Sweetness (Michelle Gayle song)

"Sweetness" is a song by British R&B-soul singer, songwriter, actress and author Michelle Gayle, released on 12 September 1994 as the second single from her eponymous debut album (1994). It is her most successful hit single, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the UK R&B Singles Chart. It also peaked within the top 40 in New Zealand and several countries across Europe, including Denmark, where it entered the top 10 and peaked at number seven.

"Sweetness"
Single by Michelle Gayle
from the album Michelle Gayle
Released12 September 1994 (1994-09-12)[1]
GenreR&B
Length3:41
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Narada Michael Walden
  • Preston Glass
Michelle Gayle singles chronology
"Looking Up"
(1993)		 "Sweetness"
(1994)		 "I'll Find You"
(1994)

Critical reception

In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton wrote, "The follow-up has been a long time in coming but has been well worth the wait, belying the soap origins of the singer. Radio loves it to death, hence this high entry and I would be very surprised if this does not scrape a Top 10 placing."[2] He added, "Its the kind of single that grows on you with each play".[3] A reviewer from Music & Media commented, "Like tea-for-one, there's now also new jill swing for individuals. The radio mix is the sweetest, but the West End mix is far more adventurous and memorable."[4] Alan Jones from Music Week wrote, "Penned by Narada Michael Walden and Preston Glass, it's quite odd with some ill-advised spoken segments alongside the better sung parts. It never gets into overdrive, but will still be a hit."[5] Rob Pendry of Swansea Sound called the song "excellent" and commented that "Sweetness" set a "great future" for Gayle, proving she could branch out from her acting career.[6]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[1] Silver 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
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  3. Masterton, James (25 September 1994). "Week Ending October 1st 1994". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  4. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 24 September 1994. p. 14. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  5. Jones, Alan (20 August 1994). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 18. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  6. "New Releases – Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 39. 24 September 1994. p. 14. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  7. "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 48. 26 November 1994. p. 17. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
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  18. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
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