Led by the mysterious and stunning Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu, the band Sade created a completely timeless sound that remains unmatched to this day. With her velvety, smoky alto and extraordinary musical class, she combined jazz, sophisti-pop and soul into pure magic. Steering clear of trends and media circuses, Sade built an impeccable body of work cherished by listeners worldwide. Vote for your favorite Sade song.
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Smooth Operator
The absolute crown jewel that made Sade a worldwide style icon. From that legendary saxophone intro to the sophisticated lyrics about an unscrupulous jet-set playboy, this is the ultimate embodiment of timeless cool and musical perfection.
No Ordinary Love
A Grammy-winning masterpiece of brooding melancholy. The deep, pulsing bassline and weeping electric guitar chords frame lyrics about an all-consuming love for someone who simply wasn't worth the sacrifices.
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By Your Side
A comforting hymn to unconditional friendship and loyalty. With gospel and folk influences, Sade sings with bare vulnerability about always being there to bring a lost loved one home.
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The Sweetest Taboo
One of her biggest worldwide successes, from the album Promise. The song combines relaxed Caribbean percussion with an addictive melody about a forbidden romance too sweet to resist.
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Your Love Is King
The 1984 debut single with which the world first fell under Sade's spell. Stuart Matthewman's sensual saxophone intro and the smooth vocal lines immediately set the tone for a career synonymous with refined romance.
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Kiss of Life
Pure musical elegance. This lush ode to a regained zest for life after a dark period floats by on soft jazz chords, warm strings and a vocal that feels like a gentle summer breeze.
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Is It a Crime
A dramatic, jazzy ballad full of cinematic grandeur. The beautiful saxophone solos and dynamic tempo changes frame Sade's intense reflection on whether it's a crime to love someone so much it almost hurts.
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Cherish the Day
An intoxicating slow jam floating on a hypnotic, languid bassline and a subtle rock guitar. Sade sings with breathtaking control about cherishing the present and knowing that true devotion needs no material wealth.
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Paradise
One of her most danceable and upbeat tracks, driven by Paul Denman's irresistible funk bassline and sunny guitar chords. Sade celebrates finding pure happiness in the arms of her lover in a smooth R&B classic.
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Soldier of Love
Her triumphant, Grammy-winning comeback single from 2010. Over a menacing, military drumbeat and dark brass, Sade sings with unbroken dignity about surviving on the battlefield of love.
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