Sade - Smooth Operator (Live 2011)

[@Quetzocoatl22]

Her band absolutely kicks ass. She's getting 100% from everyone on stage. That kind of synergy doesn't just happen.

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

nope

[@dionchannel4222]

​@@MakeSomeNoisePlaylistsyou have no room to talk "17 subs". Get out of here.

[@atlantic_love]

@@dionchannel4222 I agree with you, but subs are not an important metric if you're not a content creator. Just let people vent.

[@IPursuePeppers-CTH]

Nope, that’s the power of music.

[@shakeAbooty88]

@@dionchannel4222 You do realise that @MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists was most likely simply agreeing that that kind of synergy doesn't just happen? Seems to me that many people are ready to squabble at the slightest excuse.

[@DhruvParmar-gm4ke]

Sade, the drummer, the guitarist, Carlos, everyone is amazing.

[@steez3103]

even the light technician did a wonderful job, everything perfect

[@AniMerDol]

Everything WAS perfect, but she still could have killed it with just the drums, sax & guitar. Actually, we know she can kill it just on her own, the rest is just the cake under her icing.

[@MartinBlackman-ct7vs]

Yes, everybody is amazing

[@roberttheron4697]

She oozes sensuality, with a voice as silky smooth as a good wine, the band is just flawless

[@horacioplotino1894]

Ooozes

[@richevans609]

Speechless!!

[@EllenBurdett-s4c]

absolutely agree

[@bmw3842]

Sade is in the studio right now working on a new album. Keep your fingers crossed that it will be released in 2023.

[@forevertwowheels930]

Can't wait, can only be a bullseye

[@lorenzalz6142]

is she really ? where did you get that from ??? Man I can't wait if thats true

[@Half_Finis]

hyyyyyyyyyyyyyype

[@kathybrensinger6766]

God I hope so! I loved her for decades! I'd love to see her in person before I die.

[@jimmyquijano2647]

​@@kathybrensinger6766 ,that is exactly what I say

[@maxthereof]

Its not just Sade, but its the band, the producer, and the entire production. Classy

[@elliottburgess9562]

Nah it's Sade.

[@maurizioevaristo4496]

Yea, she is the very best. Amazing woman.

[@Nakuruk]

@@elliottburgess9562 XD

[@samathyos1277]

all of you are newbs. the band is called "SADE."

[@samathyos1277]

elliott Burgess the band is called “SADE.”

[@paulmcparland3311]

Saw this set live. I’ve been to concerts by every major artist for the last 45 years from Elton John to Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson and everyone in between. Sade and her band’s performance was hands down the best concert I’ve ever witnessed. Stage presentation, musicianship, vocals. Unbelievable! Love Sade❤❤❤

[@TonyMartorano]

Totally agree

[@xbecxxx]

I really hope she announces a U.K. tour. My mum saw her in 2011 with friends and said she was just absolutely amazing.

[@asbash8093]

Согласен. Она божественна!

[@Zacks1603]

Which MJ tour did you go to??

[@paulmcparland3311]

@@Zacks1603 1988 ‘Bad’ Tour and 1993 ‘History’ Tour

[@tomthumb7809]

She hasn't aged a day, her voice is still amazing. Absolutely gorgeous still.

[@bettyjones7739]

She is ageless, she doesn't age.

[@Bflatest]

She is a woman that will be beautiful even in her 70s

[@mikewallace8087]

@@bettyjones7739 no one is immune from aging , Helen will pass someday like all mortals .

[@bettyjones7739]

@@mikewallace8087 that was a figure of speech if you can understand that. Common Sense tells us that we all can die but I was referring to the fact that she's aging beautifully whether she lives longer or not.

[@mikewallace8087]

@@bettyjones7739 a more proper figure of speech is, She seems ageless, almost as if she doesn't age. Can you understand that Betty? Your words were literal Betty.

[@sainz5581]

here for our smooooooooooooooooooooth operatorrrrrrrr edit: also after the GREAT win in Australia GP!

