SO MELLOW!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Sade - Smooth Operator REACTION

[@pauljansen1137]

beautiful woman with a beautiful voice...next: "Sweetest Taboo" and "No Ordinary Love"...

[@doobernow]

Yes yes yes!!

[@hongfang2508]

Yep...they tapped into a banger with Sade and those 2 are great suggestions.

[@christydavis6171]

Sweetest Taboo is one of her other greats.

[@GradyBroyles]

i feel like Ordinary Love won an Oscar for that movie it was the song for.. Indecent Proposal?

[@IggyStardust1967]

@@christydavis6171 My favorite of hers, to be honest! Sweetest Taboo is a fantastic song!

[@lutdesimpelaere2947]

Her name is pronounced “Sha-deh”. This one of the smoothest songs ever. Fantastic music and Sade’s voice smooth as velvet. “ sweetest taboo” is definitely a favorite

[@shaunfoulk4233]

I agree 👍 💯 another one is Ordinary Love 💘, but I have to say that I love 💘 most of her songs 🎵 ❤

[@lindapowers8592]

Yes! I wore her albums out playing them in repeat 🔁

[@shaunfoulk4233]

@@lindapowers8592 It's easy to do. I mean there are just so many great songs 🎵 😌 I know I could listen 🎶 to Sade for hours,and never get tired of it.

[@Music-tg5is]

"Shah-day" for American accents ... "Shar-day" for English accents.

[@robertobrien5709]

Shah-day.

[@venus5019]

Helen Folasade Adu CBE (born 16 January 1959), known professionally as Sade Adu or simply Sade (shah-DAY),. Is a Nigerian-born British singer, songwriter, and actress. One of the most successful British female artists in history, she is often recognised as an influence on contemporary music. Her influence on music was recognised in the UK with an award of the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2002, and a was made Commander in the 2017 Birthday Honours. Sade was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, and brought up partly in Essex, England, from the age of four. She studied at Saint Martin's School of Art in London and gained modest recognition as a fashion designer and part-time model. After gaining attention as a performer, she formed the band Sade, and secured a recording contract with Epic Records in 1983. A year later the band released the album Diamond Life, which became one of the best-selling albums of the era, and the best-selling debut by a British female vocalist. Following the band's third and fourth albums, Stronger Than Pride (1988) and Love Deluxe (1992), they went on hiatus after the birth of Sade's child, while the singer experienced widespread media coverage for unsubstantiated claims of mental health and addiction issues. After a spell of eight years without an album, the band reunited in 1999, and released Lovers Rock in 2000. The album departed from the jazz-inspired inflections of their previous work, featuring mellower sounds and pop compositions. The band then underwent another hiatus, not producing music for another ten years until the release of Soldier of Love. Following that album's release, the band entered a third period of extended hiatus, and have only released two songs ("Flower of the Universe" for the soundtrack of Disney's A Wrinkle in Time, and "The Big Unknown" as part of the soundtrack for Steve McQueen's film Widows) since. Sade has 1 child & a step-child. She had relationships. In 2005, Sade moved to the Gloucestershire countryside, where she bought a run-down cottage to renovate. Sade rarely grants interviews.

[@arthurrema5432]

How smooth is your man comparing you to Sade, he's quite an operator himself.

[@cindyvitale9515]

Lolol! Yes!

[@ninawildr4207]

🤣

[@vandergod]

Slick, brother!

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

Exactly what I was thinking! But it’s nice to see that a husband still know how to smoothly operate and bring a smile to his wife 👍

[@mozzetti1]

Lol. I was thinking the same thing as well. 😆

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

Shh-ahh-Day is how it is pronounced. This album can be listened to and enjoyed all the way through. I've played this a million times. Her voice carries me away.

[@Shrykespeare]

I always thought it was SHAR-day. A Google search says it's SHAR-day.

[@cretins]

@@Shrykespeare you are correct sir

[@haileydrey8482]

This is how I grew up with it too. And I still will vibe and chill to the whole album. Specific songs: "No ordinary Love" is my fave, then, "Sweetest Taboo". Your love is King" is good too. They're all great.

