Carlos Santana feat Rob Thomas - 'Smooth' Reaction! Give Me Your Heart, Make it Real!

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"Smooth" is a hit song by Santana featuring Rob Thomas, released in 1999 as part of Santana's album *Supernatural*. The track became an instant classic, blending rock, Latin, and pop influences, and marked a major comeback for the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. Rob Thomas, the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, delivers a passionate vocal performance that perfectly complements Santana's fiery guitar work. The song’s lyrics describe a passionate love affair, with the phrase "Give me your heart, make it real" encapsulating the intense emotions involved. "Smooth" topped the charts for several weeks, becoming one of the most successful songs of the late 1990s, and won multiple Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Its infectious melody, memorable chorus, and seamless fusion of genres helped the song resonate with a wide audience, cementing it as one of Santana's signature tracks and a defining moment in both his career and Rob Thomas's.

[@davidmccracken3554]

Carlos Santana is so old he even performed at Woodstock. Legend

[@tonyhomant244]

77

[@alamc200]

Yes! I love the Woodstock performance of song "Soul Sacrifice" the full uncut version.

[@jackiefloyd8003]

I have been listening to Carlos Santana since the late 60’s and he has always been ranked as one of the greatest guitarist of all time from the get go. He excels in every form and genre of music he has ever touched. He is a MASTER guitarist and a living legend.

[@christinewaide5249]

Guys..Carlos Santana is a legendary guitar player.

[@leetroy3129]

Anybody who can listen to this song without dancing has no blood flowing in their veins! LOL!

[@mlbw1966]

AGREED ❤️

[@Jane-d4w]

I love in the mountains halfway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Any good bar band does this song,, and PACKS the dance floor!!! ❤❤ Santana is the greatest!! Black Magic Woman!!!❤

[@ian8241]

💯

[@creinicke1000]

My best chair dancing!

[@jamesfontes9292]

I did the Trump dance through the whole song lol

[@jessisanchez8150]

Santana did not want to do this song originally, he felt it was too similar to his early hits. The song writer contacted Rob Thomas, when Santana found out that Rob was married to a Latina, he accepted. Rob's wife is the one dancing in the apartment

[@behindenemylines9033]

The Santana guitar sound is undeniable

[@lilfox1967]

Rolling Stone Magazine has Carlos listed at 11 out of 250 as the best guitarist of all time. His playing is out of this world. Amazing tune. He never disappoints. 🎸

[@jamesfontes9292]

I'll put him in the top 10

[@Cheshirecat1956]

Rob Thomas wrote this song. It was the first big hit for Santana in years.

[@nickvlachos575]

Santana is definitely considered an all time great by people within the guitar playing community

[@arnaldomontes5616]

Santana has a great tone on his guitar. When you hear it, you know it's him. His magic was knowing how to put certain musicians together to make a great sound.

[@bradjbourgeois73]

Santana and Brian May of Queen, one note and you know who it is!

[@kathrynstafford7099]

When you hear him play, you know it's Santana. I think he should be ranked up at the top.

[@danacasey8543]

Carlos Santana is still touring. I have tickets to see him in April 2025! He is a top guitarist! Listen to "Samba Pa Ti".

[@kayh7982]

I saw him last summer with Dave Matthews. It was great music a great crowd from multiple generations dancing and singing together. His current drummer is his wife Cindy Blackman Santana killing the vibes. I know you'll have fun.

[@KenCyrus-tb3nh]

Santana is a legend.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thanks

[@2869may]

Santana is absolutely one of the best....!

[@rudedogmat]

He's a legend. Carlos is one of the top guitarist of all time

[@brie3636]

❤ My Mom is 92, very old fashioned but she loves Santana.

[@helenmckeetaylor9409]

The singer ROB Thomas WROTE the song! Carlos is legendary SMOOTH, he doesn't overplay like a lot of Rock musos!

