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Smokey Robinson

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About Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. He led the group from its 1955 origins, when they were called the Five Chimes, until 1972, when he retired from the group to focus on his role as Motown Records vice president. Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. He left Motown in 1999.

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Take It Slow feat. Eddie Willis of The Funk Brothers

The Contours, Stevie Wonder, The Sound, Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Music industry, Diana Ross, Harold Melvin, James Jamerson, Jazz band, Melvins, Smokey Robinson, Eddie Willis, Y&T

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Thumbnail for 🎶 Motown 25 Songwriters Roundtable – The Untold Story! 🎤✨ by Stevie Wonder, The Sound, Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The Four Tops, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Songwriter, Y&T35:18

🎶 Motown 25 Songwriters Roundtable – The Untold Story! 🎤✨

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  • Thumbnail for Smokey Robinson Explains "Controversial" Album Gasms at Grammys | E! News by Smokey Robinson2:00

    Smokey Robinson Explains "Controversial" Album Gasms at Grammys | E! News

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    Who Should Play a Young Smokey Robinson?

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    Smokey Robinson Special Las Vegas Q&A On April 5th

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  • Thumbnail for Smokey Robinson Doesn’t Regret Giving “My Girl” to the Temptations (2014) by Smokey Robinson3:34

    Smokey Robinson Doesn’t Regret Giving “My Girl” to the Temptations (2014)

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  • Thumbnail for 🎶 Motown 25 Songwriters Roundtable – The Untold Story! 🎤✨ by Stevie Wonder, The Sound, Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The Four Tops, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Songwriter, Y&T35:18

    🎶 Motown 25 Songwriters Roundtable – The Untold Story! 🎤✨

    Stevie Wonder, The Sound, Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The Four Tops, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Songwriter, Y&T

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  • Thumbnail for The Kennedy Center Honors - Smokey Robinson by Smokey Robinson0:21

    The Kennedy Center Honors - Smokey Robinson

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  • Thumbnail for Smokey Robinson on Marvin Gaye's Paranoia Leading Up to His Dad Killing Him (Part 25) by Smokey Robinson3:32

    Smokey Robinson on Marvin Gaye's Paranoia Leading Up to His Dad Killing Him (Part 25)

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    Smokey Robinson Tells Story of "The Tears of a Clown"

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    Backstage meeting Smokey Robinson

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  • Thumbnail for Sneaking My Drums Backstage Landed Me a Gig with Smokey Robinson! by Smokey Robinson0:41

    Sneaking My Drums Backstage Landed Me a Gig with Smokey Robinson!

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    Kenn and Smokey Robinson backstage

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    Take It Slow feat. Eddie Willis of The Funk Brothers

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    GOING BACK TO MOTOWN

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  • Thumbnail for Smokey Robinson's Impact on Motown | Paul Shaffer Plus One by Smokey Robinson5:03

    Smokey Robinson's Impact on Motown | Paul Shaffer Plus One

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    Smokey Robinson on His Life Story and Biggest Hit Songs (Full Interview)

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    The Supremes - Your Wonderful Sweet Sweet Love [Sonny and Cher Show - 1972]

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  • Thumbnail for The Untold Story of Smokey Robinson: Addiction, Diana Ross, and the Motown Miracle by Smokey Robinson31:33

    The Untold Story of Smokey Robinson: Addiction, Diana Ross, and the Motown Miracle

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