[@doeshehaveone]

so real I love this song for that

[@sainz5581]

@@doeshehaveone ikr!! He was majestic in australia!

[@doeshehaveone]

@@sainz5581 he was effectively acting like max that race but it was better bc he isnt max, so im not complaining

[@Jkaterchannel]

The saxophonist is fantastic. all of them really.

[@marccurot4517]

Stuart Matthewman

[@andysimreviews3143]

Don't get me wrong, the bass player was great but I thought she disrespected the sax guy by not bowing to him too...

[@rumblefish9]

@@andysimreviews3143 I don't think that's the case. Stuart has been with the band since day 1 when the 4 of them were in a jazz band and Sade was singing backup. Stuart had written a song and asked her to write lyrics. The rest is history. He's sax and guitarist and is co-writer and producer to all of their songs. When she introduces the band, she calls him her "bestfriend and brother".

[@bbro6154]

that isn't the first time she's done that. Sade has been doing that for years.

[@quintero69]

Jkaterchannel Yes, Indeed. The saxophonist guy made the most of this timeless song. In reality, the entire band plays flawlessly.

[@smchooch]

She Is Just From Another Universe

[@Itsaboutthewaterlife]

Well said.

[@james6401]

Hopefully

[@FernandoFerreira-kf6kz]

Take me there . Please

[@homoerectussemenallyretent6638]

She's the one that's smooth.

[@quintero69]

Deee Legend I’m totally agree with you 😁

[@muttthingy9908]

her facial expressions are just so sensual. she's flirting with the crowd and its so amazing.

[@johndunham5913]

absolute cauldron of class and sensuality.

[@opreadumitru1]

all the band her long time friends are deeply moved and in sync... I am sad she did not have a career in films also...James Bond films or something romance genre or action She loves her men her team she's an exception I don't know any famous person to do this. Divine soul really advanced.

[@cabreiro150]

She's gorgeous and sensuality, true sensuality!

[@Polonarob]

The saxophone solo gives me goosebumps..touches the soul

[@djamalihoual9528]

In 1984 i was thirteen: the most of the guys had the poster of Madonna in their bedroom but the mine was a beautiful picture of Sade.She was and she is still so classy ,a pure beauty and a wonderful voice

[@BraesBladesmyth]

Farrah was the 70's. Whitney and Donna Summer. I grok you.

[@coam3708]

me to and I was 24

[@foxspyder]

In 1984 I was five! And this song impacts me until now.

[@indiexindie]

Madona too

[@zReaaCTioNz]

Poster is haram akhy!!

[@davidarbuckle7236]

I never get tired of her. Her music is timeless.

[@amyholley4331]

Me either!! Loved her and her music since I was a little girl, growing up in the 80s!!😊❤👍

[@joanofarcxxi]

She is so gorgeous and yet unpretentious. No need to show skin. Pure class and elegance. She is a smooth operator, and I love the vibe of this live show. ❤️. And of course, that iconic sax...

[@stuartinglis8334]

sax is great

[@camronbay1]

Oh true the sax and her voice she draws you in.

[@kishaunhale5796]

Modesty.

[@patrickcoutinho6307]

Kooool

[@jeninasution9401]

Amazing woman

[@jessiethijs3230]

The 80’s probably goes down as the best era for music in human history.

[@joettaharris5112]

I totally agree!!!

[@TxHoneyBee]

She was 51 when singing this live! WOW! Timeless beauty, one in several billion singer. I have never heard a voice as amazing and timeless as hers. She is my favorite singer.

[@deloresbias1003]

They can't break perfect I know none of us is perfect on this fallen Earth that she is the exquisite liquid of human that's as close as it gets! 🤍🙏🌺🔥

[@philsarkol6443]

She can show young singers how to sing... what a class act she is ..as is the set-up stage the band ... suits and all... very good music wrapped in a earcandy package!!!

[@moriA503]

She looks exceptional!❤ beautiful voice and love this song!!!

