Smokey Robinson Baby Come Close

[DiamondRubyJewel]

oops typos! U MEANT THEY STILL SPREAD LOVE TO THIS DAY.& THANK GOD TRUE MUSIC WAS PLAYED AROUND ME AS A CHILD. OTIS REDDING, STYLISTICS,KOOL & GANG, BARRY WHITE, SADE PATRICE RUSHEN ANGELA BOFILL! THIS GENERATION MISSED OUT AND THEY DONT WANNA LEARN. OOOH I FORGOT CHAKA TONA TURNER,ETC

[DiamondRubyJewel]

THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE OLD SCHOOL PERFORMER AND WORK ETHIC. I LOVE THE SPIRIT THEY CARRIED. IT FEELS GOOD & SPREADS LIVE RO THIS DAY. I WISH MEN AND MUSIC WERE STILL SO GOOD. I WISH I COULD B MY AGE BUT SOMEHOW NOT HAVE MISSED OUT ON THRSE DAYS! THANK GOD THE ADULTS AROUND ME OLAYED THE TRUTH AROUND ME WHEN I WAS A CHILD. AND

[atavikusplus]

I blame this music for my existence!

[genell55]

true!.so true!

[pamella757able]

girrrrrrl! i am about to pass out now! he was and still is so fine. i had a debate with a friend over who had the prettier voice eddie kendricks or smokey. i say smokey but eddie would definately be second.

[jacksondarryl34]

@pamella757able As a man. i wouldnt say "prettier"...lol but I have to give it to Smokey, but I think eddie is good too! I like the lead singer from "The Stylistics" and banks from the "Dramatics" wish I had a voice like that! guess i just have to drink some hennessey and go to karaoke and fake it...LMAO! wish I was grown when these songs came out!

[23broad]

went to see Smokey last week... my life is changed forever.

Dont miss Jeffrey Osbourne on drums... Tasty!

[RememberTheTime09]

Smokey = smooth! This man is a songwriting genius!

[REDDFOXX362642]

One of my favorite songs of all time. My first live concert was to see Smokey at 14. I had a crush then and I still do. He could sing the alphabet to me and I would still melt. 

[blandingruth]

@REDDFOXX362642 My compliments exactly

[Levicobx]

It is  Dr. John on the piano :-0

[writer262]

Was that Dr. John on the piano ?

[Levicobx]

Smokey said "Marv Tarplin was invaluable to my career. He's always been my most important collaborator". The Motown guitarist and songwriter, passed away in Las Vegas a few months ago. That's Marv with the Black Guitar.

[thepartysinheaven]

tHIS REALLY DID HAPPEN TO ME MANY TIMES LUCKY ME LOL..............:)

[OptimalOpinion]

You are a virgin if you disliked this song. Go get some and then come back and listen to it again...It'll all make sense.

[KWON138]

Straight talent!!

[wonderful81428]

SING SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!

[0716aceofspade]

Damn I wish this kinda music came back. This is the kinda music that makes you feel good even if everything is so bad today.

Peace

[eyesley]

@0716aceofspade hell yes!

[The3der]

where's the hammond?

[BENEHARA]

HANDSOME ¡¡¡ HANDSOMEE ¡¡¡¡¡

[pnn264]

my wife was on stage with him singin

[druhbe1996]

The passage of time and goin' through so many heartaches and heartbreaks / we get strong,tough,wise,& defensive when it comes to FREELY ENJOYING THE BEAUTIFUL FEELING OF LOVE FOR SOMEONE / it's so sad that often times THE FEELING IS RARELY MUTUAL and we open ourselves to being used, abused,and hurt / it's having some kind of LOVING FEELING for your sex- partner that makes the sex more beautiful and enjoyable / HAVING A LOVING FEELING FOR SOMEBODY IS WHAT MAKES US HAPPIER PEOPLE !

