Where is Sade?
Helen Folasade Adu
more commonly known to her fans as Sade, was born in January 16th, 1959 in Ibadan Nigeria. Her father was a Nigerian teacher and mother an English nurse. Sade’s parents separated when she was four. Together with her mother they would then move Great Hawkesley in North London.
Sade
is a hypnotic performer that puts a calm spell over her listeners. She has a alluring sway and calm soothing style that have her fans craving for more. When you surf the internet and try to find current information on the vocalist, you will not find much. Fan letters and websites are full of comments begging for her return.
On my about page on this Blog I mention putting my guitars on my wall for arts sake. I am not a musician and never will be, but I have a confession. When I listen to Sade, at the right moment when no one is around, I tune up the guitar and play along. I’m not sure what it is, but it seems to be the only moments where I sound like I can really play. Wishful thinking? Of course! Maybe I just want to say that I can play with Sade.
As a teenager Sade studied Fashion design at St. Martins Art College in London while working as a waitress and bike messenger. She was inspired musically through her love of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Gil Scott-Heron, Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. It was these influences that motivated her to spend most of her free time singing. Her melodic passion would rapidly overtake her fashion career interests. After going to an audition she soon found herself performing as one of three vocalists in an upcoming jazz-funk group known as Pride.
In 1984 Pride eventually became known as Sade, and the singer would begin to hone her song writing craft. Her former Pride members would continue to stay with her and contribute by bringing their instrumental and compositional talents to build an additional structure to Sade’s song writing skills. They would form a team that would continue to play and write together for the next decade
All this talent and skill would come together with her debut album Diamond Life in 1984. That song along with Smooth Operator, Your Love is King and Hang On to Your Love would all top the charts. Sade was then nominated for a Grammy and won the best new artists category. Diamond Life spent 81 weeks on Billboard’s album charts. The album is still the all-time best-selling debut by a British female singer. She even made a brief film debut in Julien Temple’s Absolute Beginners, performing the song Killer Blow, which she co-wrote. Sade was a star!
Her follow up album Promise in 1985 would show that Sade was not going to be forgotten. The album reached No. 1 on the U.S. Pop and R&B charts, and contained top charting hits like The Sweetest Taboo, Never As Good As the First Time, Jezebel and one of my personal favourites Is It A Crime. The album further established her as a musical force.
Sade never craved the spotlight. She was by no means fond of all the attention and preferred to associate with friends rather than bask in the spotlight of inquisitive and demanding journalists. Sade took 3 years away from the limelight before she came out with self produced and arranged album Stronger than Pride in 1988. Then after a 4 year exile she came out with Love Deluxe in 1992. This would bring us the hit No Ordinary Love made popular with the help of the movie Indecent Proposal. The album would remain on the charts for 90 weeks. The Best of Sade in 1994 would showcase the last decade of one of popular music’s most treasured vocalists. Her last album Lovers Rock was released in 2000. To date, Sade has sold over 27 million albums worldwide.
With the exception of a brief performance at the Voices for Darfur charity concert at The Royal Albert Hall in London in 2004, her departure from the music industry is going on almost 8 years. They are so many people who are anxiously waiting for some type of comeback album. For the time being it will be a mystery as to when she may rise again. In the meantime, I continue to dust my collective guitars and hope for the day when a new project will come about. At that point I can restring a few of the guitars and send the family off so I can continue my dream of playing along side that amazing cool sultry voice.
Do you have a favourite Sade song or moment? Where were you when Sade tunes were playing on the radio? I confessed my Sade moment. How about you readers? Is it a Crime? I know you want to!
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I am really woundering about where Sade Adu is..There is no homepage-no nothing to say thank you..her music in these days is more present than anything else that they play on the radio…and she knows that perhapst..where is Sade?…Where is Sade?….
Its a bit of a mystery … There are still links available with her record company, so thats a good thing. if I hear anything I will make a comment on this post. Thanks for your comments.
She has moved back to Jamaica. The Father to her child is in Jamaica still and she has moved back to Jamaica. Mystery Solved, Hope this helped. Pastor Chalice
Thanks for the information.
