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"Cruisin'" is a 1979 single written, produced, and performed by the American singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson for Motown Records' Tamla label. One of Robinson's most successful singles outside of his work with the Miracles, "Cruisin'" hit number one on the U.S. Cash Box Top 100 and was also a Billboard Hot 100 hit, peaking at number four the week of February 2, 1980. [3]
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles Stevie Wonder, Hank Cosby: 1 1 1 1976: Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, #34 UK (reissue) 1979: The Beat, #6 UK "Still Water (Love)" The Four Tops: Frank Wilson: 11 4 10 1982: O'Bryan, #23 R&B 1971 "I Don't Blame You At All" Smokey Robinson & the Miracles 18 7 11 "Crazy About the La La La" Smokey Robinson & the ...
"Being with You" is a 1981 song recorded by American singer Smokey Robinson. The song spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Soul Singles chart from March to early May 1981 and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, [4] [5] [6] behind "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes, his highest charting solo hit on the Billboard pop charts.
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles LIVE! (TS289) is a 1969 album by R&B group The Miracles (aka "Smokey Robinson & the Miracles"). Issued on Motown's Tamla label, it is the second of three live albums the Miracles recorded during their career. The album was recorded in 1968 at Detroit's famous Roostertail Restaurant, a popular venue where Motown ...
Robinson’s fanbase still loves him — I know because he’s still one of my mother’s favorite singers. He was in her top five back in the ’60s, and he’s still up there now.
Reviewing for The Village Voice in 1980, music critic Robert Christgau gave the album an "A−" and called it Robinson's best solo album. He said that, despite potential "cavils" from novice Motown purists about the disco version of "Get Ready", the songs on side one especially update Robinson's "concise, smoldering romanticism with a flair that seemed lost to him years ago". [3]
Legendary artist, producer and songwriter Smokey Robinson is teaming up with actor and singer Halle Bailey to co-host a tribute to one of the most iconic and influential record labels: Motown.
My World (The Definitive Collection) is a 2005 greatest hits compilation from American soul music singer Smokey Robinson, sometimes featuring his earlier group The Miracles. It has received positive reviews from critics.