[@augart89]

Give Lhasa De Sela a try

[@heatheracco8656]

We need more music like this in today’s world. So talented and classy .

[@ZazVocals]

its out there you just gotta look for it...

[@tennissir1986]

How true heather

[@michaelschiessl8357]

We don't have this today..she needs to comeback and show everyone how it's done!!

[@guzmann7345]

@@ZazVocals can you suggest me something?

[@Qiqi_120]

@@guzmann7345lianne la havas

[@BiGTyMeDyMe]

She manages to kill the beauty game with a slicked back ponytail every time. Just wow.

[@Mohamedmifxal]

Her style didn't look dated even then. Still relevant

[@homoerectussemenallyretent6638]

Which also lends one to recognize the feature brothers,good naturedly, joke about sisters with a 'Sade Forehead'.

[@Albertojedi]

She is an african goddess....

[@DEI-HIRE]

That because beauty isn't hair. Something brack woman need to understan

[@carolynhowell9768]

@@homoerectussemenallyretent6638 she isn't shame pf her big forehead either

[@idellbrown1825]

Her band is her! The blend is beyond perfection ❤

[@xRiovaL]

Why no more genre like this nowadays. No more good music like this. I'm having eargasm.

[@roxwall3r]

No matter what time you are in, 80s music will always be the best

[@elmoejdenwik3619]

I have a feeling the ancient egyptians might disagree

[@joettaharris5112]

I totally agree!!!

[@jashton8710]

One of the finest female vocalists ever.

[@kevinbrown7219]

Damn right my friend!

[@tommythompson9565]

Holy smokes !! It's 4:30 in the morning. Getting ready to hit the hay. Saw this link. Hesitated to hit it. Glad I did. So wish I was at this concert. Comments say that they appreciate the performance of the band. They recognize brilliance. I am not a musician. But boy are these people right. They gotta be !! This is a killer performance. This song is one of the all-time arrangements in music history. At least modern history, anyway. Something about it. I recall when it first hit the airwaves. Took the world by storm. Always put a smile on my face. Or at least in my soul. And Sade has lots more where this came from.

[@ChristinaGina]

SADE PLEASE TOUR AGAIN....come on girl!!!!

[@revealed6845]

We’re blessed to still have this Legend from the 80s with us … May she live to a 100 to enjoy her legacy

[@MrMarkstyles]

Sade always fascinated me. Their music was incredible. And she just came across as so chill, refined. Perfectly dressed, a straight ahead direct beautiful woman, with a beautiful voice. I loved their style of music.

[@johntilson2535]

Sade's got the voice that just dances around and teases at the notes. A hallmark of every great jazz singer!

[@V0KAN]

Beauty personified. What an elegant human-being.

[@gauravkumar3146]

Everything in this song is out of the world. It’s a timeless masterpiece.

[@GIGIKOOKO]

the whole song is a masterpiece, but what really makes the song is the sax….absolutely amazing 💞

[@roberttauzer7042]

When someone is equally perfect from 1984 to 2011 ... great, gorgeous sade adu

[@crazyg74]

indeed

[@primusdude87]

Let's have some love for the AMAZING BACKGROUND VOCALS, shall we? Good Lord, everything about this is incredible.

[@RexTorres]

This will always be one of my favorite songs.

[@kamillion111977]

mine too!

[@richardenston3090]

every time I make a comment on youtube I get bagged out but in my opinion Sade rates as top 5 all time female singers and top 3 alltime to look at. for more than 30 years she's been a star

[@ezekielmajor5511]

Absolutely. Forget the haters. They are delusional.

[@soundbreak7]

no question and she can step out of the game for 10 years and come back and still sellout every where

[@GeoD007]

Right on, bro! Right on! Don't let the muggles get you down.

[@thunderstruck8087]

Well, I wont bag on you, because I agree with you 100%!!!

[@charlespatt]

Likely the best live production I have ever seen!

