What was the most interesting thing you learned about Smokey Robinson here?

@DetroitLives313

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that he said that he and Diana Ross were just close....HA! They did the nasty and he knows it. LOL!

@ASSman864

5 жыл бұрын

@Black Light what video were you watching?

@NODE1975

5 жыл бұрын

@@DetroitLives313 no they didn't but Diana did f a lot of Motown family members...Barry Gordy, Eddie Kendericks, and a few others. She tried Smokey but Claudette whipped that @$$

@DetroitLives313

5 жыл бұрын

@La Jo Oh YES they did! Diane not only did the very married Smokey Robinson, but also did the very married Berry Gordy Jr. and the very married Eddie Holland (who's wife Doris kicked Ross' ass outside of the 20 Grand nightclub in Detroit). Eddie Kendricks' wife said that Ross came beating on their door one night and tried to break in to see Eddie. (Check out the Unsung episode on Eddie Kendricks and let her explain it). She did Richard Street that later joined the Temptations and whole host of others! LOL!!! Oh yeah, she was a very busy little beaver back in those days. She would even rub it in Claudette's face and if you want proof of that, go listen the "Diana Ross & the Supremes Farewell" album. It is a live album and at one point Diana Ross says to Claudette Robinson "go on, show him (Smokey) how much I love him........". Now everyone at Motown and that were around them in Detroit knew about them playing on the side. Claudette was way too nice of a young lady and never beat Diana up. Several people did have to beat her up including Eddie Holland's wife, Florence Ballard and others..........

@DetroitLives313

5 жыл бұрын

@Black Light Uncle Smokey is not a tranny!

Smokey is a survivor, that’s the quality of him that I most admire, He is still standing while many others have fallen!!! Salute to him and all of his success

Smokey is 50 % of the Motown hits. A lot of babies made then. Love it

So much respect for Smoky and Aretha! Amazing talent.

This man has got his act together from when he was young to his old God bless you

Smokey was successful at everything he did but he was also a hard worker! He's a great role model!

Cool clip..wish you would’ve played some actual Smokey in the background instead of that WHACK ASS 80s rock guitar lick loop lol

@504msrobin

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Happy-nu2lk

4 жыл бұрын

Ikr lol

@MiamiPush2theLimit

2 жыл бұрын

Probably can’t afford the rights.

wow!!! I saw Smokey about 4years ago in concert, on my birthday he was fabulous!! Just great, I think I'll go to my youtube playlist and listen to some Smokey Robinson yeah!! 💯🙂

@michaelclements4643

5 жыл бұрын

You're very luck I envy you he's one of my all-time favourite singers

@Dina_Tolen

5 жыл бұрын

Zelda Williams that’s good🙂

@jamescole2688

5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelclements4643 q

@quietthought8288

3 жыл бұрын

I attended his concert a few years ago .. My God that man has a golden voice ... His voice is so smooth and still hits those notes! CRUISIN IS MY FAVORITE SONG by Smokey.

He's so handsome and talented. My Mom's crush lol

Smokey Robinson has had his problems like many did then and now, but he changed it all because he chose life and made the right decision, his life is better for it. God is speaking to everyone, we just need to listen, and life won't be so complicated. Sometimes we are the last one to know that something is wrong! Good for you Smokey!❤️

I was always impressed with the purity, the simplicity of his rhymes. The words just naturally fit together so beautifully. He's my favorite Motown artist.

I am sorry but Mr. Smokey Robinson can still get it. Real talk.😉

@marthalundy5637

4 жыл бұрын

Bio in

@vibe2248

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

I believe Smokey to be one of AMERICA'S GREATEST Living POETS, ARTIST, MUSICIAN all rolled into one.

@anastasiaana4811

4 жыл бұрын

He is my bsf's grandfather!

@maryruggiero2884

4 жыл бұрын

OMG!! do you live under a rock? poet? LMAO!!!

