Sentimental (Deborah Cox song)

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"Sentimental"
Single by Deborah Cox
from the album Deborah Cox
ReleasedSeptember 21, 1995 (1995-09-21)
Length4:29
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dallas Austin
Deborah Cox singles chronology
"Sentimental"
(1995) 		"Who Do U Love"
(1995)

"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.

Critical reception[edit]

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[edit]

A music video was produced to promote the single. It starts off with actor Omar Epps, who stars as her ex. 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.

Track listings[edit]

CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Sentimental"4:32
2."My Radio"4:17
CD maxi-single
No.TitleLength
1."Sentimental" (Uptempo mix)8:00
2."Sentimental" (Groove mix)4:10
3."Sentimental" (Bounce mix)4:05
4."Sentimental" (Smooth mix)4:32
5."Sentimental" (E-Smoove house dub)5:32
6."Sentimental" (Uno Clio dub)8:08

Charts[edit]

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Japan September 21, 1995 Mini-CD Arista [16]
United States September 26, 1995
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 [citation needed]
United Kingdom October 30, 1995 [17]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Robertson IV, Gil L. (August 19, 1995). "Rap Single Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 13. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Deborah Cox – Sentimental". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2858." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. November 25, 1995. p. 18. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. December 9, 1995. p. 15. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  6. ^ "DEBORAH COX - SENTIMENTAL" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "Deborah Cox – Sentimental". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  10. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  11. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  12. ^ "Deborah Cox Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  13. ^ "Deborah Cox Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  14. ^ "Deborah Cox Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  15. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  16. ^ "センチメンタル | デボラ・コックス" [Sentimental | Deborah Cox] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  17. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. October 28, 1995. p. 43.
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