Sweet Surrender (Sarah McLachlan song)

"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.

Composition

Mason Noorenberghe of AllMusic described the song Sweet Surrender by Sarah McLachlan is a beautiful emotional soulful soft rock and alternative rock ballad that can bring tears to your eyes.

Music video

The music video was directed by Floria Sigismondi (as Allen Smithee).

Track listings

US and Australian CD single

1. "Sweet Surrender" (album version) – 4:02
2. "Sweet Surrender" (radio mix) – 4:07
3. "Sweet Surrender" (Roni Size remix) – 7:16
4. "Sweet Surrender" (Überzone remix) – 4:29

US cassette single

1. "Sweet Surrender" (album version)
2. "Sweet Surrender" (radio mix)
3. "Sweet Surrender" (Roni Size remix)

European CD single

1. "Sweet Surrender" (Boilerhouse remix) – 3:58
2. "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

Year-end charts

References

External links

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