Sade - Is It A Crime (Live Video from San Diego)

Sade - Is It A Crime (Live From San Diego)
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Lyrics
This may come, this may come as some surprise
But I miss you
I could see through all of your lies
But still I miss you
He takes her love, but it doesn't feel like mine
He tastes her kiss, her kisses are not mine, they're not mine
He takes, but surely she can't give what I'm feeling now
She takes, but surely she doesn't know how
Is it a crime?
Is it a crime?
That I still want you
And I want you to want me too
My love is wider, wider than Victoria Lake
My love is taller, taller than the Empire State
It dives, it jumps and it ripples like the deepest ocean
I can't give you more than that, surely you want me back
Is it a crime?
Is it a crime?
I still want you
And I want you to want me too
My love is wider than Victoria Lake
Taller than the Empire State
It dives, it jumps
I can't give you more than that, surely you want me back
Is it a crime?
Is it a crime?
That I still want you
And I want you to want me too
It dives, it jumps and it ripples like the deepest ocean
I can't give you more than that; surely you want it back
Tell me, is it a crime?

[@griffithsmpamhanga7989]

Bro that sax solo was outrageous

[@stefunkypunky116]

..right? Only trumped by the trompet :)

[@IronheartvsMiles]

It was basic

[@asshunnngami]

@@IronheartvsMilesand ..???

[@Thorsbeard]

@@IronheartvsMiles Man you must be boring as fuck at parties..

[@mNex00]

@@IronheartvsMilesmfs hate so much for no reason 💀

[@ethanvilla4418]

No one gonna say it? Were all thinking it. This woman is a Goddess, plain and simple. I literally feel like I'm watching royalty, when I see this woman.

[@felixanima7158]

I've always thought the exact same thing about Sade. She's sincere, simple and noble of the royalty level at the same time. This is unbelieveable! Now that's what I call a woman. I literally adore her.

[@davidj4662]

Nothing gives me goosebumps like this lady.

[@margaretbennett5038]

You are correct totally. Goddess of music indeed!

[@ClaudBawlz]

word

[@1969gwen]

I would not know how to respond or act if I truly saw her in person or concert.

[@wandalizcortes8578]

Sade was by far, I mean no comparison, the best singer I ever saw live. You could feel the music in your stomach. There were grown men crying next to me. She was absolutely breathtaking.

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

that's it, she pulls tears out of you, whoever you are.. the only other singer able to do that to me was Nina Simone, (in a more tragic way .. )

[@Hejzizzjzjz]

My God you are one of the luckiest

[@philhenderson3516]

@@christianWilliams-pc4jn OMG can we please stop with these silly comparisons. Sade and Whitney are in two different lanes. Many many others than can keep up with Whitney and match her note to note. Lisa Fischer, Rachelle Ferrell, Phyllis Hyman, Wendy Moten, etc. etc. etc. Will I bring them up in a Whitney video, NO, because they all have their own, unique singing style. Whitney possessed an unrivaled tone, but Sade has a very beautiful one too. Let's appreciate them for what they had to offer and the fact that, sadly, talents like them will never be promoted in the business again.

[@philhenderson3516]

@@christianWilliams-pc4jn But why do you feel the need to say that Whitney was better in a Sade video? Yes, Whitney had an undeniable gift, but you can't say she was better than everyone and everything. Whitney wouldn't be able to do a Sade song as good as Sade, nor can Sade do a Whitney song as good as Whitney. Like I said, two different lanes and both of them represent the very best on their respective genres. Let me also remind you that when Whitney came out, people weren't necessarily fond of her. They didn't see her as refined a gem as let's say, Aretha, Donna Summer or Shirley Bassey, to give out a few examples. Overtime, her voice matured and people embraced her talent and then IWALY came along and catapulted her status. But it wasn't always smooth road for her.

[@philhenderson3516]

@@christianWilliams-pc4jn Sade did not a have a Clive Davis or a Mottola on her side to invest millions in marketing and image. Her band grew up mostly organically. So while 60 million may not seem like much (next to 200 million), it's still a very impressive, almost unobtainable figure for a non-mainstream artist. And yes, while I agree that she's not necessarily the best of the best live, I'm totally fine with any fan saying she's the best, because, to them, she is the best. And hey, I'd rather have someone say Sade is the best singer ever than mentioning Ariana Grande, Adele, JHud, Adam Lambert or any of the newfangled "singers" for that matter. Sade was/is very very talented, and I'd take her over anything these days!

