By Your Side [SINGLE]

Sade

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 2001)
• Original Release Date: February 6, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000058E2O
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,125 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Is By Your Side???, February 24, 2001

By	dogeneedtakeship "The Loveless Fascination" (San Jose, California USA) - See all my reviews

I would like to start by saying that I was apprehensive of purchasing any type of music from Sade, but in the end I made a great choice by purchasing this single. I like "By Your Side" because I think it is a beautiful song with old flavor. However, I am a remix addict and when I found this maxi-single with remixes I was amazed. The remixes answered all my questions about this song being on the Dance charts. I mean it is a great slow dance song but with a few of these remixes it is a great mid-tempo dance track.

Track Listing:

1.) By Your Side (Album Version) 4:17 = This is the original version that helped Sade make a comeback, and made you all fall in love with her music again. This song is a great slow dance song and would probably make a great wedding song too.

2.) By Your Side (The Neptunes Remix) 3:57 = This remix is more up-tempo than the original but still is very classic and sensual. What I like most about this remix is they changed the beat but still left her beautiful voice original and didn't edit it like they do on most remixes by adding echo's and stuff.

3.) By Your Side (Yard Mix 1) 4:18 = This remix is leaning towards the R&B side, but still keeping Sade's voice natural except for a few exceptional echo's. This remix has more of a dance feeling, but you will notice that when you listen to this maxi-single the remixes get more dance like as it nears the end.

4.) Bye Your Side (Reggae Mix 1) 3:57 = Now this remix is the most danceable remix on this single, but I don't feel that this remix deserves to be called a reggae mix because after listening to it, it doesn't sound that reggae to me. I mean this remix does feature reggae influences but it not completely reggae. Regardless of the reggae situation I still favor this remix better than the other ones, even though they are all great remixes.

For some reason this song reminds me of a wedding song, maybe its because my brother is getting married soon. This is a very sad song and I love Sade's beautiful voice that is way beyond better than what words can explain. This song would also be a great theme for ya'll lovers out there, it just beautiful and sad but most of all inspirational. I recommend this song to anyone that believes in love and has a heart! Go Buy This Single!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Standard remixes for a beautiful song, February 20, 2001

By	Dogville (Sunny Island) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Well, the release of this maxi-single is a weird decision on Sony's part. Firstly, By Your Side wasnt so well-received at radio, and perhaps, this maxi may help it up a little. The good news is the album has been steady in the top 15 for as long as it was released, not bad for a group whose last studio effort was a distant 9 years ago. Secondly, the maxi isnt different from the international ones. With the exception of the Reggae Mix, the Yard Mix 1 and Neptunes Mix sound almost identical to the origianl beauty on the album. For fans who were hoping that the US edition may contain the much-anticiapted Ben Watt Mix of By Your Side, be disappointed cos the best remix isnt gonna be available commercially, at least for now. If Sony ever decides to release another commercial single off the album, which I doubt so, it may find its way there. Otherwise, live with some of these mediocre mixes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sade Neptunes remix, June 7, 2007

By	M. Bradley "oblongatta" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this CD for the Neptunes remix of this song. There is a reason why the Neptunes are among the hottest producers right now. I love everything Sade. So I had to get this. Listen to it. It's hot.