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Rob Thomas wrote this song and pitched to Carlos to record. First Carlos said … your lady is Latina, right? Wink wink. Then he said I’ll record it only IF, you do the vocals. And the girl that is in the apartment and dancing in front of Carlos, is Rob Thomas’ wife. Fun Fact: the lead guitarist from Journey, Neal Schon, used to skip school at 15 to play and be part of Carlos Santana band, along with Greg Rollie. Then they split, to form Journey.

[@neverettebrakensiek8771]

Actually, Santana has an unmistakable sound with his guitar and for sure, he is " SMOOTH"

[@caseyhazelman2390]

This album, Supernatural, is one where you don’t skip tracks. I saw the tour. Rob wasn’t there but the show put me in a great place. ✌🏼❤️🎶🇺🇸✊🏼

[@ryankuykendall2010]

Santana is incredible without a doubt!🎸

[@kellypickle]

Oh, he is one of the greatest ever. I know what you mean, though he doesn’t get the recognition that he used to. But He is just low-key brilliant. He’s got such groove watch his Woodstock performance.

[@rebeccam439]

Carlos is on many lists as a great guitarist.

[@mikeorclem]

another banger guys..love carlos...great guitarist and does't sing is unusual .. much respect.

[@shaundikes]

Yes, one of if not THE best collaboration albums out there.

[@nicolediamond93]

I saw this and hit play so fast !!!

[@DavidEveritt74]

You don’t see Santana on polls about guitarists, but he has the full respect of his peers. Fenom, you nailed it regarding Ernie Isley. In the early/middle sixties, he had a huge influence on a young guitarist in their band, some guy named Jimi..

[@katscully]

Another great collaboration w/SANTANA from same album is “LOVE OF MY LIFE” w/Dave Matthews & drummer Carter Beauford both from “Dave Matthews Band”. 👍🥂

[@alamc200]

Santana is a music legend, guitar icon. I believe he's the first to blend Latin music and rock creating the Latin rock sound.

[@lilamuzik3385]

I can NEVER sit still when this song is on.

[@JuandeFucaU]

rumour has it that the lyric Carlos originally wrote was "eleven inches from the noon day sun" but Rob said he could only manage seven.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Rob Thomas did Live from Darryl’s House…. He can sing- and Santana is a G since Woodstock❤😊

[@kathiek4239]

The woman at the window in the video is Rob Thomas’s wife IRL. When he showed the lyrics to Santana, Santana replied “You are married to a Latina!” Or something like that. I love that story.

[@patriciadavis1393]

I never followed Matchbox 20 but I love Rob Thomas on the song❤❤ personally I think they should have done an album together❤❤😊😊 blessings to my boys from Canada😅😅😅

[@AmyC-j4p]

I'm So happy y'all did this one ❤ Carlos one the best guitar players of all time. Rob Thomas is incredibly talented he is the lead singer of matchbox twenty and I hope one day that you all will react to matchbox twenty. They have so many wonderful songs❤

[@genaseidenschwarz2119]

This is another example of the song being made better by y'all listening to it with us.

[@HoraceAymett]

Becky here. I remember the first time hearing this. I instantly recognized the guitar being Santana but then Rob Thomas singing threw me off. LOL Thought I was going crazy until the end and the radio told us who it was.

[@shaundikes]

Me too😂

[@robrobertson4619]

Fun fact, the girl in front of the fan in the window is Rob Thomas wife. 😉 Keep up the nice reactions👍

[@xJRx77]

The thing that always amazed me with Carlos Santana, besides his talent.... his band was forever changing. From his debut in Woodstock, until now, he has literally recorded with hundreds of musicians. His name has always been prominent in music.

[@djl9919]

Santana might not be on people's top, but Santana is on top of other famous guitarists top 10. Santana has respect from the right people.

[@vickiroman189]

Still one of the most sensual songs ever (even without the video).