[@JoseLopez-bc1wn]

2:16 sends chills down my spine... a manifestation of power and fragility expressed through her voice 👏👏

[@prety8533]

Thank god I'm not the only one that felt that tone right into my body

[@kayc5750]

Omg same😍😍 the bass in her voice is mesmerizing 🥰

[@TheOmn1mous]

Goosebump!!!

[@maxmeier532]

@@prety8533 Sade is an icon for a reason, of course you're not the only one feeling it :)

[@timothyjeromewilliams8589]

Sade is ART in motion..She is living, breathing ever flowing artistry in an abundance...

[@yungnano1147]

soooo true

[@nikicakosta4113]

a prikini srat

[@MagnumCoitus]

Then why don't you marry her Timothy, jeez

[@bandekhodah341]

EXACTOMUNDO❗❗❗❗

[@Piankhi_the_Greater]

​@@MagnumCoitusI ship Sade Adu with the Cyclops from the 2004 SpongeBob SquarePants movie. 😍

[@Skiploaderpro]

You…whoever is listening to this song right now, wherever you are… sending you LOVE, PEACE, healing and all good WISHES. May your life be good!😮

[@johnwdaley4727]

Thank you; God bless you.

[@merrilincoleman2603]

Thanks wishing you a good life as well.

[@rickricky5429]

Right back to everyone

[@dianavanheugten2053]

❤

[@christianwills383]

This comment made me shed a tear ..

[@thetaviab]

Man. She puts you in a trance. 💫

[@lamarpaid1879]

Facts! Thought I was just high lol

[@juanjosepelaezcontreras2966]

​@@lamarpaid1879So do I, U don't need drugs to listening to this beautiful singer

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

MY LOVE IS WIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDEEEERRRR. MY LOVE IS HIIIIIGGGGGHHHEEERRRR wow When she goes into that deep, sultry base voice, all the testosterone in my body starts coming out my pores

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

Give it up for the lighting crew. They are out on fire and on point it’s like they’re an actual instrument in the song.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

@@juanjosepelaezcontreras2966 it’s like sipping audio champagne

[@chipsandcaviar]

Whoever this song was written for, is the luckiest soul to have ever lived. Sade is pure art, body, soul and voice resonate with perfection. Blessed to witness this and grateful for how it makes me feel.

[@rickykelly4004]

I feel the same.....the person she is singing about has made the biggest mistake.....I'm sure that person has this record on repeat while sobbing. I would be also

[@DEADBEATDAD333]

Real shit

[@geraldstokes5806]

she is my dream girl

[@CHAMBVRS]

As magical as Sade’s voice is, the band is just as incredible. They’re all sooo passionate and you can hear it in the music even if it’s smooth as butter

[@GaryUSMCVET]

Those guys are so smooth, skilled at their craft and consummate professional musicians.

[@alrey8751]

they have done albums when she stopped singing. They have a nice album under the name sweetback.

[@jessehuttunen3144]

Shes always had a killer band

[@theblackfortresslebaobab6606]

You got that right .😊

[@everettbrooks1960]

Between Sade and the great incredible musicians one would not be complete without the other

[@badmanbt1010]

the way her voice gets so deep when she first says 'my love is widerrr' im shook

[@liyahpwettyaz]

Brandon Taveras my favorite part❤️❤️❤️

[@dariuscarlos6707]

Brandon Taveras bitch I think we're all shook at this whole performance

[@amysorel12]

"My love is tallerrr"

[@richrobit]

I still remember... 1992, ... at that moment I cried...

[@yngleon361]

amysorel12 she says both wider nd taller

[@gud_soup6991]

I just started crying, this woman is one of Gods special creations

[@vvs2k]

If someone ever asks me who the most perfect woman in the world is I direct them to sade 😭

[@crystallee565]

Yassssssss ❤

[@stevefrench5812]

2:16 is a healing resonance. I can't stop listening to it

[@freddesmet259]

Incredible... Bare foot.. No backup singer's...without stage props.. Just her at the mic. Absolutely the best!!!

[@lillanthompson9086]

Great music. Love Stuart on the saxophone

[@niawilson2235]

Right

[@scotchette]

No auto-tune,

[@catman1304]

She’s incredible live... The entire band may I add.

[@dariusthomas1125]

saw her in Philly years ago She is Awesome.

[@anime-nn9kl]

I saw her live in Madison Square Garden in 2001. When she sang the Empire State Part, the roof came off the building! I maxed out a credit card to see her, and it was the best decision I ever made!

[@Eden-vt8bx]

I think it was 9 days after 911

[@dalearseneault2714]

Same year she was in Toronto and changed the lyrics for us and said as tall as the CN Tower. OMG what I would do to relive that concert over and over again.

