William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B … Read Full Bio ↴William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the Motown record label, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy. As both a member of Motown group The Miracles and a solo artist, Robinson recorded seventy Top 40 hits for Motown between 1959 and 1990, and also served as the company's Vice President from 1961 to 1988.
Early years and formation of the Miracles
Robinson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and was nicknamed "Smokey" as a child, because of his love of westerns. The name originally came when an uncle (who would take a young Robinson to see westerns) gave him the name "Smokey Joe", Robinson began being called "Smokey" whilst in his teens. In 1955, Robinson founded a group he called "The Five Chimes" with his best friend Ronnie White, and Northern High School classmates Pete Moore, Clarence Dawson, and James Grice. By 1957, the group was called "The Matadors" and included cousins Bobby Rogers and Claudette Rogers in place of Dawson and Grice. With Robinson as lead singer, the Matadors began touring the local Detroit venues. In 1958, Robinson met songwriter Berry Gordy, Jr., who co-wrote for them the single "Got a Job," an answer song to The Silhouettes' hit single "Get A Job." The group renamed itself The Miracles, and issued singles on both End Records and Chess Records before Robinson suggested to Berry Gordy that he start a label of his own.
In 1959, Gordy founded Tamla Records, which he soon reincorporated as Motown. The Miracles were among the label's first signees. Gordy and Robinson had a synergistic relationship, with Robinson providing a foundation for Motown's hit-making success and Gordy acting as a mentor for the budding singer and songwriter. By 1961, Gordy had appointed Robinson vice-president of Motown Records, a title Robinson held for as long as Gordy remained with the company.
Motown and The Miracles
The 1960 single "Shop Around" was Motown's first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart, and the first big hit for The Miracles. They scored many more hits over the years, including "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" (1962), "Mickey's Monkey" (1963), "Ooo Baby Baby (1965), "The Tracks of My Tears" (1965), "Going to a Go-Go" (1965), "More Love" (1967), and "I Second That Emotion" (1967).
Besides penning hits for his own group, Robinson also wrote and produced hits and album tracks for other Motown artists. Mary Wells had a big hit with the Robinson-penned "My Guy" (1964), and Robinson served as The Temptations primary songwriter and producer from 1963 to 1966, penning hits such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do," "My Girl," "Since I Lost My Baby," and "Get Ready." Among Robinson's numerous other Motown compositions are "Still Water (Love)" by The Four Tops, "Don't Mess With Bill" by The Marvelettes, "When I'm Gone" by Brenda Holloway, "Ain't That Peculiar" and "I'll Be Doggone" by Marvin Gaye, "My Guy" by Mary Wells and "First I Look at the Purse" by The Contours.
Fellow singer/songwriter Bob Dylan described Robinson as "America's greatest living poet." Robinson's hit ballads also earned him the title "America's poet laureate of love." Over the course of his almost 50-year career in music, Robinson has over 4,000 songs to his credit.
After marrying Claudette Rogers, Robinson started a family, and named both of his children after Motown: his son was named Berry after the company's founder, and his daughter was named Tamla after the Motown imprint for which Robinson and The Miracles recorded.
The Miracles remained a premier Motown act through most of the 1960s. Albums were released as "Smokey Robinson & the Miracles" after 1965. By 1969, the group's fortunes began to falter, and Robinson decided to quit The Miracles so that he could remain at home with his family and concentrate on his duties as vice president. The group stopped recording and Robinson prepared to leave the group. Unexpectedly, however, their 1966 recording of "The Tears of a Clown" was released as a single in 1970, and became a #1 hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Due to the surprise success of "Tears of a Clown," Robinson was convinced to remain with The Miracles for a few more years. In 1972, he followed through on his original plans to leave the group, and The Miracles began a six-month farewell tour. On July 16, 1972, Smokey and Claudette Robinson gave their final performances as Miracles at the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Washington, DC, and Robinson introduced the group's new lead singer, Billy Griffin. The Miracles went on for a while, even having another #1 hit, "Love Machine," in 1976.
Successful solo career
Smokey Robinson began a low-key solo career while concentrating on his duties as vice-president of Motown, releasing his first solo LP, Smokey, in 1973. His first hit single, "Sweet Harmony" (1973), was dedicated to The Miracles.
