SMOKEY ROBINSON (RARE FOOTAGE 1980)

[@leolathompson3917]

SMOKEY FOREVER..THEY THREW AWAY THE MOLD💞

[@Mr.BlackVoice]

To sum Smokey Robinson up... One of the greatest poets ever...

[@tremekawilson9238]

Exactly

[@charlesljones2454]

@jyoti Kumar me too .....had no idea who pagliacci was .....or his connection to the tears of a clown.

[@ethelreneanderson2266]

Smokey is still one of our all time favorites and will continue to be, he is very smart, have deep knowledge of many situations

[@tonydial6280]

Thank you for this post. I had the pleasure of working for Mr. Smokey Robinson,Marv Tarplin, Spike was on drums and Tony Newton was playing Bass. It was Tony that made the introduction for me to Marv in Cleveland Ohio. I was working with the Contours at the Music Box in Cleveland ,Ohio at that time. My big break came when they came to LEO'S CASINO. A long story. The house bands Horn section could not get the arrangements together so adding a hand percussionist to the mix made it right. Smokey taught me something about money. I am going to leave it there. GOD BLESS SMOKEY, R.I.P. Marv,Ronnie,Bobby.

[@jewelinajones3865]

reading this post from Cleveland Thanks for sharing your story

[@williamg2552]

Pete is now gone too. All of the original Miracles are now GONE except Smokey & Claudette . R.I.P. to Miracles Bobby, Marv, Ronnie, and Pete.

[@t.d.8829]

Smokey was/is gorgeous.

[@notarealpresident6849]

🎼 This Brother (SMOKEY ROBINSON) 🎤 is a Musical Genius!! Wrote for The Greatest Singing Group in The World " THE TEMPTATIONS". Smokey is an ICON 🎤

[@Elfrida-ls2mo]

Legend singer song writer

[@PaulettaNelson]

Blessed with a unique voice & writing skills, living his life's desires. Proves he was born to be the Genius he is. I am so looking forward to his life history made into a movie including him at the end of the movie. Come on Smokey, many could play you at all stages. WE LOVE YOU....

[@janicereaves3807]

Smokey is and Always will be My Favorite Singer of All Times. I'm so happy that he came to The AU-Rene Theater in Ft. Lauderdale Fl back in December 2022. My sisters wouldn't let me go with them back in the day when he came to town because I was too young. My Favorite song of his is Quite Storm. Since the age of 12. I would do My homework listening to Smokey and got all A's. I only play his CD's when I'm running errands, at the beach, or at the park. And he ìs The Clock of My Lifetime. His music really relaxes Me. Thanks, Smokey, for staying True to Yourself. Love Always, Janice from Miami.

[@beabelieverinlove8287]

I'm absolutely speechless when it comes to naming the level of #GREATNESS #SIR #WIILLIAM #SMOKEY #ROBINSON has attained in this one lifetime of a human being... his work is #DIVINE ~_~🌸

[@robertvelez8485]

Happy 77th birthday to the one and only Smokey Robinson!

[@venusclare2519]

Hi Robert...You can actually watch this? I'm puzzled because I received notification saying blocked world wide?

[@dailmcdavid5883]

Still looks the same I can sound like his singing

[@ghanasoul]

This was great! i like listening to him talk about the label, the business, watching him working in the studio. Rare stuff. Never listened to the Warm Thoughts album. Ever. Gonna check it out now.

[@jaquayvius]

You should definitely Check it out if You haven't by Now. It's One Hell of a Good Album! I have the Vinyl Record in My Collection.

[@rochestertipton2078]

I think back to the 1960s...when Mickey's Monkey came out! I was in Yokohama Japan...teaching people how to do the Monkey!! So much fun!! Japanese LIVED SMOKEY!

[@josephinebrown962]

I can remember the first time I ever heard of the Miracles, the song "Bad Girl" came on the radio, I was sitting in my brother's car and from that moment on I've been in Love with SMOKEY and following him I am 71 yrs old and until my last breath he will be my #1.

[@Gatamona1945]

Josephine Brown girl me too'. I remember saying damn that's one fine song! I've followed his carrier and seen him over 8!times.. I've hadval his albums then later got him on my iPod, i regret leaving thevalbu,s with my son when we moved. Damn idiot sold them all..... pissed me off. I'd have taken them all but damn betweenness me n hubby we had over a 1000 albums of all kinds of music..

[@edwinjones1000]

For me, the first song it was " I'll Try Something New " ( on the " In The Beginning "album, that I still have on vinyl ), but Ooh, Baby Baby " knocked me to my knees and I've been singing his songs ever since. I've got a collector Album called " Temptations Sing Smokey ". ON VINYL !!!!!!!!!!!

