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Sade (band)

Name	Sade
Background	group_or_band
Origin	London, England
Genre	R&B;, sophisti-pop, smooth jazz, soul, jazz, soft rock, funk, quiet storm
Years active	1983–present
Label	Epic, Portrait, RCA Label Group
Associated acts	Sweetback
Url	www.sade.com
Current members	Sade AduStuart MatthewmanPaul Spencer DenmanAndrew Hale

Sade (pronounced ) are an English R&B; band that formed in 1983. The band's music features elements of R&B;, soul, jazz, funk and soft rock. The band is named after their British Nigerian lead vocalist, Sade Adu.

Sade's debut album, Diamond Life, went Top Ten in the U.K. in late 1984 and sold platinum. In 1986, Sade won a Grammy for Best New Artist. Sade's US certified sales so far stands at 23.5 million units according to RIAA, and has sold more than 57 million units worldwide to date.

History

1980s

Sade were formed in 1982, when members of a Latin soul band Pride — Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman, and Paul Spencer Denman — together with Paul Anthony Cook formed a break-away group and began to write their own material. In 1983, Andrew Hale joined the band, though Cook left in 1984. Sade, named for the moniker of their lead singer, made their debut in December 1982 at Ronnie Scott's Club in London, in support of Pride. In May 1983, the band performed their first US show at Danceteria Club in New York City. Sade received more attention from the media and record companies than Pride and finally separated. On 18 October 1983, the band signed with Portrait Records. All Sade albums were released through this label until it was absorbed by its parent label Epic Records in 1986.

On 25 February 1984, Sade released their first UK single "Your Love Is King". Their debut album Diamond Life was released on 28 July 1984 in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at #2 and was later certified 4x Platinum by the BPI. The band embarked on their first major UK tour, augmented by Dave Early (drums), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Terry Bailey (trumpet) and Gordon Matthewman (trombone). On 8 December 1984, the band released their first U.S. single "Hang on to Your Love", with the Diamond Life album following on 23 February 1985. Also in 1985, Sade won a BPI "Brit Award" for "Best Album". A third single, "Smooth Operator", was released from the album with a video directed by Julian Temple. It was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards—"Best Female Video" and "Best New Artist". On 13 July 1985, Sade performed at the Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in London. Sade Adu became the only African-born artist to appear in front of the live audience of 75,000, and an estimated worldwide television audience of 1.4 billion in 170 countries.

On 16 November, 1985, Sade released their second album Promise in the United Kingdom (released in the US on 21 December 1985). The album peaked at no.1 in the UK and has been certified double Platinum by the BPI. In 1986, Sade Adu was nominated for an American Music Awards for Favorite Soul/R&B; Female Video Artist and won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. In late 1985, Sade went on their first world tour to promote Promise. Augmenting the band were Dave Early (drums), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Gordon Matthewman (trumpet), Jake Jacas (trombone & backing vocals), Leroy Osbourne (vocals) and Gordon Hunte (guitar). On 28 June 1986, the band performed at the Artists Against Apartheid Concert in the Freedom Festival on Clapham Common in London. In 1987, the band were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B; Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for Promise.

On 14 May 1988, Sade released their third album Stronger Than Pride in the United Kingdom (released in the US on 4 June 1988). The album peaked at no.3 in the UK and has been certified Platinum by the BPI. It was preceded by the single "Paradise" which made the UK top 30 (and top 20 in the US). The band toured across the world again, augmented by Blair Cunningham (drums), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Leroy Osbourne (vocals), Gordon Hunte (guitar), James McMillan (trumpet) and Jake Jacas (trombone & vocals).

In 1989, Sade Adu was nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B; Female Artist.

1990s

Sade released their fourth album Love Deluxe on 11 November 1992 in the U.K. and November 21 in the US. The album peaked at number 3 on the US Album charts and was certified Quadruple-Platinum (4x), but stalled at no.6 on the UK charts before being certified Gold by the BPI.

In 1993, the band recorded a cover of the Percy Mayfield song "Please Send Me Someone to Love" for the Academy Award winning film Philadelphia, before launching their Love Deluxe world tour. Joining the band were Leroy Osbourne (vocals), Gordon Hunte (guitar), Trevor Murrell (drums), Karl Vanden Bossche (percussion) and Rick Braun (trumpet).