Mr. Robinson is a genius and he always gives credit to others.

@lawrencesumblin3325

5 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@maryruggiero2884

4 жыл бұрын

genius??!! lol, you're kidding, right?

@Modelt5000

4 жыл бұрын

@@maryruggiero2884 why are you here!!! Go away!!

@maryruggiero2884

4 жыл бұрын

@@Modelt5000 LOL!!! i can be anywhere i want to be. why are you such an bitch?

@charlesljones2454

3 жыл бұрын

@@maryruggiero2884 he has a catalogue of over 3000 songs he's written . Let me know when you find anybody else with those credentials.

Even age looks good on this handsome man with the dreamy eyes!

@camilalook4168

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that voice...

@camilalook4168

4 жыл бұрын

@Willie Gordon 😀😀😀

@Dreamskater100

4 жыл бұрын

@Willie Gordon What?!!

@maryruggiero2884

4 жыл бұрын

that's not age that's a mountain of plastic surgery!!! just take a look at an early photo of him, and then at a later one...he's had everything done!! he looks embalmed to me.

@roxyhaze6955

4 жыл бұрын

@@maryruggiero2884 yip diff plastic surgery

"When Smokey Sings" by ABC. 💕💕

When smokey sings I forget everything.

Nothing I didn't already know. Smokey is the greatest songwriter of all time with a catalogue of over 3000 songs and a smooth singer whose hits of over 50 years ago are just now getting the appreciation they deserve.

@tannwich5350

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe someday even "Heavy on Pride" will get it....:-)

"If Bob sees it in print, he'll think he said it. " 😆

@josephineadams3366

5 жыл бұрын

Uncle Roly.

underrated,underappreciated soulster.smokey robinson.

@chrisdrummond8893

5 жыл бұрын

Didn't know his back up plan was electrical engineering

@joeiiiful

5 жыл бұрын

Are you serious? Where did you dream up that nonsense? Smokey is definitely everything you say he is not and much much more. Maybe you don't appreciate him, but tens of millions do love, admire and respect him for all of his accomplishments.

@anthonytaylor7928

5 жыл бұрын

U know what this is about the third time that I seen the word underrated used in the wrong context on KZread.somebody said Will Smith was underrated rapper yet he won four grammys been nominated eight time and he was doing it part time.shia laBeof being an underrated actor yet he was part of the transformers and Indiana Jones and wall Street movie franchises how in the hell are u underrated and ur chosen to do that? Please don't get me started on all the chart topping hits he wrote for the miracles and other legendary artists we could frickin be on KZread all day .hes in the songwriter's hall of fame ,the George Gershwin songwriter's contribution to popular music award.and inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame how in the heck are u underrated with those accomplishments also go and try to record one of his songs and c if u can do it for free? Underrated means when u do something and good at it and don't recognized as much .I think ur using the word in the wrong context put that label on somebody else not this legendary icon

@devonboulden2496

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know where you got this idea. I've never had anything but the highest love and respect for Smokey. This is one of the few artists that stops me in my tracks when he's on TV. 'Being with you' was rather soft, but I loved the album. It's not like me to love a soft album.

@JasonVoorhees-wn6co

4 жыл бұрын

Angelo Catapang he’s not underrated

I absolutely love Smokey Robinson!! My favorite songs by him are “Quiet Storm” and “Being with you”. It’s so interesting how he got the name “Smokey” via his favorite uncle Claude. Smokey is a very talented artist and an amazing song writer 💜🙏🏿

I can’t believe that Motown or MCA haven’t made an official documentary of Smokey Robinson or a movie. Thank you for doing one.💙🙏

I never knew how prolific Smokey's writing has been and especially finding out he wrote "My Girl". It had to be one the best songs by Motown and the Temptations did a perfect job with it. That's how humble Smokey is that I had never known that he had written it. What an outstanding human being!

@charlesljones2454

4 жыл бұрын

He also wrote my guy by Mary wells that sounded just as good.

