Smokey Robinson

The legendary Smokey Robinson has written and produced (only to name a few) such hit songs as: "Just to See Her," "Tracks of My Tears," "Ooh, Baby Baby," "Tears of a Clown," "My Girl," "My Guy," "Two Lovers," "Get Ready," "Cruisin'," and the list just goes on! They've earned virtually every award that can be bestowed upon an artist/songwriter, including a Grammy Award, a place in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Soul Train Heritage Award and the NARAS Living Legend Award.
Smokey and his group The Miracles first met Motown's Berry Gordy in 1957 while auditioning for Jackie Wilson's manager. Jackie Wilson turned them down, but Berry saw potential in the group.
When Berry Gordy set up the Motown label, The Miracles were one of the first acts he signed. Their first release on the Motown label, "Way Over There," didn't go anywhere, but their second release "Shop Around" was a huge hit, making it to number 2 on the U.S. charts. This release not only put The Miracles in the national spotlight, but Motown as well.
Over the next seven years, The Miracles experienced much success. They became the first Motown act to appear on ABC-TV's American Bandstand in February 1961 and continued to top the charts with the songs "You've Really Got A Hold On Me," "Mickey's Monkey," "Going To A Go-Go" and "I Second That Emotion."
Robinson also was extremely active at Motown as a songwriter and producer for other acts. The #1 singles "My Guy" (Mary Wells) and "My Girl" (Temptations) were each Robinson songs and productions (the latter with fellow Miracle Ronnie White). Smokey also did some excellent work with The Marvelettes and Marvin Gaye.
In 1967, The Miracles became "Smokey Robinson and the Miracles," and continued topping the charts with "Baby, Baby Don't Cry" and "Tears Of A Clown." In 1972, Smokey Robinson retired from The Miracles to spend more time with his family.
Smokey's solo career has been successful also with the hits "Cruisin'", "Being With You" and "Just To See Her" to name just a few. O
Beginning in 1981, Smokey started to receive the long-term recognition he deserved. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on January 21, 1987 and he following year, he was named a Grammy Living Legend as well as being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame by Whitney Houston on May 30, 1990.
Smokey Robinson is not only a great songwriter but an extraordinary entertainer. His show, still constantly touring the nation to sold out crowds, has brought joy to his listeners. His songs of the past allow many to remember the times gone by – the good and the bad. He doesn't just give you a selection of hits, but his entire show is a production itself – with lights, effects, script and music.

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