[@mahoganired8608]

WOW

[@mahoganired8608]

I wonder if there is a video for that show.

[@kankan244]

Wow I cant imagine. I still haven't had a chance to see her live performance. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that does another concert

[@jafrasar1]

She has A PERFECT Statuesque body, perfectly accentuated in that outfit! What a powerhouse. SADE. And her band are certainly a force of nature.

[@777jones]

Her workout was on point! Damn 😮

[@cynthiasqualls9402]

@@777jones Get

[@rhyswyatt2905]

Sade is so amazing, but I don't see enough love for the band, that sax player is giving it his absolute all

[@IronheartvsMiles]

Without Sade it's basic

[@user-dz4bp7vl1p]

She’s the best. Her rise to stardom is an absolute crazy story. Herself with her most beloved original band mate made this possible. He was the sax/guitar player/arranger/song writer along with Sade. Those first two albums they created are amongst the best music you might experience in your lifetime.

[@hiltonsenior6518]

I met Sade many years ago at a hotel in Jamaica, her hair was long she could wrap me up in it and you wouldn't see me. She is so unbelievably beautiful I thought I was looking at an angel.in fact she is a real life angel, she's so polite and classy. Evey move she make when she performs is beautiful. She's fully embedded in every song she sang. This woman is a masterpiece no question ask!!

[@MsThebeMoon]

When I seen her in concert in the 90's, I borrowed a neighbors binoculars to check out the stage, and OMG she was so incredibly beautiful, she looked like a Goddess from another realm.

[@KateCarew]

I’m just a girl from the burbs who’s mom player her first two albums relentlessly while I sat awestruck aged 5/6 just blown away...so that’s what a woman is WOW, I’ve got some work to do!! She has never been anything less than GODDESS as far as I’m concerned and if a 5/6 year old little girl stops people from talking so she can listen...stares out the rainy window feeling deep feels which she couldn’t articulate until puberty you know the woman is blessed with something otherworldly. As I grew up her contralto gave me faith too 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@lancewilkerson5819]

Shes either an Angel or a Siren. She's too beautiful to be mortal!

[@hiltonsenior6518]

Kate you are on point! 💯

[@MrTPain]

@@KateCarew 🎶♥️👍🏿

[@anya1980]

Theres something about Sade that just demands so much respect, whether its her talent, her beauty or her personality, I do not know. However she remains so timeless and so highly esteemed even to someone my age (16). I find myself coming back to listen to her over and over again and she quite literally is a queen to me.

[@nikibronson133]

Anya Kouznetsov 18 here and agree

[@ria9874]

Yep. Timeless is right. Aren’t all classics

[@olenoname1445]

Anya Kouznetsov same man

[@russianbot8950]

I think she's an immortal.

[@pandab6930]

YOu have great taste in music at such a tender age my sweet.

[@Idk.whosangeko]

6:17 can we talk about this and 7:14 improvisation? It’s so sensational that It gives a special touch to the performance. Stan Sade for a better life 😼

[@mjcpx6209]

Literally came for this😂

[@Velly8423]

I've NEVER heard her blow like she did at 7:14 and I've been listening to her for more than 30 years! 😳🤯 Certified GODDESS. 🙇🏽‍♀️

[@Aurorah89]

Sade is perfection, we know that. Let's just take a few moments to recognize how dope her band is.

[@amberdesormeaux1265]

On point James..😀

[@carameldiva5131]

Her band is the perfect complement to her voice

[@barkofink]

Nothing special at least for someone who's into Jazz. Only trumpet player is ok keyboard is weak.

[@michaeleatmon9127]

The band is 🔥 but she can’t really sing! Facts

[@Slovenlyone]

Michael Eatmon That’s crazy talk! Are you serious? You don’t become as iconic,and with as much mass appeal and longevity as she has, without some serious talent. I have never heard anyone say that about her before.

[@SupaVlinSantonE]

That "TALLER than the Empire State" part gets me every. single. time... Goddamn I'm glad to be alive to witness this absolute goddess.

[@NYCBX9]

Same “Taller Than The Empire State” hits different

[@queenbee9159]

@@NYCBX9 and that falsetto she did just gave me chills every time I saw her. 😍

[@serenamartinez3435]

Sameeeee

[@christafarism]

A goddess, right!? I don't know if they make em like her anymore. Exquisite. Sultry. Fluid. A masterpiece.

[@erickendall5209]

Wider than Victoria Lake too!!!