@---Joy---

Жыл бұрын

@ Valerie Etter Absolutely!

@williamg2552

Жыл бұрын

Everybody always talks about The Temptations’ “My Girl” and Mary Wells “My Guy” . But, according to Rolling Stone Magazine, “The Greatest Motown Song of All Time” is NEITHER of these. In their recent list of “The 100 Greatest Motown Songs of All Time” , the song that took the #1 Position was.. “THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS” by THE MIRACLES !! THE MIRACLES are The Most-Covered Motown Act of All Time. They ALSO have the Most Grammy Hall of Fame-Inducted Songs of ANY Motown Group They are also the ONLY Motown Group where all its members (except Claudette) are ASCAP and/or BMI Award-Winning Songwriters. They also have the MOST-SONGS inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of “The 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll, and are the HIGHEST-RANKED MOTOWN GROUP on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” Not The Supremes, Not The Temptations, Not The J-5 or Commodores….THE MIRACLES. “Other Groups may be COOL…but THE MIRACLES RULE!!”

I love him so much and his friendships with Aretha is so beautiful was

@DetroitLives313

5 жыл бұрын

@Carrie's helping guide to you being a women When I was a kid, we would see Smokey and a couple of the Miracles roller skating at the rink right down street from my house! He is a VERY regular guy with extraordinary talent. He could have easily been a successful comedian. He is so funny with the stories he tells.

@katienewman1078

3 жыл бұрын

When did he pass

I love how Smokey Robingson sings with his 💝. When I sing, I sing with my 💝as much as I can.He's been one of my role models in voice

His beautiful green eyes, wow 😮

@averyt6521

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too

Smokey such a fly guy.

I've always loved Smokey Robinson. He's very talented, charming and just a genius. He wrote so many wonderful songs that will live in my heart and soul. The memories of all the people that I love, especially Gloria, my best friend! 💗 I haven't forgotten you. 🕊🕊🕊🕊

*"Smokey and his Miracle"* on a Spiritual note, Smokey was hooked on drugs and was encouraged to enter therapy rehab, he testified about a Prayer he prayed and GOD instantly healed him of his addiction to never do drugs again.

Its just amazing !! I can't believe how many songs he's associated with!! Wither he wrote or sung!! Amazing man!!

@charlesljones2454

4 жыл бұрын

Smokey has a,catalogue of over 3000 songs.

@robinrodriguez480

4 жыл бұрын

@@charlesljones2454 unbelievable!!!!

Video was great 👍🏽! I love Smokey! He hasn’t aged much either! He is a handsome man!!! Those beautiful GREEN EYES would hypnotized me!!! His music is way before my time, but that’s ok, I’m still a fan!! He is one older man that “CAN GET IT “!!!!

I highly recommend searching up the cover of 'Yesterday' performed by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.

Grunge ,you guys forgot to add that the 80's pop group ABC did tribute song to him called, (when smokey sings) beautiful song too

One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time he's definitely my favourite soul singers

@lawrencesumblin3325

5 жыл бұрын

Now you know if Bob Dylan called him the greatest poet ever, then thats saying something.

Love this man dearly, smokey is the love of my life even today 2019. Pure respect for him.

He's a genius of a writer and has been for years! He's written songs for some of my favorite group including the miracles!

# SmokeyRobinson is #1, in my book. One of the most talented songwriters I've ever heard. Not to mention a magnificent human being. I love this guy. His music says it all!!! He's the BEST!!!

So happy he got off drugs..1 of the best.

I say Smokey at a free Stern Grove concert about 7 years ago. I had never seen that size crowd there before. The concert was great. Everyone was so happy. Strangers were singing Smokey 's songs to each other like old friends. The elders were all carefully watched over and enjoyed like you would your own grandparents. No negative energy the entire time. None. Smokey laughed, shared many stories, and sang like an Angel. Better than his records. Smokey was bending and sustaining notes and chords and his smile never left his face, nor ours. Its easy to forget how great he is as a singer until you see him live and sing along with him. He makes it look effortless.