Of course the next question everyone is going to ask is when can we expect to hear some new music?
Another one from UK that dropped off the face of the Earth is Tanita Tikaram, who I also liked a great deal.
Thanks for the attaboy on my piece. Dunno if you read my reply, but I was reading your piece on Magic Sam when your post to me showed up in my email. So, back atcha!
Hey Lou,
Thanks for stopping by the blog … Yes I got your reply. Quite ironic indeed …
Looking forward to reading more of your stuff.
Sade’s magical and distinctive voice will alway remain as my favorite. I have been a fan of Sade since the late 80’s and I had the pleasure of seeing her in concert on her Lover’s Rock tour. I can only hope that I will be lucky enough to see her again someday. Her music moves me like no other artist can. I admire her for “laying low” and living her life in a way that makes her happy instead of the constant chaos that living in the limelight brings. It makes me understand that her love for music is just that… a love. It’s something she feels and creates and it’s not for the popularity of her album or for the money. It’s deeper than that for her… and it’s just another reason that I admire her. I search quite often in hopes that I hear of a new album and song by her, but no luck yet. I anticipate her next release.
Hopefully we will all hear something in the very near future. I love her sound too.
Any favourite songs in particular you enjoy?
Thanks for the comments.
I hope that she will release a new album as well, say what happened to the rest of the band?
I like the song called “Kiss of life” It just brings memories on how I met my wife. Good staff I just hope for something new soon…….peace and be good….
I came home 2 hours ago and listened to Terry Lee Brown–in a disco mood–After that I was listening to: Accentus Transkriptionen 2….it was beautiful…Then I checked your blog–Sade`s Kiss of Life!. Everything came slowly down, and I changed the disc !…. You could fly as fast as the speed of light through a
time tunnel and then through a dark hole first class while visiting each sun system, and you still wouldn’t find a voice like Sade’s. I am absolutely sure that god decided: Let there be SADE! Hopefully it rains forever!
Greets! TOM from Recklinghausen
What a talent! It would be great to hear something from her, to know that she is doing well. Singer song writer artists always seem to produce soulful, heart renching music. Sorry she isn’t doing anything in music, I just hope and pray she is happy doing whatever it is she is doing.
Debra
Brooklyn, NY
I am looking for Sade too. In fact I just posted about her being missing in action yesterday. She never really seemed to care much about the limelight or making album after album. To date she only has six albums and one of them is a “best of”. She has sold well over 50 million albums and I just wonder why she has foresaken her fans so to speak.
My Top 10 Sade Songs
1. Cherish the Day (Love Deluxe)
2. Is It A Crime (Promise)
3. Smooth Operator (Diamond Life)
4. Cherry Pie (Diamond Life)
5. Keep Looking (Stronger Than Pride)
6. War of the Hearts (Promise)
7. Haunt Me (Stronger Than Pride)
8. Mr. Wrong (Promise)
9. Paradise (Stronger Than Pride)
10. Feel No Pain (Love Deluxe)
Helen Folasade Adu “Sade” has touched me in so many ways. Her songs and emphasis on her music has literally saved my life. Once in a depression state, her music and her words revived me.
To this day, her words carry me throughout my life, as her songs seem so factual.
One day I might get the chance to just talk to her, to know her.
God Bless Sade
Tony
ATL/Anguilla/Jamaica
I just Google’d “Where is Sade?” and up your post came, link #3. Not so unusual, but what IS funny is that I also like to pick at a guitar once in a while and imagine that I will get good at playing, but that the only times I felt I had some hope at sounding good someday were when I tried to play along to the Love Deluxe album! How weird is that?! I wonder what it is about their music?
Anyway, important point being: “We miss you, Sade! But do as you see fit and we wish you all the best. Much love, us.”
Hi Tom.
That’s what I love so much about blogging: Finding other people with similar interests…
Sade’s music is simple, yet so very soulful to listen and play along to. Thanks so much for you comment. Please visit again!
-tbb
I heard she is going on tour 2008/2009 is this true??
I have read it a couple of times!!
But I haven’t been able to find what places she is going on tour…
please let me know.