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I just keep playing it over and over and over again, listening to this powerful provocative poignant, Melody that AI can never touch thank God

[@tonisambioja9693]

This woman is from another planet. What an energy, what an emotion. Just WOW. This performance hits so deep, I got no words. Sade, you’re a walking masterpiece. Thank you. ❤

[@tonkabowman]

My favorite Sade song. Just a perfect combination of passion, beautiful lyrics, haunting vocals and a killer band. Perfection

[@margaretbennett5038]

You got that right!

[@ojeje1]

I always cry when I hear this song….yes, it is almost a crime to love somebody…who doesn’t love you!!!!

[@toidean6953]

Mine too ❤

[@Chris_P_Bacon]

Same, it’s incredible!

[@upgradedeggaroll]

haunting is the description my mind goes to first too, especially that fall she does after the trumpet solo at 6:17... spooked me in the best, hauntingly lovely, way. I just can't get enough of her voice!

[@randydaggy5395]

Seriously who is breaking her heart? She is mystical

[@tjsomethinornothin8094]

Randy Daggy heroin broke her heart is my guess

[@Frostgrl681]

She is one of those women singers that make men faint, real talk. And 2/3 thirds of the men in the concert are in love, or will fall in love with her after her concert.

[@HardTimeBluesCafe]

I know right! It's insane what people take for granted once they get used to it.

[@sleepingdog9342]

She only wrote a hand full of songs, this isnt one of them. (Un/fortunately?)

[@olympicfarter1]

@@Frostgrl681 I was madly in love with her the first time I heard her sing and I hadn't even seen what she looked like yet. After I saw her videos I was completely mesmerized by her. If I had to pick a perfect woman this was it. My first wife almost left me because I had an obsession with her. I would listen to and talk about her just about everyday. Almost 35 years and two divorces later and I'm still madly in love with her.

[@SeyePhi]

she'll be missed when she's gone but her musical vibrations will flow through the universe forever

[@nadeshkaholmes9511]

I have no words. THIS IS SPECTACULAR.

[@anirudhsinha2369]

That vocal range gives you goosebumps. That's extraordinary power to captivate. And my man on the sax 🎷 was absolute 🔥

[@susanhaber124]

Just simply a breath taking performance I cannot get enough of Sades voice and beauty and the way she makes love to the microphone is memorizing Thank God for her Talent

[@anirudhsinha2369]

@@susanhaber124 I concur, Susan. We miss this now. Everyone is more interested in social media image and creating a persona. That's what passes for talent these days. Music seems to have taken a back seat in all of this.

[@nikibronson133]

Control and breath is waaaaay more impressive than range. Anyone can sing high. Not everyone can sing well

[@davidcasias847]

The most sultry mesmerizing voice I have ever heard. Intoxicating. Surely Cleopatra incarnate.

[@TheSmokeWatcher]

Yea no... Cleópatra has nothing on this

[@LaidBackreality7]

Cleopatra was also a Macedonian, which technically makes her Greek

[@realreal9759]

Cleopatra was Black; Egyptian/African(mixed at your best).. Do the most recent research of archeologists findings .

[@LaidBackreality7]

@@realreal9759 my friend being Egyptian doesn’t automatically make you black, I hope you know that the majority of Egyptians are of Arab decent. Cleopatra was of Greek decent with some Persian and Sogdian Iranian ancestry. Let’s not just say things just to say them

[@sikequan4542]

@@realreal9759 - No. She wasn't. Ptolemaic. Descended from the greek invaders who basically wrecked 3,000 years of REAL Egyptian history. She was big nosed, pretty damn ugly. Murdered her brothers. Thought fucking around with other invaders would keep her in power. It didn't. It is an insult to Sade to compare her with that trollop.

[@rjh1048]

Clearly the epitome of passion, love, and love making. This woman's talent will put anyone in the mood. Incredible voice, incredible talent behind her. These guys put it on the line and if you know music...you know these guys love what they do and they get paid well. Sade is on a different level when it comes to making you want someone. Her music is just beautiful,...her too.

[@miamoreno4873]

Goosebumps for 7 minutes and 59 seconds straight!

[@julianpannell6673]

I am a 68 year old heavy Metal headbanger.But Sade is my favourite female singer of all time . The emotion in the songs and the band is just amazing . This song brings me to tears every time.And the one artist i have regretted not seeing.when she toured i didnt have the money . Now i have shes doesnty . Its life Jim ....Amazing

[@bobfruge7233]

Love it and you are a music lover obv

[@agboladeopeyemi2762]

If she ever tour again. It will be best gift my lifetime.

