See more ideas about smokey robinson, motown and soul music. To hear berry gordy and smokey robinson tell some of the back stories is fascinating. The following is the solo discography of smokey robinson from 1973 to the present day. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the fledgling label in 1959, and while he racked up many hits for it with the miracles and as a solo act, robinson was also an invaluable behind the.
As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the. 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. 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. Ever had a dream smokey robinson motown northern modern warhorse soul by soulintegrity.
In fact, gordy is quoted as saying that without the miracles, motown would not have been possible. The making of motown, prompting corden to contend that he prefers the soulful hits of 2019. Smokey robinson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. The motown revue starring smokey robinson august 1985. Boyz ii men, still one of the worlds biggest and best pop groups at that time, led this tribute to motown, bringing out smokey robinson, the temptations, the. Diana ross the motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985. Smokey robinson celebrates christmas and friendships. Features for the first time on dvd 14 classic full length performances from archival television appearances spanning three decades. Christmas has to rock when the king of motown is on board. Earth wind and fire kennedy center honors 2019 full show. With smokey robinson on board as music producer and among the talented contemporary voice cast, and prominent themes about family ties, creativity, and.
Every beat of my heart s, recorded 3670letter full of tears s. The 2017 ravinia season has ended, but look for the announcement of the. Motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 duration. Smokey robinson i am i am edit, baby come close and more. Bet honors season 2014 smokey robinsons ode to motown. Motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 youtube. The miracles went on to power the companys earliest successes. But it wasnt until march 31st 1968 that smokey robinson and the miracles made their debut appearance on the ed sullivan show. 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. In 1959, about a year after smokey robinson met berry gordy jr. Motown revue starring smokey robinson, the 1985 tv series. Some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder.
Feb 19, 2018 one of motown s most recognizable voices celebrates a birthday today. Thus, motown likely felt it could squeeze some more money out of the ross name with a full. Cruisin being with you smokey robinson on allmusic 1995 collectables motown legends. Smokey robinson tears of a clown action jackson bmore mix. 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. Robinson appeared on the late late show to promote new documentary hitsville. Damien chazelle jazzes up an introspective murder mystery. Tequan richmond and kim wayans share what to expect from their characters on season 2. Smokey robinson on the motown family and my girl video.
Aug 6, 20 i am really starting to love this action jackson cat. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Show, headlined motown s motor town revue, influenced the beatles and also performed for the queen of england. The motown revue was a tooshortlived friday night musical series from the summer of 1985, hosted by smokey robinson. Tonights episode of dancing with the stars presents a motown special with live performances from motown legends smokey robinson, the temptations and martha reeves throughout the evening. The remarkable story of the legendary motown records is told through new and exclusive interviews with the labels visionary founder, berry gordy, and many of. Pete moore, bobby rogers, claudette rogers robinson and ronnie white, along with william smokey robinson, were the original members of the group. Smokey robinson among performers on tonights dwts motown week. Watch full episodes of motown revue and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. So i was excited to catch up with smokey robinson to talk about the holiday he loves and. The motown years live live at the caesars palace 1994 by. 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. Thank you to hitsville usa, barry gordy, smoky, all the motown artists. The motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 episode list.
People all over the world recognize smokey robinson s sweet voice within a bar or two. Smokey robinson, the legendary king of motown, brought out all the classics. The motown revue starring smokey robinson season 1 imdb. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series 1985. Jul 28, 2015 motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985. The group appeared on numerous television programs, sang in the concert film, the t. Its smokey robinsons 78th birthday here are 5 tracks to. Unfairly neglected in comparison with equivalent albums by labelmates gaye and wonder, the sensitive smokey and pure smokey from 1973 and 1974 are subtle if schmaltzy affairs that repay repeated. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Check out the motown years live live at the caesars palace 1994 by smokey robinson on amazon music.
The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series tv. Motown family helps smokey robinson celebrate turn as 20th. His deceptively light sound defines soulful romance, and it helped place his band the miracles at the top of the charts throughout the 1960s. A grammyr celebration for the queen of soul 1 episode 2019. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series. Added drums and chops make it ready for your dancefloor tonight. Watch full episodes of motown revue and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures. Honored for songwriting, motown legend smokey robinson proves. Smokey robinson, the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and leader of the miracles, was born on feb. Newsomebobo and eddie yostumpires off season jobgeorge weiss. Hosts lance cartelli and fox van allen deliver the dish on survivor season 40. Smokey robinson in the motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 add image. Smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson on amazon music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Listen free to smokey robinson the ultimate collection. The miracles motown sounds featured artist motown museum. Culture club with smokey robinson motown revue 1985 do you. The albums i have each have corresponding sides, as in side 1 and 2. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. An eerie sense of timewarp permeates the motown revue starring smokey robinson, nbcs amiable attempt to revive oldtime television variety shows. For a list of successful songs written by robinson, see list of songs written by smokey robinson. Id be remiss if i didnt tip my cap in full respect to the world famous funk brothers. Smokey robinson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. This 2 1 2 hour dvd is the first official video anthology by one of the most successful singing groups of all time.
For information about robinson s recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. Classic tune by smokey robinson will knock your floor on their feet. 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. Jan, 2012 some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. Pbs stations nationwide will air the event tomorrow, feb. 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. We talk to the legend smokey robinson and ask him about hip hop, marvin gaye and. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy. Nov 19, 2018 the best motown songs of all time legends such as marvin gaye, temptations and the supremes are all represented on our list of the best motown songs photograph. Getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. Smokey robinsons songs stream online music songs listen.
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