Toni Braxton’s ‘Another Sad Love Song’ is this week’s Way Back Wednesday selection. Released as the lead single from her self-titled debut album in 1993, the song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned the contralto her first Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Watch Braxton perform the song at the 1994 AMA with her sisters singing backup below:
Braxton undoubtedly has one of the most distinct and instantly recognisable voices in the industry but it is obvious why her success remains rooted in the 1990s – her material is dated. In addition to her personal and professional troubles, Braxton’s songs are easily remembered for being major hits within certain periods but didn’t transition beyond those eras.
Regardless, there is no denying Braxton’s unbelievable talent. Many singers struggle to create their own niche but she has always been and will remain one of a kind.