Added drums and chops make it ready for your dancefloor tonight. Getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. Smokey robinson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. People all over the world recognize smokey robinson s sweet voice within a bar or two. With smokey robinson on board as music producer and among the talented contemporary voice cast, and prominent themes about family ties, creativity, and. Smokey robinsons songs stream online music songs listen. Motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 youtube. In 1959, about a year after smokey robinson met berry gordy jr. The motown revue starring smokey robinson season 1 imdb. Hosts lance cartelli and fox van allen deliver the dish on survivor season 40. 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. Check out the motown years live live at the caesars palace 1994 by smokey robinson on amazon music. Smokey robinson celebrates christmas and friendships.
Pete moore, bobby rogers, claudette rogers robinson and ronnie white, along with william smokey robinson, were the original members of the group. 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. Ever had a dream 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. Newsomebobo and eddie yostumpires off season jobgeorge weiss. Jan, 2012 some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. Robinson appeared on the late late show to promote new documentary hitsville. Smokey s singing group, the miracles, signed with the detroit label and became part of the motown family. Motown revue starring smokey robinson, the 1985 tv series. This 2 1 2 hour dvd is the first official video anthology by one of the most successful singing groups of all time.
Its smokey robinsons 78th birthday here are 5 tracks to. Smokey robinson, the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and leader of the miracles, was born on feb. Smokey robinson i am i am edit, baby come close and more. The miracles motown sounds featured artist motown museum. We talk to the legend smokey robinson and ask him about hip hop, marvin gaye and. See more ideas about smokey robinson, motown and soul music. Feb 19, 2018 one of motown s most recognizable voices celebrates a birthday today. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Earth wind and fire kennedy center honors 2019 full show. Motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 duration.
Listen free to smokey robinson the ultimate collection. 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. Watch full episodes of motown revue and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Thus, motown likely felt it could squeeze some more money out of the ross name with a full. 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. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series tv. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Culture club with smokey robinson motown revue 1985 do you. The following is the solo discography of smokey robinson from 1973 to the present day. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series.
The group appeared on numerous television programs, sang in the concert film, the t. To hear berry gordy and smokey robinson tell some of the back stories is fascinating. Features for the first time on dvd 14 classic full length performances from archival television appearances spanning three decades. Smokey robinson, the legendary king of motown, brought out all the classics. Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. Every beat of my heart s, recorded 3670letter full of tears s. 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. Smokey robinson on the motown family and my girl video. Cruisin being with you smokey robinson on allmusic 1995 collectables motown legends. In fact, gordy is quoted as saying that without the miracles, motown would not have been possible. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. So i was excited to catch up with smokey robinson to talk about the holiday he loves and. Smokey robinson among performers on tonights dwts motown week. The making of motown, prompting corden to contend that he prefers the soulful hits of 2019.
Damien chazelle jazzes up an introspective murder mystery. 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. Smokey robinson, diana ross, mary jane girls, mary wells, weird al yankovich.
Watch full episodes of motown revue and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures. Tequan richmond and kim wayans share what to expect from their characters on season 2. Id be remiss if i didnt tip my cap in full respect to the world famous funk brothers. Classic tune by smokey robinson will knock your floor on their feet. The motown revue starring smokey robinson august 1985. 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. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. 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. Show, headlined motown s motor town revue, influenced the beatles and also performed for the queen of england. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Bet honors season 2014 smokey robinsons ode to motown.
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. 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. Honored for songwriting, motown legend smokey robinson proves. The miracles went on to power the companys earliest successes. The 2017 ravinia season has ended, but look for the announcement of the. The albums i have each have corresponding sides, as in side 1 and 2.
An eerie sense of timewarp permeates the motown revue starring smokey robinson, nbcs amiable attempt to revive oldtime television variety shows. Pbs stations nationwide will air the event tomorrow, feb. The motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 episode list. Diana ross the motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985. 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. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series 1985. Motown family helps smokey robinson celebrate turn as 20th. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy.
For a list of successful songs written by robinson, see list of songs written by smokey robinson. Wells, motown s first female star, teamed with up songwriter smokey robinson on a number of hits, but none would top the no. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Listen to your favorite songs from smokey s family robinson by smokey robinson now. Jul 28, 2015 motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985. Smokey robinson tears of a clown action jackson bmore mix. Aug 6, 20 i am really starting to love this action jackson cat. Smokey robinson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and. 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. A grammyr celebration for the queen of soul 1 episode 2019. 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. Some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. The motown years live live at the caesars palace 1994 by. Christmas has to rock when the king of motown is on board.
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