15 Best Sade Love Songs For Smooth Operators

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Sade has her own unique sensual-sounding voice, not like anyone else. In Sade’s career, she has released 6 studio albums starting in 1984 and her latest album was released in 2010, Soldier of Love.

In 1984, Sade released what is considered one of the greatest albums of all-time – Diamonds of Life with hits “Smooth Operator” and “Your Love Is King”.

Enjoy our list of favorite Sade love songs to incorporate into your wedding.

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Spotify Sade Playlist

Sade Love Songs List

Love Is Found
2012, Love Is Found

I know my eyes already like you
Baby you, I know that love, love is found
Love is found

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Soldier of Love
2010, Soldier of Love

I’m a soldier of love
Every day and night
I’m a soldier of love
All the days of my life

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By Your Side
2000, Lovers Rock
Notable Lyrics:

‘Cause I, I love you, I want you to know
That I, yeah I love you, I’ll never let you go

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All About Our Love
2000, Lovers Rock

Darling we know it
Whatever may come
We can get through it
As if its just begun

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It’s Only Love That Gets You Through
2000, Lovers Rock

You didn’t suffer in vain
You know it’s only love
That gets you through

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No Ordinary Love
1992, Love Deluxe

I gave you all the love I got
I gave you more than I could give
Gave you love

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Cherish the Day
1992, Love Deluxe

I cherish the day
I won’t go astray
I won’t be afraid
You won’t catch me running

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Kiss of Life
1992, Love Deluxe

When I was led to you
I knew you were the one for me
I swear whole world could feel my heartbeat
When I lay eyes on you

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Paradise
1988, Stronger Than Pride

Feels like
You’re mine
Feels right
So fine
I’m yours
You’re mine
Like paradise

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Nothing Can Come Between Us
1988, Stronger Than Pride

Nothing
Can come
Between us
Nothing
Can pull us apart

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Love Is Stronger Than Pride
1988, Stronger Than Pride

I still really really love you
Love is stronger than pride

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The Sweetest Taboo
1985, Promise

You’ve got the biggest heart
Sometimes I think you’re just too good for me
Every day is Christmas, and every night is New Year’s Eve

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Smooth Operator
1984, Diamond Life

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

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Hang On to Your Love
1984, Diamond Life

In heaven’s name why do you play these games
Hang on to your love
Be brave when the journey is rough
It’s not easy when you’re in love

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Your Love Is King
1984, Diamond Life

Your kisses ring, round and round and round my head
Touching the very part of me, it’s making my soul sing
I’m crying out for more, your love is king

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Additional Sade Hits for Weddings

Babyfather
It could be a dedication song to the father of the bride or groom.
2010, Soldier of Love

That’s how we knew
And so love grew a flower
A flower that is you

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The Sweetest Gift
An acoustic ballad that could be played as a parent dance.
2000, Lovers Rock

All the sweetest gifts
That only the heavens
Could bestow
You bring your light and shine like the morning
And as you so gracefully give her light as long as you live

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To learn more about Sade – visit the official Sade website.

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Sade Highest-Ranking Singles – U.S. R&B

  • #1 Paradise, 1988
  • #3 The Sweetest Taboo, 1985
  • #3 Nothing Can Come Between Us, 1988
  • #5 Smooth Operator, 1984
  • #6 Soldier of Love, 2010
  • #8 Never as Good as the First Time, 1986
  • #9 No Ordinary Love, 1992
  • #10 Kiss of Life, 1993
  • #12 Turn My Back On You, 1988
  • #14 Hang On to Your Love, 1984

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