In 1975, Robinson's solo career went into full-drive after the success of the #1 R&B hit "Baby That's Backatcha." Robinson's 1976 single "Quiet Storm" and its accompanying album typified a smooth, slow style of R&B that is today called "quiet storm." Other Robinson solo hits include "Cruisin'" (1979), "Being With You" (a UK #1 hit) (1981), "Tell Me Tomorrow" (1982), and "Ebony Eyes," a duet with labelmate Rick James (1983). He also recorded the soundtrack to the film Big Time (1977).
Spokesmanship
Smokey Robinson is the spokesman of the Great American Smokeout, which takes place annually one week before Thanksgiving. It's a day when smokers quit smoking for at least a day. In 2006, It takes place on November 16th.
Later years
During the mid-1980s, Robinson fell victim to cocaine addiction. His recording slowed, and his marriage to Claudette faltered; the two were divorced in 1986. Robinson eventually overcame the addiction and revitalized his career, scoring hits in 1987 with "Just To See Her" and "One Heartbeat." Also in 1987, British band ABC scored a US and UK hit with their tribute to Robinson, entitled "When Smokey Sings". In 1988, Robinson published his autobiography, Smokey, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Upon Motown's sale to MCA in 1988, Robinson resigned from his position as vice-president. After one last album for Motown, Love, Smokey (1990), Robinson departed the company. He released one record for SBK Records, Double Good Everything (1991), the same year he won a Soul Train Music Award for Career Achievement. Eight years later, he returned to Motown, which by then was a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and released Intimate (1999).
Since then, Robinson has continued to periodically perform and tour. In 2003, Robinson served as a guest judge for American Idol during "Billy Joel Week." He issued a gospel LP, Food for the Spirit in 2004. A new album of pop standards from the early 20th century, Timeless Love, was released in June 2006. It was originally recorded with a jazz combo, but strings were added after the fact, giving the album more of a lush sound but removing much of the jazz feeling of the disc.
In 2004, Robinson's company, SFGL Foods, launched a special brand of gumbo called "Smokey Robinson's 'The Soul is in the Bowl' Gumbo." [1].
In May 2006, at its 138th Commencement Convocation, Howard University conferred on Robinson the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa.
Smokey Robinson is scheduled to appear on Duets on Fox along with Randy Travis, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, Aaron Neville, Clint Black, Michael Bolton, Kenny Loggins, Brian McKnight, Macy Gray, Richard Marx, and Cyndi Lauper. David Foster will be a judge.
On 27th October 2006 Smokey appeared on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
Early years and formation of the Miracles
Robinson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and was nicknamed "Smokey" as a child, because of his love of westerns. The name originally came when an uncle (who would take a young Robinson to see westerns) gave him the name "Smokey Joe", Robinson began being called "Smokey" whilst in his teens. In 1955, Robinson founded a group he called "The Five Chimes" with his best friend Ronnie White, and Northern High School classmates Pete Moore, Clarence Dawson, and James Grice. By 1957, the group was called "The Matadors" and included cousins Bobby Rogers and Claudette Rogers in place of Dawson and Grice. With Robinson as lead singer, the Matadors began touring the local Detroit venues. In 1958, Robinson met songwriter Berry Gordy, Jr., who co-wrote for them the single "Got a Job," an answer song to The Silhouettes' hit single "Get A Job." The group renamed itself The Miracles, and issued singles on both End Records and Chess Records before Robinson suggested to Berry Gordy that he start a label of his own.
In 1959, Gordy founded Tamla Records, which he soon reincorporated as Motown. The Miracles were among the label's first signees. Gordy and Robinson had a synergistic relationship, with Robinson providing a foundation for Motown's hit-making success and Gordy acting as a mentor for the budding singer and songwriter. By 1961, Gordy had appointed Robinson vice-president of Motown Records, a title Robinson held for as long as Gordy remained with the company.
Motown and The Miracles
The 1960 single "Shop Around" was Motown's first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart, and the first big hit for The Miracles. They scored many more hits over the years, including "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" (1962), "Mickey's Monkey" (1963), "Ooo Baby Baby (1965), "The Tracks of My Tears" (1965), "Going to a Go-Go" (1965), "More Love" (1967), and "I Second That Emotion" (1967).
