Features a signature "rainfall" percussion effect and a syncopated, mid-tempo groove.
Details on the compared to other 1985 hits. Sade - The Sweetest Taboo - Official - 1985
It spent six months on the American charts, an unusually long run for the era. Features a signature "rainfall" percussion effect and a
"The Sweetest Taboo" was a massive commercial success, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Sade - The Sweetest Taboo - Official - 1985
Repeated references to the "big surprise" and "giving me the sweetest taboo" highlight the thrill of a long-standing, deep connection. Visual Identity and Music Video
It helped define the "Quiet Storm" radio format.
The track is celebrated for its distinctive, atmospheric production that bridges the gap between jazz-fusion and adult contemporary pop.