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geminiluvv · 5 months

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Smokey Robinson & Aretha Franklin, Soul Train (1979) ♡

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cartermagazine · 2 months

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Today In History

Born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 19, 1940, William “Smokey” Robinson is a prolific songwriter credited with 4,000 songs and 37 Top 40 hits.

Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. The group was Berry Gordy’s first vocal group, and it was at Robinson’s suggestion that Gordy started the Motown Record dynasty. Their single of Robinson’s “Shop Around” became Motown’s first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart. In the years following, Robinson continued to pen hits for the group including “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Going to a Go-Go,” “More Love,” “Tears of a Clown” (co-written with Stevie Wonder), and “I Second That Emotion.”

The Miracles dominated the R&B scene throughout the 1960’s and early 70’s and Robinson became Vice President of Motown Records serving as in-house producer, talent scout and songwriter.

In addition to writing hits for the Miracles, Robinson wrote and produced hits for other Motown greats including The Temptations, Mary Wells, Brenda Holloway, Marvin Gaye and others. “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “My Girl,” “Get Ready,” “You Beat Me to the Punch,” “Don’t Mess with Bill,” “Ain’t That Peculiar,” and “My Guy” are just a few of his songwriting triumphs during those years.

After Robinson left the Miracles, fellow member Marv Tarplin joined him on tour in 1973, and presented him a tune he had composed on his guitar. Robinson later wrote the lyrics that became his first solo top ten Pop single, “Cruisin’”. The song hit number one in Cash Box and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became his first solo number one in New Zealand.

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forever70s · 3 months

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Time Out for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (1969)

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detroitlib · 2 months

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Portrait of the musical group Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. Printed on front: "Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Tamla Recording Artists. Direction: International Talent Management, Inc. (ITMI), 2652 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48208. James J. Kriegsmann, N.Y." Handwritten on front: "Yours forever, Smokey; Always, Pete; Love ya!, Bobby Miracle; Ronnie."

E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library

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harrisonarchive · 10 months

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June 3, 1999. Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images.

“[George would pause] intently over one of the two jukeboxes filled with favorites, carefully and deliberately choosing what to play next: a version of ‘The Lumberjack Song,’ Ravi Shankar, endless Dylan, ‘Oh, you must hear this, Eric.’ Early Elvis. ‘Spam.’ EC’s ‘Layla.’ And yet more Dylan. His enthusiasm was contagious. He played the jukebox to inform and instruct. He reveled in sharing his delight in all kinds of music. He would go through periods of furious passions, often lasting for months or even years at a time, when he would insist you shared the joy of Smokey Robinson or the songs of Hoagy Carmichael or the Hawaiian music of Gabby Pahinui or even the ukulele nonsense of George Formby. During this latter stage everyone had to learn the uke; even Liv he taught to strum away. He embraced all forms life. It was to be savored and enjoyed. But music was at the heart of it. It could speak more truly to the soul. And the soul was what George was about.” - Eric Idle, The Greedy Bastard Diary (x)

#George Harrison #Eric Idle #Olivia Harrison #Bob Dylan #Ravi Shankar #Smokey Robinson #George Formby #Hoagy Carmichael #Garry Pahinui #et al.#George's jukebox feature #Friar Park #George and the ukulele #George and Eric Idle #George and Olivia #fits queue like a glove

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jmilleyon · 1 year

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Smokey Robison & Aretha Franklin improv performance of “ Ooo Baby Baby” 💕

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musickickztoo · 2 months

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Smokey Robinson *February 19, 1940

#smokey robinson #the miracles #motown #february 19

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j-o-s-h-i-t-o · 6 days

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Today’s pickups.

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cozyaliensuperstar7 · 17 days

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Beyoncé 👑 🐝 🤠

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Beyonce has become the first black artist ever to hit number one with a country album in the UK, topping the chart with her eighth record, Cowboy Carter. Not only that, but the star has done the double - with the album's lead single, Texas Hold 'Em, returning to the top spot in the singles chart for a fifth non-consecutive week.

Yes 🙌🏾 Queen 🐝

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American Requiem! Beyoncé has made history by becoming the first Black woman to earn a number one country album in Billboard history with “Cowboy Carter.” Cowboy Carter debuted selling 407,000 units, topping the Top Country Albums, Americana/Folk Albums, and Top Album Sales charts. This history-making moment comes a month after Beyoncé became the first Black woman with a number-one country single for “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Congratulations Beyonce! We tip our hats to you!

beyhive.b:

numbers haven't a lot of importance to represent the quality of an artist but can we talk about it anyway? after 27 years of career she still broking records, she is insane❤️‍🔥#beyonce #beyoncé #beyhive #bey #queenbey #queenb #sashafierce #singer #dance #shows #thecarters #jayz #blueivy #rumicarter #sircarter #knowles #tinaknwoles #solangeknowles #tinaknowles #mathewknowles #lemonade #dangerouslyinlove #renaissance #4 #thelionking #everythingislove #iamsashafierce #worldtour #beyonceactii #cowboycarter @mstinaknowles @mrmathewknowles

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SmokeyRobinson is the latest legend to show Beyonce some support during her Country era 🐎 Speaking with Fox 5 DC, the ‘Crusin’ singer showed his love for Queen Bey and her latest output. He also showed loved for artists who venture out and try other genres. What are your thoughts on artists exploring and trying genres of music that aren’t their specialty? Let us know!

#beyoncé #cowboy carter #act ii #sugarland #smokey robinson

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lisamarie-vee · 8 days

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