[druhbe1996]

This is my 1st time seeing this live performance of this 1974 mellow soul classic he is truly the original compare of this song when an artist puts so much of his heart and spirit into a song there is no point in anyone else TRYING TO just sing it / it will always be DEVOID of the HEART,SPIRIT,&SOUL of the original

[envymeforgood]

Such a beautiful song very dreamy !

[angiegray2009]

Sorry wasn't watching the video that close....that's not Marv on either guitar.

[angiegray2009]

Smokey is one of the nicest people you'd want to meet. I met him July 4th of '03 and my God what a gentleman!!!! I also met Marv Tarplin(he's the one playing the guitar....very nice. They were so welcoming. This is my FAVORITE Smokey song and it's hard to pick one, but this is the one that pulls at my heart!!!

[dreadtodred]

great!! great sound,lyrics and with only a small combo

[CakesByFrances]

mmmmm oh my my my yeah

[MzJanuary]

This is real music!!! With a REAL singer and REAL musicians!! Smokey, a living legend.

[Modelt5000]

I love Smokey!! Everything he wrote was poetry!!! Everything he sung was absolutly beautiful!!! amazing!!! Check out "much better off" beautiful!!! you will love it. I write songs and I wish I could write like him. I have many songwriting favs, but Smokey Robinson is at the top of my list!!! God bless you Smokey!!!!

[marfacae]

i love !!!!

[bills4th]

everyone go listen to neyo and jennifer hudson-leaving tonight.sound familiar??

[crimsonheartreplica]

i think song just made me pregnant.

[doko73]

This is some smooth shit...

[townesphdms]

"Hey baby, now that you've listened to Smokey Robinson, let me get these soak and wet panties off of you before you catch a cold....." works every time....

[20FilmChick]

whew he was gorgeous

[jayduce10]

how can the 8 people dislike a song like this...that bring back so many great memories...still today i play smokey on a regular...women this would get you pregnant instantly.....lol

[blandingruth]

What is there to dislike about this song?

[bronxbabi100]

Smokey was real easy on the eyes, wasn't he?! Yummy.

[Capri1160]

If those beautiful eyes and that sweet sexy voice doesnt put u in the mood, nothing will.

[Capri1160]

If those bez

[crymoney]

Cold ass classic, period.......

[sierria64]

SMOKEY KNEW WHAT TO SAY TO GET THE PANTY ACTION..HE KNEW THAT HE WANTED THE ASS!!!!!!!!!!!OKAY ..HEY ILL TELL THIS WOMEN WHAT ALL WOMEN WANT TO HEAR!!!!!!!!.I WANT YOU, COME CLOSE . I LOVE YOU.. I NEED YOU.GO TO BE WITH YOU..I WANT TO CARESS YOU...I JUST WANT TO BE WITH YOU

[lovelyone07112]

My favorite song by Smokey...classic!!!

[aztechief]

badd azz SMOKEY! I've seen you 4 times and can't wait to see you again!

[peppermintwisty1]

If you don't like this, you simply have no taste. Marvin Tarplin can certainly play his guitar; now that's mellow.

[luvly1988]

Jennifer Hudson samples this beat with her song "Leaving tonight"

[LoveVanillaRose]

AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET US FREE

[DaveWollenberg]

Smokey hit #27 in Billboard, 2-16-74. God bless ya, brother Smokey!

[thismutha]

man I love this jam.....



[MusicLova84]

Was that a young Jeffrey Osborne on the drums?? Before L.T.D. came along???

[goodlookingish]

@MusicLova84 damm the fucking talent that wa around in those days..good eye

[headedsomewhere]

@MusicLova84 it sure looks like him, now, I'm going to have to google to see what he did before LTD...thanks Lady L.

[mjjcng8958]

@MusicLova84 yes and the crazy thing is most of the great where drummers before they hit it big.

[SUGA4ONE]

SING IT BABY ! YOU ON POINT !

[bee52mitch]

Music for making slow and passionate Love, Sung from the Soul.

[jessicavega1952]

smokey can make your heart melt...with that soft sexy voice.....whooo baby ...

[mixedbreed19]

if there was ever a panty dropper track...

[stevend130]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!