[@allenedock4275]

Pii⁷⁷⁸⁸8⁸9999 roundup puppy uni kkk0

[@darrylrivers6013]

His music is so smooth an beautiful am one of his favorite fans LUV his voice one of Motown Greatest

[@mamaluca1958]

The Legend Smokey Robinson🎵🎙🎤🎧 !! I love his music. I grow up with his music and love his new Christmas song with Charlie Wilson 2020. I'll stil play his music❤🤗

[@96150coconut]

Big Like...... I'm lovin me some Smokey... class guy, great voice, great songs.

[@darryllucas9918]

Wow, this is great! Thanks for posting!

[@williamdillard5060]

I was fortunate enough to see Smokey in Atlanta at The Fox Theater in 79. Amazing show.

[@edwinjones1000]

He is a genius.

[@Saccdagreat]

Smokey the man, the legend!!

[@GenevaParker-te7pr]

Great Song Smokey. You sent my Manager and myself to Hitsville USA. You're Right! Had to finish School. I did. Always ❤Music. Writing, Singing, Songs, Plays.Thank You for your belief in me, Smokey. GP

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

He is a true love story God bless him being yourself is a gift from God paying attention to yourself Mr Roberson is always singing about true love don't play with my heart Linda j peace ❤️❤️💯💯

[@1wonderfulmom]

love you smokey robinson. 💖💖

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Singing about feelings helps people learning about life just being together with another person sharing time together is a real life lessons paying attention to what is happening around you friends and family enjoying love songs Linda j peace a true love bug Linda j peace ❤️💯💯💯

[@maryriseling209]

I've been blessed to see him twice he's so awesome what a great entertainment and nice man love him his voice is perfect 🥰 💞

[@PaulGreen11]

Dayummm! The band played "Cruising" perfectly, Perfectly.

[@MrJerseygene]

Yes they did !!!

[@leslietylersmith430]

There is a much better visual copy of this performance of him singing cruisin. It came up right away when I searched for his songs.

[@melissaschroeter161]

i heard it in the 1960's ... in Selma , Alabama... a child born in 1952. every station was you singing... you to us..... that cruse too young to understand...... but that was the music i heard...... growing up...preachers kid...... white kid ....loved you... the music you sang... this is getting so smoky ........ these interviews.... we live in that world today.... a protected preachers white kid..... never taken advantage of... by smokey... what world are these people living in ? loved your music Smokey Robinson... still do.... Mississippi girl.... grew up hearing the blues...... learned to move to that music... that beat..... at an early age.... who we are..... a dance ...always loved Smokey Robinson ...... singing.... His song s ... to us..... that love he was ....... preachers kid lloved to hear...... on the radio in Selma, Alabama .....196?

[@pamzavada5269]

Happy 77th sweeet & smooth Smokey!

[@jamesshaeffer6716]

SMOKEY JOE WILL BE 85 YEARS YOUNG ON FEBRUARY 19TH 😊

[@domoniqueayers8056]

"HAPPY" TIMES ON THE ROAD & WOW & NOW HE'S 77 & STILL STANDING STRONG AFTER MANY YEARS & DECADES W/HARD WORK AND DEDICATION, COME & GONE, BUT HE'S STILL GOT IT GOING ON

[@tremekawilson9238]

Smokey Robinson is a genius. He wrote a lot of songs for different artists at Motown.

[@charlesljones2454]

Specifically .....he wrote for Mary wells ......the temptations ......the supremes .....Mary wells ......the marvelettes .......Brenda Holloway ......the four tops and Marvin gaye .

[@horizontoday7874]

Lawd he was a handsome man 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@leslietylersmith430]

Awesome Smokey. So much heart & Soul. Love, love, love him💞💗💞🙏

[@venusclare2519]

THERE'S JUST UNDER 45 MINUTES OF THIS BUT THOUGHT IT MAY STILL INTEREST SOME IN SEEING IT?

[@BuddyBoo123]

Love this! Thank you for sharing all this great stuff

[@venusclare2519]

your welcome Thankyou.

[@williamg2552]

Thanks very much, Venus !!

[@Neosoulgroovydude]

Venus Clare chuck d of public enemy posted this on twitter just now.

[@williamg2552]

This is for you, Venus. I hope you enjoy it -Bill kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIHXdH6olL2GaZo

[@BaByBoyKay1]

Amazing! I Love Smokey ❤

[@gweneetikibradley3007]

Smokey

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Hearing songs about true love is a gift to helping you in your life to handle problems in in your every day life some times we will cry because life is real feelings are real pay attention to what is happening in your life Linda j peace ❤️❤️❤️💯🌈

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

@Willie Gordon Hi Willie I'm very sorry that that gun is there my grandson did that I'm a true love bug ❤️💯 I hope it's gone that's for telling me someone else told me peace 💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔑🔑🦋❤️🏀🏀

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

@Willie Gordon Hi Willie I'm sooooooo glad you talked about the gun I'm sooooooo blessed to have it removed God bless you stay prayed up linda j peace ❤️💯💯💯💯

[@donnieberry5511]

Happy Birthday, Smokey Robinson!!!