[@leannewilson7184]

I always said SHAR-day too since day one when she blew up the radio with this song. UPDATE: according to Google she is a Nigerian-born British singer and SAA- day is also pronounced.

[@Dan-px4cq]

@@Shrykespeare It is Shar-day, but the R in that is pronounced differently on either side of the Atlantic. Aas she's british the R is silent, so Shh-ahh-day is more accurate to how it sounds.

[@adamstrator5079]

She's an absolute icon. Stunning beauty, stunning voice, classy style.

[@stevenklein3195]

No question your so right.

[@paulr.3220]

Jay telling Amber she looks like Sade shows us all who the Smooth Operator really is. Really digging your reactions.

[@klownboxer2326]

J got some points for sure!

[@sheilaf1946]

I know, right? Good husband vibes!

[@karendavis2668]

Such a sweet and genuine moment ❣️

[@garyking6519]

I love how they love each other

[@pamelagabert4709]

She does look like Sade!!!

[@juniorjohnson9509]

IT'S ABOUT FRIGGIN TIME!!!! :) Stunningly gorgeous, Sade is by far the smoothest and most sensual singer out there for the last few decades, with a sensational band setting the mood - there are probably more babies conceived with her in the background than any other singer, ever. This is another deep rabbit hole for you to disappear into!

[@shawnsnow2655]

Barry White and Marvin Gaye told me, to tell ya, to hold their beers☺️🤣

[@sunilayya8948]

A class act . Her music sounds even better today ,close to 40yrs later. She is the inventor of timeless music.

[@jaysone.94]

Oh my, Jay getting some points with Amber.

[@ungenerationed9022]

He's a pretty.....smooth operator.

[@lisajohnson521]

Amber, you are so pretty sis! Sade is a LEGEND guys. She is still around too. She is the type of artist that puts out a project every 10 years and it is always amazing and well received. People love her and rightfully so. She puts out great music and has one of the best voices in the biz. She is definitely a fav for me. You guys can choose any song of hers, you can't go wrong.

[@lindacarpenter8071]

Her voice is like a musical instrument

[@Jcrash71]

I take it you were a teen when that song was out? Sade always reminded me of Nina Simone back then...

[@JCWiley2300]

Sade Adu is a legendary artist of the highest magnitude. I saw her in concert in 2000 and I have never seen an audience so enraptured by a performer in my life. "Cherish The Day."

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

Sade's 'Cherish the Day' is one of the greatest Soul tracks of all time.

[@aseainfo]

100% FACT

[@michaelparissi3233]

Yes indeed

[@TMFitness]

Sade was actually the name of the band. The singer's full name is Helen Folasade Adu. This band, this album and her voice were ever presents in the mid eighties. They were so good, it didn't matter what genre of music you preferred, you HAD to like Sade.

[@Petestanton]

She was known as Sade, not the band:)

[@dre6191]

her middle name actually has Sadé in it as well

[@lisacox3750]

@@Petestanton The band is Sade. That's a fact. And her middle name is Folasade which is where the name Sade comes from. They agreed on the band's name being Sade.

[@Anon451ymous]

Thank you. Always happy to learn something.

[@SM-McKraken]

@@lisacox3750 Yeah, but it's also her name. She goes by Sade. It's both her and the band. It's not rocket science, people! 😉

[@mledbetter]

“Is It A Crime” is an absolutely gorgeous and perfect song. All of her music is a vibe.

[@angelrogo]

Absolutely! The 1991 live version is to die for kzbin.info/www/bejne/i162eZmmopp1rs0

[@misskittynicole2709]

Amen....🙌🏽😎❣🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Yes; this may be my favorite of hers. 💗

[@BadlndsBob]

Absolutely.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Like a Tattoo.

[@kevinbarrett9068]

Sade (Shah-day) has one of those smokey, cool voices that evokes such smooth feelings. "Your Love Is King", "No Ordinary Love", "Sweetest Taboo" & my own personal favourite "Maureen" are worthy of your attention, Her music is timeless.