[lecoy44]

@stevend130 well put!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[israel02061965]

boa pra namora kkk ! da hora

[jdrobinson53]

FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!

[SuperTrav26]

What a song,great singer n songwriter.Def one of my fav tracks all time n I listen to everything from Tupac to J.S.Bach.Thx for postn.Peace

[MsTexas73]

@SuperTrav26 Being a versatile listener of music makes you appreciate it that much more. I can dig it!

[havdaironman]

yeah thats the way it used to be

[fashiondread68]

Go head smokey!!!!!!

[useverlastin]

Happy Birthday Smokey

[tommiexander]

Ladies can you imagine Smokey looking into your eyes with his beautiful eyes while singing this song to you? I would pass smooth out. And when I come to; the next thing I know, POW! I'm pregnant. Lol!

[mjjcng8958]

@tommiexander no i would die for sure. he has the most sincere eyes, not b/c there light but i dont i would just be blushing and stuff. lol

[MrDecal]

How is this one cuz

[Battingrocks]

I got to find me a hat like that guy.

[31rik]

one of the finest musicians of all time that was not robbed by tragedy or abuse

[idiotkrati]

he expresses so many emotions through his voice, unbelievable.

[DarkCelticPrince]

My girlfriend who was born and raised in Uruguay always said that she was conceived to this song. I always thought she was joking until her dad told me the story of a young man going back to Uruguay after finishing college in the U.S. with ten crates of nothing but soul records, and putting this album on the brand new hi-fi stereo system that was was a graduating & wedding gift from his boss at the record shop he worked at. His new bride in his words just melted.

[synbadify]

smokey and marvin with a touch of barry always got the job done..................

[professoroftruth]

Smokey and Bob Marley kinda resemble each other.

[emmettk]

This song used to get the job done. if you get my drift.

[katllo1]

Nothing like a lil Smokey, on a cold winters day!!! Bring it...

[writer262]

Is that Jeffery Osborne on the drums ?

[prints76]

@writer262...I saw him too,so i'd say yes

[joko9395]

@writer262 I KNOW RIGHT WAS THINKING THE SAME THING

[platinumtheory]

@writer262 yup!!!

[emmettk]

@writer262 Good catch! That is Jeffrey Osborne playing drums- (and damn good I might add). He actually worked with Smokey as well as the O'Jays while trying to get his solo career off the ground after leaving LTD.

[MsTexas73]

@emmettk This is before LTD.

[TheAniaga]

@emmettk He is really good!

[donnis618]

Bob Dylan had mad love for Smokey!!!! Smokey had some of the best lyrics of all time!!!

[newlife417]

Umm, Umm, Umm, I'm sorry yall, I forgot what I was bout to say. Smokey got me all Hyptnotized looking into his eyes. I'll try again later!!!

[wp8954]

My big sis was crazy 'bout some Smokey back in the day........me too!

[1055ization]

Grab your love and do lots of freaky thangs to his body......yes lord!!

[passion4posh]

panty throwin music !

[kelz531]

I HAD MY GLASS OF WINE LIGHTS OFF CANDLES LITE EVERYWERE WAITEING FOR MY BABY TO GET OFF FROM WORK ON A FRIDAYNIGHT,,,,,,,SMILE

[Lolita7Gibran]

ET, time is standing still (for me) until we are together (close) again!!! Such an amazing song dedicated to an amazing man (who sadly doesn't know his worth)!!!

[mjjcng8958]

this is my jam!! thanks for this special treat

[djrobbase]

Thank you for the great upload

[DaMarcusLacy]

i luv this sonq ! 70s? i wasnt even though of. Me or my older brother !

[Shortee7274]

I'M A 70'S BABY & I GREW UP LISTENIN' 2 THIS KIND OF MUSIC.

[fghee1]

This is MU-SIC!!!

[mzchica100]

I LOVE THS JAM OMG I CRY EVERYTIME!!BRINGS BAK MEMORIES

[mzchica100]

I LOVE THS JAM!! I CRY EVERYTIME!

