Wow....I'm feelin' that song. This is my second time hearing it. I mean really hearing it. I was raised listening to Sade so I have a deep appreciation for her music. This is a heavy song. I'll have to replay this video a few times...

I like the song better than the video, I think. It's just nice to see Sade again!!

Good song. Sade is turning to ROCK!

gorgeous

- SADE (the singer, looks as young as she did in 1984, and still sounds hypnotic and essential, especially in 2day's lame musical wilderness)

- SADE (the band, those 3 dudes have done some funky stuff b4, but this is the tuffest thing they've thrown down)

Most excellent...I can't wait!

youtube took it down already, but you can still see it here:

http://herfection.com/201...ial-video/

IstenSzek said:

That one is gone too. Wow, I wish I caught it before it got pulled.

I really like the video. Finally, a video with some theme other than showing parts of bodies.

Looks great - it's one of those videos that actually enhances the song, I think.

2elijah said:

Seems to be back up now. Catch it quick!

its also up on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sol...868&sr=8-1

Interesting that they would go the amazon route to premier this.

sosgemini said:

They actually premiered it on Twitter earlier this morning, then added it to the other outlets.

daPrettyman said:

Really? Jody Watley said it was released last week. Hmm...

Wow that video is dope and she looks stunning! I can't believe she's 50. She looks incredible. I hope the rest of the album is along the same lines of this single. I love the crunchy guitars.

Thanks guys! Caught it on the Amazon link.

sosgemini said:

Well, the Amazon part was right, but it didn't debut until today.

http://www.prnewswire.com...24852.html

Sade Releases Video for, 'Soldier of Love'

VIDEO TO PREMIERE MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH AT MIDNIGHT ON AMAZON.COM

NEW YORK, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A decade has passed since the world has experienced a Sade video and on Monday, January 11th at 12 AM ET, "Soldier of Love," the first single off Sade's forthcoming album, makes its worldwide video debut on Amazon.com. The video can be found on Amazon's music homepage and Sade's artist page.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/...B002YIHO7I

The video, directed by Sophie Muller, utilizes powerful yet dreamlike imagery with militant style dancing that coincides with the martial drums pulsating throughout the song. Channeling a futuristic wild-wild-west battleground coupled with her smooth, seductive voice, the video creates an intriguing contrast that captures the ultimate struggle and purpose to find love.

"Soldier of Love" continues to make radio history with a listening audience of over 17 million. In less than four weeks "Soldier of Love" is a top five record at Urban Hot AC and Smooth Jazz, already making it one of the fastest moving records of this year's radio charts.

"Soldier of Love" which Sade co-produced with Mike Pela, was written by Sade along with longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthew man and Paul Spencer Denman. Recorded in England and set for release on February 9th, SOLDIER OF LOVE marks Sade's first official studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000.

Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-five year career. Since the release of their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984 the band has seen all five of their studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart selling a total of more than 50 million albums worldwide to date. They've been nominated for American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have won three Grammy Awards - first in 1986 for Best New Artist, then in 1994 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for "No Ordinary Love," and again in 2002 for Best Pop Vocal Album with Lovers Rock.

WWW.SADE.COM www.sadeusa.com

just watched the video...

i like it a lot. it definitely works w/ the song.
can't wait for the album!

Anyone else notice how "invested" she seems to be in this video? I was really disappointed with the last round of videos (for Lovers Rock). It was if she couldn't be bothered to move. Now, now Sade is dancing, riding a horse and shocking of all shockers---working a fierce disco outfit and twirling a lasso. And. It. WORKS!

I hope she's this invested in promoting the rest of the album because I am ready.

sosgemini said:

I think they were trying to reference her past videos. The horse riding was an ode to "Sweetest Taboo". The dancing was an ode to "Smooth Operator". The scarf blowing in the wind was an ode to "Feel No Pain".Anybody see anymore?

daPrettyman said:

Interesting...I just can't shake the visual of her with that lasso (and her hair flying around). With that look, she could seriously have anything she wants in the world. Man, woman, gay, straight or republican. Anyone!

daPrettyman said:

Good analytical eye. Now I gotta look at the vid again...

How come she doesn't age? How is that possible?

the horse with the waves crashing behind it. wow. great song and stunning video. who directed it? does Sade age? beautiful.

FUCK ME, LOVE the song! Video is okay - the dancers weren't 100% in sync, & the glitter jumpsuit seemed tacky compared to her other wardrobe choices. But me likey!

Love the video. Also, it looks like they have been using "Soldier of Love" to promote the new season of "Lost"

Shawnt27 said:

wow!! my two current loves. wow!

CalhounSq said:

Really? I think this video is so powerful and striking. I initially thought the jumpsuit did seem out of charachter for her but some how it works. She looks stunning.