[@drdr76]

I have retired to Thailand and my favorite coffee shop plays her greatest hits almost every day. I spend 1-2 hours there everyday.

[@huchlvr]

No Ordinary Love is probably my favorite of hers.

[@DHFHades]

somebody already broke my heart is another good one.

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

@@drdr76 well looks like I need to move to Thailand thanks! 🤣🤣

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

@@DHFHades I love her live version to this song!!!!

[@sabrinabrown8169]

I love British music and love the fact that you're reacting to so many different artists from here. Sade is beautiful, her face, her voice and her music. You must listen to Sade's song, No Ordinary Love. Absolutely gorgeous song and video.

[@crzyoldmn]

There's also "Never As Good As The First Time" "Nothing Can Come Between Us" "Your Love Is King" "When Am I Going To Make A Living" "King Of Sorrow" to name but a few other songs by Sade.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Sade is a Rabbit Hole in herself as an Artist.. She has had so many top hits it's almost Uncountable!!

[@renitasmith1962]

Oh yes!

[@armoredsaint6639]

She has the most sultry voice of velvet out there I still melt when I hear this girl sing!

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Cant believe song is 40 years old. Beautiful. 😊

[@acy2004]

Her voice is like warm velvet. This song is a classic. I’d recommend you do “No Ordinary Love” by her next. Great reaction guys 🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏼🙌🏼👏🏼💜🇨🇦

[@OblivionGate]

Fortunately Sade is English 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@thehorrorfanx]

“shah-DAY” is definitely a female crooner. She performed this song at Disneyland for thousands of high seniors during my Senior Trip in 1984. We were so excited to have such a big name hot new artist perform in person for all of us! Gorgeous and talented.

[@bowtangey6830]

I guess you and Lut Desimpelaere will have to hash out your pronunciation disagreement

[@jennifera7651]

Omg, Sade performed at your senior trip?? SO envious!!!

[@unwrittenwizard910]

@@bowtangey6830 Shah-day is correct

[@bowtangey6830]

@@unwrittenwizard910 I went to kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4u2h52oma9kd5Y to get it straight from the horse's mouth.

[@zabarisquest9508]

Wow 1984 raw Sade. That's amazing

[@mack842]

This woman has NO bad songs ya'll!!!!!

[@retropian]

Diamond Life, her debut album, has many other great songs: Your Love is King, Hang On to Your Love, When am I Going to Make a Living. I’ve loved Diamond Life since it was released. It really holds up today. One of the all time best albums of the 80’s.

[@LibraKing3121]

"Cherry Pie" Luv, luv, LUV IT!!

[@DaveM-FFB]

I'm so glad you discovered Sade. Her voice is so complimentary to the saxophone. Great lyrics for her wealth of music.

[@flinx649]

Her first 4 albums are unbelievably good.

[@QueenShebaDivine]

Sade is a worldly jewel of music! Love her voice.

[@WBoneB]

Her song "By Your Side" is my wife's and I wedding song. Her voice is so soothing. My son and I were both diagnosed with PTSD. And when it starts to bother me, Sade can always bring me down. Love love love her.

[@michaelnewman6878]

Finally!!! Finally!!! Finally!!! Recommend Sade multiple times. ILOVE THIS WOMAN’S VOICE. Sade is my go to when I am in bad mood. There is no way you can remain angry while hearing this angel sing. BTW Jay’s face when he first sees Sade, Priceless. Lol.

[@billybongo7432]

My wife and I went on a bus trip to Brighton in 1984 as 18 & 19 year old newly-weds. We had fish & chips at the Brighton Pavilion, then went to buy an LP each. She bought Michael Jackson and I bought Sade. Remember it all like it was yesterday. We have now been together nearly 40-years and still get great enjoyment listening to this. Love your reviews and reactions - keep up the good work guys x

[@johnhoerl7326]

As wonderful as Sade’s voice is, gotta give some love to the whole Sade band: Stuart Matthewman on sax, Andrew Hale on keys and the incomparable Paul Denman on bass. Fantastic musicians.

