Sadie (song)

"Sadie" is a song recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as "Detroit Spinners" in the UK). The song was written and produced by Joseph B. Jefferson. Recorded at Philly's Sigma Sound Studios and released as the third single from their 1974 New and Improved album on Atlantic Records, "Sadie" would chart at number #7 on the U.S. R&B Singles Chart,^[1] their 10th consecutive Top 10 Atlantic single on the chart (and their 13th overall). It also reached the number #54 position on Billboard Pop Singles chart.^[2]

Personnel

Lead vocals by Philippé Wynne
Background vocals by Bobby Smith, Philippé Wynne, Pervis Jackson, Henry Fambrough and Billy Henderson
Additional background vocals by Linda Creed, and the Sigma Sweethearts, Barbara Ingram, Carla Benson and Evette Benton
Instrumentation by MFSB

Chart history

Chart (1975)	Peak position
Canadian Single Chart^[3]	71
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart^[4]	54
U.S. Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles^[4]	7

Sadie - R. Kelly cover

"Sadie"
Song by R. Kelly from the album 12 Play
Released	December 9, 1993
Genre	R&B
Length	4:30
Label	Jive
Writer(s)	Joseph B. Jefferson, Bruce Hawes, and Charles Simmons
Producer(s)	R. Kelly

"Sadie" is a song by musician R. Kelly,^[5] on his debut solo studio album titled 12 Play. It is the tenth song on the album. It was recorded by Kelly as a tribute to his mother "Joanne Kelly", who died the same year as this song came out. The song is a cover of The Spinners song of the same name.

References

↑ Whitburn, Joel (2010). Hot R&B Songs 1942-2010: 6th Edition. Record Research.
↑ Andrew Hamilton. "New and Improved - The Spinners - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
↑ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
1 2 Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "The Spinners - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
↑ "R. Kelly - 12 Play at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2016-10-10.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

The Spinners

Henry Fambrough Charlton Washington Marvin Taylor Jessie Robert Peck Ronnie Moss Pervis Jackson Billy Henderson C. P. Spencer James Edwards Bobby Smith George Dixon Edgar "Chico" Edwards G. C. Cameron Philippé Wynne John Edwards Frank Washington Harold "Spike" Bonhart

Studio albums	The Original Spinners 2nd Time Around Spinners Mighty Love New and Improved Pick of the Litter Happiness Is Being with the Spinners

Singles	"That's What Girls Are Made For" "I'll Always Love You" "Truly Yours" "It's a Shame" "How Could I Let You Get Away" "I'll Be Around" "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" "One of a Kind (Love Affair)" "Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music" "Mighty Love" "I'm Coming Home" "Then Came You" "Sadie" "Games People Play" "The Rubberband Man" "Are You Ready for Love" "Working My Way Back to You"/"Forgive Me, Girl" "Cupid"/"I've Loved You for a Long Time" "Yesterday Once More"/"Nothing Remains the Same" "Funny How Time Slips Away" "I'll Be Around" (with Rappin' 4-Tay)

Related articles	Discography Atlantic Records Motown Volt Records

Book:The Spinners Category:The Spinners Portal:R&B and Soul Music

R. Kelly: 12 Play

12 Play albums	12 Play TP-2.com TP.3 Reloaded

12 Play	"Sex Me" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie"

TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat" "R&B Thug"

TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"

Tours	The 12 Play Very Necessary Tour The TP-2.com Tour R. Kelly Live the Light It Up Tour

Related articles	R. Kelly R. Kelly discography 12 Play: 4th Quarter Hair Braider Skin Kelly's 12 Play

R. Kelly songs

Discography Production Discography Videography Awards and nominations

Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"

12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"

R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"

R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"

TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"

Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"

The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"

Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"

TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"

Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"

Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo" "Be My #2"

Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves" "Love Letter" "Radio Message" "Number One Hit"

Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"

Black Panties	"My Story" "Genius" "Cookie" "Legs Shakin'"

The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"

Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Take You Home With Me (A.K.A. Body)" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "Skin" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "To the World" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"

Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy: Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "Throwin' My Money" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"

Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "World's Greatest "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"

Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "TP-2" "R&B Thug" "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up "Betcha Gon' Know" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody"

Singles written and/or produced by R. Kelly	"Back & Forth" "At Your Best" "Stroke You Up" "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" "Down with the Clique" "The Thing I Like" "No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do" "Foolin' Around" "You Are Not Alone" "I Don't Want To" "Fortunate" "808" "Cry" "Contagious" "One More Chance" "Any Time, Any Place" "Bump, Bump, Bump" "Hell Yeah" "Outrageous" "Out of this Club" "I Look To You" "Celebrate" "Sleeping with the One I Love"

Category:R. Kelly songs Category:Songs written by R. Kelly

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