The motown revue starring smokey robinson season 1 torrent

In 1959, about a year after smokey robinson met berry gordy jr. Smokey robinson and the miracles 25cut disc is the single most impressive one of motowns ultimate collection series which features 17 artists. Smokey robinsons skincare brand skinphonic is here. David ruffin, however, provides a more spirited version of. Musically, the hourlong program gambles on the notion that motown s 1960s song catalogue is a communal touchstone for millions of pop nostalgists who cant get enough of those oldies but goodies. Smokey s singing group, the miracles, signed with the detroit label and became part of the motown family. On two occasions, the most recent earlier in 1970, he said he wanted to come off the road, concentrate on his family and the business side of motown. The solo anthology motown records by smokey robinson. Smokey robinson and the miracles, american vocal group that helped define the motown sound of the 1960s and was led by one of the most gifted and influential singersongwriters in 20thcentury popular music. Aug 22, 2017 he recorded frequently as a solo artist for motown in the 70s and 80s, in a considerably mellower vein than his miracles work, in keeping with the general shift of motown and soul toward urban contemporary. Motown revue starring smokey robinson, the 1985 tv series. It aired on abc on december 18, 1970, and featured guest stars the supremes, the temptations, stevie wonder, and las vegas singerperformer and actress fran jeffries. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. For information about robinsons recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography.

Berry gordy founded motown records, but one could argue that smokey robinson was the man who first pushed americas most iconic soul music label toward greatness. The motown revue starring smokey robinson season 1 imdb. Robinson appeared on the late late show to promote new documentary hitsville. The library of congress honored smokey robinson in a tribute concert, awarding the soul legend with the gershwin prize for popular song. Added drums and chops make it ready for your dancefloor tonight.

The group appeared on numerous television programs, sang in the concert film, the t. Smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson on amazon. Smokey robinson, newly minted doctor of humane letters at case western reserve university, resplendent in a royal blue gown for the ceremony, was feted with all the proper pomp and circumstance befitting the rock and roll hall of fame 20 th annual music masters saturday night. The solo anthology motown records by smokey robinson napster. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as the five chimes until 1972, when he announced a retirement from the group to. Smokey robinson i am i am edit, baby come close and more. Smokey robinson producing motowninspired childrens. Smokey robinson tears of a clown action jackson bmore. Pete moore, bobby rogers, claudette rogers robinson and ronnie white, along with william smokey robinson, were the. Show, headlined motowns motor town revue, influenced the beatles and also performed for the queen of england.

Smokey robinson and the miracles 25cut disc is the single most impressive one of motown s ultimate collection series which features 17 artists. Behind motown legend smokey robinsons skincare brand. Its hard to believe this was used as a launching pad for his solo career, when he actually didnt leave the group until 2 years later. Smokey robinson, newly minted doctor of humane letters at case western reserve university. Smokey robinson, in fact, provided that genre with one of its catch phrases with the title of his 1975 album, a quiet storm. For information about robinson s recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. In fact, gordy is quoted as saying that without the miracles, motown would not have been possible. Unfairly neglected in comparison with equivalent albums by labelmates gaye and wonder, the sensitive smokey and pure smokey from 1973 and 1974 are subtle if schmaltzy affairs that repay repeated. James corden is always up for a good argument about music and this time the late night host has tapped smokey robinson for a debate over classic soul versus modern soul. Some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. Smokey robinson ebony eyes hd and remastered by dj 30r6 2011 2012 by dj30r6productions. Honored for songwriting, motown legend smokey robinson.

Ever had a dream smokey robinson motown northern modern warhorse soul by soulintegrity. Written by the ubertalented smokey robinson, my girl is one of motowns most familiar songs. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy. Smokey robinson, diana ross, mary jane girls, mary wells, weird al yankovich. Musically, the hourlong program gambles on the notion that motowns 1960s song catalogue is a communal touchstone for millions of pop nostalgists who cant get enough of those oldies but goodies. Smokey robinson producing motowninspired childrens series. We are removing our fees for every select subscription for 3 months to help support creators. In addition to smokey robinson byname of william robinson.

Low prices on smokey robinson discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, smokey robinson songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. Poorly drawn stereotypes, with terrible writing and just dreadful acting. A success all round, then, leaving aside the nagging curiosity as to what might have happened with just a couple more days work. Jan, 2012 some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. Jul 28, 2016 a motowninspired animated childrens series, curated by soul legend smokey robinson as executive music producer, is coming to netflix the asyetuntitled project takes place in the fictional. Cruisin being with you smokey robinson on allmusic 1995 collectables motown legends.