[@lisajohnson521]

yes!!!

[@drumhaver223]

Agreed. That band and her voice...emmm.

[@TahoeNevada]

They’re known collectively as Sweetback. As in, they’re a sweet backup band. They released a couple of their own albums, too.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Yes. I too was going to mention Denman's great playing.

[@flinx649]

You bet...saw them in concert... outstanding!

[@cmb9098]

Amber, there’s no need to compare yourself to any other woman! You are truly a natural beauty! Your natural complexion is lovely and you have a beautiful smile! I’m sure Rob realizes how lucky he is! Love watching you guys! Tina

[@marym.9037]

She is absolutely beautiful, isn’t she?!?

[@erict956]

As a man Rob so wanted to say Sade is beautiful but he's also a gentleman (knows what side his bread is buttered) and realised that she reminds him of his beautiful wife would give him a get out of jail card 😆. Most married men, myself included have been there (just about to say something that would earn you dog house for a week but managed to check himself just in time).

[@travelingwithvanessa]

Sade has been the world's songstress for decades. The looks on your faces have been seen the world over. She is our angel. Wishing the world will give her lifetime achievement awards before she leaves this planet.

[@DangerousPYTee]

Omg watching your faces when she started singing. Sade’s whole catalog is amazing. Just download her greatest hits album. Watch all her videos. She’s a Queen

[@laurahigginbottom6037]

Anita Baker’s Sweet Love is a beautiful jazzy song from the same time period

[@shanefrancis368]

My favorite female R&B singer

[@jackie_jrml]

Yessssssssss!!

[@alliethomas4146]

I second third and fourth that 🤩🤩

[@BSu-ym5mo]

Anita would be a huge rabbit hole for them. Anita doesn’t know how to make any bad songs and the vocals are buttery and super soulful! They’re gonna love it!

[@nigelturner3251]

Anita Baker is another beautiful songstress who as mentioned never made a bad song.

[@whome6020]

"No Ordinary Love" is probably my favorite, but her entire catalogue is astonishing.

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

Thank you! There's not a song this woman sings that is terrible...none! And when interviewed she said flat out "The reason I don't put out an album every year is because I've alway chosen quality above all else. I want to put out the best I can give." And there you go.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Same 😊

[@SMccrate01]

When this album Diamond Life came out, it didn't leave our turntable for months. Every track is spectacular! Her band and the production are just unrivaled. We got married two years later in '86 and the song Your Love Is King was our wedding dance. A truly special album.

[@karylkline6442]

LOVE that song! And so many more

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Sade was huge in the UK for several years. Sublime voice... 🖤

[@heidichristensen7919]

1984 was probably one of the best years in music ever. Smooth Operator is such a beautiful, emotional song. That tear at the end 😢.

[@karylkline6442]

Even the last line "Is it a crime".….

[@maryschiff9580]

She has a voice like velvet, warm and smooth.

[@melanieelliott89]

No ordinary love is another good song from her

[@satomelon68]

Sade (pronounced Sha-day) is as smooth as it gets! Her voice and band are outstanding! Lots of quality to choose from with her. Is it a Crime is my all-time favorite. Check that one out. Follow that with Sweetest Taboo.

[@flinx649]

Is it a Crime is great..love to watch her sing that one live.

[@gregmullins6927]

You're pronunciation (Shar day) is 100% correct.

[@guywill7875]

I lived in Southern California in 1984 and I remember driving on Pacific Coast Highway at 5 a.m. and listening to "Smooth Operator" and knew what heaven on Earth was like.

[@nickitacocat]

Not for female Friday but Van Morrison, Moondance is a must if you don't both love it I will never recommend another song!

[@terrycunningham8118]

Seconded.

[@adamsher2538]

I agree...a must.

[@nebbindog6126]

Have loved the song since ’70, when I was 12. The older I get, the more I appreciate it.

[@t.j.payeur5331]

Yes..Hell, Yes!