[@30Gabyz]

That bass solo is epic, I remember the first time I heard Smooth operator, I was blown away by the voice of Sade, and that band of great musicians, the bassist, a genius

[@Dasani61]

This entire performance is amazing. Every musician, the backup singers, and of course the queen

[@dirkbag22]

Such class. Pop music today could learn so much from Sade and her band - the whole presentation is wonderful.

[@pjsagnia]

agree wholeheartedly.

[@michaelkuhns416]

You nailed it! Class act.

[@pawel_o1972]

Sade w tym teledysku jest niczym feromon: jej subtelnie drgająca powieka hipnotyzuje, a głos - no cóż, każdy, kto go usłyszy, doświadcza jego magii. Cały Zespół spisuje się na medal!

[@newageopinions870]

Nothing says Jazz more than a bass guitar, sax.....and Sade!!!

[@rhp_6926]

She's always been one of a kind. Was lucky enough to see her live back in '85. Unforgettable.

[@abdaziz2255]

So wonderful to hear her singing the song flawlessly. She is in her own league. Incomparable.

[@cristobalsanchez5731]

Cantar con los ojos cerrados, demuestra la forma de entregar el sentimiento y la pasión por dar?!?! Eso ya no se ve muy a menudo, en los artistas de hoy, 👋👋👋❤️🥰❤️🥰🙅‍♂️

[@barneysievers2888]

One of the best performances I’ve ever heard. Everyone was so tight with their respective role. Well done. To everyone who gave a thumbs down, move on to another music genre as this is way too sophisticated for you.

[@dannyreal9443]

Where was it?

[@carlosbustamante5945]

SADE es una cantante de gama alta Perfecta en todo La numero 1 en su género No hay más que decir MITIKA su belleza es perfecta…

[@welder00001]

Beautiful voice puts a lot of today’s singers to shame she is timeless

[@JoeTestosterogan]

That sax pose is on point. Somebody rain water on that man.

[@chriszinho3401]

One of the sexiest songs ever. Wow

[@michaw2447]

The song fell into my mind and can't leave. She started creeping. Before bowing to the Guitarist, She looked mysteriously with this, her unique smile. After that, She wasn't scared to bow to the Guitarist. Distance to herself. Then she started that her simple dance and come back to the singing - smooth with a small hoarseness. And this saxophone background. As if the dialogue between her singing and playing the saxophone. Sophisticated, great, gorgeous, astonishing, breathtaking, I have no words.

[@blubb2010]

Sade and the entire band are just from another planet. I was always fascinated of her. I also love the fact that she produces music only when she feels she has something to say. Hope she does it soon again so I can get to experience that Magic life.

[@rhomeo1]

I saw this performance in Dallas 2011! Unforgettable performance! L❤ve Sade!

[@matthiasschumann3169]

one of the best live performances ever… everything is in place… Sade, the band, the crowd, the song, the spirit… the feeling ❤

[@jamesbaddeley2610]

How tight is that band man so good. She has always been fantastic one of the best and probably is still a stunning beauty.

[@thaddeusbuckingham4847]

Sade, and Sade's voice, are like a good wine. They become better with age. She ain't no cheap wine.

[@Tezzsr30]

I hope at some point she does a documentary or autobiography about her life, because we don’t know a whole lot about her life story. I would love to see that

[@Dibs-76]

There is one by Trash Theory on KZbin 👍

[@sundayaito4366]

@Tezxsr30, her mother is British, her father, Nigerian. She was born in Nigeria, ibadan but raised in the UK.

[@joergdietrich4181]

Reine Ästhetik, Kunst, Musiker, Künstler, die wirklich etwas konnten .... und alle stilvoll gekleidet... Wo ist diese Niveau heute noch groß zu finden? Ich bin glücklich, dass ich meine Jugend in dieser Zeit leben durfte.

[@heididaniel-mg5ts]

Wir hatten die besten Zeiten!!

[@mariocampagnol227]

Puoi dirlo forte!!!!!

[@NickBeatnik]

Gorgeous, Sade still has such a beautiful voice. Consumate, sublime, timeless. She's one of the greats and her songs sound as good now as they ever did.

