Rob Thomas Breaks Down How He Wrote “Smooth” With Santana | Guy Raz

Rob Thomas reveals the inspirations behind writing the iconic hit "Smooth" with guitar legend Carlos Santana.

📖 Rob Thomas is best known as the frontman and songwriter for rock band Matchbox Twenty. He initially dropped out of high school and considered joining the army before forming Matchbox Twenty with some friends in Orlando, Florida. They quickly were offered a record deal, but the very day they released their debut album, the label went bust and they only sold 600 copies.

In this episode, Rob talks with Guy about the breakthrough that changed their trajectory, writing Matchbox Twenty's hit song "3AM", and joining forces with Carlos Santana on "Smooth".

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[ljohnson]

He’s a wonderful humble & talented man. Just like Carlos. No wonder they were so perfect together😍

[liannelamonte]

Best collaboration!! Your talent is amazing!!

[casualworgen]

Been a fan of Rob Thomas since 1996. Saw him live when I had Cancer. Seeing him live was worth the wait! Amazing live

[jennyroth]

One of the best of all time both Santana and Rob

[debbiegoodine]

Incredible part of music history. What a song for all time!❤❤❤❤

[xalias_moonx]

I like Rob Thomas's music. And the best part of it... is that the melody is pretty the same in his most famous songs😂. Even Me and My Broken Heart that he wrote for Rixton (when they still used that name)😅

[joshpointoh]

I was always curious how this song got produced. It's called Smooth. Carlos' guitar tone is so smooth, but the vocals are so strained and unsmooth.

And if you watch the video? Everyone is chill, dancing, and then he's got this intense, pained look on his face half the time.

[Orcinus]

What does it feel like in New York now? Have you made it smell any better?

[nme.]

he's the best and greatest, 💝💞🩷💕💖🌹💐🌷🤗🥰☺️😍😊