Besides penning hits for his own group, Robinson also wrote and produced hits and album tracks for other Motown artists. Mary Wells had a big hit with the Robinson-penned "My Guy" (1964), and Robinson served as The Temptations primary songwriter and producer from 1963 to 1966, penning hits such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do," "My Girl," "Since I Lost My Baby," and "Get Ready." Among Robinson's numerous other Motown compositions are "Still Water (Love)" by The Four Tops, "Don't Mess With Bill" by The Marvelettes, "When I'm Gone" by Brenda Holloway, "Ain't That Peculiar" and "I'll Be Doggone" by Marvin Gaye, "My Guy" by Mary Wells and "First I Look at the Purse" by The Contours.
Fellow singer/songwriter Bob Dylan described Robinson as "America's greatest living poet." Robinson's hit ballads also earned him the title "America's poet laureate of love." Over the course of his almost 50-year career in music, Robinson has over 4,000 songs to his credit.
After marrying Claudette Rogers, Robinson started a family, and named both of his children after Motown: his son was named Berry after the company's founder, and his daughter was named Tamla after the Motown imprint for which Robinson and The Miracles recorded.
The Miracles remained a premier Motown act through most of the 1960s. Albums were released as "Smokey Robinson & the Miracles" after 1965. By 1969, the group's fortunes began to falter, and Robinson decided to quit The Miracles so that he could remain at home with his family and concentrate on his duties as vice president. The group stopped recording and Robinson prepared to leave the group. Unexpectedly, however, their 1966 recording of "The Tears of a Clown" was released as a single in 1970, and became a #1 hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Due to the surprise success of "Tears of a Clown," Robinson was convinced to remain with The Miracles for a few more years. In 1972, he followed through on his original plans to leave the group, and The Miracles began a six-month farewell tour. On July 16, 1972, Smokey and Claudette Robinson gave their final performances as Miracles at the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Washington, DC, and Robinson introduced the group's new lead singer, Billy Griffin. The Miracles went on for a while, even having another #1 hit, "Love Machine," in 1976.
Successful solo career
Smokey Robinson began a low-key solo career while concentrating on his duties as vice-president of Motown, releasing his first solo LP, Smokey, in 1973. His first hit single, "Sweet Harmony" (1973), was dedicated to The Miracles.
In 1975, Robinson's solo career went into full-drive after the success of the #1 R&B hit "Baby That's Backatcha." Robinson's 1976 single "Quiet Storm" and its accompanying album typified a smooth, slow style of R&B that is today called "quiet storm." Other Robinson solo hits include "Cruisin'" (1979), "Being With You" (a UK #1 hit) (1981), "Tell Me Tomorrow" (1982), and "Ebony Eyes," a duet with labelmate Rick James (1983). He also recorded the soundtrack to the film Big Time (1977).
Spokesmanship
Smokey Robinson is the spokesman of the Great American Smokeout, which takes place annually one week before Thanksgiving. It's a day when smokers quit smoking for at least a day. In 2006, It takes place on November 16th.
Later years
During the mid-1980s, Robinson fell victim to cocaine addiction. His recording slowed, and his marriage to Claudette faltered; the two were divorced in 1986. Robinson eventually overcame the addiction and revitalized his career, scoring hits in 1987 with "Just To See Her" and "One Heartbeat." Also in 1987, British band ABC scored a US and UK hit with their tribute to Robinson, entitled "When Smokey Sings". In 1988, Robinson published his autobiography, Smokey, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Upon Motown's sale to MCA in 1988, Robinson resigned from his position as vice-president. After one last album for Motown, Love, Smokey (1990), Robinson departed the company. He released one record for SBK Records, Double Good Everything (1991), the same year he won a Soul Train Music Award for Career Achievement. Eight years later, he returned to Motown, which by then was a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and released Intimate (1999).
Since then, Robinson has continued to periodically perform and tour. In 2003, Robinson served as a guest judge for American Idol during "Billy Joel Week." He issued a gospel LP, Food for the Spirit in 2004. A new album of pop standards from the early 20th century, Timeless Love, was released in June 2006. It was originally recorded with a jazz combo, but strings were added after the fact, giving the album more of a lush sound but removing much of the jazz feeling of the disc.
In 2004, Robinson's company, SFGL Foods, launched a special brand of gumbo called "Smokey Robinson's 'The Soul is in the Bowl' Gumbo." [1].
In May 2006, at its 138th Commencement Convocation, Howard University conferred on Robinson the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa.