[@robinmcglasson8011]

The best of the best!!!!

[@Elfrida-ls2mo]

SR The Legend that made me Love the sound of Soul

[@tyreekboone2818]

Biopic movie for smokey

[@kennethrussell1158]

I can see either Brad Pitt or Leo DiCaprio playing Smokey in a movie.

[@gueranjones6719]

THIS IS BLACK HISTORY.

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

enjoying your life as a person because this is your life only God can give you what you need to be yourself praying is a gift from God faith is a gift we need to 🙏 changes everything and people Linda j peace ❤️💯🌈🐻🌹🌹🌹

[@conniewilliams5458]

The best!,,,

[@barbaravire3272]

Smokie help me that my baby, I bought more of his and Marvin Cds in my life number one fan forever, Yes!!!!!!

[@Neosoulgroovydude]

aww the kids. tamla and gordy.

[@williamg2552]

You mean Berry.

[@cedbigby1126]

@@williamg2552 thats right Berry Robison

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Knowing God for yourself is a gift from God knowing what makes money love is a gift from God love is a blessing of life God is love pay attention to what he is saying Linda j peace ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯🌈🐻🌹☮️

[@jackiethompkins2190]

Smokey Smokey Smokey Hot yeah he's

[@peggynogoodbymusicalwaysag4367]

The first time 😊miraculous one ❤

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Gm edagdwg thanks you tube for sharing this story of what it takes to have a blessed life of true love all you think about love that man is looking for love all the time Linda j peace and joy ❤️❤️💯💯💯🌹🐻🌹🌈

[@maryjohnson5079]

Smokey Robinson is telling the truth.The entertainment business is (SHOW BUSINESS)! It has its ups and downs!

[@williamg2552]

3 Miracles in this clip, Venus . Smokey, Marv Tarplin to the right of Smokey on the guitar with the dark glasses at 0:15, and Smokey's wife Claudette with the background singers on the left at 1:04. Also, if you look closely at 1:12, you'll see their two kids, Berry and Tamla seated to the left of Smokey.

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing smokey came up in this world of music learning what makes the woman cry and scream when his voice makes us say can I go with you love his soul felt music Linda j. Peace ❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯 a true love bug 🌈🌈🌈❤️❤️❤️💯💯🐻🐻🐻

[@thanddi]

Smokey, Smokey....I could not believe you supported that Lopez doing the Motown tribute. Why?

[@thecounselorace621]

He had too, remember this is the evil music business

[@deewood5127]

Good question ⁉️🤨

[@peggynogoodbymusicalwaysag4367]

Amazing men. Amen i the miracle s❤😅😮😊

[@babettebell1221]

I like to say happy birthday to Smokey Robinson my favorite and my husband and please wife don't get jealous because guess what he got plenty of fans to love him ain't never been with him but I just want you to know he's always been my husband my sister bought me the whole collection of 35 35 years of Smokey Robinson's collection album she's not here right now because the good Lord came and took her home cuz she won't be suffering no more Mona bought me that album and I sure appreciate it because she knowed how much I love Smokey Robinson and I always keep it on the top shelf and then I got some of the which colors in my side of my CD player but I think the Lord for my sister Moni because she know how much I love Smokey Robinson and she know she's the reason why I have my dog GG because her friend asked her did she know somebody wanted a dog and she's like yeah my sister and I paid $100 for the dog and I've been had her ever since she's going to be 12 years old December 8th she was born December 8th she was bo she was born 2008 78 2008 that's when I got my baby and I think it praise God for that my sister Mona she did that and that's the kind of person she was I think that she's up there giving God some jokes because she loved the joke around Marty was born October 6th and I just been thinking praise God for that sister cuz I know she's going to do everything she can she probably start acquiring in heaven but she always started something down here she made me laugh she made me cry she gave Joy to me on everything that she did and I just thankful for that little baby I don't remember the little boy's name but he looks just like my sister he has all that pretty hair just like his mother and he's just so gorgeous he's a little man kind of remind me of myself they said my granddad could hold me and he would take me outside and lay with me on the by the oak tree and this is in 1962 and said he was I was all right until he linked his head toward me and I started screaming so I really didn't understand that but a lot of things you don't understand because you don't know what's going on but yeah my great-grandfather he did that and he was singing he always sung just like my dad he was a singer too and that's something we all gotta, we likes to sing I think I like to say more than anybody but yes nevertheless my grandfather he was born in 1886 wow is that a number and he died in 1963 and I was 3 years old or 2 years that was 2 years old and no I don't even think I was that old he passed away and all my uncles and my mother and them told me that was a real sad day and I just know that my grandfather been watching over me ever since I've been a child because I was his first grandchild and I just thank him praise the Lord for being in the family that they might not remember a lot of stuff but I do that's the gift of God has gave me and I thank him so very much because love and understanding and true love is the key to everything not that somewhat love that everyday love that Jesus give you you never leave me nor forsake you he's always with you when you're not thinking but I just thinking praise God that he does everything for everyone and everybody I just asked you to look down on my cousin Lavelle because he just lost his young daughter and somebody killed her and she just had turned 27 on her birthday tonight that she got killed so y'all pray for her I don't know what her name is but the Lord do know so pray for her and pray for Lavelle and his family most of all pray for everybody cuz right now it's hard times it's hard everything and loving Jesus is everything and I'm going to sign off right now because I'm about to cry and I know if I cry it hurts me so bad but smooches to everyone and great love in Jesus name have a great morning