[@churroinyomouf]

Same bro same

[@feliciawilliams5720]

Sorry you missed her…they are terrific live 👏🏾💜

[@gabrielvillicana1563]

PERFET MY FRIEND

[@zinhlemaseko4650]

I've known this song for my entire life, and I'm telling you right now: nothing could have prepared me for how exquisite that trumpet solo was. NOTHING. I'm a different woman today.

[@jeannot01]

That trumpet is down! You should check out his solo in Redeye: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKXcamSGhLx1iJo

[@MrFranconn]

Z, it was a great solo. Her band is great and she gives them their KUDOS.

[@gustavojuarezpantoja6016]

Saxofone

[@millyabrahams4977]

@@gustavojuarezpantoja6016 I think she's referring to the trumpet at 5.30 and I agree with her totally.

[@deniseball9932]

Z, She is magical! Love her to pieces. So beautiful and one of a kind. She gives me chills.

[@Yotop-ch3wc]

Sitting here on a Monday night in July of 2023 wishing I was here for THIS performance. Sade is a gem and the band is the same! Please go back on tour 🙏🏼

[@joanngarrett3651]

3:54 am in Chicago listening to her

[@yCherkashin]

The way she operates the consonants with her diaphragm visible is just sublime. She's like a charming cobra snake that ate a viola.

[@T1423T]

👏👏 to my dude on the sax

[@autumndae5774]

YES!! I wanna know who he is, with the dreads....ohh my word!!!!!!!!

[@morganjewel7693]

He's so sexy!

[@lucretiabagley4240]

Yessssssx1000

[@johandernavas5591]

auggiedoggy he is my inspiration learning this beautiful instrument 🎷

[@penny4penny594]

He and Sade were dating. Are they still an item???

[@enyahreed03]

That band came and did what they had to do! Wow

[@JuanPabloEstrelloDelValle]

THAT!

[@MrTPain]

INDEED

[@11streetdog]

That's an absolute fact

[@willh7352]

they absolutely HAD A HELL OF A SHOW that was so amazing

[@peterking5906]

C t c. La s havans

[@LucendaMatjeke-or8xt]

Sade serving BODY AND SOUL!!!❤

[@coalajj796]

Essa performance é magnífica do começo ao fim, todos os integrantes de todas as partes, os solos as poses as expressões o sentimento,agradeço muito ser privilegiado de poder voltar no tempo pelo KZbin e poder assistir quantas vezes eu quiser esse espetáculo.

[@paulcarr5918]

I can't believe the band is still so underrated after all this time. Granted she is has a fantastic voice and is one of the most beautiful women to ever walk the earth...but that band

[@conradford7493]

She keeps a tight band. That's why I spend top dollar to see her live.

[@willon50]

They are not underated, but they're not for the masses... If you listen to them, just like me, we are part of a privileged circle that enjoy real music. Congrats, bro.

[@macmac414able]

That's why they ha e a album, Sweetback!

[@M.S-Music]

@Paul Carr You have to keep in mind that Sade is the name of the band and as she has stated, she is not a solo artist like the mainstream female crap.. This is an entire band that have been together since the early 80´s (She, the guitar/sax player and the bass player..)

[@M.S-Music]

She started as their backing vocalist and was later asked to take the role of lead singer. This band hasen´t been formed around her..

[@laurenvonville-gunvalsen7164]

It's 2020, and I'm STILL listening to Sade! Have listened to her, since I was a young child. She's still the BEST! Who's with me?

[@barbaratrapp2207]

I am

[@alantaylor8916]

Me too!.. Queen of cool

[@alantaylor8916]

​@@barbaratrapp2207 me too

[@robertwhack4620]

She is the best

[@joebaxley1503]

YES YES YES, WHAT A VOICE!!!

[@zamoraobed]

There is too much magic happening to describe her and her band synchronized together is divine!!!

[@mariascreven1433]

My husband and I saw her live in New Orleans. It was absolutely incredible!

[@ketsongani]

Imagine listening to this live, I might just cry

[@cpeacenlove]

I know I would...

[@jasonborbely5972]

Dude I'm teary eyed watching THIS I couldn't imagine seeing her perform live.

[@SimplyPietro]

Me too, I mean I cry at home

[@vaughniturralde1901]

This has got to be one one the BEST live concert songs in HISTORY. There are no words to describe how I feel every time I watch this. I read these comments and get emotional just reading them because everyone has so many beautiful things to say. Love it.

[@fabioaraujo7520]

Concordo

[@pablozanardi]

tambem@@fabioaraujo7520

[@frankimusmaximus3012]

She is a very special person.

