Smokey Robinson & The Miracles- Tears Of A Clown (1970) REACTION

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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles- Tears Of A Clown (1970) REACTION
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[@mdunn4555]

Sweet Smokey his voice is like honey

[@andydurazo5337]

Voice so sweet you get diabetes listening to it!

[@marleneclausen30]

Not only his hits; but, his song writing for other Motown artists made Smokey the heart of the sound. Such immense talent. Never tire of hearing his voice.

[@randomtruths3400]

Not just Smokey. Other members of The Miracles (such as Ronnie White and Pete Moore) wrote and produced songs for the group and other Motown acts, too. White was even credited with "discovering" Stevie Wonder.

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" is one of my favorite Smokey compositions.

[@williamg2552]

@@randomtruths3400 Miracles member Bobby Rogers co wrote several hits too, such as The Temptations very first hit , “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” and More . The MIRACLES were the VERY FIRST of the great Motown Groups.

[@dorathocker4575]

Best Smokey song! Never grows old. Masterpiece

[@sammack1564]

Absolutely!

[@lisak4367]

it is a masterpiece. well stated. :)

[@guycarter6692]

I'm also kind of partial to "Ooh Baby Baby" & "Turn The Lights Down Low." Not to mention "Ebony Eyes" with Rick James. Too many hits to name!

[@EF-fc4du]

Courtesy of Stevie Wonder

[@barryshapiro3349]

Smokey is one of the greatest and most influential writer/producers in music history!

[@barryshapiro3349]

@time4fishing co-writer

[@karenchalas8761]

50 years ago, and we're still loving it.

[@benabel7326]

You can never have too much Mowtown.

[@andreshernandez1180]

I’ll second that emotion

[@turdferguson400]

Andrés Hernández Brilliant! 😂👍💖

[@brettrobinson2901]

Amen brother.

[@tenhirankei]

We need Mo' Motown!

[@carlacriscuolo1732]

I'm trying to remember, have you reacted to Smokey Robinson and The Miracles "Tracks of my Tears"? If not, that is an essential Motown track. It is often called the best song ever written.

[@brettrobinson2901]

If Smokey Robinson sang it; it was DEFINITELY in the running.

[@cathyreed6723]

OMG - HE IS JUST ONE OF THE BEST SONGWRITERS - there's soooo many songs from him to choose from, "Ooo Baby Baby" is one!!! Try it!!!

[@cathyardans6618]

He did write some incredible songs -- but not this one. It was written by Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, and William Jr. Robinson.

[@turdferguson400]

Cathy Ardans William Robinson Jr IS Smokey Robinson!

[@cathyreed6723]

He's still a GREAT SONGWRITER EVEN IF HE ONLY CONTRIBUTED HERE! HE STILL HAD "HIS HAND" IN IT!!!

[@turdferguson400]

time4fishing Google says he did. What am I missing??? It says William Robinson Jr (Smokey) Hank Cosby and Stevie Wonder. ?

[@cathyreed6723]

Turd Ferguson -THANK YOU!!!

[@missgmoma]

Such a talented singer! Smokey Robinson actually gave Michael Jackson the song Who’s lovin’ you to record after hearing him sing it.

[@missgmoma]

Steve Contini Hi, I also hear the Similarity in their voices. Both have unique voices in my opinion that not many people possess.

[@missgmoma]

@@stevecontini5386 I'm from New Orleans & my dad made his living as a lead vocalist & lead guitarist in a band. I also enjoy diverse music genres. Jazz is heavily influenced here & even zydeco. I think it's great to not be stuck to just one particular genre of music, I personally switch it up depending on my mood. Stay safe & stay blessed✌

[@missgmoma]

Steve Contini I’m not familiar with Steely Dan but I’m open to try it. I heard Dire Straits ‘Sultan of swing’ at the House of Blues & I really liked it. Thanks for the tips, I will check them out.

