Paradise (Sade song)
| "Paradise" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Keep Hanging On" |
"Paradise" is a song by English band Sade from their third studio album Stronger Than Pride (1988). It is Sade's most successful track on the US Billboard Hot R&B chart, peaking at number-one for one week, and peaking at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[1] "Paradise" was also a hit on the dance charts, where it peaked at number 21.[2] "Paradise" is often considered their signature song, alongside 1984's "Smooth Operator", 1985's "The Sweetest Taboo", and 1992's "No Ordinary Love."
Track listings and formats
- UK and European CD single
- "Paradise" (Extended Remix) - 5:30
- "Hang On To Your Love" (US Remix) - 5:13
- "Keep Hanging On" (Live) - 2:59
- "Paradise" (Instrumental) - 4:01
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)[3] | 86 |
| France | 38 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 33 |
| United Kingdom | 29 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 16 |
| US Billboard Adult Contemporary[4] | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[5] | 1 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 85.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 357.
- ^ "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 2014-06-17". Imgur. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 213.
- ^ "Stronger Than Pride > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 February 2009.
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