Smooth Operator is one of the most famous and iconic tracks by the English band Sade. Released in 1984, the song served as the third (and final in some regions) single from their massively successful debut album, Diamond Life. The song is a flawless fusion of Sophisti-Pop, Smooth Jazz, and R&B with an elegant, sensual, and urban sound. It is characterized by its moody saxophone line, subtle Latin/Funk rhythm, and the seductive, smoky vocals of lead singer Sade Adu. The lyrics tell the story of a