I love when you show the camaraderie that he had with all his neighbors who grew up to be on the same Reckitt label we don’t have that anymore

Always loved Smokey..I would play the singles and albums endlessly..When I first heard "The Tracks of My Tears" I went around singing it. I was driving in my car with my girlfriend and singing it before she had heard it on the radio. . She was blown away and asked where did I get THAT song..I said, "I wrote it." "WOW!" she said.. A couple days later she heard Smokey on the radio, and tried to crack me for tricking her, but I ran away.

That he looks good to be 80.

@quietthought8288

3 жыл бұрын

So so true! I saw him in person and doesn’t move like the average 80 year old . God has blessed him. 🙏🏽

he is a real nice man he always tip when come to Atlantic city a lot of guests with money won't give you a dime

@LeslieGMN

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but some rich folk don’t tip. Glad to hear, Denise, that Smokey is generous with those who serve him.

I have loved the sound of Smokey Robinson's voice since I was 6yrs old and was allowed to stay in my older sister's room if I was quiet. It wasn't until I was 14yrs old that I actually saw him perform and fell instantly in love with the man that owned the voice that I had loved so long. I make a point of seeing Smokey perform at least once every year and have never been disappointed with his shows. A little disappointed that no mention of his gospel recording and success of that cd from 2004 was mentioned at.

Smokey is not underrated or unappreciated look him up in wikipedia.🤷‍♀️

@soundsrelaxing888

4 жыл бұрын

Gaynell Lee this true

Very interesting - thank you very much. As an Aussie l've really only become aware of Smokey in recent years. I became really interested in him when l heard what a wonderful mentor he was for an Australian Group, 'Human Nature' who ironically got a stint at Vegas, doing Motown Music - about a decade ago. He's a delightful man - and now l know he is also an amazing song writer - My Guy, being one of my all time favourite songs.

Al Abrams also came up with the slogan "The Sound of Young America" Al was a good and personal friend of mine. May he rest in peace.

Always one of my favourite musicians. Class act all the way!!! Have listened to Motown since the sixties and Smokey is still awesome to this day. Barry Gordie sure knew how to pickem!!! 🇨🇦

@darlenemcnealy6306

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Tom my favorite song was cruising, when I hear being with u I want to stab my ear drums out!!! Love him though he a legend. ✌🏾

I have been a Smokey fan since I was 12. That voice is instantly recognized. He is the best and I plan to play his songs at my funeral so they can escort me to the nether regions. Love you Smokey.

I love it when you just know from a few songs someone has really got it, and then you learn later of all the other supporting evidence.

I was able to see Smokey only a couple years ago. The concert started out a little rocky, but wow, after the first two songs, he was incredible! I've been a fan for a long time.

Where does anyone get the idea Smokey is underrated or under appreciated ? Let’s start with My Girl, Tracks of my tears & so on ......

@sheilamccullough2616

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know where they get that I grew up listening to hos music my mama usr to by his records Im 61 now

@markparrish6283

4 жыл бұрын

He didn't know what he was talking about.

@maxxmabemwe4859

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up during the Mowtown era. I remember when we did not want to hear anything by the Temptations, their songs were terrible, and then Smokey wrote: The way you do things you do featuring Eddie Kendricks on lead, after that everything the Temps touched turned to gold.

This was a very good report, thumbs-up.

Thank you for these great stories about my cousin.

He seems like such a nice person too! Not always true with talented , extremely successful artists.

One of the greatest stars of the music industry. Beautiful voice and eyes, and just a flat out amazing songwriter.

Underrated. One of the greatest songwriters of all time.

@maryruggiero2884

4 жыл бұрын

do you know what the word underrated means? Smokey is far from underrated!!!