[@missgmoma]

@@stevecontini5386 sounds good, thanks again. I will check it out 👍

[@TheFargo116]

Please react to his all time best "Ooh Baby Baby" Smokey also wrote quite a few hits early in the Motown era for other artists....Smokey is the father of Motown

[@tinastanley4444]

Oh yes!!!✌✌🎵🎵

[@janeenbarker4851]

Smokey sings Ooh Baby Baby with Linda Ronstadt and Tracks of my Tears as well. He wrote both and they do a great job as a duet.

[@user-jn6bi7mn4m]

Who's Lovin' You, Love Machine, What's So Good About Good Bye, Ooo Baby Baby, Shop Around, You've Really Got A Hold On Me, Mickey's Monkey, Tracks Of My Tears, Going to a Go-Go, Bad Girl, Way Over There, I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying, I Like It Like That, That's What Love Is Made Of, Choosey Beggar, Abraham, Martin & John, and Love Machine.....So many great hits!

[@ban2fab4]

Yes, "Ooh Baby Baby" is one I recommended in a previous post. Please do that one.

[@graybeard1952]

The lyrics are so cleverly written. They flow so well with the music.

[@johnroberts5637]

Smokey was the Pharrell Williams of his generation. He had his hits, and some mighty good ones, but he also wrote hits for many other artists under the Motown umbrella. A huge talent.

[@fleetskipper1810]

Yes, good comparison to Pharrell.

[@Ali-lw1toc]

Agreed but Smokey’s voice is a million times better

[@dbsti3006]

"Now if there's a smile on my face It's only there tryin’ to fool the public. But when it comes down to foolin’ you, now, honey, that's quite a different subject." I love it. Not only is he a good singer, those lyrics are pretty creative.

[@RenR70]

You've Really Got a Hold On Me Ooo Baby Baby The Tracks of My Tears

[@katherinejoseph7133]

RenR70 I FORGOT “you’ve really got a hold on me”. -- GREAT SONG, check it out J

[@OnPoint748]

" You Better - "Shop Around " -- Started Smokey 's career Major Classic Song ! !

[@decafjnr]

Shop Around is my favorite of all of his songs!

[@tracidevine4591]

I'm loving this Motown Monday's.

[@lindastevenson9717]

Oooh Smokey. He has such a mellow voice. My all time favourite is Ooh Baby Baby.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Linda Stevenson Mine has to be Second That Emotion.

[@danw649]

“You’ve really got a hold of me” by Smokey Robinson and the miracles is really good

[@mogolurch]

Smokey is one of the most prolific song writers there ever was.

[@randieandjodistrom854]

I'm 66 years old and this song has been on my "playlist" as far back as I can remember--45s, cassettes, DVDs, MP3s, streaming. etc. An absolute classic. God Bless Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.

[@rjjohnson2402]

And the awesome Motown hits just keep coming. This is my fav smokey song. ❤️

[@conniesloan921]

Now this is Motown great song 🥰🥰🥰🥰🌟🌟🌟

[@cindyweir9645]

Smokey grew up in Detroit just down the road from where I live today. Motown’s music is celebrated here. The music is still played everywhere.

[@peacetoyou63]

Tracks of My Tears and I Second That Emotion are also must listen to!

[@GC-sf7kx]

Classic Motown this song hit the number 1 spot in 1970 both sides of the pond and is one of only three singles that Smokey and the Miracles got into the top 10 in the UK. "Love Machine" hit the no 1 spot in the US in 1976 but only managed Number 3 in the UK. A great band and a great singer. Great choice, great reaction.

[@theshovster8505]

The Chi-lites “Oh girl”. You won’t be disappointed

[@rhondabenin1571]

ChiLites are not Motown Artists.

[@Dooklawz]

Oh Girl is my all-time MoTown favorite, followed very closely by Build Me Up Buttercup

[@missgmoma]

Ken Dishman don’t know if Oh girl is Motown but you’re right that song is the best, also ‘Have you seen her’ by the same group. Build me up buttercup is a great classic too. You have great taste in music 🎶

[@missgmoma]

The Shovster yes indeed ‘Oh girl ‘ & also ‘Have you seen her ‘ too. Would love for Jay to do those

[@TalkingBook72]

I'm a huge fan of Smokey & The Miracles' cover of Oh Girl

[@sammack1564]

Wow, I just noticed that Stevie Wonder co-wrote this song, writing the music.

