Sweetest Child

"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.[1] "Sweetest Child" was written by McKee, Bruce Brody and Youth, and produced by Youth.

"Sweetest Child"
Single by Maria McKee
Released1992
Length4:06
LabelGeffen
Songwriter(s)Maria McKee
Bruce Brody
Martin Glover
Producer(s)Youth
Maria McKee singles chronology
"Breathe"
(1991)		 "Sweetest Child"
(1992)		 "I'm Gonna Soothe You"
(1993)

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".[2]

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."[3] 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".[4]

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."[5] Newcastle Evening Chronicle wrote, "Beautifully phrased performance on a ballad with underlying power."[6] Phil Bryant of Crawley's The News noted McKee's "gorgeous voice" on the track.[7]

Track listing
7" and cassette single
  1. "Sweetest Child" (7" Version) – 4:06
  2. "Accapella Sweetest Child" – 4:23
12" single
  1. "Sweetest Child" (Extended Mix) – 7:50
  2. "Sweetest Child" (Accapella) – 4:23
  3. "Sweetest Child" (Celtic Moon Mix) – 7:48
  4. "Sweetest Child" (Trans Tribal Ritual Stomp) – 5:49
CD single
  1. "Sweetest Child" (7" Version) – 4:06
  2. "Sweetest Child" (Full Moon Mix) – 7:44
  3. "Accapella Sweetest Child" – 4:23
  4. "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
Chart (1992) Peak
position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 60
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 45

References
  1. "MARIA MCKEE; full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  2. "RockTalk: Morning of madness and mayhem". The Courier & Advertiser. July 16, 1992. p. 7.
  3. Jones, Alan (July 25, 1992). "Market Preview - Mainstream: Singles". Music Week. p. 8.
  4. Lawn, Jim (August 28, 1992). "Music Scene: New Singles". The Lennox Herald. p. 24.
  5. Kiley, Penny (July 21, 1992). "Penny Kiley's Chart-Busters: New Singles". Liverpool Echo. p. 19.
  6. "Earle digs into vaults for some peerless tracks". Evening Chronicle. July 20, 1992. p. 5.
  7. Bryant, Phil (August 5, 1992). "Phil Bryant's Hotwire! - They're naughty but nice". The News. p. 36.
  8. "Maria McKee – Sweetest Child" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  9. "Maria McKee: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
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