"King of Sorrow" is the second single

Single (music)

In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 from the English group Sade

Sade (band)

Sade is a British smooth jazz band that formed in 1983, named for Nigerian lead singer Sade Adu. Their music features elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and soft rock....

's fifth studio album, Lovers Rock (2000).

Music video

The music video

Music video

A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...

, directed by Sophie Muller

Sophie Muller

Sophie Muller is a British music video director, noted for her long-time collaborations with artists like Sophie Ellis-Bextor, No Doubt, Sade, Shakira, Shakespears Sister, Garbage, Blur, Annie Lennox and Eurythmics.-Background:...

, was filmed at and around the Normandie Hotel

Normandie Hotel

The Normandie Hotel is a hotel located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The hotel originally opened on October 10, 1942. Its design was inspired by the ocean liner SS Normandie. It features the same art deco design as the ship that inspired it, and the hotel's roof sign is one of the two signs that...

 in San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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, Puerto Rico, one of the world's most famous examples of Art Deco

Art Deco

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 architecture. It follows the dilemma of a single mother struggling to conciliate her children's needs with her dream of becoming a singer.

Track listings and formats

UK CD 1

1. "King of Sorrow" (Radio Version) – 3:48
2. "King of Sorrow" (Guru
   Guru (rapper)
   Keith Edward Elam , better known by his stage name Guru, was an American emcee and member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts...
   
    Remix) – 3:47

UK CD 2 and Dutch CD maxi single

1. "King of Sorrow" (Radio Version) – 3:48
2. "King of Sorrow" (Guru Remix) – 3:47
3. "King of Sorrow" (Fun Lovin' Criminals
   Fun Lovin' Criminals
   The Fun Lovin' Criminals is an American alternative hip hop / alternative rock group from New York City. Their musical style is primarily eclectic, covering styles such as hip hop, rock, funk, blues and jazz. Their songs often deal with life in New York City, as well as urban life in general...
   
    Remix) – 4:32
4. "King of Sorrow" (Cottonbelly Remix) – 5:57
5. "King of Sorrow" (Video)

UK and European 12" maxi single

• Side A:

1. "King of Sorrow" (Guru Remix) – 3:47
2. "King of Sorrow" (Fun Lovin' Criminals Remix) – 4:32
   • Side B:
3. "King of Sorrow" (Cottonbelly Remix) – 5:57
4. "King of Sorrow" (Radio Version) – 3:48

UK 12" promo single

• Side A:

1. "King of Sorrow" (Yard Mix) – 3:59
   • Side B:
2. "King of Sorrow" (Yard Mix Version) – 3:59

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Dutch Mega Single Top 100 Mega Single Top 100 The Single Top 100 is a Dutch chart, based on official physical single sales and legal downloads and composed by MegaCharts. It is one of the three official charts, the other two being the Dutch Top 40 and the Mega Top 50. The difference is that these charts also include airplay data.The list is...	82
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	59
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles	1