Smooth Talk is the debut album, released in 1977 by R&B singer Evelyn "Champagne" King by RCA Records and produced by Theodore Life.

It contains singles "Shame", also one of King's signature songs, and "I Don't Know If It's Right", both of which were hits in the United States and Canada.

[22][23] The titular song "Smooth Talk" contains "undulating drum fills and serene and stylish vocal arrangement.

[31] The album was digitally remastered and reissued on CD with bonus tracks in 2010 by Big Break Records.

Allmusic critic Justin Kantor rated the album four out of five stars, calling it "a fine catch for '70s R&B connoisseurs" and "a fun, satisfying listen for the body—if not a genius piece of soul," and highly praising the hit single "Shame".