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Smooth
Santana, Rob Thomas
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- Album
- Supernatural (Legacy Edition)
- Released
- 1999
- Genres
- Length
- 4:55
- Tempo
- 116 BPM
- Label
- Columbia/Legacy
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About this song
Smooth is a collaboration between Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas and the Latin rock band Santana. Thomas co-wrote the song with Itaal Shur, and it won three Grammys in 2000: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. It is seen as a blend of Santana's classic rock sound and Thomas's modern adult contemporary style.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 51 other songs, like “Smooth World by David0Mario”.
- Covered 6 times, including “Smooth by Laura Dalla”.
- Written by Itaal Shur and Rob Thomas.
- Produced by Matt Serletic.
- Recorded at Fantasy Studios.