Sade Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Is It A CrimeSade8rank/position

Sade – Is It A Crime – Official – 1986

Sade is a British band that has been active since 1982.

They have received many awards, including Grammy Awards.

This track, included on the album “Promise,” was released in 1985 and reached No.

1 on the charts in countries around the world.

King Of SorrowSade9rank/position

Sade – King Of Sorrow – Official – 2001

A track released in 2001 by the British group Sade.

The music video, which portrays the dilemma of a single mother who dreams of becoming a singer, was directed by Sophie Muller and filmed around the Normandy Hotel in Puerto Rico.

Like a TattooSade10rank/position

Sade – Like a Tattoo (Live Video from San Diego)

Sade is a band that has been active in the adult contemporary field from the 1980s to the present.

Because the band is named after its female vocalist, Sade Adu, they’re often mistaken for a solo artist, but it’s actually the name of the band.

Among their ballads, the one I especially recommend is Like a Tattoo.

It features a melody that blends jazz and adult contemporary—the style they do best.

Love Is Stronger Than PrideSade11rank/position

Sade – Love Is Stronger Than Pride – Official – 1988

A track that expresses the turmoil of a heart wavering between love and pride with a smooth sound blending elements of jazz and soul.

Sade’s sultry vocals gently envelop the bittersweet pain of continuing to love even after being hurt.

Released in March as the lead single from the May 1988 album “Stronger Than Pride,” it became a hit, reaching No.

4 in Italy and No.

36 in France.

Its evocative lyrics—featuring poignant metaphors like waiting for winter and celebrating a love stronger than pride—resonate with anyone struggling with complicated romantic feelings.

A sophisticated adult love song, perfect as background music for a mature romantic drama.

The Moon and the SkySade12rank/position

Sade – The Moon and the Sky (Live 2011)

Let me introduce a heartbreak song about the moon, “The Moon and the Sky.” It’s a track by the British band Sade, included as the first song on the album Soldier of Love.

The lyrics express sorrow from a woman’s perspective after a man breaks his promise.

Listen for the beautiful metaphor that likens the woman to the night sky and the man to the moon.

Though the theme is bittersweet, the song’s beauty stands out even more.

Why Can’t We Live TogetherSade13rank/position

Sade – Why Can’t We Live Together (Audio)

Why Can’t We Live Together, covered and released in 1984 by the UK band Sade, who have been active since the 1980s.

The original song was created in 1972 by keyboardist Timmy Thomas.

It conveys a message about the state of a world in conflict simply because people are born into different environments and circumstances.

Her impassioned vocals, carried by the gentle tones of the synth, resonate deeply.

It is an anti-war song imbued with a straightforward resolve and a heartfelt plea for the end of war.

Young LionSade14rank/position

Sade – Young Lion (Official Music Video)

The UK-based band Sade, known for their jazz- and soul-rooted sound, have released their first new song in six years.

It’s a ballad that the band’s central figure, Sade Adu, dedicates to her transgender son, Izaak.

Warmly arranged around piano and drums, the track appears on the compilation album TRAИƧA, produced by the nonprofit Red Hot Organization, which is dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS, and was released in November 2024.

With lyrics centered on a mother’s love and understanding, as well as her son’s growth and journey of self-discovery, the song is sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in reflecting on parent-child relationships and self-acceptance.