[mjjcng8958]

this is .. myt 100 and fifty millionth time watching this. wow jeffrey osbourne on the drums and smokey laying it out real smooth

[MackTheKnife12]

he looks like a young bob marley here

[Arthro92]

@MackTheKnife12

you know that's funny. i was watchin' tavis smiley, on march 3rd, 2011. as i was watching, i thought the same as you. he does favor bob marley.

[mjjcng8958]

@Arthro92 never thought of that but when i think now i can see it

[dirtybrownrain]

Lordy Lordy...I wish it was for sale. I'd be broke.

[timewaitz]

Is that a girl screaming?

[skylabx2000]

Ma man Smokey is one Bad Mutha F

[starfishcoffe]

Du grand SMOKEY

[sweetlove1171]

You know we you tubers have to give much love & thanks

to these posters that take time out to give us these great

videos!

Thank you POSTERS!

much love:)

[godbtheluv]

damn this is the all time favorite thanks you guys dug deep in the arcives



[mjjcng8958]

this is live!!!!!!

[tedkay]

Motown artist performed with lots of passion!~ nice~ where has that gone?

[libraonly]

i soooo love this song..make you wanna sip some wine

[fanofprotopic]

Smokey was one of the few artists Don Cornelius would permit to perform live on Soul Train...Cornelius hated that. That's why almost everyone else lip synched.

[freddydigi]

@fanofprotopic a lot of artist performed live that was on the show early 80's when that lip sync shit started to happen. look at other vids.  tons of artist live bands.

[ralphslim]

I just found out that jeffrey osborne is a long time friend of somkey , and thats him on the drums.

[STARBARDD]

I knew that when Smoky sang that he was in so much pain.

[jehritt80]

Done w/ studio precision, yet it's live!!!! Smokey's a bad man!!!!

[djchaos069]

Way back!

[tuffenuff4]

down 2 the soul

[donnis618]

I love the original (old school 4ever), but i have to admit mokenstef did their thing and made this joint their own. However, its nothing like the sweet sounds of Smokey!!!

[BlackcatLL]

Is that Jeffrey osborne from L.T.D. on the drums??

[mjjcng8958]

@BlackcatLL yeppers, iwas like man that guy is talented and underrated. it seems alot people got there start at motown

[BerdaBee]

Came across this jam, thought I would add it to my facebook.. It is a beautiful song...

[DojaQueen831]

I just love smokey!!!! What a romantic!!!

[traestar007]

Wow I remember, Check out the AFRO vintage 70's, I was really little about 8 years old singing my heart out in the mirrow. The Traestar

[jalajomonkey]

He sounds wonderful but he looks like that uncle that always had a bunch of women and a bunch of naked pics! Uncle Peanut u nasty!!!! I had an uncle like that!

[Teetee33]

@jalajomonkey Doesn't everybody have an "Uncle Peanut?" Hahahaha!

[MarkPoeta]

uytytt

[djudd32]

baby making music!!

[mjjcng8958]

sangggggggggggggggggg it smokey!!

[dreadtodred]

HEY thats is jeffrey osbourne on the traps

[hmngbrd]

Lawd ham mercy. Do it Smoke.

[solly341]

DON'T GET NO BETTER , AND IT'S LIVE NO CHEATING, NATURAL TENOR, BAD MAN MR ROBINSON

[unknownfriend7]

Lord Jesus help me.

[mjj335]

smokey Smokey smokey smokey smokey!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SEALs22]

Listen to this song (especially from the beginning), make you want to think about Detroit early in the morning while staring at the GM Renaissance building and the skyline from across the Detroit River... even if you are not from Detroit...

[Fabianskee]

This is the shitt right here wish I was living in the 70;'s.... Turn them lights down low~!!!..... At the same time wish I was born just yesterday , life is a mutha*&$@#@...

[lovejangie1]

Simply a beautiful classic! Go Smokey!!!