I wanna surprise my hubby… and take him to see Sade!!
been thinking about this talented, one of a kind artist
she sure was something special, been out of the
music scene for what seems an eternity, she most
likely is sickened by what passes as musical excellence these days, its no wonder she wants
nothing to do with mass producing hits but it also
is a shame, she has so many fans that just love
her stuff. It would be nice to hear some new stuff
in some form in the future. Loved her voice, I also
loved Tanita Tikaram’s vocals as well, ( someone mentioned Tanita in an earlier comment, different
styles but Tanita burst out in the last 80’s with
such a distinctive voice and great songs as well, miss them both. Its sad to see whats happening to Sade’s
myspace page, so disrespectful but doesn’t surprise
me these days, no class.
Hi everybody… Sade is my number one singer, have all the records and DVDs, love her music… she is my platonic love of all my live… hope the tour became a reality… greetings from Caracas, Venezuela to all of you. (sorry for my english)
Hello Hugo. Glad you stop by … And thank you all for your recent comments on this post…. There sure are alot of rumours regarding a Sade tour. I haven’t heard anything offical regarding a tour of any kind. But if I do, you’ll be the first to know.
Keep up the comments! You just never know who might be paying attention.
Sade – I am not sure what your doing, but you need to get back in tour…I’ve seen so many and been all over…you are something to behold and listen to LIVE!… miss you and hope you are well and come an see your fans.
I miss new material from Sade. I don’t think she needs us as much as we think we need her. I hope that I get a few more new CDs 2 listen 2 and I hope to see her perform live again. I would hate to think 2001 was it! If you have not listened to it recently, treat yourself to “Diamond Life” again. The total album is brilliant. What a talent. “Sade, come back!”
Hello to all Fans of Helen F. Adu!
At first i will say my english is not perfekt, but i want to tell you a short Story.
In December of 1983 i see Shade in the U4 in Vienna, live and from this moment my heart is lost to Sade Adu. I have all Albums also DVD and Bootlegs. Now i want to write a Biography, Sade is 50 years at 2009, and now i hope you can help me: Is there anybody who knows the living adress from Helen F. Adu?? i am thankfull for any tip or answer?
You also can write me an email to info@fotoperspektive.com
Thanks and best reguards from Austria/Vienna
If anyone does have a way of contacting sade please send it to me as well I sing and would love for her to hear the tribute to her I sing….misshoney01us@yahoo.com
Thanks!
If and when sade decides to tour, it will be the most anticipated and overdue tour by such a talented artist
UK
I really enjoyed reading these blogs. The first time I hear Sade was at the tender age of 11, and I’v been captivated ever since. When I think of romance, love, passion and enchantment, she is who I put on. In fact, hands down she is the only artist that I constantly listen to, I might go as far as to say her music is timeless. Her music has a “depth of intrigue”, that reminds me of Marvin Gaye specifically the ” Whats Going On” album. Marvin’s acute awareness of the hurts of the people, is the same keen awareness that I hear is Sade voice and her delivery. She depicts artistry with the sound of her voice. Such an awesome artist, tell her I said so.
I too am looking forward to some new material from Sade, and will do whatever I need to do to get front row seats to any up coming concert.
When she releases a new album I am sure it will be a smashing success.
I hope she reads these blogs and understands that her fans miss her.
Hi guys. Thanks for making this the best blog site of the greatest female artist of my lifetime. I am watching Sade Live on DVD as we speak. This concert was awesome and reminds me of when I saw her in 2003 or 2004 on tour in New Orleans. That was the best $85 I have ever spent. I would do anything to hear her again and for my wife to see her for the first time. Sade, if you read this, we beg you to please give us more. These new artist can’t hold a candle to you and your band.
Thanks everyone for the great comments so far!!! Let’s keep the discussion going. It’s wonderful to hear from all of you.
Manny— Time certainly has a way of slipping by fast. It was probably the Lovers Rock Tour you saw in 2001?
I don’t just love Sade and her music, I have an intimate
connection to her music and sometimes feel that she uses the same words I would when I write my own lyrics. I don’t cry easy but when I hear Like A Tattoo or Pearls, it just impales my heart from the impeccable vocal performance and emotional intensity. I can understand her need to be away from unneccessary spotlight. She is a large portion wiser than most artists today. If ever I was to see this woman in reality, I don’t know if I even could say anything but gaze in total reverance.
