
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[10]	57
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11]	40
UK Singles (OCC)	11
UK R&B (OCC)	3
US Billboard Hot 100	88
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)	20

References

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