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. Smokey robinson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and. The motown revue starring smokey robinson season 1 imdb. Feb 19, 2018 one of motown s most recognizable voices celebrates a birthday today. Wells, motown s first female star, teamed with up songwriter smokey robinson on a number of hits, but none would top the no. 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. Smokey robinson tears of a clown action jackson bmore mix. Boyz ii men, still one of the worlds biggest and best pop groups at that time, led this tribute to motown, bringing out smokey robinson, the temptations, the.
The motown years live live at the caesars palace 1994 by. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Motown revue starring smokey robinson, the 1985 tv series. People all over the world recognize smokey robinson s sweet voice within a bar or two. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy. The making of motown, prompting corden to contend that he prefers the soulful hits of 2019.
The following is the solo discography of smokey robinson from 1973 to the present day. The motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 episode list. Culture club with smokey robinson motown revue 1985 do you. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series tv. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series 1985. Motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 youtube. The albums i have each have corresponding sides, as in side 1 and 2. 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. The group appeared on numerous television programs, sang in the concert film, the t. Jul 28, 2015 motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985. Robinson appeared on the late late show to promote new documentary hitsville. The 2017 ravinia season has ended, but look for the announcement of the.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Pbs stations nationwide will air the event tomorrow, feb. Earth wind and fire kennedy center honors 2019 full show. The miracles motown sounds featured artist motown museum. Honored for songwriting, motown legend smokey robinson proves. Newsomebobo and eddie yostumpires off season jobgeorge weiss. A grammyr celebration for the queen of soul 1 episode 2019. Aug 6, 20 i am really starting to love this action jackson cat. 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 robinson on the motown family and my girl video.
Tonights episode of dancing with the stars presents a motown special with live performances from motown legends smokey robinson, the temptations and martha reeves throughout the evening. 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. Cruisin being with you smokey robinson on allmusic 1995 collectables motown legends. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Smokey robinson among performers on tonights dwts motown week. 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 motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors. For information about robinson s recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. Smokey robinson in the motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 add image. Smokey robinson i am i am edit, baby come close and more.
Id be remiss if i didnt tip my cap in full respect to the world famous funk brothers. Tequan richmond and kim wayans share what to expect from their characters on season 2. The motown revue was a tooshortlived friday night musical series from the summer of 1985, hosted by smokey robinson. Smokey robinson, the legendary king of motown, brought out all the classics. But it wasnt until march 31st 1968 that smokey robinson and the miracles made their debut appearance on the ed sullivan show. Some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the. Thus, motown likely felt it could squeeze some more money out of the ross name with a full.
Nov 18, 2016 the library of congress honored smokey robinson in a tribute concert, awarding the soul legend with the gershwin prize for popular song. Features for the first time on dvd 14 classic full length performances from archival television appearances spanning three decades. Show, headlined motown s motor town revue, influenced the beatles and also performed for the queen of england. Motown family helps smokey robinson celebrate turn as 20th. Watch full episodes of motown revue and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at.
Smokey robinson celebrates christmas and friendships. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Every beat of my heart s, recorded 3670letter full of tears s. Smokey robinson, diana ross, mary jane girls, mary wells, weird al yankovich. Ever had a dream smokey robinson motown northern modern warhorse soul by soulintegrity. Check out the motown years live live at the caesars palace 1994 by smokey robinson on amazon music. In fact, gordy is quoted as saying that without the miracles, motown would not have been possible. The remarkable story of the legendary motown records is told through new and exclusive interviews with the labels visionary founder, berry gordy, and many of. See more ideas about smokey robinson, motown and soul music. Smokey s singing group, the miracles, signed with the detroit label and became part of the motown family. Pete moore, bobby rogers, claudette rogers robinson and ronnie white, along with william smokey robinson, were the original members of the group. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer.
As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the fledgling label in 1959, and while he racked up many hits for it with the miracles and as a solo act, robinson was also an invaluable behind the. Smokey robinson, the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and leader of the miracles, was born on feb. His deceptively light sound defines soulful romance, and it helped place his band the miracles at the top of the charts throughout the 1960s. The miracles went on to power the companys earliest successes. Smokey robinson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. For a list of successful songs written by robinson, see list of songs written by smokey robinson.
The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series. Nov 19, 2018 the best motown songs of all time legends such as marvin gaye, temptations and the supremes are all represented on our list of the best motown songs photograph. Jan, 2012 some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. Diana ross the motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985. In 1959, about a year after smokey robinson met berry gordy jr. An eerie sense of timewarp permeates the motown revue starring smokey robinson, nbcs amiable attempt to revive oldtime television variety shows. Smokey robinsons songs stream online music songs listen. Classic tune by smokey robinson will knock your floor on their feet.
Getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. To hear berry gordy and smokey robinson tell some of the back stories is fascinating. This 2 1 2 hour dvd is the first official video anthology by one of the most successful singing groups of all time. Listen to your favorite songs from smokey s family robinson by smokey robinson now. We talk to the legend smokey robinson and ask him about hip hop, marvin gaye and. Watch full episodes of motown revue and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures. Hosts lance cartelli and fox van allen deliver the dish on survivor season 40. Damien chazelle jazzes up an introspective murder mystery.
Christmas has to rock when the king of motown is on board. With smokey robinson on board as music producer and among the talented contemporary voice cast, and prominent themes about family ties, creativity, and. 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. Smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson on amazon music. Bet honors season 2014 smokey robinsons ode to motown.