The songs that are like pieces of my soul are the following:
1. King Of Sorrow
2. Somebody Already Broke My Heart
3. Is It A Crime?
4. It’s Only Love That Gets You Through
5. No Ordinary Love
Thanks for creating this blog. I had the good fortune of seeing Sade live in Fort Lauderdale a few years ago and I will never forget that magical experience for the rest of my days. I am so happy to be alive to have witnessed such a talent. That group are real musicians, not the crap we hear today. I hope they do another tour soon…I WILL BE THERE!!
I heard she is touring in 2008/2009, fingers crossed.
That sure would be cool if she toured… But there is still no definite positive word that this is for real… Lots of wishful thinking and plenty of rumors… The wait continues …
I don’t know who loves Sade’s music more, me or my husband. I’ve been into her music since I was about 5 0r 6 years old. We are both desperately hoping that she makes an appearance back over in the United States in concert. We will definitely be there, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
Hold your breath. Story is she has been working on an album since mid-2008. Top Secret though and all sworn to secrecy. Possible release late (Sept – Dec) 2009.
Great blog though. Keep up the good work
Thanks Linus for your comments…
Lets not get too excited everyone! If that’s the case, lets respect the secrecy and just let things happen naturally please!!! Keep it a place where we can still share our feelings regarding this remarkable artist without it getting out of control.
Hi Sade Fans
I love Sade’s music and her voice so much. Her music is timeless and some sort of bittersweet. Yeah, I know, I don’t have to tell you all. But it is so hard to hold out. I respect her way of life but I’d really appreciate it if there would be any little spark of her musical whereabouts. If Linus is right and she’s really gonna release a new album this year, then this is gonna be a good year
)
Thanks for the bit of history. I was struck by her music when it first appeared – must know every note of that first record. She is up there with the biggest. other artists whose records i know by heart include. beatles, pete Seeger, doors. donavan, deep purple, Al Stewart, Sparks….. well and then came Sade.
Since I’m not English born i often then to not grasp the lyrics but her music is so intense – you just get’s carried away.
It just goes to show; It’s the “spirit of the voice” (the vocals) not so much the skill…Sade is not the most skillful singer, but she is a very beautiful and eccentric talent.
I Never Thought I’d See The Day and Haunt Me are my all time favourites….. music to relax to, just before I go to sleep – I’ve been listening to these songs when I go to bed (in the 80’s with big headphones and now, thank gawd, small earpieces lol) for the past 20 odd years. Her voice is so beautiful, just takes the mind off the days stresses….. even if she did do a tour, I bet she wouldn’t come here to sunny Tenerife
but I live in hope that she might make it to mainland Spain some time…
Today i heard sade playing on my 18 year old brothers ipod. Im 27 and i can still remember where i was at and what i was doing the first time i heard sade. My entire childhood has memories of sade being that my parents were just as fond of her. The idea that one women can create such beautiful music that has touched 3 generations is amazing. First word of SADE in concert… i dont care where or how much,, im there.. screw the recession.
@ Bettie’s Boop:
True that. It’s a “feel music”. Her ethereal voice makes up for some smaller mistakes I heard her make in some songs.
@ Julie:
That’s crazy. Those two songs have become my favorite too, maybe along with Fear and Cherish The Day. Tenerifé… I’d like to see that island again. Been 8 years since the last time.
Hmm… I wonder if my personal muse ever would tour through Germany. Berlin favorably.
Why do singers we truly adore always go unseen & unheard of for years like Sade and Maxwell? Sade knows she has a big fanbase at least she could come out of the cave and be photographed somewhere on earth! Fans would love 2c her even if she doesn’t want to sing right now. I love her voice.
One of my favorite Sade songs is Maureen. Miss her.
Sade, what more really needs to be said? The absolute best. The only artist I would ever pay money to see in person. Her music moves your soul. True Sade fans are all the same, we FEEL the music, rather than simply hear it.