[@zomfies]

Great song! Shame he's a conspiracy crank now.

[@1mspechtold]

Haha, love how both of you were vibin to the intro and when you heard her majestic voice, you both paused and had the same look on your faces. Sade has the most hypnotic voice ever and looks to match. No Ordinary Love is the truth!

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Such a smooth, velvety sultry tone, not to mention you're right Amber, Sade was drop dead gorgeous.

[@AlexisLexLexi]

You have to hear her sing “Is it a crime”. Her voice is 👌🏾 Also, I I could be wrong, but I think it’s pronounced Sha-day.

[@PjRjHj]

agreed

[@lindapetro5594]

Oh yes! She killed that song live on her “Live from San Diego” video.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

You are right in your pronunciation and I used to listen to "Is It A Crime" looking out my window as the rain fell down in the 80s when I was just 20 and that song hit me so hard!! So, I'm with you on that one for sure!

[@Wolverines77]

Over the 30+ years her music has been out, I have heard it pronounced both ways numerous times.

[@doczinger]

@@lindapetro5594 That's a good one but I think the "Lovers Live Tour" vid is just a little bit better, but then any version is great .

[@JC-tq8gm]

Great reaction! You will love "Sweetest Taboo" or a hundred other songs of hers. Her live performances are epic, where she shows off her vocal talents and crowd pleasing skills. Not easy to see her live, she doesn't tour much and when she does the tickets sell out in the blink of an eye. My personal favorite album of hers is Lover's Rock.

[@denisg2000]

She started off as a fashion model. I saw her live at Jones Beach NY. She sounds the same live as she does on her albums. I love everything she sings.

[@Jayscollo]

I saw her at Jones Beach too (in the 90’s) she’s amazing live!!

[@justinwilton4603]

I can't recommend "no ordinary love" enough by her ,one of my all time favourite songs ..her voice is as smooth as silk :)

[@cjpew]

I could watch her performance of Your Love Is King at Live Aid over and over - so smooth (and great sax!)

[@lynne5322]

I love how effortlessly & elegantly Sade sings (which mirrors her stunning style). Never trying too hard. Minimum vibrato. She has a beautiful "woodwind" quality in her tone. REGAL. (They are nothing alike, but Karen Carpenter's voice is also effortlessly elegant.)

[@kylewilliams6184]

Excellent choice, my friends!! As everybody has pointed out, it’s pronounced “Sha-day”. She’s one of the best who’s ever done it!! Watch one of her concerts on KZbin (it doesn’t matter which one, they’re all great) and you’ll see what I’m talking about!! “Is it a Crime”, “Sweetest Taboo”, “Cherish the Day”, the list goes on and on...

[@kylewilliams6184]

And don’t forget her crew: Stewart Matthewman, Paul S. Denmam and Andrew Hale!! Listen to their album “Sweetback” featuring Maxwell and others. Fantastic!!

[@mspfinney]

Most of the world as I’ve heard pronounces her name as “Shaw-Day”. Well however it should be said, she had a huge hit with this song. Back in the 80’s she was all over the air waves. I’m glad you got a chance to hear her.

[@irmasanchez-klassen8531]

Y'all were swaying at the beginning of the song and then Sade started singing and you both stopped! Loved your reaction! Love Sade!!!

[@THEbeautifuLIE]

*_((Officially my favorite part of the reaction now))_* Thank you for pointing this out💯#Moment

[@kimisilv]

I was privileged enough to see her perform. You could hear a pin drop in the auditorium. Sade is legendary.

[@pk808]

We used to call her music, “Makin Baby’s Music”. All her songs have a vibe!

[@flirtydirty24]

And "Paradise" is a great song by her too.

[@richardbazile2062]

preach!!!

[@Martyntd5]

Yeah, I think there were a lot of babies conceived to Diamond Life back in the 80's. Every bloke I knew back then had a Sade CD just in case he got lucky. :D

[@MrBarryb505050]

4Show

[@lesliesterling826]

panty-dropping music

[@dannyhale076]

Oh how i love young folks discovering real music for the first time and how it effects them on such a deep level! Reminds me of when i heard these songs back in the day

[@puupilo96746]

I haven't heard this song in a while and I'd forgotten just how beautiful it is. Loved it.