@derichestt

4 жыл бұрын

@@maryruggiero2884 hes ultra underrated, because hes so great

@maryruggiero2884

4 жыл бұрын

@@derichestt that's one of the most ridiculous, nonsensical statements i have ever heard. it makes no sense whatsoever, and smokey was FAR from being the "greatest (anything) of all time" he was good, but the greatest? LOL!! i can name for you at least six Motown writers that put smokey to shame. underrated? maybe OVERrated, but certainly not underrated.

@charlesljones2454

3 жыл бұрын

@@maryruggiero2884 and who are those six writers. You have no idea what you're talking about. Smokey ......before he became vice president was the straw that stirred the drink in Motown. He wrote hits for the temptations Mary wells Brenda holloway the four tops the marvelettes Michael Jackson as well as his own group the miracles. No other writer .....or tandem of writers I'm Motown were as prolific writing for others.

I grew up on his music and I used to try to mimic his vocal style.Always one of my favorite singers!🕺🕺🕺🎧🎤🎛🎶🎵🔊

Great video. I always said that without Smokey Robinson Motown would not have been the Mega Hit Making Machine that it undoubtedly became. Love you Smokey and the class and Beauty that you gave to the PLANET...♥️♥️♥️

I have loved Smokey's songs since I was 15 years old!

Damn. Them eyes are still fine.

He came to my son's college a few years and performed. He took me to see him and was it a great show. I loved it. He is a wonderful performer.

You hear so much bad about artist. Refreshing to hear a story like this. Love ya Smokey. Shalom

I grew up listening to Smokey Robinson and most of the other artists who me Smokey associated with who he called family I've listened to a lot of his interviews and what really touched me was he never had nothing bad to say about anyone only good things he said of they break into my house they better bring something with they that fact that they never knew they were poor because of the love that was in their home only till he moved away that he discovered just how poor they really were he's certainly gifted a God given gift for sure thank you Smokey for bringing your love to my thoughts God bless you Smokey

I'm white and love the old Motown sounds as much as other pop and rock & roll. Many legends.

@brianleach5040

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah what happened to good singers

@lawrencesumblin3325

5 жыл бұрын

Thats the best about Motown. It was loved by all people. When anything brings us together its all good. 👍

@muffs55mercury61

5 жыл бұрын

@@lawrencesumblin3325 yes it really was!

@brianleach5040

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

"The Tracks of My Tears" is the greatest lyric of any pop song ever.

@treasurehunteruk9718

5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely hate it!! I switch stations as soon as I hear the first two notes. Yuk!

@shanewright2772

5 жыл бұрын

Now, you see, one might be tempted to think that's because the lyric hits a nerve and raises some uncomfortable memories. I'm not sure not, but it is one of those "we've all been there" lyrics :-)

@treasurehunteruk9718

5 жыл бұрын

I don't like the music, I think it's droll and I actually DON'T like his voice!!!!! It makes me cringe. If it's any consolation, I don't like Barry White's voice either, and really cringe when people say more babies were conceived to Barry White than any other singer! @@shanewright2772

@charlesljones2454

4 жыл бұрын

I thought that too before I heard daylight and darkness and let me be the clock and satisfaction and baby come close and quiet storm see where I'm going.

@charlesljones2454

4 жыл бұрын

@@shanewright2772 Smokey makes you aware of the bitter and the sweet that transpires in life but sometimes it's good to reflect.

Smoke is just the man... I always wanted to write poems like him and I still do

Now "Who's Lovin' You" is one of the most popular audition Songs in The UK on The X Factor.

@KauaiSis

5 жыл бұрын

And it bugs me that they introduce the song not as Smokey's, but as Michael Jackson's.

@lawrencesumblin3325

5 жыл бұрын

@@KauaiSis but micheal jackson sang it first.

@KauaiSis

5 жыл бұрын

@@lawrencesumblin3325 The Miracles recorded it in 1960.

