"Serenade" is a song by American contemporary R&B quartet Shades. It was released on May 20, 1997, via Motown Records as the second single from the group's only eponymous studio album Shades. Production was handled by Darrell "Delite" Allamby, who utilized a sample of Spandau Ballet's "True", with LaForrest "La La" Cope serving as vocal producer.
In the United States, the song peaked at number 88 on the Billboard 200 and number 28 on the Rhythmic Airplay charts. The song also marks the group's debut in the United Kingdom music charts, reaching number 75 on the UK singles chart, number 26 on the UK Dance Singles and number 19 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Singles charts. It also made it to number 7 in New Zealand.
An accompanying music video was directed by Matt X.
Personnel
Shannon Walker Williams – vocals
Monique Peoples – vocals
Tiffanie Cardwell – vocals
Danielle Andrews – vocals
Darrell "Delite" Allamby – background vocals, producer, mixing, Spanish translation
LaForrest "LaLa" Cope – vocal producer
Chris Theis – recording
Steve Sisco – recording
Carl Nappa – mixing
Rich Travali – mixing
Andre Harrell – executive producer
Edward "DJ Eddie F." Ferrell – executive producer
Chad "Dr. Ceuss" Elliott – executive producer, A&R direction
Lewis Tillman – executive producer, A&R direction
Glen Parrish – A&R direction
Ricardo Minot – Spanish translation
Omyra Osorio – Spanish translation
Lilia Bell – Spanish translation