Sade - Is It A Crime *DayOne Reacts*

[@mrmiscast]

Sade could melt an iceberg with that voice.

[@MoonChild-1994]

To have a voice that smooth IS a crime :)

[@stretchgilbert]

Sade is just totally unique. Nothing I ever heard has ever sounded like SADE before or since. This is the performance that introduced Sade to the world.

[@Quiet-storm]

I dont care what anybody says, she is my favorite and has been for over 30 years. She is the best.

[@Mishy555]

Yesssss. Saw her live at Symphony Hall in New Jersey. Omg, amazzzzingg performance!!😁

[@mitchellsouphasith3763]

Her music is legendary. And she is a legend.

[@denniskeys8153]

I am a major fan of Sade. Her voice is almost as beautiful as she is....

[@shannonbennett987]

Is that not one of the most sexy, sensual, sweet, sad and fantastic voices you've ever heard? Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, great music, what more can anybody ask for?

[@naturegirl2110]

This is a dirty, dirty song. Very sexual song for those understand it. And that saxophone always does something to me on a solo especially how this player "romances" it

[@MrCancer66]

way late to this convo/post but I totally agree. She had such a lovely sensual voice and I adored her. Had several records and saw her in 87-8 can't remember in Germany while stationed there.

[@davem.2191]

Her singing is always so powerful and honest.

[@joyaclub]

She held that massive crowd captive on her every note. My favourite Sade song.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Yes, let's not forget about the band. They are a band that writes songs together. She's top billing, but that band is full of extraordinarily talented musicians and song writers. Perfect.

[@bradcolorado8149]

Her voice is a finely tuned instrument .. and more powerful

[@kesleycottrell1416]

Here is something weird. I fell in love with this woman when l was young. Now I'm a aged man and she hasn't changed. If anything she is more beautiful now.

[@robincraft4682]

I'm weird as well then because I've had a crush on her for decades.

[@hoodiestimbs2783]

I’m lucky enough that my wife looks a lot like her. She even dressed up as her for an 80’s theme Halloween party. I’m 43 and my wife is 27. I introduced her to her music but I did not tell her I’ve had a crush on Sade since I was like 7

[@blazingunicorns5873]

Sadè is a living godess ❤gorgeous

[@jstorey6226]

What a woman, her voice is like a warm hug

[@ersheetz2021]

Such a unique voice and beauty. I've loved her since the 80s

[@russellsearch7925]

She killed it, and yes the band did too!!

[@tedcole9936]

Oh wow. One of my top Sade songs. Love it!!!!! Great request. Never seen this live. Awesome.

[@barryw2659]

I was lucky to have 2nd row middle of one of her rare concerts, and for the entire night I sat mesmerized by her voice, the band, her looks, her expressions....Thankfully people elsewhere clapped and applauded, because I was thunderstruck.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

This is why Sade is a legend! I loved everything about this performance especially that it was at Live Aid! I remember watching as a teen and all the performers brought their A games! She sounds so good live, almost like the recorded version! I’d love to see her in concert!❤❤

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

This is a great reaction. A beautiful voice and two beautiful young women.

[@ChrisC709]

Not enough attention is given to the band. They are excellent. I saw Sade back in the 90s in concert and the band was amazing. Had the crowd on it's feet.

[@jonathandoelander6130]

Sweetback!

[@keefmack]

Many don’t realize the entire ensemble is called “Sade” as a band, masters of timing and space.

[@ChrisC709]

Exactly. The lead singer is Sade Adu. The band itself is called Sade.

[@wgdavis5353]

It was 2011 for me in Greensboro, N.C., it was just Great !! ♠W.G.