Favorites
1. Bullet Proof Soul… The symbolism in the lyrics is amazing
2. Never though I’d see the day… Haunting
3. Cherish … Timeless
4. King of sorrow… Thinking about the genius of a lyric like “I want to cook you a soup that warms your soul”! chills me to the bone
5. Kiss of life… a great LOVE song
Guilty Pleasure…. No ordinary love, I know it’s a bit over comercialized but the start of the song, that beat is incredible
Been a fan since 1984, Hope to hear more new songs
I remember the first time I played the record. That was in 1985 and I had at this time no idea who it was..And I loved the voice and the music immediately. And still in 2009…
When you listen to e.g. the song ‘Haunt’ maybe some of you can imagine that many of Sades tunes would sound more intimate on acoustic instruments instead of e.g. dancefloor beats. But acoustic music is difficult or even impossible to market these days. I am shure Sade is aware of this.
I will try to arrange some of her songs for my 13 string theorbo concert guitar that I resently made to check that. But of course I would never try to sing her songs for obvious reasons.
Even if I dislike the word “unplugged”, this might be something to encourage Sade to tour again, because it is a more relaxed way to tour around.
If somebody of you readers has contact to her please feel free to ask her.
For me it is more beautiful to enjoy what she already gave us instead of ‘demanding’ something new.
Mike
Hello Mrs. Helen Folasade Adu aka Sade:
We need you to bring back romance to music. Yes it is a crime for you to leave us without you so long. I truly miss your flavor. Even if you don’t do anything new, I would gladly pay well to see you.
Loving you where ever you are
Always your fan
GC
Precious Sade:
Taking care of soul & family comes first, we perfectly understand…
Without your incredible music, your gifted voice and your magical appearance this world has become a bit darker – bring back light soon to us.
…you are being missed.
K.
My dearest,
I keep on wandering on the net like a lost soul for the past 8 years trying to find some news about one of the most wonderful and genuine artist alive… With not much luck…
Waiting is hard but it can be handled better if we knew you were coming back one day… Will you ever?
All my love,
G.
I can’t listen to Sade without crying! Very embarrassing while on a BA flight recently. “Is it a Crime?” is very special, and “Pearls” took ages to grow on me but now, it too is a favourite. So many artists like her are currently playing smaller venues around London that respect the music – like the Jazz Cafe, Ronnie Scotts, or The Pigalle Club. It would be amazing to hear her at one of these more intimate venues, even if tickets were a bit more. Lets face it Wembley just isn’t Sade! I’d love to just tell her just how fabulous she is, what a talent, and how she’s loved by so many. And just how grateful we all are for her gift! I wonder if her record label/publicist would know more? Or if each fan puts in £50 whether a thousand fans could persuade her to play a special at Ronnie’s!!!
Dan
I would do anything to see Sade in concert, she is the symbol of love to me.
She doesn’t even have to sing just show up
Please come back!!!
According to Le Parisien Sade is recording a new album. It sould be out in November 2009.
http://www.leparisien.fr/abo-loisirs-et-spectacles/sade-sait-se-faire-attendre-30-03-2009-459603.php
Intox?? I really hope it’s true…
Merci for the update.
Looking forward to it – maybe she’ll be on tour with the new album as well…
K.
When i think to Sade, i think about the sensations of the best Concert i’ve ever listen to. It was in Milan in 1993. It was absolutely Magic. Her music is smooth, deep, calm , warm and sensual. I hope to see and listen to her again.
Looking forward to hear from you Sade.
I really miss you.
I love Sade very much! I’m from Poland and i wrote about Sade 1 month ago, and i watched and heard her songs, and I think she is amazing! She has smooth and sexy voice.I have only 14 years old,but i don’t like popular songs like a Lady gaga.I like listening ‘Smooth operator’,'Love is stronger than pride’ and ‘Your love is king’.When i asked my father ‘Do you like Sade?’ he gave me her disc with best of Sade. I always listen Sade, every day, every morning and she has really big talent,and beautiful voice.I have a big big hope,she will record any songs, and great albums.