[@lloydjames3975]

To Everyone that is in Love with these Iconic Legendary Heavenly Blessed Talents God Has Placed Your Spirits & Souls into Pure Love Forever.

[@lloydjames3975]

Absoulety ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉Angelic. One and Only SADE & Fablous Men.

[@terri-b7492]

The definition of class is in one word Sade

[@user-yt4sy2yd9i]

She is a gift from heaven

[@yanisaalduen6679]

Her low notes are so strong and clear

[@TheePsychoticBeauty]

Sade's voice feels like velvet playing in my ears.. Her voice is EVERYTHING 😍

[@ChaseLewisMrLeBeau]

Your profile pic says it all.

[@penny4penny594]

leslie You're a poet and I know it.

[@tonystewart4113]

Sade is poetry in Motion.

[@stevenotero2627]

Honored to have had the privilege to have witnessed her live. Yes it is a crime she tours so little. There's no description to listening and feeling her sing to you live. 😎🎭✌️

[@rdketo4034]

You are ONE lucky SOB or ??? AWESOME!❤

[@think4]

Classy, controlled, natural beauty, captivating vocals, sexy, balanced and the list goes on!!!!!! Excellence!

[@amberdesormeaux1265]

Twin souls

[@dianneweston2659]

So right she's pure class

[@vercrosa]

Subtle, sensual elegance.

[@ralex3697]

Dianne Weston Now we have twerking

[@distvill-6812]

I am 24 years old. The first time I heard this song was when I was 7 years old. I cannot get over how much her voice STILL gives me chills.

[@camayila7944]

im from poland, i feel the same🧡🥺

[@jsrubioo]

Am I the only one watching this feeling goosebumps and crying the entire song? Sade expresses exactly the way I feel right now! What an artist, goddess is not enough to call her!

[@deliafredericks7578]

❤❤ Woh!!! Past my bedtime but still watching I can't..... Speechless Lost love...is it a crime Cape Town, South Africa Memories ❤❤❤

[@laurandiberti1767]

I'm there 👌

[@LifeOfMarkus]

She’s amazing, the guy on the sax was killing it, but can we talk about the man on the trumpet at 5:28?! He was on fire!!

[@simonemariani1450]

I might say something strange. But this song has a very incredible specific ability: to make silence sound amazing. Don't twist it ahaha I mean that the pauses before Sade introduces you to the verses with her voice are (to me) the most exciting part of the song. Because there, in those pauses, you can hear the excitement and anticipation and patience of the whole band and of Sade too. To me, to know to just wait in the silent moment is one of the most important skills for a musician. They are perfect.

[@fluffylynxpuss5043]

They really are tight aren't they Simone That 🎷sax is something else. On 🔥fire ! He oozes Sex Appeal that's for darn sure

[@stevenmacias4740]

Agreed.

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

Yes!! you said it perfectly.. THis song and its construction is absolute perfection and beauty ! I really think it's the best song ever composed, played and sung of course !

[@tghooker5123]

That is good musical recognition. The use of rest, dynamics, is what brings emphasis and heaviness to music. I always appreciate when an artist can build tension and release in any style music.

[@Sebas-wv6yy]

Timing ❤

[@anime-nn9kl]

Her kisses are not wine. They're not mine. My Lord that's good songwriting! Youngsters take note!

[@dortheamcnulty8238]

👌

[@moisesfj96]

Hey it’s 2024 have you heard U my everything by drake and sexy redd. Somewhere along the line we fucked up. I doubt we’ll ever see anything like her again

[@tonacg6572]

Sade, the band, the ambient. Man what a wonderful performance 😮‍💨

[@nickrizzio5111]

This is awesome! Sade is unbelievable! Wow! Just gives me goose bumps! What a performance! The horns the sax. Her ❤️ sweet sound smoooth!!!!

[@Thegirlinthosehats]

THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL CLASS - THE BAND IS FABULOUS TOO, BUT MY GOODNESS HAVE YOU HEARD ANYONE THAT CAN BEAT THIS KIND OF QUALITY PERFORMANCE?

[@dregnar85]

Floor Jansen from Nightwish, my other favourite female vocalist.

[@gfine2000]

She's absolutely STUNNING! I'm literally mesmerized. Her control is incredible! The band is mad tight too!

[@lisaveracka8977]

I have been a fan from the beginning....she is simply amazing..as is her band...still get goose bumps...after all these years!

[@rubys254]

I love her music and her band is "Bad"

[@Jacka127]

Sade is just a whole other level

[@MM-gg3rg]

Honestly this should have 700 million views! Simply timeless masterpiece!!!! My God what an incredible LIVE performance!

