Conversations with Arthel Neville
How Smokey Robinson found the lyrics for 'Tracks of My Tears'
Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY7:49 p.m. EST January 28, 2014 ANAHEIM, Calif. – Motown legend Smokey Robinsonis known for signing or writing some of the greatest songs of all time, including “My Girl,” “Shop Around,” “Tears of a Clown,” and “I Second That Emotion,” but it’s “The Tracks of My Tears” that is arguably his greatest […]
Smokey seconds that emotion: Social media out of hand
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Legendary Motown singer/composer Smokey Robinson thinks texting, Facebook and Twitter have a real hold on young people. “Social media is out of hand,” he told us recently at the National Association of Music Merchants convention here, where he was awarded the “Music for Life” award. “Social media is running rampant,” he says. […]
Smokey Robinson Awarded Music For Life Award At 2014 NAMM Show
Jhaton Robinson Posted January 23, 2014 www.vibe.com The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honored Motown legend Smokey Robinson with the Music for Life award. NAMM recognized Robinson for his five decades in music and as one of the founders of the Motown movement. “So much of what we at NAMM stand for is exemplified in the […]
Smokey Shared This Message With MLK When He Came To Motown – Arsenio Hall Show
Michelle Obama parties for her 50th birthday
David Jackson, USA TODAY2:01 p.m. EST January 19, 2014 (Photo: AARP via PR NEWSWIRE) The White House kept a pretty tight public lid on Michelle Obama’s 50th birthday party Saturday night, but some details are starting to leak out. Beyonce did indeed sing some of the first lady’s favorite songs, and the party […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Smokey Robinson
CONCERT REVIEW: Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson was simply sensational Thursday at Casino Regina. Smokey Robinson Nov. 14 Casino Regina Show Lounge Jeff DeDekker Leader-Post Remarkable. Phenomenal. Incredible. Wonderful. Amazing. Sensational. Pick any of these adjectives and it still wouldn’t do justice to the performance of Smokey Robinson at the Casino Regina Show Lounge on Thursday night. […]
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson Saluted at First Grammy Museum Gala, Architects of Sound: Motown
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson Saluted at First Grammy Museum Gala, Architects of Sound: Motown Did you know all the joy you’d be bringing? Did you know you’d be the songs The whole world is singing? Did you know when you dreamed your dream That you would make so many other dreams come true? Did […]
Smokey Robinson – Tracks Of My Tears Live BBC Radio2 London's Hyde Park
Smokey To Play BBC Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park – September 8, 2013
8 Sep 2013 London – Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park – 2013 Going To A Go Go One of Smokey’s last UK shows was for Radio 2’s Electric Proms at London’s Roundhouse in 2009. So we’re thrilled to welcome this true Soul legend back as one of the stars of Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park […]