Goldfrapp began work on "Black Cherry" in 2002 in a darkened studio in the countryside of Bath, England.[2] Alison Goldfrapp contributed the song's lyrics, which she described as "personal stuff"; in subsequent interviews, she would not elaborate on the song's meaning.[2]
"Black Cherry" received positive reviews from music critics. In a review for About.com, Wes May described the song as "lush" due to Goldfrapp's "endearingly chirpy vocals".[3] MusicOMH.com reviewer Helen Wright called the track "blissful" because of its "plaintive strings, spaced-out melodies and soaring over everything, the unmistakable voice of Alison Goldfrapp".[4] The CD single featured the B-side "Gone to Earth". The song was described by MusicOMH.com as a "treat" because of its "slightly oriental..off-key piano intro" that "turns into the most ethereal chill out music imaginable".[4]
^Black Cherry (2004, CD) (UK CD single #1 inlay). Goldfrapp. Mute Records. 2004. 0 724355 395528.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Black Cherry (2004, CD) (UK CD single #2 inlay). Goldfrapp. Mute Records. 2004. 0 724355 395900.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Black Cherry (2004, DVD) (UK DVD single inlay). Goldfrapp. Mute Records. 2004. 0 724359 934891.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)