The 1994 Grammy for Best R&B; Performance by a Duo or Group was awarded to Sade for "No Ordinary Love", featured in the 1993 film Indecent Proposal. In November, the group released their first compilation album, The Best of Sade. The album hit shelves on 12 November in the UK and on 26 November 1994 in the US, where it peaked at number 9 on Billboard's Album Chart and was certified Quadruple-Platinum.

In 1996, Hale, Denman, and Matthewman formed their own band as a side project, Sweetback, and released their self-titled first album.

2000s

In October 2000 Sade famously came out of retirement to perform at the prestigious MOBO Awards. Her appearance at the MOBO Awards ceremony was her first live performance since the early nineties and started a wave of speculation that a possible Sade comeback was on the cards. On 13 November 2000, Sade released their fifth studio album Lovers Rock in the United Kingdom (released the day after in the US). Their first album in eight years, Lovers Rock peaked at #18 in the UK (their only studio album not to make the top 10) though was certified Gold by the BPI. It fared better in the US, peaking at #3. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2002.

The band toured the US throughout 2001. The tour resulted in a live album, Lovers Live, which was released in the UK and US in February 2002.

In 2005, the band contributed the track "Mum" to the Voices for Darfur DVD.

The title track to Soldier of Love was released on the website and debuted on radio stations on December 8, 2009.

2010s

Sade's sixth studio album Soldier of Love was released worldwide on 8 February 2010, their first album of new material in almost ten years.

Following the release of the Soldier of Love single on 8 December 2009, the track debuted at #11 on the Urban Hot AC chart, making it the highest debut of the decade and the third highest all-time on the Urban Hot AC chart. "Soldier of Love" also debuted at #5 on the Smooth Jazz airplay chart while also becoming the first ever vocal to hit #1 on the Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown.

After moving 502,000 copies, the album topped the Billboard 200 chart during its debut week. The album is the band's first #1 album since the 1986 Promise, which was #1 on the Billboard charts for two consecutive weeks. The group released the second single from the album, "Baby Father", in April 2010, followed by a video in May.

The band performed the first single from their new album on UK's Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on 26 February 2010.

On 13 April 2010, the band performed Babyfather and Sweetest Taboo on US's Dancing With The Stars. In September 2010 the group announced the first dates of their global tour which begins in April 2011.

On VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, Sade ranked in at 50.

Members

Sade Adu – vocals, lyricist, songwriter

Stuart Colin Matthewman – guitar, sax, songwriter

Paul Spencer Denman – bass, songwriter

Andrew Hale – keyboards, songwriter

Discography

;Studio albums:

1984: Diamond Life

1985: Promise

1988: Stronger Than Pride

1992: Love Deluxe

2000: Lovers Rock

2010: Soldier of Love

;Other albums

1992: Remix Deluxe

1994: The Best of Sade

2002: Lovers Live

Videography

Live performances

1993: Life Promise Pride Love

1994: Live Concert Home Video

2002: Lovers Live

Music videos

;''Diamond Life' (1985)

Your Love is King – 3:37 (Directed by Jack Semmens)

Smooth Operator – 4:17 (Directed by Julian Temple)

Hang on to Your Love – 3:58 (Directed by Brian Ward)

When am I Going to Make a Living – 3:34 (Director unknown, this video is not available on the Sade video collection)

;Promise (1986)

Never as Good as the First Time – 3:54 (Directed by Brian Ward)

Sweetest Taboo – 5:02 (Directed by Brian Ward)

Is it a Crime – 7:02 (Directed by Brian Ward)

;Stronger Than Pride (1988)

Paradise – 3:37 (Directed by Alex McDowell)

Nothing Can Come Between Us – 3:51 (Directed by Sophie Muller)

Turn My Back on You – 4:08 (Directed by Sophie Muller)

Love is Stronger Than Pride (Directed by Sophie Muller)

;Love Deluxe (1992)

No Ordinary Love – 4:01 (Directed by Sophie Muller)

Cherish The Day – 4:23 (Directed by Albert Watson)

Kiss of Life – 4:11 (Directed by Albert Watson)

Feel No Pain – 3:47 (Directed by Albert Watson)

;Lovers Rock (2000)

By Your Side – 4:25 (Directed by Sophie Muller)

King Of Sorrow – 4:40 (Directed by Sophie Muller)

;Voices for Darfur (2005)

Mum - 2:42 (The footages are from Sudan)

;Soldier of Love (2010)

Soldier of Love – 4:59 (Directed by Sophie Muller, released January 12, 2010. Shot on Location in London, England)

Babyfather – 4:10 (Directed by Sophie Muller)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Sade official website