[@tamoshanter6268]

Aw guys, I am usually onboard with you all. Not this time. Santana IS a legend. He can play original work across many genres. He is the definition of Latin American fusion into rock and roll. This particular song is one of my all time favorites and I was excited to see your reaction. I can't help but salsa to this song every single time I hear it.

[@TheDivayenta]

Fenom , you’re correct. In fact , Paul McCartney cites James Jamerson of Motown’s The Funk Brothers, as his greatest bass playing inspiration. There’s a great documentary about them too.

[@alamc200]

Please do a reaction to the video showing the Santana live Woodstock performance of song "Soul Sacrifice". Please do the full length version that shows then 20 year old drummer Michael Shrieve's full drum solo.

[@dturasky19]

Dude Carlos is a virtuoso on guitar

[@AE-xs5ze]

OMG...Carlos Santana is a legend guitar player! How can you under rate him so badly? You're missing the true greatness of this man.

[@charlottedixon6628]

Let's dance, guys.⭐️ Ooohhh yeah. Feel good song..♥️

[@davidvsr]

Such a jam!!

[@davidroseman4917]

The most appropriate song title ever.

[@parsleyqueen]

Santana is #11 on Rolling Stone's Top 100 guitarists of all-time.

[@bradjbourgeois73]

I had this CD back in the day, many bangers!

[@jiffin1]

Carlos ' name IS up there ...

[@neverettebrakensiek8771]

An all time fav for me, cant get enough of this whole album.

[@2869may]

"Why don't you and I", "Put you're lights on", "Winning"

[@212x3]

90s was an incredible vibe.

[@shaundikes]

Love this whole album. Santana is a master musian. You guys rock. Enjoy your reactions

[@cheriemelissa]

Santana is a legend. Yes, he is one of the best on guitar and he performed at Woodstock so he's been around a while!

[@buddystewart2020]

I wouldn't say Santana is one of the greatest of all time, he's certainly good, and a good writer, and influential. He's had a lot of great songs over the years that's for sure.

[@tonyaristide2582]

Tons of radio play great tune. The girl in the window Rob Thomas wife , she's the theme of song.

[@laritownsend2527]

If this don't make ya move, ya got no soul. The singer wrote that song for Santana. The album Supernatural had a lot of artists collaborate to make this album. Smooth was his first Grammy win.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

Cory: "They only had 8 songs on the whole album!" 😥 Ollie was right about Santana too! There might be early recordings of him playing in Cali when Hendrix shook the stage with his guitar. I've always read only rave reviews about Santana's guitar magic! Before he had acquired any fame he was already a prodigy on his guitar. "ONE OF MY TOP FAVORITE SONGS EVER!!" THANX GUYS!!!

[@alifc1082]

Super natural was a super album! An easy listen to great music.

[@xxlovely_nnightmarenightxx5035]

Santana and matchbox 20 have a lot of good music

[@Kloseup88]

More Rob Thomas songs please!

[@valwhelan3533]

Rob Thomas used to be with a group called Matchbox 20. He is a good singer.....many hits. Santana also fab as usual.

[@mlbw1966]

GREAT REDO OF A GREAT SONG WITH THE ORGINAL MASTER !! ROB THOMAS NAILED IT SMOOTH MAKES YA FEEL IT IN YOUR SOUL GOT TO GROOVE AND MOVE WITH IT I LOVE EVERY REACTION TO THIS SONG 🎵 ❤❤❤❤

[@beppiek]

That’s Robs wife in the video Santana asked Rob if his wife was Latino because of the one line I’ll live my life to better suit your mood

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

Love Santana great song! Thank you guys❤

[@richardconnolly4835]

Carlos is a great collaborator. Check out the Game of Love featuring Michelle Branch - award winning.

[@annettejohnson9074]

The live version is even better

[@tracyjohnson8057]

I remember when this came out. The job I had at the time allowed us to wear headphones and listen to music. We had a great classic rock station in town and they announced it as new Santana and I just loved it, been a fan my whole life. That day my teenage daughter came home excited about a new Rob Thomas song lol. The same one.

