"Cherish the Day" is a song by English band

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from their fourth studio album, ''

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'' (1992). It was released as the album's fourth and final single in the United Kingdom on 19 July 1993.

Critical reception

Justin Chadwick from Albumism described the song as "soaring", adding that "a wistful Adu sings of finding a love so supreme that nothing in this life or beyond can ever compete". Tanya Rena Jefferson of AXS stated, "This joyous soulful song embraces one to cherish each and every day." Troy J. Augusto from '' Cashbox'' said it "sports Sade's usual understated musical arrangement, allowing the lead vocals, even as laid back as they are, to be the centerpiece of the song." The Daily Vault's Mark Millan called it "enchanting", adding it as "one of the

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's finest moments as the guys offer a minimal but lush track for Adu to weave her tale of the ultimate love, all the while finally exploring her considerable vocal range." Ron Fell from the ''

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'' noted that "the sweet surrender" of the song is "timeless and classic Sade and could have come from any of her previous three volumes of platinum cool." Sophie Heawood of ''

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'' commented "The band at their most abstractly evocative: at their best, they could do a remarkable amount with very little – as proved by this song, during which immense yearning is conveyed." Pan-European magazine ''

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'' wrote, "Despite the artwork, showing Sade with a guitar and a stack of speakers in the background, she hasn't rocked up her sound. On the contrary, with a lonely drum track on a synth carpet, 'ambient soul' is within reach." James Hamilton from ''

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s ''RM'' Dance Update described it as a "lovely languid tranquil smoocher". Frank Guan of

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added, "Her minimalist lyrics... say all that needs to be said, and once a ten-note bassline jumps in to underscore her depth of feeling over the misty synths, the song is perfect and complete."

Music video

Filmed in black and white by Derek M. Allen, the

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for "Cherish the Day" features

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performing the song whilst playing the guitar on the rooftop of a New York City skyscraper as her bandmates and a few other people vibe to the music on the streets below.

Track listings

* UK, European and Japanese CD single #"Cherish the Day" (Sade remix short version) – 5:18 #"Cherish the Day" (Sade remix long version) – 6:18 #"Cherish the Day" (Ronin remix) – 6:58 #"Cherish the Day" (Pal Joey remix) – 6:46 * US CD single #"Cherish the Day" (Sade remix) – 6:18 #"Cherish the Day" (Ronin remix) – 6:58 #"Cherish the Day" (Pal Joey remix) – 6:46 #"

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" (album version) – 7:18 * Australian CD single and US cassette single #"Cherish the Day" (Sade remix) – 6:18 #"Cherish the Day" (Ronin remix) – 6:58 #"Cherish the Day" (Pal Joey remix) – 6:46 * UK and Dutch 12-inch single :A1. "Cherish the Day" (Sade remix long version) – 6:18 :A2. "Cherish the Day" (Ronin remix) – 6:58 :B1. "Cherish the Day" (Pal Joey remix) – 6:46 :B2. "Cherish the Day" (Sade remix short version) – 5:18 * US limited-edition 12-inch single :A1. "Cherish the Day" (Sade remix long version) – 6:18 :A2. "Cherish the Day" (Ronin remix) – 6:58 :B1. "Cherish the Day" (Pal Joey remix) – 6:46 :B2. "Feel No Pain" (Nellee Hooper remix) – 5:09 :B3. "No Ordinary Love" (album edit) – 5:23 * US 7-inch single :A1. "Cherish the Day" (Sade remix short version) – 5:18 :A2. "Cherish the Day" (Ronin remix) – 6:58

Charts

References

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