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Uploaded on Mar 19, 2010

Smokey Robinson is one of the architects of the "Motown sound" and his voice and songs established the label's profound impact on culture across the globe. Robinson's artistry has been celebrated worldwide, having received Kennedy Center Honors, a membership in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the "UK Special Achievement Award" at the Ivor Novello Awards and The ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Heritage Award. Bob Dylan called Robinson "America's greatest living poet," and his work as an executive at Motown was central in establishing a unique chapter in popular music history. Robinson continues to forge new trails, mentoring "American Idol" contestants in 2009 and writing and recording new music. Robinson's current CD "Time Flies When You're Having Fun," was released in 2009 on his own Robso Records and the songs sound as fresh and timeless as his pioneering work from the 60's.

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  • Ronald Williams

    thank you smokey

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  • smokeyvelvet42

    THANK YOU SMOKEY WISELY SPOKEN !!!!!

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  • Jeff Vileta

    that was beautiful!!

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  • bolder2009

    Great advice!

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  • williamg2552

    I recently heard that Smokey is now actively campaigning to get ALL of THE MIRACLES inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. They deserve it, and it was a travesty that they were left out when he was inducted in 1987. Let's hope that they make it.

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  • fooloof

    I would like to add to the caption: Smokey wrote and produced many of Motown's biggest hits including the Temptations "My Girl" and Mary Wells' "My Guy."

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  • MrFoshobro

    Smokey is a wonderful man .. enough said for now

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  • belcanto2000

    When Smokey sings? When Smokey SPEAKS! Class act.

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  • dancebuffet

    Man, I wanna be friends with Smokey.

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