[Chocolatechick20]

How do you look into eyes like that without melting? Such a handsome man! Lawd..I got chills thinking about the possibilities...lol

[MrBenthere2]

@Chocolatechick20 look in my eyes and i'll make you melt too..lol

[Chocolatechick20]

@MrBenthere2 LOl.....Unfortunately thats impossible, but you made me smile.lol

[kuongjah7]

Soul Train, you will sorely be missed, there will be no others like the 70's and none other like Smokey, one of America's greatest poet.

Brothers who played the guitar and bass back then were some of the coolest brothers.

[williamg2552]

@kuongjah7 The guy playing the guitar is MARV TARPLIN He is one of the original members of THE MIRACLES. When Smokey left the group in 1972, his wife Claudette and Marv left as well. Claudette retired to raise the couples' 2 children, BERRY and TAMLA. Marv stayed with THE MIRACLES an additional year, then left in 1973 to tour and work with SMOKEY. MARV co-wrote this song with SMOKEY, along with writer PAM MOFFETT.

[kuongjah7]

@williamg2552 Thank you. You went above and beyond and I appreciate that. Information such as this makes the experience that more complete.

[williamg2552]

@kuongjah7 you're very welcome.

[JLJ310]

Jeffrey playing for a legend before becoming a legend himself. Greatness begets greatness!!

[SweetSweatJones]

this is the best... all timer right here. only other version i've ever heard that i like is by Mokenstef. they do it justice, but the original is king

[alura221]

OMG!! What a Man. If men could only talk and let their feelings show, there would be more Love and less War! This is Wonder-full music to live and love by.

[lockhart6]

As a 23 year old male I can surely say i'm glad I was able to see such a legend perform before it was to late.

[jazzylinn]

Very nice upload :o)  Classic!

[mjnmjd]

Smokey in top form and Jeffrey laying out a sweet groove!

[lovejangie1]

Classic!

[DaveWollenberg]

HIt #7 soul, #27 pop in Billboard. God bless!

[Maverick774]

Yes it was SWEET HARMONY *SMILE*

[njblack73]

I think "Sweet Harmony" was Smokey's first solo release at leaving The Miracles.

[williamg2552]

@njblack73 Yes, you're right . SWEET HARMONY was his first solo single. It was written about and in dedication to THE MIRACLES.

[mrob75]

This was Smokey's first solo record after leaving The Miracles...I remember this from early1974....I've always thought this song was totally underrated and deserved a higher chart position on the American charts.

[ladydee20784]

Okay. I'm at work and I want to crawl under the sheets with my sweetie with this song playing in the backround and of course, you all know the rest :-) LOL..

[corrinemaria]

why do I get the chills whenever I play this video? Smokey you do this to everyone? :)

[19TOFY58]

Classic as always Smokey joe can deliver...& check out his eyes..he looks baked from cheeba

[michaeljulius119]

The Brother playing bass with Jeffrey Osbourne is Henry Davis the bass player from LTD. J. O. & Henry did a lot of work together before LTD

[MiSsJdAtSeXcBiTcH]

i want a man like Smokey, who's smooth, charismatic, and warm. who knows how to treat a woman and make her feel good. hard to find these days

[MrGOODBAR17]

I was about 6 or 7 when this song was originally released, but Good Music iz 4EVER! Check out Jeffrey Osbourne @ 0:28. Man...B4 LTD Broke!

[toughtoney84]

This song and the feeling - I just want to hold my man soooooo tight, thanks for posting

[genell55]

always!!!

[MarkPoeta]

OMG ! MUITO OBRIGADO ! (BRASIL)

[aztechief]

OMG...R U kidding me....THANK YOU! The best ever!!!!

[sabuecw1990]

ahh great chill song

[desireegw7]

OMGosh! He was mesmerizing then and still has it today. I love you, Smokey. Pure talent.

[SKULDRAGER]

I think I was conseived to this some time in "73.

[blackberrycobbler4me]

wow I didn`t know Jeffrey O played drums for Smokey

[driak1984]

sang it smokey!!!!! just love his voice!!! he could rock me to sleep any and every night!!!!