Smokey Robinson is scheduled to appear on Duets on Fox along with Randy Travis, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, Aaron Neville, Clint Black, Michael Bolton, Kenny Loggins, Brian McKnight, Macy Gray, Richard Marx, and Cyndi Lauper. David Foster will be a judge.
On 27th October 2006 Smokey appeared on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
Ben
Smokey Robinson Lyrics
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Baby Tate I know what these boys talkin bout (what they talkin bout) T…
Barış Akarsu Hep bir şeyler içinde Kaybolduk sessizce Tükendi umutlar Yaş…
Belki Canım acıdı bir kere söylemem kimseye Dağları delmekle uğraş…
Ben and Ben Şimdi artık ne önemi var söylediğin sözlerin Şimdi artık ne …
Berksan Ne gördüm? Ne duydum? Karşıma çikti ben kalbimi uydum Dinle…
Billy J. Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
Connie Talbot (Children's) Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
Corky and the Juice Pigs (cheering, clapping) I'm back again! But this time I'm her…
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Denisa Ben, it was so easy that night You went on about…
Diana Ross and Michael Jackson Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
Eddie Nieto En tus ojos no habia rencor, ni juicio ni señalamiento En…
Eddie Peregrina Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
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Eoghan Quigg (Michael Jackson cover) Ben, the two of us need look no…
Evinha Ben, de nada precisamos nós Juntos nunca estaremos sós Podes…
Fenix TX Ask me a question I'll tell you all I know…
Frank Owens Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
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Henry Mancini & Doc Severinsen Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
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Jackson Michael And The Jackson 5 Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
Jacksons Ben, the two of us need look no more, We…
Jennie Lena Ben, the two of us need look no more We…
Jennifer Love Hewitt Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
Jimmy Clifton I had three quarters in my pocket just for you I…
K. K 我会原谅你 你仔细听 我从未爱过你 怎么会想念你 发什么神经 有理说不清 只是脑袋还不清醒…
Karaoke - Ameritz Ben yürürüm yane yane Aşk boyadı beni kane Ne akilem, ne div…
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Kurban Bu yüzün arkasýnda saklýdýr baþka bir ben Doðruyu söylemeye…
Kurban - Insanlar Söyleyecek sözün yoksa dinle Dönüþü olamayan yola girme Ne g…
Lana Del Rey Ben's song, another try Not that you deserve it right now,…
Livia Nestrovski Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
Marti Webb Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
Maurane Dix heures du soir, Monsieur Ben s'endort Derrière une tasse…
MAW (Groza on fire boy) Nefes aldıkça döner başım, ey Gözümden …
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Michael Bannett Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
Michael Jackson Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
Michael Jackson & The Jacksons Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
Michael Jackson & The Jacksons Five Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
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Michael Jackson featuring The Jacksons Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
Michael Jackson's 5 Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
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Michael Jacksons and the Jackson 5 Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
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Miho Fukahara Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
Monty Alexander Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
Mr. Datura Ik ben met Geof En ook met Rico Ik ben met Uuh huh Ik…
N-Dubz You a G now? Facts All the man know you BFD now? Facts So…
NEW RETRO WAVE v.2 PT.23 Skippe was die Uhr zeigt, halb 2, die Erde rotiert Und…
Now Generation Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
Ogün Sanlısoy En güzel En sıcak Le aşık atılmaz En kaçık Lafım açık …
Ogün Şanlısoy Ben en güzel Ben en sıcak Benle aşık atılmaz Ben en kaçık L…
Paul Jeffrey Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
PepeJammers [feat. Talking Ben] Jimmy MC talking Ben You know how it is let's get…
Peter Nero Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
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Ray Conniff Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
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Rubel Ben, chegaste em boa hora Pra ver o mundo que gira veloz e…
Sandra van Nieuwland Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
SED Görünen bakışların hepsi Bi' travma mı geçiriyordu aklımdan …
Sehabe Sen Cihangir'de bilmediğim çatının gıcırdayan parkesi Tekrar…
Silvy Melody Ben, waarom bekijk je mij niet meer Onze vriendschap is toch…
