Its one of the best records the group put out, and the first six songs make for the best side of any original motown lp of the 60s granted, all but one are also available on dozens of. As a solo performer from the 1970s onwards, he was one of the staples of urban contemporary music. Smokey is currently on tour in support of his new album, the criticallyacclaimed best. For a list of successful songs written by robinson, see list of songs written by smokey robinson. Mar 27, 2020 motowns smokey robinson turns 80 years old next month, and shinola is introducing new products in honor of the singer, songwriter, producer and this years focus for shinolas great american series. Soul smooth soul standards easy listening soul jazz. Greatest hits the best of smokey robinson smokey robinson. C 1981 motown records, a division of umg recordings, inc. Find the best place to download latest songs by smokey robinson.
Smokey robinson news, music performances and show video. Paak shares new song make it better featuring smokey robinson brian ray remakes the tears of a clown featuring smokey robinson berry gordy founded motown records, but one could argue that smokey robinson was the man who first pushed americas most. With the miracles in the 1960s, he paced dozens of tuneful motown hits with his beautiful high tenor. Smokey robinson discography silky smokey robinson albums.
William robinson, 19th february 1940, detroit, michigan, u. American singer, songwriter, producer, and music executive with over 4,000 songs and 37 top40 hits. The detroit vocal group consisted of william smokey robinson, warren pete moore, clarence humble dawson, donald wicker, and james rat grice. August 7, 2012 the first two dozen albums 600624, have been originally issued with only a few exceptions with either the car logo or motown rectangular logo see below on the front of the record jacket. Smokey robinson biography, albums, streaming links. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Dec 2015 3 songs aug 2014 11 songs jul 2014 11 songs anderson. Not too long after the group formed, wicker and grice left and were replaced by cousins emerson. Listen to songs by smokey robinson for free with amazon music unlimited trial. Smokey robinson songs download smokey robinson new. Smokey robinson albums, songs discography album of the. Although it opens with the tracks of my tears, smokin isnt an oldie revue heavy on hits with the miracles. Counting down the top ten hits, written or recorded, by smokey robinson. Smokey robinson and the miracles discography uk 45cat.
Motown album discography, part 1 19611981 by david edwards and mike callahan last update. Instead, this double album is very much of its time, relying heavily on recent hits with everything, even the classic 60s sides, given a bit of a disco makeover. Smokey robinsons albums stream online music albums. August 7, 2012 the first two dozen albums 600624, have been originally issued with only a few exceptions with either the car logo or motown rectangular logo. If youre looking for the alltime numberone purveyor of mainstream romantic soul, smokey robinson may well be the man, in the face of some towering competition.
Berry gordy founded motown records, but one could argue that smokey robinson was the man who first pushed americas most iconic soul music label toward greatness. Just to see her smokey robinson and the miracles b1. The smokey robinson discography doesnt depart too wildly from his old motown style. I especially enjoyed his duet with rick james back in the day 1983 named ebony eyes. Music video by smokey robinson performing being with you. For information about robinsons recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. His songs still languidly yet keenly observe human emotion.
Paak shares new song make it better featuring smokey robinson brian ray remakes the tears of a clown featuring smokey robinson berry gordy founded motown records, but one could argue that smokey robinson was the man who first pushed americas. The miracles were the motown record corporations first group and its first millionselling recording artists. Americas greatest living poet, according to bob dylan, with. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal. For information about robinson s recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from david ruffin.
Combining smokey s endlessly inventive twists on romance good and bad with the miracles handful of straightup party hits, it showcases one of american pops most surefooted and touching acts. Smokey robinson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The following is the solo discography of smokey robinson from 1973 to the present day. Top ten songs of smokey robinson zoomer radio am740. People all over the world recognize smokey robinson s sweet voice within a bar or two. Dec 24, 2009 music video by smokey robinson performing being with you. Albums include ventura, a quiet storm, and make it better. All data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. His deceptively light sound defines soulful romance, and it helped place his band the miracles at the top of the charts throughout the 1960s.
Check out the new songs of smokey robinson and albums. Thanks for loving a quiet storm with me for the last 45 years. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv. Combining smokeys endlessly inventive twists on romance good and bad with the miracles handful of straightup party hits, it showcases one. Formed in 1955 by smokey robinson,warren pete moore, and ronnie white, the group started off as the five chimes, changing their name to the matadors two years later. Time out for smokey robinson and the miracles tamla 1969.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from smokey robinson. I knew rick james had talent because he wrote fire and desire with teena marie. Music profile for smokey robinson, born 19 february 1940. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from smokey robinson at the discogs marketplace. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. They just sound more refined and less urgent than before. About smokey robinson arguably the greatest songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century, robinsons timeless creations for motown, both for his own group and for other artists, provided. Rick could actually sing as well as smoky in the falsetto range.
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