Who Did It Better? - The Spinners vs. R. Kelly (1975/1993)

Happy Mother's Day. Please listen to both versions of this R&B classic and share your thoughts in the comments section. "Sadie" is a song recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as "Detroit Spinners" in the UK). The song was written and produced by Joseph B. Jefferson, Bruce Hawes and Charles Simmons. Recorded at Philly's Sigma Sound Studios and released as the third single from their 1974 New and Improved album on Atlantic Records, "Sadie" would chart at number #7 on the U.S. R&B Singles Chart,[1] their 10th consecutive Top 10 Atlantic single on the chart (and their 13th overall). It also reached the number #54 position on Billboard Pop Singles chart. It was covered by musician R. Kelly, on his debut solo studio album titled 12 Play (1993). It is the tenth song on the album. It was recorded by Kelly as a tribute to his mother Joanne Kelly, who died earlier that year. ##### Posted for historical purposes. I do not own the rights. Reelblack's mission is to entertain, educate, enlighten, and empower through Black film. If there is content shared on this platform that you feel infringes on your intellectual property, please email me at [email protected] and [email protected] with details and it will be promptly removed.