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Wikipedia article


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| artist = Terence Trent D'Arby featuring Des'ree

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| B-side = She's My Baby

| released = 7 June 1993

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| genre = Pop

| length = 4:11

| label = Columbia

| writer = Terence Trent D'Arby

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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.

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". 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." 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".

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." 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." 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."

Music video



The official music video for the song was directed by British commercial, film and music video director Andy Morahan. It was released on June 7, 1993. The video was published on YouTube in March 2012. It has amassed more than 4 million views as of September 2021.

Track listings



* '7"'/'Cassette'

#"Delicate" - 4:16

#"She's My Baby" - 4:13

#"Dance Little Sister" - 3:54

* 'CD single'

#"Delicate" 4:16

#"Dance Little Sister" 3:54

Personnel



*Written, arranged and produced by Terence Trent D'Arby

*Mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent

*Recorded by Craig Porteils

Charts



Weekly charts



Year-end charts



References



Category:1993 singles

Category:1993 songs

Category:Columbia Records singles

Category:Terence Trent D'Arby songs

Category:Des'ree songs

Category:Music videos directed by Andy Morahan

Category:Malefemale vocal duets

Category:Song recordings produced by Terence Trent D'Arby

Category:Songs written by Terence Trent D'Arby

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