[@MrDaveB56]

Yes, and when he couldn't come up with any lyrics for it, he took it to Motown Records, where Smokey Robinson wrote the lyrics. One of my favorite songs.

[@EF-fc4du]

Stevie was already with Motown.

[@myriaddsystems]

Mr Robinson have given so much to humanity...

[@James-me6dw]

Smokey was special in a special era. Hallelujah.

[@mohammedjamil2277]

His voice is so beautiful and soothing truly amazing love this song I wish it was longer but that was normal back then. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Chatta-Ortega]

I was 9 when this song was released and I loved it. I'm 59 now and I love it more. Great music is timeless.

[@cindyermis9625]

😍 This was my favorite song in 8th grade ❤️❤️

[@khanysafan1705]

One of my favorites too. 8th grade, 70-71.

[@workingman6681]

Love Motown Music!! Smokey Robinson!!👍👍

[@paulknight9998]

"Jackie Wilson - Higher & Higher Official Video " Released in August 1967, the song reached number one on the US Billboard R&B chart and, in November, peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 6. Wilson's version also rose to no. 11 & 15 upon the UK Singles Chart during 1969 and 1987 respectively. A great Motown R&B track from 1967. So good it was re-released 20 years later and managed to climb the charts. An absolute classic.

[@rhondabenin1571]

Not Motown.

[@tenhirankei]

In Ghostbusters 2 the guys were using this song to get the Statue of Liberty to move! LOL

[@dagnelpaula1]

Wow, Jay! You've started your Motown Mondays off REALLY strong with the last three videos! Great choices, all! And ANYTHING you choose from The Miracles catalog is gonna' be GREAT! ALL their music was fantastic! LOVED your reaction!

[@toddkennedy8198]

I was watching an interview with Smokey Robinson, he said the music track was written by Stevie Wonder and given to Smokey to write the lyrics. Smokey said the music on the album is exactly the way Stevie wrote it.

[@flashbelanger]

What dawned on me after listening to it again and again, was that the whole song also reflects this theme. The music, the vocals, the beat, the instruments are all upbeat and lead you to think this is a circus/good time...while the lyrics are sad as hell. It's soooo damn good!!!

[@Marie247art]

Don't forget the Temptations on Motown Monday! Marvin Gaye! Temptations were my favorite!

[@trvlaqwst7570]

I'm thinking Monday's gonna be my favourite day!!...though it's Tuesday here in New Zealand!💕❤️

[@quiltie1774]

I love this song! You don’t hear a bassoon playing riffs like that on the radio, back then or now. It has such a great tone in the low notes as well as funky and fun in the upper register. Glad you liked it.

[@garyfletcher844]

True. Only the Beatles had an occasional bassoon on Sg. Pepper or Magical Mystery Tour.

[@HenryWaltonJones]

Top 5 greatest songs of all time.Smokey Robinson was a genius.Beautiful,beautiful song.

[@tonyvoyles296]

Smokey Robinson.....Legendary

[@liannadunten7326]

One of my all-time favorites!

[@lisak4367]

mine too :)

[@J_Gamble]

This song always makes the hair stand up at the back of my neck. What a performance of a perfect song. THANK YOU! So fun to be taken on a trip down memory lane.

[@lewistasso8866]

Smokey Robinson! Probably one of my favorite Motown singer of all. So smooth and talented. Never gets tiring. What a master. "The Tracks of My Tears" is my favorite.

[@dougtaylor2803]

I will never get tired of Motown music...the depth of feeling touches your soul.

[@jjowen2012]

"Ohh Baby, Baby"...so much feeling in this song:) You should listen to it, you will love it!