@lawrencesumblin3325

5 жыл бұрын

@@KauaiSis did not know that. Thanks for informing me.

@laminage

5 жыл бұрын

You mean The Jackson Five. It was on their debut Album Diana Ross presents The Jackson Five

My absolute fave, we went tonsee him in Las Vegas when he was older and was not dosappointed one bit, fantastic singer, composer, producer, (and one this clip missed) an incredible performer

I've had a crush on Smokey since I was sixteen.I met his first wife Claudette and most of his family.Till this day I still love Smokey.

Smokey is absolutely the heart and soul of Motown.

@lawrencesumblin3325

5 жыл бұрын

👍Completely agree. A legend.

Always loved his speaking voice....his expressiveness and diction.

Lived at 595 Belmont. Loved him and to watch them rehearse in his sisters basement

@feralbluee

3 жыл бұрын

wow!! that's really fantastic! to be right in the middle of all that music! Keep safe :)

LOVE SMOKEY ❤ saw him perform recently in Atlantic City and he's as good as ever.

Class Act, that's you, Smokey! And, they can't touch that!! All by yourself, in that class, brother!!!👍🏿

Happy 80th birthday Smokey Robinson!!!

It's amazing how All Of these people know each other! Your environment and parent's support is Invaluable. I had no support, don't know how I made it but with God's help.

@luashelton9320

4 жыл бұрын

101Queenisis so true! Same here.

Profiles in Pittsburgh Gordie gave the right name for him he was his friend smokey you can tell looking at him he knows how to be a friend and give you a smile bless you Smokey Robinson love you love you love you thank you for showing this video about our great producer writer director of Motown face president Smokey Robinson of Detroit Michigan amen

Tears Of A Clown. Bought 5 singles one day that was one of them I was about 15, thanks Mr Robinson!

@davidrogers8532

5 жыл бұрын

Bring back memories I miss buying those 45s on vinyl

Smokey wrote great great songs for Mary Wells .. love her greatest hits. She was also very underrated. Diana Ross had nothing on her but a slender body. Gordy threw Mary over for Diana .. she put out, I guess?

@kenyettaready

4 жыл бұрын

Cant deny diana was a beautiful face.

Yes very informative, about Smokey...great guy....still going strong as well......

I love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love xxx LOVE. Smokey. My big sister the late Ms. Ann Watkins from St Louis Missouri. Introduce me to Smokey Robinson when I was a little girl the song was going to a Go-Go. And even had a dance for the song. Swept for you baby. Nowadays when I hear Smokey every one of his words is as though my big sister is talking to me. I stopped in the supermarket when I hear Smokey Robinson. I'm like hey Ann.

Very awesome 👍

So under appreciated..multi talented.

Great video.TY

Saw Smokey at the Hollywood Bowl a few years ago. Superstar.

A phenomenal artist, and we love Smokey to life.

Love you Smokey Robinson and when you sing all the songs and also you have beautiful eyes to.

I thought they called him Smokey because of his beautiful eyes.

He's currently a producer on a kids show based on Motown music, Motown Magic on NETFLIX.

Beautiful memories Such a Legendary performer. Blessings always be safe .

The World's Greatest Songwriter/Producer......love you..

Love me some Smokey!

Smokey a beautiful legend

Smokey as hell you in concert with my friend and we had a good time love you

I saw Smokey at the Greek Theater in LA a few years ago and Berry Gordy Jr. was in the audience.

My mom loves her some Smokey Robinson.. Truth be told, me too🙂

@lucindabarney

5 жыл бұрын

He's so handsome i met him and we took a picture together

Smokey Robinson is a humble Angel! We love you Smokey.

Smokey Robinson = Legend 👑

@charlesljones2454

4 жыл бұрын

Smokey said his uncle brought him to a baseball game and he was bored so he scribbled on a pad that he always carried a,song called I'll try something new in 15 minutes.

dude, i saw him at the seminole hollywood hard rock hotel and casino several years ago