Paradise

"Paradise" is a 1988 song by Sade. The single, from the album Stronger Than Pride, was Sade's most successful on the US Black Singles chart, peaking at number one for one week, and peaking at number sixteen on the Hot 100.[1] "Paradise" was also a hit on the dance charts, where it peaked at number twenty-one.[2] "Paradise" is often considered their signature song, along with 1985's "Smooth Operator" and 1992's "No Ordinary Love".

Track listings and formats

UK and European CD single
"Paradise" (Extended Remix) - 5:33
"Hang On To Your Love" (US Remix) - 5:28
"Keep Hangin On" (Live) - 2:59
"Paradise" (Instrumental) - 4:01

Chart (1988) Peak
position
France 38
Dutch Top 40 33
United Kingdom 29
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 16
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[3] 1

Preceded by
"Joy" by Teddy Pendergrass Billboard Hot R&B Singles number-one single
July 9, 1988 Succeeded by
"Roses Are Red" by The Mac Band