[@jonnno2439]

Wonderful. SO good. Interestingly, in the 80s, a band called ABC did a tribute to Smokey Robinson called "When Smokey Sings". It is well worth a look.

[@pennymcneela7095]

My favourite singer. What a lyrical genius Smokey is..

[@pamking357]

So many songs of Smokey’s to choose from!! I was in 8th grade when this one was out, loved dancing to it 😁😁

[@turdferguson400]

I can’t think of any other words to describe these guys. Smokey was a genius songwriter and singer. 80 years old and still brilliant. 💖👍💜

[@lesliesylvan]

Smokey R was one of the greats from Mowtown. His music and style still stand the test of time. Who would'a thunk it? Wonderful song. Touchingly beautiful.💖

[@sylvialee1079]

Loving these Motown Mondays! I suggest listening to The Supremes and The Shirelles. Carole King wrote a few of these Motown hits. Thank you for keeping our music alive, I appreciate you so much!!

[@rhondabenin1571]

Carole King never wrote a Motown hit.

[@sylvialee1079]

@@rhondabenin1571 Weren't The Shirelles part of Motown?

[@rhondabenin1571]

@@sylvialee1079 No. The Shirelle's were on Decca Records. From producer Phil Spector.

[@therealwaldopepper7802]

In the 80’s and 90’s Oldies was 1950’s to 1970’s music. Brings back lots of memories! Thanks!

[@Tiffonique]

This video brought a smile to my face. My father was one of The Miracles-Pete Moore, who was on the far left hand side, when the song started. Stevie Wonder wrote most of this song. I Love your channel! Sending Love and Millions of Blessings

[@1nelsondj]

This was made 50 years ago and he's still around. This song was covered by The English Beat. 'Tracks of My Tears' is the other must-hear song, other good ones: 'Going to a Go-Go' (covered by the Rolling Stones), 'I Second that Emotion', 'Shop Around' (covered by Captain & Tenille), 'You've Really Got a Hold on Me' (covered by the Beatles), 'Ooo Baby Baby' (covered by Linda Ronstadt).

[@fleetskipper1810]

“I Second that “Emotion”-great song

[@leemcintyre9490]

SMOKEY!!! Another Legendary Voice🎶 !!

[@abc456f]

Great singer, and wrote alot of hits during Motown's heyday. You've made Motown Monday my favorite day of the week!

[@Ali-lw1toc]

Beautiful voice and he sings so effortlessly, no strain in his face, unlike most singers today who try too hard. He was a natural

[@AuthorNicoleEglinger]

Love Smokey Robinson!! So many great song. An amazing voice!! 🥰💃👏

[@normweldon9852]

Two great songs of Smokey's that instantly come to mind were Shop Around & I Second That Emotion.

[@nancycunningham4225]

SMOKEY!!!!! And he is still amazing. God preserve him.

[@robertromero2928]

Yes this is my all time Motown song. It was my first song I remember as a 5 yr old child and that song never left my soul

[@martidee3305]

The thing with Smokey is that you pay attention to his amazing poetic lyrics.

[@eloisapompa5048]

Smokey-The Agony and the Ecstasy From A Quiet Storm Album. Beautiful song.

[@s1d299]

This is a GREAT song. Terribly short but just terrifically put together and it never gets old. It's probably been almost 40 years since I first heard it, and I'm sure I'll love it in another 40.

[@nickier3248]

Marvelous "Motown Monday"! Love it, love Smokey - Tracks of my Tears❤ Also reminds of Charlie Sheen in Platoon, partying & singing this, trying to forget the war, for just a little while...gotta love Smokey, amazing voice!

[@sonjaashmore2972]

Thank you thank you thank you for playing my song . I knew you were going to love it .Once again thank you. 😘

[@lisak4367]

just straight up pure raw authentic talent.

[@timebandito4278]

Gotta love Smokey! I would recommend "Ooh Baby Baby" for your next reaction. Also, please do "Bernadette" by the Four Tops. BEST Motown song. You'll love it!!