[@rickmiller4202]

Love when Amber came out with the new mom's constant phrase. "I need more sleep". Also J getting off the chart points for the comparison. Talk about a smooth operator.

[@mexicoliferodcook9479]

I was 25 when this song came out and feel in love with her. At 64, I still love her. Time for you guys to love her too.

[@Shadowruse]

I'm thinking Taylor Dayne 'Tell It To My Heart' is gonna be needed for FF. Oh....and Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam 'Lost In Emotion' or 'Head to Toe'. Such great females!

[@itsmedino]

“I’ll be your shelter” would be too good.

[@jaysone.94]

And Gloria Estefan, Miami Sound Machine - Conga

[@63saruman]

Actually All Cry Out is Lisa Lisa's best

[@angelajakem366]

Any song from Taylor Dayne is perfect!

[@traduseuse5895]

Any Taylor Dayne song would indeed be good, but I'll Be Your Shelter would be GREAT!

[@leslapins7617]

Just some suggestions of another fantastic songs of her: Nothing can come between us Your love is king Hang on to your love It is a crie Never as good as the first time Paradise Sweetest taboo No ordinary love Kiss of life… Or any other. Going wrong wit Sade is a concept that simply doesn’t exist 😁

[@GradyBroyles]

you love is king is auch a vibe. Love that song.

[@Rosyid2040]

YES TO THEM ALL!

[@ronaldbellinger9844]

I saw her and her band in an outdoor concert in the 80's. It was enhanced by a lightning and storm off in the distance. Far enough away to not be a threat. But close enough to be like a natural light show along side her music, and simply beautiful voice. She was fantastic live.

[@ivanroman8970]

Sade, pronounced SHAH-DAY, was a major hit when this, her first song came out in 1984. Smooth, velvet voice. So different from anything else at the time. Others tracks to check out: Is It A Crime and, my favorite, No Ordinary Love. This former model is still around performing and concerts with about 40 years in the business. And she looks the same. This came out around the same time that MJ's Thriller was released. So our music back then ran the gamut.

[@lazarussamdi192]

Correct Sir! Folashade is a name loaded with deeply rich meaning in Yoruba language.

[@areeko]

Shaday, Shaday shaday! !!!

[@waynebrown8513]

Thank you

[@jonathangill6584]

There’s actually a very subtle R in there. Shar-day (ish). The way it was described to me is to pretend you’re a Bostonian so that it’s pronounced somewhere between shar-day and shah-day.

[@richardbazile2062]

thank goodness!!

[@cbreez40]

My favorite song by Sade is Cherish the Day and Stronger than Pride, but in truth everything Sade touches turns into Gold. I love the Live performance of Pearls.. great job Rob and Amber

[@sewdesire]

Her live performance of Pearls is priceless!

[@shaunfoulk4233]

I can't agree with you 💯 more.

[@williamscott2097]

Whenever I hear Sade’s voice one word comes to mind every time since I first heard her when she originally hit the charts and that is “silky”. Sweetest taboo should be your next Sade song.

[@slyzombie6166]

Possibly one of the 'smoothest' songs ever recorded. Love it. When I think of smooth jazz this is the first song that comes to my mind.

[@jonathanslyker2536]

From a guy who is more into Ministry and Sepultura, Sade is amazing. Lover's Rock is on my top 10 as one of the most perfect albums of all time. Glad to see you two found her.

[@glennsmith8390]

The combination of her sensual and sexy voice and her band combine make her songs perfection. That smooth jazz/ latin/ rock/ samba beat is so smooth and and make you want to just get up and dance around the room. Her band is AWESOME.

[@jaimegarcia6114]

As previously noted by others, her name is pronounced - "Shah-day". One of the most beautiful and unique voices ever!! her catalog of music is phenomenal!! If you both ever get time, I suggest you watch her 1994 concert film or any of her concert videos available on KZbin. You will be mesmerized...by the way, this is the short version of this song...

