Getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. The miracles went on to power the companys earliest successes. Music profile for smokey robinson, born 19 february 1940. Buy mp3 music online smokey robinson motown legends. Pete moore, bobby rogers, claudette rogers robinson and ronnie white, along with william smokey robinson, were the original members of the group.
Motown revue starring smokey robinson, the 1985 tv series. Motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 youtube. Albums include ventura, a quiet storm, and make it better. The miracles motown sounds featured artist motown museum. With renaldo benson, steve devorkin, abdul duke fakir, leo obrien. Learn more about robinson, the miracles, their music, and their significance. Behind motown legend smokey robinsons skincare brand. The motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 rate this. Previous all episodes 4 next add a plot added to watchlist. The motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 episode list.
In fact, gordy is quoted as saying that without the miracles, motown would not have been possible. Its smokey robinsons 78th birthday here are 5 tracks. A success all round, then, leaving aside the nagging curiosity as to what might have happened with just a couple more days work. We are removing our fees for every select subscription for 3 months to help support creators. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series 1985. Gordy advised an attentive crowd that when he began tamla which morphed into motown he was the best at everything.
Smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson on amazon music. Smokey robinson ebony eyes hd and remastered by dj 30r6 2011 2012. Musically, the hourlong program gambles on the notion that motown s 1960s song catalogue is a communal touchstone for millions of pop nostalgists who cant get enough of those oldies but goodies. It aired on abc on december 18, 1970, and featured guest stars the supremes, the temptations, stevie wonder, and las vegas singerperformer and actress fran jeffries. Smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson on amazon. Smokey robinson ebony eyes hd and remastered by dj 30r6 2011 2012 by dj30r6productions. In 1959, about a year after smokey robinson met berry gordy jr. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. But that he was at playhouse squares state theatre was a youll pardon the. See more ideas about smokey robinson, motown and soul music.
Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy. Published triannually volume 4 pictured above the lifetime assistance foundation recognized greg smith, president of jay advertising, and foundation. The matadors became the miracles, after a rejection by jackie wilsons manager at a fateful audition in 1957, which motown founder berry gordy, jr. Listen to your favorite songs from smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson now. Smokeys first recording outside of motowns auspices didnt have fans rushing to record shops. Composed entirely of detroit, michigan natives, smokey robinson and the miracles formed in high school in 1955, first calling themselves the matadors. Motown timeline 1962 motown museum home of hitsville u. I cant remember a time when i didnt know smokey robinsons voice, because i grew up hearing his music in the house and in the culture. Believe me when i say that i love these sensual lyrics.
On two occasions, the most recent earlier in 1970, he said he wanted to come off the road, concentrate on his family and the business side of motown. In 1960, gordy signed the group to his motown label, making smokey robinson and the miracles the second act to ink a. The following is the solo discography of smokey robinson from 1973 to the present day. If youre a person of color and i dont just mean black people, says smokey robinson, then. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. One of the miracles biggest hits, written by frontman smokey robinson, this song became a success for smokey and, a few years later, for diana ross and the supremes and the temptations, who. Pbs stations nationwide will air the event tomorrow, feb. This cd has some of the best smokey robinson and the miracles songs ever. Smokey robinsons motown magic lifetime assistance inc. Rack me back is a blues song, complete with a guitar solo on the break and sassy lyrics. Smokey robinsons songs stream online music songs listen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Yes this was a one hour special and indeed it was the show intended to break smokey out of the miracles. The motown revue starring smokey robinson season 1 imdb. Mary wells has a hit with you beat me to the punch, written by smokey robinson. The musical video says show producer and sony music ceo morris in the justreleased clip. Honored for songwriting, motown legend smokey robinson. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as the five chimes until 1972, when he announced a retirement from the group to. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Cruisin being with you smokey robinson on allmusic 1995 collectables motown legends. The young and the restless smokey robinson 2004 one on one duanes father 20032004 hollywood homicide cabbie 2003. Smokey robinson, newly minted doctor of humane letters at case western reserve university, resplendent in a royal blue gown for the ceremony, was feted with all the proper pomp and circumstance befitting the rock and roll hall of fame 20 th annual music masters saturday night. Smokey robinsons skincare brand skinphonic is here. Jan, 2012 some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder.
Smokeys singing group, the miracles, signed with the detroit label and became part of the motown family. Motown family helps smokey robinson celebrate turn as 20th. Nov 18, 2016 the library of congress honored smokey robinson in a tribute concert, awarding the soul legend with the gershwin prize for popular song. The program was sponsored by faberge and was produced by screen gems. As a singer and a songwriter, smokey says the collaborative, competitive environment berry. I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys motown or old soul. An eerie sense of timewarp permeates the motown revue starring smokey robinson, nbcs amiable attempt to revive oldtime television variety shows. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series. Lala milan, tetona jackson, brittany inge, leland b. His genius is still strong after all of these years.
Some performances from smokey robinsons 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. Smokey s singing group, the miracles, signed with the detroit label and became part of the motown family. The intro to the rollicking i cant get enough reminds you of the four tops i cant help myself. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. The making of motown, prompting corden to contend that he prefers the soulful hits of 2019. Its smokey robinsons 78th birthday here are 5 tracks to. Smokey robinson on the motown family and my girl video. Shop around 1960 smokey and motown founder berry gordy teamed up to write this track, became a hit on the billboard hot 100 chart, reaching no. Musically, the hourlong program gambles on the notion that motowns 1960s song catalogue is a communal touchstone for millions of pop nostalgists who cant get enough of those oldies but goodies. Nov 10, 2015 the biggest one was teaching smokey robinson how to write songs. Motown legend smokey robinson is the executive music producer of this familyfriendly animated series. For a list of successful songs written by robinson, see list of songs written by smokey robinson.
As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the. Motown a list of 21 titles created 01 apr 2018 movie list. People all over the world recognize smokey robinsons sweet voice within a bar or two. Jan 23, 2010 i cant remember a time when i didnt know smokey robinson s voice, because i grew up hearing his music in the house and in the culture. Bet honors season 2014 smokey robinsons ode to motown. James corden is always up for a good argument about music and this time the late night host has tapped smokey robinson for a debate over classic soul versus modern soul. Formed in 1955 by smokey robinson, warren pete moore, and ronnie white, the group. Smokey s first recording outside of motown s auspices didnt have fans rushing to record shops. The library of congress honored smokey robinson in a tribute concert, awarding the soul legend with the gershwin prize for popular song.
Smokey robinsons motown magic help us save trees and money. His deceptively light sound defines soulful romance, and it helped place his band the miracles at the top of the charts throughout the 1960s. In addition to smokey robinson byname of william robinson. Smokey robinson and the miracles, american vocal group that helped define the motown sound of the 1960s and was led by one of the most gifted and influential singersongwriters in 20thcentury popular music. New york city introduces a subway train that operates without a crew on board. The solo anthology motown records by smokey robinson. Top jazz performers are duke ellington, count basie, and dave brubeck. Best businessman, best artist development guy and most important best songwriter. Other motown voices were very gospelinfluenced, whereas. Honored for songwriting, motown legend smokey robinson proves. Smokey robinson motown northern modern warhorse soul by soulintegrity. For information about robinson s recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. People all over the world recognize smokey robinson s sweet voice within a bar or two.
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