Carlos Santana, Rob Thomas on 'Smooth': Oral History
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Carlos Santana, Rob Thomas, Clive Davis and others behind "Smooth" recall how the 1999 megahit almost didn't happen.
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Carlos Santana, Rob Thomas, and the cult of 'Smooth
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The Internet Joke: Smooth — Santana f. Rob Thomas
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13 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Thomas and Carlos Santana's
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Carlos Santana Songs List
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Rob Thomas And Carlos Santana Reunite In Las Vegas, 51% OFF
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Rob Thomas (musician) - Wikipedia
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Carlos Santana, Biography, Albums, & Facts
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Santana Ft. Rob Thomas -Smooth - The Uphill Battle Behind One of
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Rob Thomas And Carlos Santana
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Santana Ft. Rob Thomas -Smooth - The Uphill Battle Behind One of
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Smooth by Santana (featuring Rob Thomas) - Songfacts