"Serenade" is a song co-written[3][5] and performed by American contemporary R&B group Shades, issued as the second single from their eponymous debut album. The song contains a sample of "True" by Spandau Ballet;[6] and it was the group's final song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #88 in 1997.[5]
| "Serenade" | ||||
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| Single by Shades | ||||
| from the album Shades | ||||
| B-side | "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)"[2] | |||
| Released | May 20, 1997[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
| Length | 4:04 (album version) 3:30 (single edit)[3] | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Darrell Allamby[3] | |||
| Shades singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Serenade" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
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The official music video for the song was directed by Matt X.[7]
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1997)[5] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 88 |
| US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) | 28 |
References
edit- ^ "Amazon.com: Serenade: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ "Shades (2) - Serenade (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Shades (2) - Serenade at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ "Shades (2) - Shades (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Shades - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ "Shades - WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- ^ ""Serenade" by Shades - Music Video - VH1.com". VH1. Viacom International. December 20, 2007. Retrieved September 11, 2014.[dead link]
External links
edit- "Serenade" at AllMusic
- "Serenade" at Discogs (list of releases)
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