I absolutely love Sade’s music and am wondering, like everyone, what she’s doing and if we’ll hear some new music out of her. I have a concert she did on DVD and several CD’s and they are all great, I never get tired of listening to her..she is timeless! Please come back to us Sade!!!
I was not born when sade first came out but i love her and brandy they both the same rapsy smooth voice.
Sade! Please make some more!!! We Miss you!
xoxo from U.A.E.
Sade is an absolute inspiration to many and captivates us with her soul in her music.. Would Love to have the opportunity to see sing live….
Sade is a one of a kind singer, who has helped me through many a tough time. I saw her live in Boston in 92 at the Wibur Theatre. I was listening to her today in the car on way to work, and have played my guitar to her many songs. I just love her and miss her…Sade, come back, please….
All,
The list of us wishing to see this “once in a lifetime” artist is endless. If we can gather enough signatures from people around the world and post that list into the world wide web,, Its very likely that it will encourage sade to step back in..
If are really fans as you say.. Let’s just do it/
My email account is moczambrano@hotmail.com
Cheers all
In a world full of chaos, it would be nice to bring some tranquility back… SADE please come back and soothe us!
I would love to take my “honey” to see you and share my great love for you with him. A once in a lifetime experience that we would never forget…
With so many nights away from home, attending college. I find myself replaying many of your songs, because they remind of home and especially my mother, many nights would we be in the kitchen, singing the lyrics to your songs.. i would love to take her to a concert of yours … it would completely make our lives 100% more fulfilled…
Listening to Sade gives brings me so much joy. I could be feeling down & all of a sudden Sade comes on I’m not mad any more. I have this feeling sometimes I feel like shes my mom. Shes like one to me, & her fans. Its like nature she abandoned us, but now she’s back. Shes like mother nature, a seductive and sexy mother nature. She brings her fans much joy, light, and happiness.
I just recently travelled to Tokyo to my brother Shannon & Misa’s wedding. At the wedding reception I was moved by the fact that they chose Sade’s music to play in the background. It was an honor and a tribute specifically to me as I introduced my brother to this great singer back in the late 1980’s.
Long live, the soulful, sultry, incomparable “Sade”!
Kevin
Sade, please come back in concert. You can show the younger generation what real music is all about. I’m your biggest fan, give us atleast one more concert. I even have my 2yr old and 6yr old listening to your music.
Hope All Is Well,
Pam
Hello…
I recently discovered this blog. I don’t know much about music
I just know i like Sade very much and it’s a real shame that she disappeared out of the musical world.
Hope to see her soon.
I’m from Portugal, so Sade if you ever come to Europe please come here.
If you don’t show up anymore, i hope you have a Great Happy life.
Leandro César
sade is back in the studio working on her album…its due in november…im so thankful….she is absolutely amazing..and her music seems to touch my soul….only she can do that…so very gifted
Is that true? Is a new record on the way? God what a happiness… Greetings from Caracas, Venezuela
I miss her so much and its great to see a blog with so many people showing their love and support of Sade.
“By your side” was the song played at my wedding for the first dance with my (now) ex husband. I don’t think I’d be able to listen to that song now without crying
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When I was pregnant with our child before we got married, he went “away” for 2 years. Anyway, I recorded the lyrics on tape and sent it to him to show him my support. That was the reason why I thought it fitting to have “By Your Side” played on wedding day Valentines Day 2004.
That song amongst others such as “No ordinary love” gets me EVERY time. God Bless Sade, I’m choking up as I write this…. So hope you come back, you’re concert would be sold out within minutes!
Its funny but, my son is 9 this year and I sang this tune in my head and in my living room/shower etc so many times while I was pregnant with him…..
Much Love, Miss you, we all do xxxxx
Sade, When are you coming to Oklahoma City on a concert. You queen of Jazz.
Hi all,
Sade was my inspiration since I was a teenager.. n that was 20 yrs back, n still she inspires me with her musics. I recently met a girl who’s krazy about Sade, especially the song By Your Side. That song really blew both of us away, n I feel more love for this girl because of the song. Hey, what can I say, it’s No Ordinary Love.
Anyway, I wonder if anyone has any idea if Sade will be performing in Asia.. Malaysia/Singapore/Thailand, becuz I’m from Malaysia.
