Sade - Is It A Crime *DayOne Reacts*

[@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.

[@mrmiscast]

Sade could melt an iceberg with that voice.

[@MoonChild-1994]

To have a voice that smooth IS a crime :)

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@bradcolorado8149]

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

[@denniskeys8153]

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

[@davem.2191]

Her singing is always so powerful and honest.

[@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.

[@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.

[@joyaclub]

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

[@jstorey6226]

What a woman, her voice is like a warm hug

[@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.

[@russellsearch7925]

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

[@billdCT97]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Galantus1964]

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

[@ersheetz2021]

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

[@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.

[@Niecy70]

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

[@catsara9114]

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

[@DEVILDOG1964]

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

[@GaryBonaducci]

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

[@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.

[@boneycrane4889]

Sade sounds as beautiful as she Appears …💕

[@whitethorn1969]

One of my favourite artists ❤️

[@greenbeatsred]

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

[@grendelz]

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

[@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!

[@bkm2797]

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

[@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.

[@chalmapatterson544]

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

[@tianzi49]

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

[@bakercarl8518]

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

[@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!❤❤

[@tedcole9936]

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

[@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.

[@gustog3893]

"Let's not forget the band behind her"

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

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

[@bc8368]

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

[@rudymelendez7146]

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

[@swordmonkey6635]

She put on a smooth jazz clinic and brought the stadium to a standstill.

[@keneola]

She had that audience in a full legit trance!

[@marionboucher3155]

what an angel she is

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@thepurpleladder]

One of the all time greatest "Sade".

[@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!🔥🙌

[@haroldmadden887]

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

[@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.

[@pamagnolia]

I just love Sade!!! Beautiful performance!!

[@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"!!

[@garywatkins625]

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

[@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

[@rickgarcia8481]

Great live version

[@TooDarnSoulful]

The epitome of class no question.

[@bouncinalongdude4816]

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

[@PedroCastillo_1980]

I love Sade and this performance was in Live Aid in 1985. Thank you Angela just awesome😎😎😎😎

[@billtaylor3382]

Love her music!

[@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.

[@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

[@lynnlutz5737]

My two children were conceived listening to Sade.

[@raymondcuadrado4404]

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

[@kevincaulder20]

In the video the case is made that she misses him but doesn't want to go back because she remembers how abusive the relationship is. He is not a good man. But the performance itself is stellar. Sade and her band go away for a few years at a time and come back better each time. She was going to be fashion designer before her life turned toward a musical path. But she is fashionable, fresh, beautiful, and precise. It is the argument I make that if Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey had groomed a band to frame their voices instead of relying on technology that they would have even better singers. It would have added a warmth technology simply cannot supply. Sade has set her own standard and we all enjoy the results.

[@Harpo.jr70]

The one and only , Sade

[@rabrab3]

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

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

INCOMPARABLE! please please SADE RETURN TO US!!....

[@shah3545]

Love sade.

[@stevenlilelogistics6673]

I just love her.

[@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.

[@kenvelickoff4275]

Great debut lp

[@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.

[@jonathandoelander6130]

This woman doesn't write of sing bad songs.

[@mic1240]

Sade and Anita Baker, the queens of the midnight storm

[@wahswolf88]

Sade is exceptional...just like you DayOne.

[@marlew6629]

No one else could hold 60,000 people speechless.

[@randycolvard8351]

A lot people don't know SADE is a group Helen is her name just the lead singer.

[@chrisharris6206]

Don't forget Sade Never as Good as The First Time.

[@JollyGraham]

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

[@mrsuarez430]

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

[@travelingwithvanessa]

Proud that younger people are slowy recoginizing that older people grew up with a very different aesthetic. Our life had exceptional quality and uniqueness in human culture and politics. I am 60+ years old. We generations "created original" forms of music, fashion and thought. Sadly, we don't mean to be so critical of younger people. It's just that we have not seen you create anything original.

[@marshallbrooks4982]

That band is amazing wow.

[@wellitsjustG]

you already have your pick. Go for exactly what you want.

[@mikegrant5721]

Such an amazing personality you're very special

[@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.

[@chuckduzzie8529]

I love that song. Such great dynamics in the music

[@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.

[@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! 😂🤣

[@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!

[@45snakebite]

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

[@CodeBleu724]

Sade's band Sweetback are top notch.

[@themegasexybasterd]

2011 CA concert I think was her best.{ Smooth Operator} my fav. Rock On!

[@luieloo6612]

Master class performance 🤩

[@chandie5298]

Perfection

[@stevemontross9388]

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

[@HAWK11828]

She touches your soul with her voice. 👣

[@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!

[@bmw3842]

Every outfit that she and the band wears .Sade designs