[@jdc7923]

Whenever a singer prolongs a note for a long time, the listener is conscious that the singer is sustaining his/her breath. What's extra-special about Sade is how beautifully she keeps her pitch throughout that sustained note. That produces that smooth, velvety effect.

[@mikelucey5035]

No vibrato.

[@jdc7923]

@@mikelucey5035 I hadn't thought about that, but that's true. Very little vibrato in her voice.

[@richardpare3538]

@@jdc7923 It is much harder for a singer to hold a pitch-perfect note - too many disguise their lack of being able to do that by using a lot of vibrato.

[@jdc7923]

@@richardpare3538 Good point.

[@richardpare3538]

@@jdc7923 If you really look at her voice from a technical standpoint, she is not pitch perfect by any measure, but close. What distinguishes her from everyone else (beside the incredible band that sets the mood) is her delivery - smooth, sexy emotionally, and sultry. NO ONE out there at the moment delivers like she does.

[@michaelwiggan7437]

1st She's drop dead Gorgeous..what a voice!! And she had so many hits from the 80's to the 2000's ..she was on every hardcore rapper listening playlist in the 90's ( Love Her ) ..

[@dlongstaff1960]

She's one classy lady and singer.

[@deniseriley6622]

More Sade please! She is one of the greatest singers ever IMO. " No Ordinary Love " " Your Love Is King " " The Sweetest Taboo " " Hang On To Your Love " " Soldier Of Love ". All 👍 👌

[@zman9116]

I hope the reason King of Sorrow isn't on your list is 'cause you haven't found it yet! Give it a whirl, top five of hers for me and I just found it about a year ago.....

[@skyewalker7773]

I fell in love with her in 1985 as a teenager, from this song. I am still in love with her at 52. What a class act. She has no peers....

[@leslapins7617]

She is the best! There’s no other like Sade! 🥰

[@cindyvitale9515]

Sade has done so many great songs. Paradise is another good one. Seal would be her male counterpart - with a hypnotic, soothing voice. Seal’s Love Divine, or Kissed by a Rose or Crazy are all worthy.

[@barblibrarian]

Love “Kissed by a Rose”.

[@zimmy4868]

Seriously, how can anyone not freaking love this song!

[@kevincaulder9001]

Sade, pronounced Sha-day, moved to London from Nigeria to study fashion design. In her follow-up videos there is a theme of a relationship that is wrong for her, despite the fact that she loves him. Sade doesn't so much sing as she breathes her words across the notes. The jazz band has backed her from the beginning, tours with her whenever she comes out of hibernation. This is important because the band frames her voice with just enough structure for Sade to apply her the true power of her voice. When this happens, it connects with the listener from the inside. The underlying tension surfaces to acknowledge its existence when released during the solos. Some prime examples of her work are; IS IT A CRIME ? PARADISE NEVER AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIME HOLD ON TO YOUR LOVE YOUR LOVE IS KING and from her Lovers Rock Live concert NO ORDINARY LOVE. This song epitomizes every great thing in her arsenal. It is also, I believe her best song. She only tours about once every decade. So if you want to see her make time.

[@alamc200]

Love Sade! Since the 1980s I've always heard her name pronounced Shaa - day. Towards the end of the video didn't you notice she's crying as she's singing? I know it usually takes more than 1 time watching it to catch everything - I saw this video many times back in the 80s. She is singing about that man who she's in love with but he's a cheater. When he 's leaving the club you can see tears running down her face as she's singing so obviously she's heartbroken & hurt. Most video's from the 1980's told a story...I guess that's part of the reason we were so hooked on watching them besides the music being so good.

[@LMmccallL57]

@Naomi K They, especially Jay close their eyes so much while listening, I think they miss a lot at times. Sometimes I scream "Open your eyes and watch! Listen later with your eyes closed!" LOL! Still, it *is* an honest react, so I need to try to calm down. :)

[@lrjetmech83]

"Kiss of Life" is my all-time favorite, and you can't go wrong with "The Sweetest Taboo", either. Her voice is perfection!