[@heentlasaa9974]

Yes, Helen Folasade aka Sade Adu is a Nigerian/British born in 1959 Fashion Designer that formed a Jazz Band with Andrew Hale, Paul Spencer Denman and Stuart Matthewman. I have her "Diamond Life" 1984 Lp on Cassette and her Greatest Hits Anthology Song Book for Guitar & Keyboards. Guitarist & Saxophone player Stuart Matthewman is Great. I like all her Recordings & Songs; "Your Love is King; Cherry Pie, Hang on to your Love, Smooth Operator, Kiss of Life, The Sweetest Taboo, Cherish the Day, Paradise, No Ordinary Love - 1992, Is it a Crime - 1985. Sade is The Epitome of Class, Talent & Sophistication. Her Band is Professional Musicians that produce Quality Recordings! Thank You Angela, "Is it a Crime" is Revered by Musicians, I love The Chord Progression, Crescendos, Horns, Vocals and Production.

[@catsara9114]

Herr voice is sooo beautiful and so unique. The band is amazing!

[@rudymelendez7146]

Sade voice is like Gold man I love all her music 🎶 Beautiful 😍❤ voice got to love her

[@donaldclark8909]

Sade is beautiful, her voice is tantalizing but her real gift is her aura. Her essence is captivating. I can only imagine how it would feel to be in her presence. Infinite Cloud 9.

[@whitethorn1969]

One of my favourite artists ❤️

[@TooDarnSoulful]

The epitome of class no question.

[@Niecy70]

Sade is Queen. Definitely one of my favorite songs by her❤️

[@haroldmadden887]

Angela, I completely agree with your reaction, especially about her voice and her band, they’re incredible!

[@pamagnolia]

I just love Sade!!! Beautiful performance!!

[@grahampreston5153]

Hi Angela, yes Sade is gorgeous ... so are you Angela. I always look forward to your reactions, so true, heartfelt and joyous. Your reactions to BeeGes and Billy Joel just priceless and make my heart smile.... losing yourself in the mo ent of great music that speaks to your soul. LiveAid in 1985 was the greatest summer of my life here in the UK, i got so see so many great live concerts that year..... U2, Dire Straits, Genesis, Bruce Springsreen. The best music ever came out of the 70's and 80's. Keep up your grear reactions. Luv ya.

[@martyemmons3100]

Sade's live performances are so much better because of how beautiful she is. Not only are my ears treated to beautiful music, but my eyes are treated to how beautiful she looks. Recently, I heard her version of William DeVaughn's "Be Thankful For What You've Got". That one is a song I continue to listen to daily. The lyrics are exactly what I need to hear.

[@DEVILDOG1964]

THE ONE THE ONLY THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER SADE SO SOAK IN SADE'S VOCAL PERFECTION MET ONLY FOR THE gods!!!

[@josephhruby3225]

So much could be said about her authenticity, voice & artistic integrity. But . . . Wow , isn't she the most elegant and refined artist of her time - Luv her

[@barrycowan3540]

Wow! I never saw or heard this live version. You're right on every point - and as you said, her band and the arrangements behind her are sensational.

[@bc8368]

Yes Angela beautiful performance and beautiful woman thanks for the beautiful reaction

[@bkm2797]

Love Sade, my favorite song by her is Smooth Operator. No one like her! Thank you!

[@christianmattison6096]

Sade is the essence of sheer beauty. Her voice, her poise and appearance; her music is so soothing. You're right about her band! They are tight!! So glad you reacted to her. Check out "Smooth Operator" & :Diamond Life"!!

[@jmbo72]

That "bye, bye. Thanks"..so smooth!

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

I do love Sade, her style, her voice, her look. My favorite songs by Sade are "Smooth Operator" and "The Sweetest Taboo".

[@HidingFromFate]

I know and like the song and have the album but I've never seen much of Sade live. Every element was on point here; her singing, her visual performance and the band. So so good.

[@guillermojimenezcastelblan8456]

Awesome, killer performance!!. Every single note in all instruments played exactly, almos 99.9% as we can listen from "Promise", the album released that year, 1985, featuring this superb song as the opening tune, as well. Her voice is mellow, like a soft breeze to the ears, almost a whisper, as she did in the previuosly 1984 relased album "Diamond Life", where there is another terrific song such as "Smooth Operator", I guess 1985 Grammy Winner, so I need to check it out this fact. Sweet reaction, dear, you always pay good attention to every requested song, and for me, is pretty enough. Take care, thanks again.

