The New York Times

The Tao of ‘Smooth,’ Rock’s Enduring, Inescapable Earworm

Santana’s track featuring Rob Thomas turns 25 this week. Why is it still a rock blockbuster? By Rob Tannenbaum “To really appreciate ‘Smooth,’ you have to embrace how cheesy ‘Smooth’ is,” Rob Thomas ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind “Smooth” by Santana and the Superstar Rob Thomas Originally Wanted to Have Sing It

When Santana released their 1999 album Supernatural, the band had not had a Top-40 hit or a Gold or Platinum album in 17 years. The album broke that commercial slump in a big way, and in no small part ...
New York Magazine

Olympic Horse Dances Beautifully to Grammy Award–Winning 1999 Hit ‘Smooth’ by Santana Featuring Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty Off the Multiplatinum Album Supernatural

Prior to today, I was completely unaware of the fact that “dressage” is basically elevated equestrian speak for horse dancing. I am now, obviously, completely hooked. Particularly when it involves ...
Rolling Stone

Santana and Rob Thomas Perform ‘Smooth’, ‘Move’ at NYC ‘Homecoming’ Concert

At Saturday’s We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert, Santana and Rob Thomas teamed up to debut their new single “Move” just three days following its release. The Central Park set also paid homage to ...