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Sun Yan Zi 灰色的气压 扭曲的脸 好闷 生活颜色比天黑 不想负责的就无解 爱情像潜水 氧气剩一些 无法呼吸的瞬间 开始吧 狂奔的起跑…
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Tessa Okay "B" står for boss bitch, "E" for den eneste "N" for…
The Brady Bunch Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
The Jackson 5 Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
The Jacksons (Live) Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
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The Now Generation Ben, the two of us need look no more, We both…
Theresa Calonge Ben, the two of us need look no more We both…
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'Cause I Love You There you were beautiful The promise of love was written on…
06) You Are Forever Even mountains will crumble Rivers will dry, stars will fal…
2. Baby Come Close Turn the lights down low, baby come close Put your…
A FORK IN THE ROAD Beware Beware Beware Seems like love should be easier to be…
A Love She Can Count On Everyday, I'm gonna love you come what may 'Cause I know…
Abraham Martin and John Anybody here seen my old friend Abraham? Can you tell me…
after all Still I ask myself, why do you always make me…
Ain't It Baby Now you tell me that you love me But I don't…
Ain't That Peculiar Honey you do me wrong but still i'm crazy about…
All I Want I don't blame you at all 'cause you played it…
And I Don't Love You When I said I needed you You said you would always…
As You Do The way you do the things you do (the way…
Asleep On My Love You think I want you for just my friend How mistaken…
Baby Ooo la la la la I did you wrong my heart…
Baby Baby Don't Cry Nothing so blue as a heart in pain Nothing so sad…
Baby Come Close [Turn the lights down low, baby come close Put your hand…
Baby Don't Cry Nothing so blue as a heart in pain Nothing so sad…
Baby Don't You Go Baby don't you do it, don't do it babe Don't break…
Baby That's Backatcha Put a song in your heart, so you say Sing it…
Bad Girl She's not a bad girl because she made me see Oh…
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep So in love, sad as could be 'Cause a pretty face…
Because Of You Oh Oh Now I′m not a stranger to feeling good Neither devil …
Beiing With You I don't care what they think about me, and I don't…
Being With You (Single Version) I don't care what they think about me and I don't…
Blame It on Love We had our chance Lord knows how we tried To keep our…
Broken Hearted I can't believe I've fallen down to my knees. You've got…
Build Me Up Buttercup You're like a baby, I'm like a set of blocks…
Can't Fight Love Everyday, I'm gonna love you come what may 'Cause I know…
Castles Made Of Sand Castles made of sand Don't let our love be like Castles ma…
Cause I Love You There you were beautiful The promise of love was written on…
Choosey Beggar Beggars can't be choicey I know That's what the people say. …
Coincidentally Fancy meetin' you here Right at the place I said I'd…
Come To Me Soon Come to me soon as you can my love Come to…
Composer You may not know how To make words rhyme Carry a tune…
Crazy About the La La La I like it, I like it To each his own Give everybody…
Cruisin Cruise Baby, let's cruise, away from here Don't be confused…
Cruisin Together Cruisin' Baby, let's cruise away from here Don't be confus…
Cruisin' Cruise Baby, let's cruise, away from here Don't be confused…
Cruising Cruisin' Baby, let's cruise away from here Don't be confused…
Crusin' Baby let's cruise, away from here Don't be confused, the way…
Daylight & Darkness Midnight sun, shining through my darkest night Noonday shad…
Depend of Me You You need a love like mine that you can depend…
Do Like I Do You got to do like I do, oh, like I…
Doggone Right Mmm, you make me feel just like I'm the luckiest man…
Don I'm like the honeycomb is made for honey Like the empty…
Don't Know Why I waited 'til I saw the sun Don't know why I…
Don't Leave Me When I said I needed you You said you would always…
Easy Come to me soon as you can my love Come to…
Easy To Love Oh my darling Where are you tonight Our situation wasn't rea…
Ebony Eyes Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh. Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh. Wind in your hair,…
Everybody gotta pay some dues If ever I have a son in life, I'll call…
Everything You Touch Oh, oh, oh Yes, baby The guys all fought over each other…
Food For Thought Good bye, old friend This is the end of the man…
For Once in My Life For once in my life I have someone who needs…
Fork in the Road Beware Beware Beware Seems like love should be easier to be…
From Head To Toe Oh, well, now you're the girl I'm simply mad about. Oh…
Fulfill Your Need Put your love in the light, let it stay there There's…
Get Ready I never met a girl who makes me feel the…
Girl I'm Standing There Girl, I'm standing there beside you This is a decision of…
Going to a Go-Go Going to a go-go Going to a go-go Na-na-na-na, yeah-hey Well…
Going To A Go-Go ) Going to a go-go Going to a go-go Na-na-na-na, yeah-hey W…