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Paul Cooke

:Not to be confused with the rugby league footballer of the 1990s for England, Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls, and Huddersfield Giants, Paul Cook

Playername	Paul Cooke
Fullname	Paul Cooke
Nickname	Cookie
Position
Dateofbirth	April 17, 1981
Placeofbirth	Hull
Countryofbirth	England
Height
Weight	16 st 0 lb (102 kg)
Currentclub	Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Clubnumber	6
Club1	Hull FC
Year1start	1999
Year1end	2007
Appearances1	204
Tries1	32
Goals1	332
Fieldgoals1	4
Points1	796
Club2	Hull KR
Year2start	2007
Year2end	2010
Appearances2	65
Tries2	9
Goals2	92
Fieldgoals2	0
Points2	222
Club3	Wakefield Wildcats
Year3start	2010
Appearances3	18
Tries3	3
Goals3	38
Fieldgoals3	2
Points3	90
Updated	09 September 2010
Source	Rugby League Project

Paul Cooke (born April 17, 1981 in east Hull) is a professional rugby league player with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League He previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers having transferred from cross city-rivals, Hull FC in April 2007. Paul can cover two positions with loose forward his preferred choice but at Hull FC mostly played in the half-backs.

His pairing with Richard Horne led to the memorable victory over Leeds Rhinos in the 2005 Challenge Cup Final in which Cooke scored the winning try to give Hull FC a 25-24 victory.

On 22 July after being given a franchise for Super League from 2009 to 2011 Salford City Reds coach Shaun McRae said he would be interested in speaking to Cooke with an intention of him joining his side. Cooke and McRae worked together at Hull FC earlier in their careers.

Hull KR transfer saga

On 19 April 2007, BBC Look North announced that Paul Cooke was to walk out on Hull FC to join cross city rivals Hull Kingston Rovers. Cooke was born in East Hull where Hull KR are based and supported the club as a youngster. He played his last game for Hull FC against Bradford Bulls that night. The saga was based around Cooke's frustration at being on a lower wage than other established stars at Hull FC. Asking the board for a £10,000 pay rise, to put him on level with the as mentioned established stars, the request was denied. He then later gave the board of Hull FC every opportunity to raise his pay. With Hull FC refusing to increase his pay, Paul Cooke walked out on Hull FC (he was not approached by Hull KR which was proven in an inquiry) and signed for Hull KR.

Legal battle as Cooke hands in resignation

On 23 April 2007, it was announced that Cooke had signed a three-and-a-half year deal with Hull Kingston Rovers, taking effect immediately. The RFL initially blocked this transfer stating that his registration remained with Hull FC. Some confusion followed amid allegations that he had never signed his contract with Hull FC, despite local media reports at the time to the contrary. However the move went ahead and he duly turned up playing for the "Robins" the following week.

Cooke finally realised his dream of playing for his boyhood heroes. Although he will always be remembered for his part in Hull FCs Challenge Cup Victory over Leeds in 2005, he may find himself vilified by some Hull FC fans. His form has been improving for his new Club, manifested on 3 August 2007 where he helped inspire his team to a vital victory at fellow strugglers Salford City Reds by 30-24, which all but guaranteed top flight status for the Robins going into the 2008 Campaign.

In November 2007 a Rugby Football League tribunal found Cooke guilty of misconduct for approaching the Robins while still under contract to Hull FC. His punishment included a ban that will rule him out of the first six games of the 2008 season.

Following the tribunal decision Hull FC chief executive James Rule said "We will now take time to consider our next steps with regard to potential future civil action" suggesting the Cooke transfer saga may be far from over. However it appears to have died down, and by the end of the 2009 season Cooke had settled into the Hull KR team, making a major contribution to his team's next 2 Super League finishes of 7th and 4th.

Wakefield Wildcats sign Paul Cooke from Hull KR

Wakefield have signed Paul Cooke from Hull KR until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old stand-off, who made a controversial move from Hull FC to the Robins in 2007, has been out of favour at Craven Park this season. Cooke has made his debut with Wakefield Wildcats when they were against Salford City Reds on Sunday 21 March 2010, made his full debut at the 36-16 defeat at Warrington, and made his first full home game when Wakefield won 19-6 against neighbours Castleford Tigers. It was in this game when Wildcat fans realised Cooke's true potential and part in the team.

Cooke will now have the option to earn a deal for next season, whether that is at the Wildcats or another Super League club.

References

External links

Hull KR profile

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