"Sweet Surrender" is a song by Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan. It was released in late 1997 as the second single from her fourth studio album, Surfacing (1997). The song peaked at number two in Canada and number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In 2001, a maxi-single with remixes by DJ Tiësto was released peaking at number six on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart, three years after its original release.
Music video The music video was directed by Floria Sigismondi (as Allen Smithee).
Track listings US and Australian CD single "Sweet Surrender" (album version) – 4:02 "Sweet Surrender" (radio mix) – 4:07 "Sweet Surrender" (Roni Size remix) – 7:16 "Sweet Surrender" (Überzone remix) – 4:29
US cassette single "Sweet Surrender" (album version) "Sweet Surrender" (radio mix) "Sweet Surrender" (Roni Size remix)
European CD single "Sweet Surrender" (Boilerhouse remix) – 3:58 "Sweet Surrender" (album version) – 4:00
Personnel Personnel are lifted from the Surfacing liner notes. Sarah McLachlan – writing, vocals, electric guitar, piano Brian Minato – electric guitars Michel Pépin – electric guitars Pierre Marchand – bass, drum machine, production, recording, mixing Ash Sood – drums, percussion
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1997–2001)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA)196
Year-end charts Chart (1997)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)78Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)50
Chart (1998)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)23Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)20Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)28US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)35US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)98US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)61US Triple-A (Billboard)14
References
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