[@mortensenegbert6619]

Anybody alive and into music of the past 60 years knows Smokey is one of the creative giants of the 20th century. This clip showcases the hard-headed business side of him which is an eye-opener. Fascinating find. The interviewer seems a bit thick though (Was this a "borderline" sexual thing? Did they coerce you into making this? Dumb questions...)

[@diannedavis5443]

Is this live? Or lip synching? I heard Smokey say that when he had to lip syncs he made absolutely sure he knew every note of the recording.

[@sandrarowley8024]

Beutifull godbless him

[@johnimes4116]

Amen

[@BedeYahEmmanuel]

There is NO SOUND NOW!

[@haroldpaul7461]

I have always Smokey,and Babyface

[@bozoclown2098]

Face have much alike B. Marley

[@gweneetikibradley3007]

❤

[@maxinedunnett8353]

Love motown

[@gwenlellis]

You know it😂❤ baby Smokey 😅

[@williamramey9309]

I didnt know smokey made that song 'cruisin', sounds so good, and smokey is cocky

[@omayemigatling4112]

" smokey, you did a disco record" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@f1mac524]

I bet he had all the freaks

[@NOV123]

Yea. He’d eventually lose Claudette because of it

[@BluesInMySoul]

Yes. Read his book.

[@mardigras33]

@@BluesInMySoul I just ordered the book. I heard it is really good

[@sandrarowley8024]

Nicedeserv

[@ralexand56]

Motown was controversial!?

[@barbarajohnson3876]

No sound?

[@rainbowblu60]

Who is on the congos?

[@gwenlellis]

Kiss❤

[@peggynogoodbymusicalwaysag4367]

Put my hair up in the curling that’s the miracle men are greatest lol love 💗 that ❤😂😮😊

[@discoAL]

Black Music is for EVRYBODY!!!

[@thecounselorace621]

The smokey here is the real smokey, the smokey we see today is a clone

[@malikrobinson9922]

U really think so ?

[@fabricemorfan]

lol why you say that

[@jackiethompkins2190]

sizzling

[@beverleydoyle2914]

Looks like my dad

[@williamfore2478]

Why was his eyes darker back in the day.

[@BluesInMySoul]

It's the lighting.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Interesting what Smokey says about black music on the radio in the 70's. I heard tons of black music on my local radio station and Casey's top 40 through the late 70's till punk and new wave took over. I'm an older listener and I don't hear the black music I still love on the radio anymore. It all turned into rap/hip-hop and vulgarity, which is not music to my ears.

[@dalerobins7013]

Mr. Smokey! ... I know your a Giant! ... Star! ... out! ... there! ... in the Universe! ... do you ever! ... correspond ... back! ... if! ... so! ... I would appreciate a post form you! ... as everyone! ... else! ... would! ... that love! ... your music! ... made by yourself! ... Dale Ellis Robins Poet/Songwriter (upcoming future legacy! ... as your self! ... God! ... bless! ...).

[@GTTg-kr2xh]

Vlad interview is going to bring you here.

[@lonnielandry3034]

Thanks be to God for easy listening to music of meaningful of sense and not bullshit as fools be of service to bullshit that drop dead in deaths purposes smooth sailing music across the holy Spirit songs to Almighty God holy Spiritual matters of purpose in space of Spiritual being of service to the holy Spirit in the universe to travel with special spiriual love goes on and on earth being of service and a holy blessing of Almighty God holy Spiritual gifts may Almighty God bless smokey Robinson Spiritual holy forces of his gifted voice everlasting holy Spiritual traveling forces of being of service to Almighty God holy Spiritual traveling purposes of Almighty God bless and being of service to Almighty God . bless smokey Robinson in his gifted music

[@Ravensnation94]

Back when blacks made good music

[@maryjohnson5079]

There is a price to pay 💰 in the entertainment business!Its like making a deal with the devil 👿, and I don’t think its worth it!

[@strictly45s6]

Damn! He's coked out at this time!!

[@gweneetikibradley3007]

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