Sentimental (Deborah Cox song)
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Sentimental was the first single from Deborah Cox
. The song tells about a person who used to cheat, because she didn't take her love seriously. Now that her lover has left her, she wants him. She says she doesn't think, unless it's about him. That's when she appreciates his love, although they've broken up.
, who stars as her ex. He is seen entering a restaurant where she is to be performing. She is shown backstage, getting ready, where she is unaware of his presence. She then goes onstage and performs, and the crowd loves it. She then goes backstage afterwards and continues singing until she drops her head. He appears in the doorway and she looks up and sees him.
at #27 and the Hot R&B Singles
chart at #4.
Deborah Cox (album)
Deborah Cox is the self titled debut album by Deborah Cox, released on September 12, 1995. It was certified Gold in the United States. The album consists of Urban/Dance-pop songs. It includes the hit singles "Sentimental" and "Who Do U Love"...
. The song tells about a person who used to cheat, because she didn't take her love seriously. Now that her lover has left her, she wants him. She says she doesn't think, unless it's about him. That's when she appreciates his love, although they've broken up.
Music video
The video starts off with actor Omar EppsOmar Epps
Omar Hashim Epps is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His film roles include Major League II, Juice, Higher Learning, Scream 2, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love and Basketball. Epps' television work includes the role of Dr. Dennis Gant on the US medical drama series ER,...
, who stars as her ex. He is seen entering a restaurant where she is to be performing. She is shown backstage, getting ready, where she is unaware of his presence. She then goes onstage and performs, and the crowd loves it. She then goes backstage afterwards and continues singing until she drops her head. He appears in the doorway and she looks up and sees him.
Chart performance
The song peaked on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
at #27 and the Hot R&B Singles
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
chart at #4.