Got A Job Walked all day till my feet were tired I was…
Happy I've played the game of love before Too young to know How…
Happy Landing You better beware, my friends all told me When they saw…
Here I Go Again Saw you there and your laughter seemed to fill the…
Hold On To Your Love I love your face I love the way you smile at…
I Ooh ooh Now you say every time you need some affection The…
I Am I am, I am Lord, who will be with you Every day,…
I Am, I Am I am, I am [SKAT] Lord, who will be with you Every day,…
I Can't Believe Your love is so precious and rare-iful I realize that of…
I Can't Find Every now and then Somebody comes into my life Oh, and for…
I Can't Give You Anything But Love Love love love you baby Love love love you baby love…
I Can't Stand To See You Cry Your love is so precious and rare-iful I realize that of…
I Can't Stand To See You Cry ) Your love is so precious and rare-iful I realize that of…
I Cried For You The first time I laid eyes on you I had an…
I Cry Your love is so precious and rare-iful I realize that of…
I Don't Blame You I don't blame you at all 'cause you played it…
I Got You I don't like you But I love you See that I'm always Thinking…
I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying Come on everybody Gather 'round my friends here Help me forg…
I Heard It Through the Grapevine I bet you're wonderin' how I knew 'Bout your plans to…
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself I just don't know what to do with myself Don't know…
I Just Want to Make Love to You There you were beautiful The promise of love was written on…
I Like It Like That Clap your hands now everybody We're gonna have some fun ton…
I Love The Nearness Of You There you were beautiful The promise of love was written on…
I Love Your Baby I love your face I love the way you smile at…
I Love Your Face I love your face I love the way you smile at…
I Need a Change Ooh ooh Now you say every time you need some affection The…
I Need Some Money The best thing in life is free,but you can give…
I Second That Emotion Maybe you'll wanna give me kisses sweet But only for one…
I Want You 'Round Ooh ooh Now you say every time you need some affection The…
I Want You Back Every day that passes by I think about the new love…
I'll Try Something New I will build you a castle with a tower so…
I'm Glad There Is You In this world of ordinary people Extraordinary people I'm …
I'm In The Mood For Love I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…
I'm On The Outside I'm on the outside looking in And I wanna be, and…
I'm The One Ooh ooh Now you say every time you need some affection The…
I'm the One I Need Now you say every time you need some affection The one…
I've Been Good To You Look what you've done You made a fool out of someone Who…
I've Got You Under My Skin I've got you under my skin. I've got you deep in…
I've Made Love to You a Thosand Times I've made love to you a thousand times, Even if it's…
If You Can Want Oh Oh, you may not love me now but I'm…
If You Let Me Let's go [Chorus:] Ooo hey, well I'll be damned I've been a…
If You Wanna Make Love This may take me all night long I hope you're prepared…
Im The One Ooh ooh Now you say every time you need some affection The…
In My Corner Ooh, yeah I can't explain the things you do to me But…
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby? My world is empty without you, babe My world is empty…
It Nice and easy Ooh how you please me You've got a love…
It's Christmas Time A girl named Mary dreamed of being in love Gathering water…
Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow, yeah In a one-horse open sleigh Ov…
Just A Mirage There you were beautiful The promise of love was written on…
Just My Imagination Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday…
Just To See Mais uma vez eu vou te deixar Mas eu volto logo…
Just To See Her Just to see her Just to touch her Just to hold her…
Lady Sings The Blues I've played the game of love before Too young to know How…
Let It Be When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes…
Let Me Be The Clock Ooh, hoo, ooh Ooh, ooh Let me be the clock for the…
Like Nobody Can Moment to moment, you fill my hour Like nobody can, oh,…
Little Drummer Boy Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum Our newborn King…
Love Ooh, ooh, ooh Let it be soon, don't hesitate, make love…
Love 'N Life Oh, oh, oh Yes, baby The guys all fought over each other Ju…
Love Bath Let's Take a love bath baby Take a love bath baby Take…
Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage There you were beautiful The promise of love was written on…
Love Is The Light Ah, baby, as the bitter tears fall from your eyes Oh,…
Love Letters I called you another letter today Wish I could let you…
Love Love Again Ooh, ooh, ooh Let it be soon, don't hesitate, make love…
Love machine Oh yeah I'm just a love machine And I won't work for…
Love N Life Oh, oh, oh Yes, baby The guys all fought over each other Ju…
