He is relatively candid about his extramarital affairs, cocaine addiction and eventual redemption at the hands of a faith healer, but jeopardizes his credibility to the reader by his uncritical acceptance of nearly everyone associated with his life. Cruisin baby, lets cruise away from here dont be confused, the way is clear and if you want it, you got it forever this is not a one nig. Smokey robinson is brilliant and i just love sitting back and relaxing with all the memories that his cd provokes of my youth. 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. Best sellers new releases home electronics gift ideas help computers gift cards sell registry books. Soccer my way by the supremes a parody of football tactics books featuring the. Smokey robinson 809 stevie wonder came to me at a motown christmas party and he said, ive got this track, man, and i know its a smash.
American singer, songwriter, producer, and music executive with over 4,000 songs and 37 top40 hits. Smokey robinson has invented quiet storm, even before the late luther vandross. Iron maiden reschedule most of 2020 tour for 2021 loudwire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Soulmusic legend smokey robinson tells his story in this colorless and flawed autobiography. By this time, smokey was recognized as the craftsman of song that he is. Smokey robinson dont know why official music video by tempoentertainment. Cash box top 100 and was also a major billboard pop hit, peaking at number four the week of february 2, 1980. From detroit, michigan, the band miracles remain notable as the first successful group act for berry gordys motown records. Listen to songs by smokey robinson on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the very early days of motown and all the inside business that made that company successful. Smokey as often happens, the best chapters in this autobiography are devoted to the authors early childhood. Vinyl 7 smokey robinson cruisin 1979, vinyl discogs. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
The solo anthology by smokey robinson album listen for. Baby lets cruise away from here dont be confused baby, the way is clear and if you want it you got it forever this is not a one night stand babe let the music take your mind and, just release and you would find 1we gonna fly away, plan to go my way i love it when were. Smokey robinson is probably most remembered as being the leader of smokey robinson and the miracles. Smokey robinson wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. See more ideas about smokey robinson, motown and music artists.
Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy. As a special treat for soultrackers, joann geffen, coauthor of chicken soup for the soul. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Robinson also wrote songs for other acts, like the temptations, the marvelettes, and marvin gaye. Smokey robinson and the miracles was the performing and recording name from 1965 to. Robinson, smokey tribute soul sax tribute to smokey robinson music skip to main content. Smokey robinson and the miracles the 35th anniversary. Paak recruited smokey robinson to join him for a performance of make it better thursday on jimmy kimmel live. Mix smokey robinson and the miracles crusin youtube. Cruisin mono version by smokey robinson on amazon music. Baby lets cruise away from here dont be confused baby, the way is clear and if you want it you got it forever this is not a one night stan. Smokey robinson crusin motown piano tutorial youtube.
Cruisin is a 1979 single written, produced, and recorded by smokey robinson for motown records tamla label. New music, smokey robinson, music heals, film music books, motown, my favorite music. Whether the man himself sings in his own heartbreaking falsetto, or other artists do the honors, robinsons songs have their own unmistakable style and rhythm. Smokey robinson millennium collection 20th century. Cruisin being with you smokey robinson on allmusic 1995 collectables motown legends. One of robinsons most successful singles outside of his work with the miracles, cruisin hit number one on the u. And one of the many pleasures of seeing robinson perform live is the chance to hear the composers own renditions. Smokey robinson ebony eyes hd and remastered by dj 30r6 2011 2012 by dj30r6productions.
His deceptively light sound defines soulful romance, and it helped place his band the miracles at the top of the charts throughout the 1960s. Las vegas ksnv legendary singersongwriter, record producer and record executive smokey robinson will make his wynn las vegas debut in feb. Americas greatest living poet, according to bob dylan, with a thrilling high tenor marked by his empathic songwriting and innate good taste. A lot of times in those days, a guy might have a great piece of music but no words for it, and theyd get with somebody who could help, and vice versa. The oxnardborn rapper opened the song alone at the microphone alongside his backing band, running through the first verse and chorus before the soul legend walked onstage following a quick introduction by. Compiling a singledisc set of tracks from william smokey robinsons long career and calling it a definitive collection is a bit absurd, since robinson as a writer, singer, producer, and arranger has had a hand in countless hits over the years, at motown and elsewhere, and nothing short of an extensive box set could hope to even come close to defining that kind of pop history. Robinson also features on the studio version of make. One of robinson s most successful singles outside of his work with the miracles, cruisin hit number one on the u. Smoke signals by smokey robinson on amazon music unlimited.
Written by william smokey robinson warren moore writtenby warren moore. Stream smokey robinson cruisin acapella download free music. Hits for the miracles included shop around, going to a gogo, and tracks of my tears. Mar 27, 2020 the quartdriven smokey robinson great american series vinton watches are fitted with argonite movements, and are offered in 38mm or 32mm case sizes. And of course you cant sum up smokey robinson s carreer in 11 tracks. With more than four decades of hits, robinson will present his most beloved numbers in a threenightonly engagement at the intimate encore theater on feb. People all over the world recognize smokey robinson s sweet voice within a bar or two. Compiling a singledisc set of tracks from william smokey robinson s long career and calling it a definitive collection is a bit absurd, since robinson as a writer, singer, producer, and arranger has had a hand in countless hits over the years, at motown and elsewhere, and nothing short of an extensive box set could hope to even come close to defining that kind of pop history. Listen to your favorite songs from smoke signals by smokey robinson now. This book is very open on smokey s struggles with infidelity, drug addiction and the overall life changes that most people do go through. Product description 22 track cd motown ean 731453012127. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. As a singer, songwriter, producer and record executive, smokey robinson is a musical legend, said acting librarian of congress david s.
And he is a master at crafting lyrics that speak to the heart and soul, expressing ordinary themes in an extraordinary way. Apr 29, 2008 mix smokey robinson and the miracles crusin youtube. See more ideas about smokey robinson, motown and soul music. Cruisin baby, lets cruise away from here dont be confused, the way is clear and if you want it you got it forever this is not a one night stand, babe, yeah so let the music take your mind, whoa just release and you will find your gonna fly away, glad your goi. I had hundreds of my favorite music was the sound of motown, and i still. Learn more about robinson, the miracles, their music, and their significance. The first disc concentrates on the miracles, featuring smokey robinson and parades their hits from shop around throughout the 60s. The story behind the song, a great book that includes interviews with artists about the makings of many nowclassic songs, has agreed to share with us some of the stories from the book which is now. In addition to smokey robinson byname of william robinson. Cruisin was, in fact, originally conceived as a tape project.
Zaxai performs an incredible cover of smokey robinsons crusin the voice 2018 knockouts duration. After all, cruisin meant cars, and listening to rock stations on the car radio. Smokey robinson greatest hits full album the best of smokey robinson hq smokey robinson greatest hits full album the best of smokey robinson. His rich melodies are works of artenduring, meaningful and powerful. Really gonna miss you smokey robinson by pete fenton. Sold by mrtopseller and sent from amazon fulfillment. Cruisin by smokey robinson discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Smokey robinson cruisin acapelladownload free music. 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. Smokey robinson cruisin lyrics more music mp3 download song lyrics. Thank you for taking the time to check me out i truly appreciate it. The robinson clan comes across as an unusually warm, closeknit and engaging multiracial family, deeply proud of their africanamerican heritage and their roots in slavery but open about their caucasian influences as well. The 20th century masters collection is clearly a budget collection.