[@Galantus1964]

As mentioned by some already. she is pure class, refinement and Beauty

[@bouncinalongdude4816]

The singer and band are so on point! Reminds me of some Buddy Rich backing! The voice is ethereal, and other worldly!

[@GaryBonaducci]

Holy cow, Sade simply looks fantastic in this video! 😍🥰

[@rickelliott9441]

That’s her best song right there… many awesome live versions floating around online…

[@jonathandoelander6130]

They're ALL her best song!

[@mofun5315]

That's hard to say.

[@GonRogue-85]

It's their opinion. Frankly, I think it's her best too. Definitely my fave.

[@JollyGraham]

The word beautiful sums this up in all its aspects - music, woman and charity.

[@tianzi49]

Brit's penchant for understated chic, sophistication, and savoir-faire at its ultimate manifestation!

[@grendelz]

Her best song. One of the best live performers to ever do it.

[@kenvelickoff4275]

Great debut lp

[@boneycrane4889]

Sade sounds as beautiful as she Appears …💕

[@marionboucher3155]

what an angel she is

[@billdCT97]

There are probably better historical voices....but very few for this type of music. Sade is a rare gem

[@rabrab3]

Beautiful song and singer/lady!! You actually look like her. Keep up the good work!! We love you!

[@AA-nb2gy]

SADE!!!!! LOOK at that crowd! They say was underated by WHOM??? Everyone in the world has SADE in their home! You labels may underrate but the world KNOWS what we heard!,..........and we listen to her EVERY SINGLE DAY

[@chrislucas8388]

Hi Angela. This is one of my favorite songs by her. Thanks for mentioning how good the band is as well. Stuart Matthewman, the sax player, deserves much credit. He wrote many of Sade’s songs. I believe he may have been band leader also. Sade’s awesome and unique voice combined with that band produced so many good songs! If you want another great live Sade piece, check out “Nothing Can Come Between Us” from San Diego. Actually, the whole concert is on KZbin. Every song is killer. The stage lighting gives a very cool visual too. Sorry for being so long winded. I really like Sade. Thank you for your reaction! More people should hear her.

[@bakercarl8518]

Call me whst you wiil , but she forever .be pne of the best in the business.❤❤❤

[@shah3545]

Love sade.

[@stevemontross9388]

Yes. Bless you for mentioning the band. Top top top of their game.

[@Daveaaaaa]

I don't think I was the first person to play Sade when bringing someone back home at the end of the night!

[@DavidSmith-pg1ob]

Um, I was going to say that!

[@billtaylor3382]

Love her music!

[@danevans5823]

The band is A1 all around.She is so unique in every way.Sultry is too short of a word.You pulls you into her heart and makes you feel like you must love her madly to give her all she deserves.I like many just love her way!

[@thepurpleladder]

One of the all time greatest "Sade".

[@wellitsjustG]

I like the enthusiasm! The band rocks. As a music AND a sports person, yes you did sound like an announcer giving a playback. you are painting a vivid picture but also limited to the amount of energy you can relay to just words, and that is hard to do in the moment and keep up with what's going on. Great reaction- thank uou

[@Eric4471066]

This song was the very first track from Sade's second album, the 1985 album, Promise. This song is my all-time favorite song from Sade herself.

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

Sade, Basia, Corrine Drewery, and Tracy Thorn are the best when it comes to Euro Pop Jazz.

