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Wikipedia article
"'Sweetest Child'" is a song recorded as a collaboration between American singer-songwriter Maria McKee and English record producer Youth. It was released in 1992 as a non-album single and reached No. 45 in the UK Singles Chart. "Sweetest Child" was written by McKee, Bruce Brody and Youth, and produced by Youth.
In a press release for the single, "Sweetest Child" was described as being about "an ultimate sensual experience of epic love that knows no boundaries".
Critical reception
On its release, Alan Jones of 'Music Week' wrote, "'Sweetest Child' sets McKee in a challenging dance rock setting. [Her] exceptional vocals are the centrepiece, but Youth surrounds her with enough atmospheric and smacking dance signatures to carry this one deep into the same crossover territory as U2's current hit." Jim Lawn of the 'Lennox Herald' described the song as "a more vibrant change of style" for McKee, with "surprising production from Youth who is more noted for dance remixes".
Penny Kiley of the 'Liverpool Echo' noted the song was "different from McKee's usual style". She added, "It's a larger than life love song with a big passionate sound and the dance music approach actually suits her voice quite well." 'Newcastle Evening Chronicle' wrote, "Beautifully phrased performance on a ballad with underlying power." Phil Bryant of Crawley's 'The News' noted McKee's "gorgeous voice" on the track.
Track listing
;7" and cassette single
#"Sweetest Child" (7" Version) 4:06
#"Accapella Sweetest Child" 4:23
;12" single
#"Sweetest Child" (Extended Mix) 7:50
#"Sweetest Child" (Accapella) 4:23
#"Sweetest Child" (Celtic Moon Mix) 7:48
#"Sweetest Child" (Trans Tribal Ritual Stomp) 5:49
;CD single
#"Sweetest Child" (7" Version) 4:06
#"Sweetest Child" (Full Moon Mix) 7:44
#"Accapella Sweetest Child" 4:23
#"Sweetest Child" (Trans Tribal Ritual Stomp) 5:49
Personnel
* Maria McKee vocals
* Robert Young guitar
* Bruce Brody keyboards
* Youth bass
* Saul Davies violin, percussion
* Nick Burton drums
* Cyrung didgeridoo on "Trans Tribal Ritual Stomp"
'Production'
* Youth producer, mixing
* Mark 'Spike' Stent, Christopher Marc Potter engineers
* Matt Austin programming
'Other'
* Me Company cover design
Charts
References
Category:1992 songs
Category:1992 singles
Category:Geffen Records singles
Category:Songs written by Maria McKee
Category:Songs written by Youth (musician)
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