Smooth Operator
Sade
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He's laughing with another girl And playing with another heart Placing high stakes, making hearts ache He's loved in seven languages Jewel box life diamond nights and ruby lights, high in the sky Heaven help him, when he falls Diamond life, lover boy He move in space with minimum waste and maximum joy City lights and business nights When you require streetcar desire for higher heights No place for beginners or sensitive hearts When sentiment is left to chance No place to be ending but somewhere to start No need to ask He's a smooth operator Smooth operator, smooth operator Smooth operator Coast to coast, LA to Chicago, western male Across the north and south, to Key Largo, love for sale Face to face, each classic case We shadow box and double cross Yet need the chase A license to love, insurance to hold Melts all your memories and change into gold His eyes are like angels but his heart is cold No need to ask He's a smooth operator Smooth operator, smooth operator Smooth operator Coast to coast, LA to Chicago, western male Across the north and south, to Key Largo, love for sale Smooth operator, smooth operator Smooth operator, smooth operator Smooth operator, smooth operator Smooth operator, smooth operator Smooth operator, smooth operator
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Written by: Raymond William St John, Sade Adu
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Chart Success"Smooth Operator" is one of Sade's most successful singles. It reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and #19 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of the debut album from Sade, "Diamond Life", which was released in 1984.
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Genre"Smooth Operator" seamlessly blends elements of jazz, soul, and pop to create its distinct sound.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Smooth Operator" depict a stylish and manipulative man who breaks hearts just as easily as he seduces.
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Band’s FormationSade, the band named after its lead singer Sade Adu, formed in London in 1983.
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Ivory KeysThis song's iconic saxophone solo is played by Sade band member Stuart Matthewman, who also co-wrote the song with Sade Adu.
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International RecognitionBesides its success in the US and UK, the song also charted in numerous other countries, like Australia, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, and Germany.
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Music VideoThe music video features Sade as a 1940s nightclub singer performing in Chicago and Havana, and was shot in black and white.
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Cultural Impact"Smooth Operator" has been covered by numerous other artists and featured in films and advertisements due to its timeless appeal.
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AwardsSade's "Diamond Life" album, featuring "Smooth Operator," won a BRIT award for Best British Album in 1985.
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Stretch of TimeDespite being over 35 years old, "Smooth Operator" remains one of Sade's most popular and frequently played songs on the radio.
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EnduranceThe song's enduring appeal led to it being featured in the 2015 film "Focus," starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie.
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Long Last SongWith a duration of 4:58 minutes, "Smooth Operator" is the longest song on the "Diamond Life" album.
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Distinct ChorusUnlike most songs, the chorus of "Smooth Operator" is sung in a lower pitch than verses, which creates a unique contrast.
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Sade’s Vote"Smooth Operator" was Sade Adu's favourite track from "Diamond Life."
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