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As we celebrate Smokey Robinson's 85th birthday, the genius described by Bob Dylan as America鈥檚 greatest living poet looks back over his amazing life and songs in 蜜芽传媒 interviews.

Named America鈥檚 greatest living poet by Bob Dylan, we celebrate the 85th birthday of William 'Smokey' Robinson. He looks back over his amazing life, career at Motown and inspirational song catalogue in 蜜芽传媒 radio and television interviews with presenters Paul Gambaccini, Alex Jones, Natasha Kaplinski, Dermot Monaghan, Jonathan Ross, Matt Everitt, Nicky Campbell, Jools Holland, Martin Freeman and producers Stuart Grundy and Tim Blackmore.

Smokey remembers being surrounded by music at home, then when he was a teenager, singing with friends for the first time in Detroit and meeting his idol Berry Gordy (when he was the songwriter for Jackie Wilson). Smokey mentions that he learned so much from Berry and was delighted to join him in his ground-breaking Motown adventures.

Smokey also discusses his work with other artists such as Mary Wells and The Temptations, the way he constructs his classic songs and his later solo success.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 16 Feb 2025 00:00
蜜芽传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    Going To A Go-Go

    • Supafunky II (Various Artists).
    • Universal.

  • The Miracles

    Got A Job

    • The 35th Anniversary Collection.
    • UNI/MOTOWN.
    • 1.

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    Shop Around聽

    • Tamla Motown Gold (Various).
    • Motown.

  • Jonathan Ross

    Shop Around (live on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross)

  • Mary Wells

    My Guy

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • The Temptations

    My Girl

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

  • The Miracles

    You've Really Got A Hold On Me

    • The Wanderers (Original S/Track).
    • Sanctuary Records.

  • The Miracles

    Mickey's Monkey

    • The Definitive Collection.
    • Motown.
    • 4.

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    I Second That Emotion

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Smokey Robinson

    The Tracks Of My Tears (live on Later with Jools 2006)

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    The Tracks Of My Tears

    • Soul (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    The Tears Of A Clown

    • Motown: The Ultimate Hits Collection (Various Artists).
    • Motown.

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    Abraham, Martin And John

    • Time Out For Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.
    • UNI/MOTOWN.
    • 6.

  • Smokey Robinson

    Being With You

    • Heart Full Of Soul 2 (Various Artist.
    • Global Television.

  • Smokey Robinson

    Quiet Storm

    • The 35th Anniversary Collection.
    • UNI/MOTOWN.
    • 17.

Broadcast

  • Sun 16 Feb 2025 00:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2