Cheers y’all!
I LOVE HER VOICE, MUSIC AND SHE SO BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE HER MUSIC BECAUSE SHE SINGS ABOUT TRUST, FAITH, TOGETHERNESS, SUPPORT AND POSITIVETY IF I WAS A MAN I WILL OF WANTED TO MARRY HER!
AGAIN SHE SOUNDS SO BEAUTIFUL! AND MUSIC LYRICS IS VERY MEANINGFUL AND INSPIRATIONAL!
Sade, ni hoi pintoh? Mana kau Sade? Yapadee Sade?
Sade, please, come back to the music…I”ve heard about your new album…Its true?
I have two children Nardos 2yr old and Ibai 5yr old listening to your music and they know who you are…. please come back to Barcelona..I was in your concert in 1986 at Studio 54!
Please come back!!
We need you!
Sade,
Please keep feeding our souls.
We miss and love you!
May the lord bless you and yours.
Jonell
Dear Helen FolaSADE Adu,
I am glad GOD created this earth in 7 days. I am also thankful GOD blessed us with Jesus Christ as well. But until Jesus’ 2nd Coming, I will be grateful that GOD has allowed me to have these 2 ears as well as my pair of eyes along with a heart to FEEL your music which you’ve SPOILED us all with. I hope wherever you are that The LORD has kept you at peace with His warm embrace. Please know we’re all ADDICTED to your LOVE!!! There is NONE like you so PLEASE come back to The States when you’re ready to SPOIL us rotten again!!
You’re the dopest female artist to grace planet Earth!!
For I know my GOD exists when He laid both of His hands on you Sade!!!
GOD Bless you Folasade & your entire family tree!!!
V
I just found this information on Wikepedia….
Recently, Sade’s record label has announced that she will be releasing a new CD in November 2009. It would be her first installment in 9 years.
I hope it’s true
ALBUM NEWS:
FEB 8th 2010
You can see the album cover on http://www.concreteloop.com
AND IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!
The album is called Soldier of Love!!! she looks fantastic from what you can see of her!!! can’t wait!!!
Sounfile is on sade.com ..check it out..epic
I fell in love with Sade the first time I heard her voice. I have been a DJ since the early 80’s,and always play her music in my sets. I think my favorites (it’s so hard to pick when you like all of her songs) would be Never as Good As the First Time,Nothing Can Come Between Us,and The Sweetest Taboo (especially the 12″instrumental) When Lovers Rock came out I was getting divorced, I listened to that album every day for about 6 months. I still miss her, but Sade’s voice makes me tingle more than she did. ;}
I AM SO HAPPY SHE IS BACK HER MUSIC IS DIVINE , I LOVE SADE
The first time I heard about a Sade song was when I was trying to sand a piece of wood in woodshop class, 10th grade, and this annoying kid was repeating over and over “Smooth Operator!” I wanted to slap him, but later when I heard the song on the radio I was blown away. I immediately went out and bought her album, it was the only music I played at home that my mother would not tell me to turn down. I even caught my mother singing along several times. I left home soon after and it seemed as though Sade was there to help me grow up and get through the difficult times. If I were forced at gunpoint, with a knife in my neck, to pick a favorite, I might say “Is it a Crime”. But there are so many great Sade songs that it is unfair to force a person to choose just one. Also, you can not forget the instrumentals when you listen. Musically these songs are just PHENOMENAL! There was something magical in the water back in the early eighties that brought these people together. Many in this forum have said it before, today’s music does not hold a candle to what they created. And regarding Sade’s voice, her imperfection is perfection! I am so sick of studio recorded, no mistake, only to be repeated in concert by lip singing songs! And I defy anyone to show me a more moving live performer. “Cherish the Day” sung live is incredible.
So Sade, I am off to buy the new album. I know it will not disappoint. You could recite the alphabet and I would want a copy! I hope you and yours are well. And if you decide to stay away again, we will respect your privacy and cherish the music you have already given us. It is everlasting.
sade will be touring europe in march, 2010 and usa in april and may 2010. Hallelujah!