[@stacia922]

ABSOLUTE GOOSEBUMPS 2:16

[@duhJaank]

Man 😭 it invokes something deep down in me

[@simba276]

Literally🥴

[@nevslac2008]

6:15 also hits different

[@finlaymiles9798]

It's fucking insanee

[@joatanpereira4272]

​@@nevslac2008WHAT WAS THAT

[@andrzejdoniczka]

After 27 years she sounds exactly just like on studio album. Absolutelly professional masterpiece. She is absolutelly sexiest women on the planet

[@lilgkeechnolastnameavailab8783]

[@bellydancer3146]

Absolutely.

[@bigoz1734]

Wrong She sounds even better than the album. That's how you know shes one of the few real singers

[@cherishtheday2223]

She’s perfect

[@heikokaiser7013]

Der Song flasht mich heute noch immer. Gefühlvoll, anmutig - einfach wunderbar vorgetragen. Legendär auch der Saxophonist… Gänsehaut pur - ganz große Kunst ❤❤❤

[@disturb1a232]

this has got to be one of the best lives ever... WHAT A WOMAN! And the band... amazing!

[@zoeletlive]

She sounds incredible live. I feel like many artists don't sound the same on stage. Pure talent. Wow.

[@syraiaiyanna]

moonbabe ikr

[@thelmalouise5330]

I luvs me some Macy Gray, but in line with your comment, you should listen to that live version and that's how u can tell someone who's masterful with their instrument & someone's who's getting to know it.

[@demetriushayes9862]

Love the way she sings. She doesn't need a lot of tricks or anything like that. She just sounds good

[@ivornworrell]

This is more than just musical talent, this is a gift from God.

[@oneeyedman99]

The same reasons this wasn't a hit are why it's her best song. She really puts everything she has into this.

[@kamirahshantel7659]

If this ain’t a queen I don’t know what is.

[@gustavdeyce7890]

Is it a crime??

[@chrisowens3326]

I don't know what it is but when she goes deep at 2:16 it's almost shocking. I'm a forever Sade fan.

[@Deadslatt]

you can feel it in ur soul

[@laflower6082]

Yeah wow awesome 😎

[@serenamartinez3435]

Yesss it just hits different

[@isabel1983]

her voice is just insanely beautiful ❤️

[@eli_michele2240]

Literally her best performance , outfit and overall presence ugh she is an angel

[@Ash.ash.36]

I will never get over this performance . The way her body moves with her singing and breathes she’s just incredible. I’ve replayed this video so many times . But more specifically replayed 2:10- 2:35 the way her voice dropped . I can not. The way this performance was shot and how they zoom in on her when she says “taller than the Empire State” it’s art . Pure art.

[@jonathanhurley2433]

i met her ...golly 25(?) years ago. at first I thought it was just some girl ....beautiful...yes, but just some girl. and she did nothing to draw attention to her celebrity status...we had a great conversation, laughing ...and then it dawned on me who she was ...she gave me a sly playful smile and airkissed me ...and off she went. what a wonderful woman

[@BiggCuzz803]

I am STILL in LOVE with her 30 years later!!! I had two girlfriends, her and Anita Baker. Sade was my #1 though 🌹💖🌹

[@corycunningham1100]

Jonathan Hurley wow! Now that’s a wonderful story

[@MrTerrencemcgrath]

I envy you. A chance, moment with Sade, i can only dream of that

[@jamessb8849]

Are you sure it was her ...

[@johnanders6234]

Jonathan Hurley Funny I have the same dreams only we end up married.

[@thecounselingcouch68]

One of the best damn artists ever. Live band, no autotune, just pure singing.

[@spikeleestree8015]

I'm always blown away by her soul, class, beauty and sheer talent. What a Masterful performance. Shes legend

[@seanjoseph1700]

My God, she's an absolute Masterpiece. Beautiful, Beautiful Woman.

[@AngelRDiaz-ie6ww]

Sean Williams couldnt agree with you more (: And she still is (: Just mind blowing (:

[@luisg3235]

she's everything, every-single-fucking-thing.

[@johnnybgood942]

Sade is beyond Perfect :)

[@ryankoehler3170]

I never thought in a million years I’d jam to Sade like 25 years ago. She is great

[@user-xr9ii1st4n]

Such a powerful performance

[@victorcarr9803]

She said “ I see thru your lies, but I miss you” Wow! I love it!!!

[@jessgates200]

This probably one of my top three live performances of a song. This woman is played when you enter into heaven.