[@mrsuarez430]

Great song one of my faves love that gal😍 she's amazing! heard she touring again in Cali but no Miami shows 😔

[@chuckduzzie8529]

I love that song. Such great dynamics in the music

[@1bigrowdy]

The Best of the Best .Singer Songwriter and awesome band

[@rickgarcia8481]

Great live version

[@JohnSmith-rr2ti]

That was a couple hundred thousand people standing next to eachother...and you could hear a pin drop. Everyone was mesmerized...how amazing. That is what real music does. #1980s

[@mikegrant5721]

Such an amazing personality you're very special

[@brentkelsay3439]

This is an excellent version but imo her best is Live at San Diego 2009. A Sade the singer and Sade the band tour de force! 7:59 of pure bliss...sax, bass, trumpet, the entire band and Sade's incomparable voice!🔥🙌

[@christopherhuot2826]

U gotta check out " Ordinary Love"

[@carlbaker7242]

No one does it better. I been a fan from the beginning to forever. Live shows extra ordinary.

[@lew708]

I would listen to Sade often while driving back and forth between duty stations while in the military…I am certain that this woman’s vocals could calm the most savage of beasts.

[@michaelv9929]

Love love love Sade…pure elegance!🙏🏻❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@CORPORALWATERS]

YOU SHOULD TRY THE SAN DIEGO LIVE VERSION, THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!!!

[@grahampreston5153]

After seeing your reaction to Phil Collins AGainst All Odds, i would love see your reaction to his live performance of In The Air Tonight, truly gosebumps and spine tingling in a good way. Its an experience!

[@andersonhilliard1940]

It is a crime,cause I love you,

[@quickgoanna]

Hi Angela, I just recently came across your channel 👍. Love watching your facial expressions when you are listening to older songs I know and love. I have a few possible additions for your list, that you may or may not have heard of, but that you may like, if they have not been mentioned already. They are, in no particular order: Judy Tzuke, Stay with me till dawn (1979). Dave Stewart (1 half of the Eurythmics) and Candy Dolphur, Lily was here (Instrumental 1989). Annie Lennox (the other half of the Eurythmics) doing a version of Procol Harum's, Whiter Shade of Pale (1995). Fleetwood Mac, albatross (Instrumental 1968). John Farnham, You're the voice (1986). George Michael, careless whisper (1984). 1927, if I could, and also, Compulsory hero, (both from 1988) The Cars , Drive (1984). Keep up the good work.

[@JayGHDTTP]

Sade has a LIVE album. I'm pretty sure this is on it. I hope you were able to find the live version. Make sure you check the music video for this song also.

[@chandie5298]

Perfection

[@gustog3893]

"Let's not forget the band behind her"

[@randyobrien2836]

She is so smooth.

[@danielolson5378]

I think at least as far as i'm aware of the first one to react to my favorite Sade song!! Love her like elegant sofisticated jazz influenced soul!!

[@danhkom9703]

What a greatest artist from Nigeria. Soulful voice and smooth. Angela, could you react to Joe “ I Wanna Know ). It has a smooth but also r/b sound.

[@paullanoue5228]

I listened to her greatest hits album a thousand times. I’m definitely addicted to her voice.

[@tomschmitz261]

Saw her in concert and it was AWESOME! ...

[@raymondcuadrado4404]

This is the jam that want to hear in a hirise apartment complex with a great view and her

[@HAWK11828]

She touches your soul with her voice. 👣

[@45snakebite]

You and me, love her and this performance...

[@Niecy70]

Ahhh to be young and hear this song again for the first time❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mikeferris408]

Awww yes... my queen of soul. Ive got all her Cd's and dvd's. She's absolutely the best of the best, n we WILL B MARRIED SOME DAY! 😂🤣

[@marlew6629]

No one else could hold 60,000 people speechless.

[@keneola]

She had that audience in a full legit trance!

[@davidcause9942]

Top of the game. No comparison. SADE❤

[@wahswolf88]

Sade is exceptional...just like you DayOne.

[@donnamikola48]

Thank you. Great Reaction!! Another great song from Sade that is often overlooked if "Pearls". Hope you can check it out!

[@stevenlilelogistics6673]

I just love her.

[@marshallbrooks4982]

That band is amazing wow.

[@garywatkins625]

You and elvis sing together the Male and female voices of all time