[@mthrtrkr6231]

You guys should check out Suavecito by Malo. Carlos' brother Jorge played guitar. I spent years looking for this song thinking it was Carlos' band. Beautiful music

[@shirleyywilson2719]

You guys are awesome. Greetings from the Caribbean US Virgin Islands.

[@thisisitreactions]

Much love!!!!

[@carolcampbell9019]

Carlos Santa is a legend 🙌 👏 He is one of the best guitarists in the world. Like Verdine White of EWF...never got his props. RIParadise Verdine...

[@DebraHarter]

I can picture a ballroom in Havana in the 50’s!

[@tracynorman1455]

Prince said that Santana was a big influence to him, more than Hendrix. Can’t believe you haven’t heard him mentioned in great guitarists talks. He is always mentioned near the top.

[@saltykitten6052]

Need to check out the live version. Amazing !!

[@musicairplanes4884]

Check out the live version. Great jam.

[@paulashanks3129]

❤😢😊 Matchbox Twenty is my favorite band. You guys should do Push! ❤🎉

[@sjoh104041]

Carlos Santana ranks #11 on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

[@debrahirshfield6997]

Rolling Stone top 50 guitarists, Carlos Santana is #11

[@helenlig323]

Did y’all react to Santana at Woodstock? Essential viewing!

[@merrinielsen4248]

❤️‍🔥 smooth

[@denisetowe895]

❤❤❤

[@coolguy123278]

Love this song!!!

[@methos3135]

When Ron Thomas wrote this song he initially had George Michael in mind to sing it. Would have been interesting to hear what a version of Smooth with George Michael and Santana would have sounded like.

[@johnmyers1069]

The convertible lady (the dancing lady upstairs) is Rob Thomas's wife.

[@jog8483]

Carlos is an AMAZING guitarist! He's definitely a legend. Go listen to Black Magic Woman from Santana. He has a great unique sound. Plus, you mentioned he worked with CLAPTON! Do you think the man they called "God" for his guitar mastery would work with a hack guitarist? Also, I love that this band is like a melting pot with Latin guys, black guys and white lead singer. I LOVE it. It's how bands were in the 70s, like The Doobie Bros., Rufus & Chaka, KC and The Sunshine Band.

[@richardparlier3283]

Santana Abraxas sorry if it's not spelled correctly it's going off of microphone that is the bomb diggity of Carlos Santana you should do a whole album Suite of that❤❤❤❤❤ then you will love the man and his passion for music peace out

[@pegajense]

Haven't heard this one in awhile thank you ❤

[@jeffstamper5285]

Rob Thomas wrote this about his wife. Check out the live video. Santana played at Woodstock.

[@robrobertson4619]

Check out Some videos of Santana perform at Woodstock back at end of 1960’s. 😉

[@ginalashley1265]

Gregg Rolie and Neil Schon of Journey were originally in Santana.

[@larryfryery4592]

Carlos was Prince's favorite guitar player.

[@MarkSouza-bh6sv]

Thanks!

[@vernhoke7730]

There is one album I owned that only had 6 tracks on it. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly. Side 1 had 5 tracks, Side 2 had the title track at 17 minutes and 5 seconds.

[@teriwilkinson7816]

Awesome

[@Mikey-DiLo]

Fantastic track! Why don’t you dive into some Queen? Somebody to Love live at Montreal 1981. White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975. Under Pressure live at Wembley 1986. Nothing beats a Queen live performance.

[@dchy1957]

Yeah! Carlos should be up there with few of the best, not so much for technical, but passionate. Carlos tried Maggot Brain from Funkadelic and "Who's That Lady" from the Isley's. Lousy. Listen to Ernie Isley " I Hope You Feel Better Love" it's the wildest of it's time. ❤

[@donnagonatas3155]

Have you seen his Woodstock performance of Soul Sacrifice? If you haven't, do yourself a favor and react to it. Phenomenal!✌️❤️