[@candaceflowers9463]

Lol I love this comment

[@honestyisthebestpolicy8566]

Then I’m making sure I’m in 😅

[@SicilianNubian27]

Yes!! Same!! Just curious, what are your other 2? We have this one in common so I want to check out the other 2 :)

[@elkabras]

Lovers Live is better

[@JustSli]

3:54 the drummer and pianist having a moment of brilliancy!

[@sheypiglet]

What in the vocal ability!?!? Sade... 🤤

[@johnferguson2039]

No autotune for Sade. She sings live 100% live with her real band. Nothing prerecorded.

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Sade is THE REAL DEAL 💥👍

[@madiola1234]

autotune is garbage!

[@sarys73]

Sade, Hannah Reid, Alison Moyet, and Lisa Gerrard are my faves.

[@philmfwalker1611]

​@sarys73, do those artists do the same type of music?

[@XGemz18X]

The beauty of a half English, half Nigerian woman....just out of this world ❤️

[@danielcunningham5940]

So true. So many people fail to see that. The blending of two varieties of God's children into something special that we all can appreciate.

[@nakabeezy]

You can definitely hear that English soul in her.. 😐🤦🏿

[@Andrea-hc4kz]

She literally sounds as awesome and clean as in her recorded songs, if not better. And big props to the whole band players! They nail it all

[@smokeandmirrors6167]

Peep this family, not only is Sade and the band amazing and special but if you like her music YOU also are amazing and special and have a refined taste in music and know perfection when you hear and see and witness the greatness. I consider you my friends or even family! Much love from your mystery man in Tennessee!!!! 💕

[@shard1073]

5:20 , please take some time out of your day and just appreciate the raw beauty of Sade’s vocals followed by that amazing trumpet solo.

[@mrf111stick]

you can thank Rick Braun for that!!!!!!

[@alanmodimages]

@@mrf111stick That was Rick Braun??!! I did not realize that!

[@mrf111stick]

@@alanmodimages wonder what he is doing now ???He is a superb trumpet player,,....

[@valenteenaes]

Well, it's a saxophone. 😁

[@dbzwwe56]

@@valenteenaes lol no it's not

[@stlouisactor]

the sexiest, soulfulest woman in music.....and that band is kickass

[@TamaraGarrettAlpha]

She gives a hell of a concert. I'm so happy to have made her last one in the "Lou". Absolutely perfection". I felt like I underpaid,fr,fr. It was the best surpassing even Prince in Concert!!!

[@bigbootywatch52]

She Is The Epitome of Hot... Sexy... Sensuous... Classy... Genius... And Grace... Timeless;her music Is.

[@edwindavis429]

Anyone here in 2024 ?

[@nourikermani3431]

Me. Let’s sign a petition to have her come back in live concert. ❤

[@yulialevchenko13]

I agree!!!❤❤❤

[@lollipup9233]

Me, and Imma stay forever

[@crystalship5]

Always😊

[@natashamasha5774]

Right here

[@mohammadfakhreddine121]

This is the greatest performance I have ever seen

[@charlesmeeker6144]

Song is 35 years young and still gets major airplay. AND she has aged well

[@WarriorDecision]

I will forever love this part 2:16 - 2:40

[@elaustraliano]

+WarriorDescision Her tone/power in the lower register is so beautiful!

[@rhahnabunaid]

+WarriorDescision Ha, that's exactly why I came here. Just came across a clip of that bit. Never heard of her before, but man... she's good.

[@trey4prez]

+Rhah Nabunaid That's why I'm here too. Lol. Saw a clip of that part on Facebook, and it made me wanna come listen to the whole performance. I love Sade!

[@shabbyLaw]

+Rhah Nabunaid wow,surprised that you never heard of her. Glad you checked her out. Go check out her life performance of pearls. It is breathtaking. I think you might like it

[@XtinaLucia]

Me too saw the clip on insta!

[@Luisino300]

She is an amazing artist! I’m obsessed with her voice.

[@ShellieSager]

Saw her only once in the late 80s. Her voice live, her awesome band.... best show I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen many greats. She’s mesmerizing.

[@ladycrystal3293]

Was at her Lover's Rock concert, I was there!🤗

[@buffysummers5080]

I grew up with her music. I've never seen her look better. Those abs are crazy, and that dress is everything

[@gypsylotusblossom777]

You got that right Fab-u-lous!!!! 👀👀👀😍😍😍👍👍👍💖💖💖

[@Missfit75]

She is everything!! 😍❤

[@nathanieldaiken1064]

The Aaliyah school of Ab flattening.

[@davidhagan6598]

SADE IS PURE CLASS !!!

[@ria9874]

Supernatural Freak Yep