Song Lyric Sunday this week, hosted as usual by Jim Adams, has prompted us with Baking, Bread, Cake, Pie and Picnic. I do hope someone picks MacArthur Park and let us know why was that cake left out in the rain!
Anyway, I chose this perfectly sexy song by Sade called “Cherry Pie” from her first studio album, Diamond Life. I hope you enjoy it.
Diamond Life is the debut studio album by English band Sade. It was released in the United Kingdom on 16 July 1984 by Epic Records and in the United States on 27 February 1985 by Portrait Records. After studying fashion design, and later modelling, Sade Adu began backup-singing with British band Pride. During this time Adu and three of the original members of “Pride”—Paul Anthony Cook, Paul Denman and Stuart Matthewman—left the group to form their own band called Sade. After various demos and performances, Sade received interest from record labels and signed to Epic.
Recording for the album began in 1983 at Power Plant Studios in London and took six weeks to complete. The album’s content was written by the group Sade and the production was handled by Robin Millar. Fifteen songs were recorded. The album contained a variety of musical elements including soul, jazz and sophisti-pop, mostly with love lyrics. The album spawned four singles, including “Your Love Is King” and “Smooth Operator”.
Music critics acclaimed Diamond Life and it was also a commercial success, winning the 1985 Brit Award for Best British Album. The album charted highly in the UK and US, and was later certified multi-platinum in both countries. Diamond Life sold over six million copies worldwide, becoming one of the top-selling debut recordings of the era and the best-selling debut album by a British female vocalist, a record that stood for 24 years. It was also among 10 albums nominated for the best British album of the previous 30 years by the Brit Awards in 2010, losing to (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis. Pitchfork placed the album at number 10 on its list of The 200 Best Albums of the 1980s.
Courtesy of Wiki
Cherry Pie Sade Gotta find out what I meant to you. You're the one who broke my heart. Gotta find out what I meant to you. You're the one who broke my heart When I met you boy, you were as sweet as cherry pie. That smiling eye you were as wild as Friday night. I should have known however hard you try. Change'd come and strangle it. It was bound to die You were sweet as cherry pie, Wild as Friday night. Sweet as cherry pie, Wild as Friday night Gotta find out what I meant to you. You're the one who broke my heart in two. Gotta find out what I meant to you, oh boy Gotta find out what I meant to you. You're the one who broke my heart in two. Where were you just when I needed you? You gave me your soul for at least a day. "Listen boy, there was a time when I wanted you to stay." You'll know the cost, it's you who's gonna pay. I'm stronger now, I loved you then. I'll ask you anyway You were sweet as cherry pie, Wild as Friday night. Sweet as cherry pie, Wild as Friday night Gotta find out what I meant to you. You're the one who broke my heart in two. Where were you just when I needed you, boy? Gotta find out what I meant to you. You're the one who broke my heart in two. I needed you You teased me. You broke my heart. You broke my heart You were the only one. You were the only one. You're a son of a gun You were the only one. You were the only one. Oh boy, you broke my heart Sweet as cherry pie. Sweet as cherry pie. Gotta find out what I meant to you. You're the one who broke my heart in two. Gotta find out what I meant to you, oh boy Gotta find out what I meant to you. Where were you just when I needed you? Gotta find out what I meant to you, boy. Where were you when I needed you? You were the only one. You were the only one. Son of a gun You were the only one. I'm feeling strong, I loved you then. So I ask you anyway Gotta find out what I meant to you. You broke my heart. Gotta find out Gotta find out what I meant to you You tease me You were the only one. You were the only one. Son of a gun You were the only one. You were the only one . Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Andrew Hale/Helen Adu/Paul Denman/Stuart Matthewman Cherry Pie lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I haven’t heard this one before, but it is really nice. I love her voice. 🙂
Thanks for listening. Yes, she has an amazing voice ☺️
Other than her big hit Smooth Operator I’ve never really heard anything else. Really nice.
Thanks. You should check out the album…its fantastic 🙂
Sade has always been one of my faves. Good song! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I’m happy you liked it 🙂
Remember seeing her in concert – sensational!
Lucky you. I bet she was fantastic ☺️
She was indeed.
Thanks for this choice. You know, I had this album in ‘84 and I don’t remember this one. I guess I bought too many albums in those days.
Thanks Ian. The album was outstanding! ☺️ I wore my copy out!
Such a silky, sexy song.
Thanks for listening Maggie! ☺️
I love her voice! But I have never heard her singing this before! <3
Yes, beautiful voice. I’m happy you liked it ☺️
A great song from a great album by a great band. And Sade is stunning. Great pick!
She is a class act John that’s for sure and she has such style. I loved that album.
Very sultry and smooth! Great song! 🙂
Thanks Lisa! ☺️
You’re welcome. 💜
This is a lovely song Christine and cherry is my favorite pie. I am going to write about Smooth Operator from this album for my MM Music challenge this Friday.
Oh great choice Jim. That became an iconic song ☺️
New to me and I like it. Thanks for sharing 🙂
great choice. She was sexy without trying.
Thanks Di. Yes, what a great description of her 🙂
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Thank you, you’re very kind.
Such a pleasure
Sade is a wonderful singer in my opinion she took time out to bring up her children but she is back if you want to listen to some new sounds. Diamond Life is a favourite album.
Great Choice I really like this one 💜
Thanks Willow. Hope you’re feeling ok today ☺️
Getting there 💜💜
Yes it was one of my favorite albums too. I played it so many times, over and over! Her sound and style were unique. I am excited that she has new stuff out there. Thanks for letting me know DQ 🙂💕
Great song. I’ve always thought that Sade has the most sultry, sexiest singing voice ever.
And by the way, I did choose “MacArthur Park” and did explain about the cake in the rain. But it’s not scheduled to be posted until 3 am Pacific time, a little more than three hours from now.
Thanks Fandango! Yes I saw your post. That was one crazy song you never forget ☺️
A total class act! This entire album was awesome! Excellent share, Christine!
Yes I agree. That album was the best. I remember every song on it. Thanks Felicia 🥰
Sexy song! I love love love that outfit she has on <3
Thanks Lisa. Yes I agree!