[@infinitedraught1336]

Sade is absolutely amazing. I've been a fan of hers since I was 8 years old. Her performances are inspiring to say the least. Sade, you are truly blessed and I thank you for your beautiful music.

[@jean-noeljabagi3653]

InfiNiteDraUght I was 4 years old when I heard the song for the 1st time my aunt is a fan guess my age .

[@DEI-HIRE]

she no hear you

[@ЕвгенийБаширов-к3б]

😢Жжждб😂лддздквэ🧱😚😇🏞️🧱🧱🦙🦙🐏🐵🧱🐱😇🌋🌋🌋🌋🧱🏜️🧕😢😮⛺😊❤😢😂

[@zaydsmith7914]

I’m 55 .. and I’m still in love with everything about her. I don’t know her personally… but I’m sure she’s a smooth operator.

[@officiallotus_user6799]

55? F1 fans know that sounds about right😂

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Yes, there was a time, when a song like this, could become a huge hit. Actual musicians, playing actual music.

[@RoeserFan1]

What a performance. The sax is just awesome and Sade is simply incomparable.

[@robertdebrave477]

The Best saxaphone i ever heard.Total gem of a song God bless you Sade for the wonderful joy you put into this world.Your band and you just give such a excellent performance.

[@rickandrew6397]

Stuart also blows it fabulously on Is It A Crime, he is always on top of his tenor sax, gets everything that can be from it 🎷🎷🎷 👏👏👏

[@MrPana5555]

I can't wait till she does another concert. Sade is great and beautiful

[@jacksidler649]

One of the absolute best songs ever made

[@FQuintanaMarrero]

Elegance as its finest.

[@surambaya]

Happy 60th Birthday, Sade - January 16, 2019.

[@waynej2608]

Sade and Susanna Hoffs, from The Bangles are two of the sexiest 60 yr olds, I've ever seen. 😍😍

[@cynthiacorcoran9389]

I'm opraetta Cynthia Corcoran opraetta 🦁 Amy Winehouse pilot and the United Nations j

[@CLA82529]

She's 60? What the flying fuck

[@nurultea2069]

Happy Birthday too. WUATB. Sorry to late.

[@earthsmurf6502]

And today she turned 61. Happyday Sade

[@quoyote]

After all these years, just timeless perfection.

[@PaddyLeggBass]

One of the most talented artists to come out the UK in the last 40 odd years - her band are so insanely good as well. They sound like they’re in the studio even when live; it’s immense ❤

[@r.marcano1740]

Gorgeous sound. One of the most elegant bands that have ever existed.

[@evepassuti9975]

Magnifique ! Mais Sade n'a jamais été un groupe...🤨😑😑😑

[@samanthastewart2066]

Still listening to this song in 2020 love this song and her 😍😍

[@chuck3462]

Ditto - killer opening fitting the song

[@ruththomas7164]

Killer bass playa

[@Zurbgazorb]

2021

[@samanthastewart2066]

Yeah I meant to say 2021

[@Zurbgazorb]

@@samanthastewart2066 yes 😍 2021 and still the smoothest mfking operator Lol

[@mobilizaropovo5176]

Her voice heals all my wounds and puts me to cry. I can't believe it.

[@geraldhuot6302]

She has talent no matter what anybody says. She feels lovely less which men want and truth also. Much love dear and to your crew!

[@sonofaseawarrior]

When I was 10 I became obsessed with this song... 37 years later... Yeah: STILL OBSESSED ❣️

[@JoaoZamae]

back in time when music was really art

[@marzenaswolana7539]

João Zamae she is Jesus 🤩

[@sorinbunea471]

Indeed sir

[@XiyuYang]

Hey, plenty of good stuff going on today, you just need to dig a little deeper :)

[@brentcrude8565]

All hail the great Paul S. Denman, Sade's "Groove Operator". You know you've acquired legendary status when the Goddess herself kneels at your feet during a bass solo.

