Soul band Sade has announced the release of ‘The Ultimate Collection,’ the follow up to the platinum-selling Soldier Of Love, dropping May 3. The two-disc album will include three new, never-before heard songs including "Moon & The Sky" (featuring Jay-Z) as well as Sade’s classic songs from the Best Of collection and the greatest hits off of Lover's Rock and Soldier Of Love.
Fans can pre-order ‘The Ultimate Collection’ starting today at Sade.com and as a bonus they will have exclusive early access to tickets of Sade’s summer tour beginning March 30th in select markets.
Sade’s North America summer tour kicks off on June 16th in Baltimore, MD, marking their highly anticipated return to the world stage in ten years. Grammy winner John Legend will join Sade on tour.
Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-seven 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.
For complete presale and ticket on sale information, visit Sade.com. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale to the public beginning April 2nd at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.
Sade and John Legend Summer Tour Dates: (Newly announced dates are noted in bold below.)
June 16
Baltimore, MD
1st Mariner Arena
June 18
Pittsburgh, PA
Consol Energy Center
June 19
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Center
June 21
Uniondale, NY
Nassau Coliseum
June 22
Washington, DC
Verizon Center
June 24
East Rutherford, NJ
Izod Center
June 25
Newark, NJ
Prudential Center
June 28
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre
June 30
Montreal, QC
Bell Centre
July 03
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Arena
July 06
Boston, MA
TD Garden
July 08
Indianapolis, IN
Conseco Fieldhouse
July 09
Cleveland, OH
Quicken Loans Arena
July 10
Columbus, OH
Schottenstein Center
July 12
Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena
July 13
Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena
July 15
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
BankAtlantic Center
July 16
Miami, FL
American Airlines Arena
July 17
Orlando, FL
Amway Center
July 23
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
July 24
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
July 26
Kansas City, MO
Sprint Center
July 28
St. Louis, MO
Scottrade Center
July 29
Memphis, TN
FedEx Forum
July 31
Charlotte, NC
Time Warner Cable Arena
August 03
Detroit, MI
The Palace at Auburn Hills
August 05
Chicago, IL
United Center
August 06
Chicago, IL
United Center
August 07
Chicago, IL
United Center
August 09
Minneapolis, MN
Target Center
August 11
Denver, CO
Pepsi Center
August 13
Vancouver, BC
Rogers Arena
August 14
Seattle, WA
Key Arena
August 15
Portland, OR
Rose Garden Arena
August 17
Sacramento, CA
Power Balance Pavilion
August 19
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
August 20
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
August 21
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
August 23
San Diego, CA
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
August 25
San Jose, CA
HP Pavilion
August 26
Oakland, CA
Oracle Arena
August 27
Oakland, CA
Oracle Arena
August 30
Anaheim, CA
Honda Center
August 31
Anaheim, CA
Honda Center
September 02
Phoenix, AZ
U.S. Airways Center
September 03
Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Aren
It’s been almost three decades since Sade released her debut album, Diamond Life. Now, the beloved singer-songwriter is set to release a special collection of her greatest hits with The Ultimate Collection and updated tour dates. Fans of Sade won’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to relive their favorite moments from one of the most iconic artists of all time!
The Ultimate Collection will bring together some of Sade’s biggest and best loved songs from over six albums – including hit singles like ‘Smooth Operator’, ‘No Ordinary Love’ and ‘By Your Side’. It also features two new tracks; an acoustic version of ‘Flower Of The Universe’ and a cover of ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’. This unique compilation promises to bring something new for long-time fans as well as introducing newcomers to the soulful sounds that have made Sade so popular over the years.
To celebrate the release of The Ultimate Collection, Sade has announced updated tour dates throughout Europe. She’ll be performing in cities across England, France, Germany and more – giving everyone a chance to experience her timeless music live on stage. Whether you’re already familiar with Sade or just discovering her now, don’t miss your chance to see one of the world’s great artists perform in person!
Album Information
Pop superstar Sade is set to release her highly anticipated compilation album, The Ultimate Collection. This collection features some of the artist’s biggest hits spanning over three decades, including ‘Smooth Operator’ and ‘By Your Side’. Alongside these remastered classics are two brand new tracks: the single ‘Flower Of The Universe’ and a previously unreleased track called ‘The Big Unknown’.
In addition to this incredible body of work, Sade has also extended her tour dates across Europe and North America. Fans around the world will be able to experience all their favorite songs live in concert – from the newly released singles to fan-favorites such as ‘No Ordinary Love’.
The Ultimate Collection is sure to delight both old fans and newcomers alike with its selection of classic tunes that span an entire career. It’s out now on all major streaming services – so don’t miss your chance to listen!
Concert Dates
Sade is now taking the stage for her tour. With a string of new dates announced, fans all over Europe and North America will have the opportunity to witness Sade’s incredible performance live in person.
From Dublin to Los Angeles, concertgoers can expect an unforgettable night filled with classic hits such as ‘The Sweetest Taboo’ and ‘No Ordinary Love’. The Ultimate Collection is sure to provide plenty of material that both old and new fans alike can enjoy.
If you’re looking for a truly remarkable experience, don’t miss out on your chance to see this legendary artist live in concert!
Conclusion
I’m so excited to hear that Sade is releasing The Ultimate Collection! This album will be a great way to celebrate the artist’s long and successful career. I can’t wait to get my hands on it and listen to some of her classic tracks like “Smooth Operator” or “Your Love Is King.”
The updated tour dates are also something fans have been waiting for. It looks like there will be plenty of opportunities for me to see Sade in concert before the end of the year. Seeing her live would definitely make for an unforgettable experience, as she always puts on amazing shows. She has such a unique sound and stage presence that makes every performance special.
All in all, this news from Sade is really exciting! Both longtime fans and those just discovering her music should look forward to hearing new material from this iconic artist. I know I’ll certainly be listening out for more updates about The Ultimate Collection and upcoming concerts!
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