Sade: The Legend Poem by Paula Glynn

Sade christened Helen Folasade Adu
Born 16th January 1959 parents knowing music was Helen's sign
Becoming a unique Nigerian-British singer
The lead vocalist of her band Sade
A 1980's band formed and a legend made.

Helen brought up in England creative at heart
At the young age of four already a girl no one to ignore
Studying at Saint Martin's School of Art
Dabbling in fashion design and modelling
Before joining band Pride with talent impossible to hide.

First exploding album 'Diamond Life' in 1984
British audiences loving sexy Sade
British audiences knowing a brilliant band made
The 1980's music scene Helen's dream
With beautiful and unique looks to be seen.

Red lipstick Helen's trademark
And black leather gloves to look mysterious
Every audience knowing Helen is serious
Her vocal ability blowing them away
For Sade is a band that is here to stay,

One of the most successful British female artists
In music history recognized as an influence in fame
Contemporary music knowing the Sade name
Officer of the order of the British empire in 2002
An honour to which Helen did achieve and aspire.

Perfect second album 'Promise' 1985
A album to sell millions keeping Sade alive
Their music to wow audiences and not disappoint
With songs with a variety of unique sounds
Music that must be played loud to an excited crowd.

Albums 'Stronger Than Pride' in 1988
An album charming, magical and truly great
With songs lyrics to which everyone can relate
Sade to be part of the universe's fate
Sade music memorable and immortal.

Their only 1990's album 'Love Deluxe' made from above
Starring the chart bomb 'No Ordinary Love'
Helen blowing audiences away with her modern sound
The band's musicians doing their best job throughout
And showing the world Sade is the number one forever.

Reuniting in year 2000 Sade made 'Lovers Rock'
A collection of songs with a mellower and romantic sound
Rather than songs that are raucous and loud
Sade next releasing successful album 'Soldier of Love'
A legend never to be forgotten when push comes to shove.