[@jebziffel2929]

Brent Crude ;Oh yeah, you definitely have to rank in the higher place to get any lady to go that far, and then Sade is at his feet. Good work if you can get it.

[@mariannetucker2612]

The band kills it,and she's one a kind❤

[@rogercarmichael7014]

Sade is the embodiment of loves power, encapsulated by her sultry goddess aura, which transcends all space and time.

[@josiewahl1204]

Wow she has a beautifull voice....very classy lady....

[@KiriakosVilchez]

One does not simply watch Sade and not be mesmerized. One of my favorites. Pure talent and beauty. 🙂👍

[@p-dub7422]

Amazing! Many artists imitate others but she is so unique in so many ways no one tries to imitate her.

[@sundenis]

she looks incredible and during years, her voice becomes even better.

[@arpimanukyan9242]

sundeni.

[@sugoruyo]

That band entry is as smooth as it gets...

[@m.leannapeterkin684]

it sure was:)

[@Retrodaydream]

I went to the London show! What an evening. Forever etched in my heart.

[@Rossion64]

That's the coolest stage entrance I've ever seen ❤

[@kevinbourke4038]

You should get out & about more often.

[@bobreynolds4980]

I was sharing a Loft Apartment about 5 or so Blocks from the King Memorial in Little Five Points with another Photographer who was Irish-Mexican American who gave me the intro to Sade's Music. I hv never heard or seen anyone like her with her Latin Jazz Flavors backed up by an Amazing Band with Full Horn Section, Percussion, Guitars, Base, Flutist, Drums, and Key Boards complimented by a Male Back Up Singer. The Band plays with such precision while Sade slowly dances to the Beat and projects all of her emotions in to her singing as she moves her incredibly Sexy Body with I agree w another post such Grace, and a Class Act.

[@42Watchman]

Sade's voice is uniquely Dreamy, and flows like Honey. This particular piece was Stunning, with the New York City set, and her Jazz ensemble backing her...

[@archstanton1628]

She was always fascinating, staggeringly beautiful at 25, and with an amazing voice. She also appears to have access to the fountain of youth, saw her recently and she still drops jaws.

[@rogerwolfe1888]

Sade is timeless and elegant ! No one sings like her ! ❤❤❤

[@jocukali3388]

I listen her voice 28 years(since my 14th)Never tired off.I adore her voice hand she is gorgeous

[@Josh-er6oz]

WOW, her voice is IN TACT what an amazing performance

[@emancran]

This music is timeless. Thank you Sade and band. We've spent countless hours with your art. I've been listening to you since the 80's, and my kids listen now. ✌️❤️🎵

[@martinbishop5228]

My daughter was born in the maternity hospital just up the road from where sade went to school . Her mother was the midwife

[@703tony]

Oh my goodness!! Sade!!! you bring so much memories back...at the high of my career , you were there with your music! LA, San Fran, Seattle, DC, New York...!!! Thank you Sade!! Cant wait to see you again in concert!!!

[@jamesduophoto2362]

so much musical and visual talent here. Amazing and classy.

[@FRANK19821000]

Sade so beautiful and elegant, ageless, i´m dying to see her and the band live in Mexico City...plssss Sade come to Mexico soon

[@anapesic9831]

SADE IS QUEEN.

[@theKoreis]

Absolutely 💗

[@MrEslender]

YESS !!!!!!!! I totally agree!!!!!!!

[@ajs41]

Her name is actually Helen, not Sade.

[@lionheartroar3104]

She melts me every time. Love Sade

[@a.j.figliolini7771]

This tour was amazing to see live. I had never seen such a rapport between audience and singer. Everyone was enthralled by Sade’s presence. It’s like we were all hypnotized.

[@quintero69]

The saxophonist is on point. I went to his tour back in 2011 in Orlando. Concert was stunningly amazing.

[@briandasanchez7873]

One Of My Favorites Songs. The Sax Sounds So Good❤️😍

[@012345family]

Probably one of the best bass solo ever , and such a tribute from Sade