Sentimental (Deborah Cox song)
1995 single by Deborah Cox
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"Sentimental" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Deborah Cox. It was written by Cox, Colin Wolfe, and Dallas Austin for her self-titled debut studio album (1995), while production was helmed by Austin. Released as the album's lead single by Arista Records, it became a top-40 success in Canada and the United Kingdom while peaking at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
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| Single by Deborah Cox | ||||
| from the album Deborah Cox | ||||
| Released | September 21, 1995 | |||
| Length | 4:29 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
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| Producer | Dallas Austin | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Sentimental" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
Gil L. Robertson IV from Cash Box wrote, "This single is an impressive debut for Arista Records new soul diva. Throughout this mid-tempo track Cox delivers crisp, confident vocals that gives the song a winning edge. Expect wide urban airplay with some pop possibilities as well."[1]
Music video
A music video for "Sentimental" was directed by American director Brett Ratner. It starts off with actor Omar Epps, co-starring as Cox's ex love interest. He is seen entering a restaurant where she is to be performing. She is shown backstage, getting ready, where she is unaware of his presence. She then goes onstage and performs, and the crowd loves it. She then goes backstage afterwards and continues singing until she drops her head. He appears in the doorway and she looks up and sees him. The visuals earned Cox a nomination for Best New Artist Clip at the 1996 Billboard Music Video Awards.[2]
Track listings
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sentimental" |
| Austin | 4:32 |
| 2. | "My Radio" | Austin | Austin | 4:17 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sentimental" (Uptempo mix) |
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| 8:00 |
| 2. | "Sentimental" (Groove mix) |
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| 4:10 |
| 3. | "Sentimental" (Bounce mix) |
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| 4:05 |
| 4. | "Sentimental" (Smooth mix) |
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| 4:32 |
| 5. | "Sentimental" (E-Smoove house dub) |
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| 5:32 |
| 6. | "Sentimental" (Uno Clio dub) |
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| 8:08 |
Notes
- ^a denotes additional producer(s)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Japan | September 21, 1995 | Mini-CD | Arista | [19] |
| United States | September 26, 1995 |
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| Finland | October 23, 1995 | CD | [20] | |
| Australia | October 30, 1995 |
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[21] | |
| United Kingdom |
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[22] |