[@archstanton9206]

With the songs he sang, the singers he helped along, and the music he wrote he is without a doubt one of the most prolific and influential men to be involved in music in our time.

[@Spazzmatazzz]

Anyone else notice the lip synch error at 1:55 where he says, Oh yeah yeah yeah" but the audio says Mmmmhmmm? (I only noticed because I was singing along. Still an excellent tune though by an excellent artist!

[@williamcabell142]

First concert I ever attended. 8th grade, my buddies older cousin took us. I was mesmerized! Smooth as silk! 😎👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 There will never be another Motown, sadly.

[@ajtsou397]

True class act that Smokey Robinson, what a voice!

[@lindacharles6581]

I grew up listening to Motown. I listen and I am a youngster again. They were superstars in England all of the teens and young adults loved them.

[@michelesingleton8591]

I love this song

[@joelliebler5690]

The genius writer and performer behind Motown! This was one of their most popular and best!

[@78twood]

This song was SO PLAYED on the radio back in the day 😎 We were all singing this 😆

[@MuckoMan]

Grew up listening to smokey he was my mother's favorite. Remember the 80's band ABC. They did a song When Smokey Sings.

[@minty_Joe]

The immortal Funk Brothers as the backing musicians on this song, along with MANY, many other classic Motown hits. RIP Funk Bros.

[@maneater2227]

"Tears of a clown, when there's no one around." Hits you hard. Depression does that to you.

[@stpnwlf9]

Such a fantastic song! The arrangement is first rate, the lyrics are so poignant, and Smokey's voice ... just the best of 70s R&B!

[@decafjnr]

My all time favorite! Love Smokey!

[@TheFargo116]

Some Smokey Robinson & Miracle classics Shop Around Bad Girl Ill Try Something New You Really Got A Hold On Me

[@handsome-brute2666]

The way Smokey write ✍music 🎶 is mind-blowin..to put Pagliacci in the lyrics is genius!

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

This was played a lot along with a lot of Motown when my children were in their teens, Smokey was a great favourite of them and me. His voice is very individual, a very talented man who wrote many songs for others too. I thought you might rock off your chair there for a moment lol. You loved it and I would listen to it again as well. God bless you all, peace love and hugs to everyone Mary-Ellen UK

[@BigC.]

One of my all time favs!

[@debbiedobles40]

Smokey classy beautiful man musical genius ❣️💖 Baby Baby love that song, give the feels💯

[@elza32358]

Real music, real talent, real lyrics. Those were the days. ❤️

[@donnalee998]

Smokey is the man! Legend. Love this song!

[@descendantoffools9767]

My sister had the 45 of this and played it all the time and we never got tired of hearing it.

[@budcunningham6732]

I think we will be singing Motown in heaven...... So much class and talent !

[@laurenpeck3609]

I get so happy listening to Smokey!!!!

[@patriciarose5358]

Love this song, one of my favorites. Good dancing song.

[@shyphyre]

Please Do a reaction video for “the love I saw in you was just a Mirage”. It’s One of the lesser known songs from the miracles, but it still was a showcase for the group

[@ashleystewart994]

Smokey is MOTOWN/TAMLA magik!!! Smokey wrote many of the hits for MOTOWN groups....many of the Temptations early hits, Martha and the Vandellas, Jimmy Ruffin, Four Tops....pure talent!!!

[@ellenmyers971]

Omg How all us teen girls loved this man right Here !🌹♾️💘💋🙏☮️💞

[@sandrabentley1420]

Oh and another great dance song, gosh we had it good back then! I remember dancing literally for hours to Tamala Motown, hit after hit. Smokey Robinson was everywhere, radio, dance clubs, shows on tv. Master songwriter for decades.

[@robsutherland5744]

It'll take a lot of mondays to do justice to Motown. Thanks for these reactions.

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

My favorite song of 1970. I turned 14 that year, and started high school soon afterwards.

[@d.j.starling3559]

Would I Love You is my favorite song by Smokey & the Miracles. Shop Around is great, too, & Ooh Baby Baby, & many, many more.