Love she can count on Everyday, I'm gonna love you come what may 'Cause I know…
Love That Woman Ah, baby, as the bitter tears fall from your eyes Oh,…
Me And My Brother Last week my life had meaning, it was beautiful and…
Medley: Never My Love / Never Can Say Goodbye You ask me if there'll come a time When I grow…
Mickey's Monkey Lum di lum di lie Lum di lum di lie Lum di…
Might Good Lovin' A mighty good loving baby Is gonna change the way you…
Money The best thing in life is free,but you can give…
More Love Ooh, ooh, ooh Let it be soon, don't hesitate, make love…
More Than You Know Whether you are here or yonder, whether you are false…
Much Better Off Much better off is my life since you came And your…
My Business Your Pleasure Now you say every time you need some affection The one…
My Girl Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo…
My Girl Has Gone ) Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo…
My Love You ask me if there'll come a time When I grow…
My World My world is empty without you, babe My world is empty…
Night And Day Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom When the jungle…
Oh Be My Love Love's a puzzle, love's a puzzle Confusing as can be But wor…
Oh Girl Oh little girl, oh sweet baby Oh girl, I’d be in…
ohh baby baby Ooh la, la, la, la. I did you wrong, my heart…
On The One Ooh ooh Now you say every time you need some affection The…
One Heartbeat Ooh, baby Two hearts, two of a kind Love at first sight,…
One Like You Clap your hands now everybody We're gonna have some fun toni…
One Time No sooner had you come into my sight When I thought…
Ooh Baby Baby Ooo la la la la I did you wrong my heart…
Open Open My love for you is open My love for you is…
Our Love Is Here To Stay It's very clear, our love is here to stay Not for…
Piece of My Heart Ooh, yeah I can't explain the things you do to me But…
Point It Out Hmm Point it out, point it out to me Point it out,…
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fainhk
I don't care what they think about me
And I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think,
If you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else
But being with you,
Being with you
Honey don't go,
Don't leave this scene
Be out of the picture and off of the screen
Don't let them say: "We told you so"
They tell me you'll love me
And then let me go
I've heard the warning voice
From friends and my relations
They tell me all about your heartbreak
Reputation
I don't care what they think about me
And I don't care what they say, no
I don't care what they think,
If you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else
But being with you,
Being with you
People can change,
They always do
Haven't they noticed
The changes in you?
Or can it be,
That like love I am blind?
Do I want it so much
'Til it's all in my mind?
One thing I know for sure
Is really really real
I never felt before
The way you make me feel
I don't care what they think about me
And I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think,
If you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else
But being with you,
Being with you
Being with you
Being with you
I don't care about anything else
But being with you,
Being with you
I wanna be with you
Emmanuelle Lannes
I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think if you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you
Honey don't go, don't leave this scene
Be out of the picture, and off of the screen
Don't let them say we told you so
They tell me you'll love me and then let me go
I heard the warning voice from friends and my relations
They tell me all about your heartbreak reputation
I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think if you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you
People can change, they always do
Haven't they noticed the changes in you?
Or can it be that like love I am blind
Do I want it so much 'til it's all in my mind?
One thing I know for sure is really, really real
I never felt before the way you make me feel
I don't care what they think about me, and
I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think if you're leaving
I'm gonna beg you to stay
I don't care if they start to avoid me
I don't care what they do
I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you
Cooking with Sammi - Easy Jamaican Recipes
I swear he's got honey in his voice ....one of the sweetest voices of all times.
Irish O connell
Yes smokie has one magnificent voice indeed
Linda Bergman
Ummm yes he does😍🌹
Peter Gullage
One of the best voices you'll ever hear awesome
Anthony Oflaherty
Golden blossom baby
Anita Kos
Smooth and so beautiful ❤️🌈☀️☀️
Almigh Zodi
The casual walk to smell the flower, the pool shot and how he puts on his shades, this guy is pure swag!
Linda Bergman
True talent awesome voice🥰
Linda Bergman
@William Smokey absolutely love your voice n songs. Favorite is Crusin 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰😍😍
William Smokey
@Linda Bergman did you send me an email yet ?