The motown revue was a tooshortlived friday night musical series from the summer of 1985, hosted by smokey robinson. Listen free to smokey robinson the ultimate collection. I cant remember a time when i didnt know smokey robinsons voice, because i grew up hearing his music in. Often clad in glittering, matching ensembles, the temptations appeared on shindig. For a list of successful songs written by robinson, see list of songs written by smokey robinson.

The miracles went on to power the companys earliest successes. Motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 youtube. If youre a person of color and i dont just mean black people, says smokey robinson, then. The motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 episode list. The miracles motown sounds featured artist motown museum.

A motowninspired animated childrens series, curated by soul legend smokey robinson as executive music producer, is coming to netflix the asyetuntitled project takes place in the fictional. Some performances from smokey robinsons 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. It would take a separate blog to accurately document the terribleness of this chumpy show. If youre looking for the alltime numberone purveyor of mainstream romantic soul, smokey robinson may well be the man, in the face of some towering competition. Smokey robinson on the motown family and my girl video. Combining smokey s endlessly inventive twists on romance good and bad with the miracles handful of straightup party hits, it showcases one of american pops most surefooted and touching acts. Smokeys singing group, the miracles, signed with the detroit label and became part of the motown family. Yes this was a one hour special and indeed it was the show intended to break smokey out of the miracles. Motown family helps smokey robinson celebrate turn as 20th. I cant remember a time when i didnt know smokey robinsons voice, because i grew up hearing his music in the house and in the culture. Classic tune by smokey robinson will knock your floor on their feet. Smokey robinson tears of a clown action jackson bmore mix. A black american by smokey robinson def poets, 3rd season may 16, 2003 interesting and i always like.

The albums i have each have corresponding sides, as in side 1 and 2. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. The temptations, my girl top 10 motown performances time. Bet honors season 2014 smokey robinsons ode to motown. Sheldon riley sings do you really want to hurt me the voice australia 2018 duration. Culture club with smokey robinson motown revue 1985 do you. Combining smokeys endlessly inventive twists on romance good and bad with the miracles handful of straightup party hits, it showcases one of american pops most surefooted and touching acts. His deceptively light sound defines soulful romance, and it helped place his band the miracles at the top of the charts throughout the 1960s.

Aug 6, 20 i am really starting to love this action jackson cat. The making of motown, prompting corden to contend that he prefers the soulful hits of 2019. With the miracles in the 1960s, he paced dozens of tuneful motown hits with his beautiful high tenor. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the. Back in the sixties, bob dylan referred to him as the worlds greatest living poet. The program was sponsored by faberge and was produced by screen gems. The albums i have each have corresponding sides, as in side 1 and 2 on the same album, 3 and 4, sides 5 and 6. People all over the world recognize smokey robinson s sweet voice within a bar or two. One of motowns most recognizable voices celebrates a birthday today. But it wasnt until march 31st 1968 that smokey robinson and the miracles made their debut appearance on the ed sullivan show. Learn more about robinson, the miracles, their music, and their significance. Tequan richmond and kim wayans share what to expect from their characters on season 2. Show, headlined motown s motor town revue, influenced the beatles and also performed for the queen of england. Its smokey robinsons 78th birthday here are 5 tracks to.

The musical video says show producer and sony music ceo morris in the justreleased clip. Smokey robinson motown northern modern warhorse soul by soulintegrity. The following is the solo discography of smokey robinson from 1973 to the present day. People all over the world recognize smokey robinsons sweet voice within a bar or two. Motown family helps smokey robinson celebrate turn as 20th music masters winner. Smokey robinson, the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and leader of. Shop around 1960 smokey and motown founder berry gordy teamed up to write this track, became a hit on the billboard hot 100 chart, reaching no. Listen to your favorite songs from smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson now. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Play fulllength songs from the solo anthology by smokey robinson on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. An eerie sense of timewarp permeates the motown revue starring smokey robinson, nbcs amiable attempt to revive oldtime television variety shows. Over the years, i have seen bits and pieces of this show mainly, the supremes performance of up the ladder and their duet with smokey on someday. As a singer and a songwriter, smokey says the collaborative, competitive environment berry. Its smokey robinsons 78th birthday here are 5 tracks.