[@eeepee842]

Kiss of Life is my all time Sade song.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Like a Tattoo is one of my favorites, too.

[@amaru4029]

Love that song.

[@psongman9536]

Yes, I listen to this song, about three times a week, always amazes me, love the sax setting the tone for her smoky jazzy voice, and of course, hehe, the scenery!

[@bridgemanjr]

You guys need to give this entire first album a listen. A complete masterpiece. It is a perfect alone for 2 night album to enjoy.

[@67swisslisa]

What a sweet compliment to say you look like Sade! You'd better hold onto that guy, Amber! xo Sade has other great songs to chill out to! Thanks for bringing back the 80's! Love your channel!

[@carybrauer9669]

This song, her voice are so soothing... love her music

[@lesliesterling826]

My favorite song of hers is Sweetest Taboo I was in a band that did that song (and this one) and the drummer really loved the groove on Sweetest Taboo

[@michaelconnolly7681]

I would definitely recommend revisiting Sade, many many many times. She is amaaaaazing! Personally my favourite is Sweetest Taboo but all her music is very special.

[@blackprix]

Oh my God, one of the best smooth vocalist I’ve ever heard. From the 80s… Excellent reaction

[@riverraider76]

Sade makes me melt.. great concert,, all fantastic musicians and music...

[@djackson5159]

Yes, Sade’’s “The Sweetest Taboo” definitely deserve a listen

[@kenpatton8761]

And for her work in music, she was awarded the OBE(Officer of the British Empire, 1 level below Knighthood) by the Queen. A great song and reaction by u 2.

[@intellectualcapital2202]

Sade Adu is her real name , from Nigeria and lives in London . Listen to cherish the day . Also check out her live performances . Class act .

[@Pugiron]

Sade's "No Ordinary Love" and "King Of Sorrow" are almost as beautiful as she is.

[@sharilynbratton6476]

Finally!! Sade is in the top 3 of my fave female singers ever, I never get tired of her voice and the ambience of all the instrumentation in her songs. So many more great songs for you to explore, Sweetest Taboo is another one I really enjoy and she has some very deep emotional songs as well.

[@wcmatta]

One of my favorite performers and song. Well done y’all. And she is still performing and killing it!

[@mamaasaiz]

It is so easy to just fall under her spell... Sade is a timeless star

[@RFWieder]

When Jay said " Jazz " one name popped in to my head, George Benson.His album " Breezin" was the number 1 Jazz album of all time!!! Several of the songs from that album were big hits; "Masquerade", and "Breezing" come to mind. The degree of success he reached justify you reacting to one of his videos!!

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. R., May I add, "Turn Your Love Around".. ♠W.G.

[@fusionfan6883]

@@wgdavis5353 And Love Ballad🎸😊

[@raymondreid4987]

First thing I feel in love with was this woman's voice and then I saw her in this video and I thought she is so beautiful and jazz and R&B she sings is perfect she can make you fall for her with her voice but this woman is a model if she wanted to be.

[@c.j.7752]

I was about 15 when this came out. Crushed so hard on her voice. And still do.

[@no2all]

Each and every time I hear a Sade song, my mind is always transported to some exotic location. So smooth and so sultry. Her voice lacks vibrato much like another great exotic singer of yore...Astrud Gilberto (The Girl From Ipanema).

[@sometimeslyrical]

@Steve Cabrera ...Hey, Steve... I didn't realize any one else had mentioned Astrud... and I put in a long comment. Check it out. And yes, Sade and Astrud have that smooth something. Always loved how Astrud did "The Girl From Ipanema." Now I'll have to check out more of her and more of Sade!

[@flinx649]

Gosh ..... I've listened to Sade from the beginning... you are 100% correct.. no vibrato to her voice... and when you try to karaoke her songs...you realize it...and she's slightly off pitch... impossible to copy her....one of a kind!