14 of the real 'original songs' 3. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 08. "Let me tell you something. Diana Ross is Billie Jean (Diana plays a character called Billie Holiday in 'Lady Sings the Blues' which came out a few years before 'The Wiz' with MJ). SMOKEY ROBINSON: Sweet Harmony (Tamla). ... SMOKEY [ROBINSON] AND THE MIRACLES; early Stevie Wonder; ... and I choose to sing whatever I choose to sing at any given time. You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes. But I don't go quite that high. Add to Cart. ... At the end of the movie, whose funeral did Smokey Robinson sing at? I mean, are you kidding me? “Tears of a Clown”. Their new album, All The Time, covers Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” The Weeknd’s “Earned It,” originally recorded for Fifty Shades of … Around the same time, because of Eddie’s foresight and creativity, the uniforms the group had become known for, started getting really wild and the crowds loved them. 42 1965 R&B. The song was written and produced by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White. on Ain't Too Proud to Beg," man! 18 1971 Rock. It rose to number 11 on the pop chart and to the top of the R&B chart, an important marker on the music landscape altered by the Beatles’ conquest of America that year. On his new album, Timeless Love, rhythm and blues legend Smokey Robinson sings hits from the American songbook, including "I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Baby)," "Night and Day" and "More Than You Know." Smokey Robinson’s cleverly spunky “The Way You Do the Things You Do” that winter. Compositions. Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy By Allison Kugel Since signing with Berry Gordy’s Motown Records in 1961, the legendary Temptations have gone through many incarnations in their more than fifty years making music. In 1965, Smokey Robinson, who was writing mostly all of their material, turned his attention away from Eddie momentarily, to hand over “My Girl” to David Ruffin. The Temptations’ Otis Williams Talks Michael Jackson, . Recorded by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. I have been using this quote ever since with my parents! Read about Just My Imagination by Smokey Robinson and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. “My Girl” was the band’s first No. “My Girl.” The Temptations Sing Smokey. And when Smokey was reminded of The Temptations’ 1971 milestone, ‘Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),’ he knew he had the right sound for the new song, too. The Tracks of My Tears mirror the tracks. Did you know, way back when, first we met, You and I would be as close as true friends can get? The first several years of their career, Smokey Robinson is The Temptations’ primary producer and song writer. A formula that “crossed-over” while still remaining true to the traditions and stylings of … The song was actually written by the great Smokey Robinson. I sing in the car. 18 1968 Rock. 1 record, but proved to be so much more — a paean to love that has endured for more than five decades. Or, you know, in my youth I would go up to a high C, you know, things that are more in the "Queen Of The Night" territory, if that's a reference people know. The Temptations crack open the pop best-sellers with 1964’s “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” produced and co-written by Smokey Robinson, but their popularity truly explodes the following year with “My Girl,” No. My Girl – The Temptations. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. 42 1968 R&B. Otis Williams: Wow…At first we just wanted to sing. “My Girl,” “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” “Just My Imagination” and all of that. I sing on the toilet. Sings His Favorites. What's Going On; 18. So, we … Smokey Robinson wrote "My Girl," recorded in 1964 by The Temptations, for Temptation David Ruffin to sing, knowing he'd be launching a new star. [Verse 2] I've got so much honey, the bees envy me I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees Well, I guess you'd say What can make me feel … “I can’t go 48 hours of my life without hearing it,” says actor Leon Robinson — known professionally as “Leon” — whose acclaimed … As the lead singer of The Miracles, Robinson helped to put Detroit and its Motown Records on the music … KS: Well I like to do covers, I did a Sam Smith cover of "Stay With Me," it was tweeted, and I guess, before I knew it, I was on Twitter and getting these messages from Prince.I was like, "This isn't really him, is it?" Smokey Robinson wrote Since I Lost My Baby, Ain't That Peculiar and Ooo Baby Baby. ABC – The Jackson 5. It was just my imagination, Running away with me. Since I Lost My Baby 54 1965 Rock. Released 1967. Released on the Gordy label, and produced by Norman Whitfield, it features on the group's 1971 album, Sky's the Limit. David Ruffin was picked by Smokey Robinson to sing lead vocals on the tune, which became the first number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for the Temptations. Smokey Robinson is an R&B singer from Detroit who is known for his distinctive voice as well as his role in the legendary Motown label. "The Tracks of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles [1965] Smokey Robinson at his most emotional, despairing. Berry Gordy,the former street 1965 I Wish it Would Rain 90 1968 Pop. “My Girl” was released in December of 1964 and was recorded in Hitsville, USA. I'm not really a soprano. Melvin/ Blue. Smokey Robinson originally did The Tears of a Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, My Girl, I Second That Emotion and other songs. The albums of the Rolling Stones songs named are not definitely the first albums where the song was published. Two albums resulted from their early association with Robinson, Sing Smokey, in 1965 and Gettin' Ready, which also contained the stunning, ... His swan song with the Temptations was "Just My Imagination," a mellow, flowing tune that showed off the group's skillful harmonies. Smokey wrote the track while in his hotel room in New York, having been inspired by Sam Cooke's 'Bring it on Home to Me'. It was released in 1965 and was a moderate hit. David had also conviced Eddie he should leave before they kicked him out. Although Smokey Robinson was a legend in the music business, and besides was Berry Gordy’s best friend, Gordy didn’t hesitate to replace him as soon as one of his songs faltered. Diana Ross is Billie Jean (Diana plays a character called Billie Holiday in 'Lady Sings the Blues' which came out a few years before 'The Wiz' with MJ). I sing all the time. ... no, forced - to pick Smokey Robinson's defining moment, this would be it. The project is Stanley's way of paying tribute to the gospel and R&B artists that he grew up listening to, with jaunty and clear-voiced covers of early '70s hits … Smokey Robinson originally did The Tears of a Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, My Girl, I Second That Emotion and other songs. Because you brought me into this world. Songlist: Ain't Too Proud To Beg, Ball Of Confusion, Beauty Is Only Skin Deep, Cloud Nine, Get Ready, I Can't Get Next To You, I Wish It Would Rain, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, I'm Losing You (I Know), Just My Imagination, My Girl, Papa Was A Rollin' Stone, The Way You Do The Things You Do, You're My Everything The digital album’s two bonus tracks include a ‘Gospel Mix’ of their rendition of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” and a special ‘Heathens Mix’ for “Move Them Britches.”. Read about Just My Imagination by Smokey Robinson and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Melvin died in the kitchen at Mama Rose's house. As its name implies, it is composed entirely of songs written and produced by Smokey Robinson, and several other members of the Miracles as well. I’ll Be There – Jackson 5. I sing on the plane. This song was written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore and Marv Tarplin. Singer, songwriter, record company executive. Selected discography. In March 1965, “My Girl,” becomes their first #1 Pop, million-copy best-seller and it goes on to become one of the all-time greatest songs ever recorded. It's usually in the mezzo-soprano range. When we were out in the world, we felt like people really wanted the “My Girls” and “Since I Lost My Babys” and those kinds of songs. I don’t know if it’s the number one, but on top of that list would be “Just My Imagination,” which was written by Norman Whitfield and … Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to you. Answer (1 of 2): It’s nickname “HItsville USA” says it all. ‘The Temptations Sing Smokey’ (1965) (US no. Barry Gibb singing + John Travolta peacocking = "Saturday Night Fever." By Daniel Garrett. This shows the incredibly competitive and cutthroat atmosphere at Motown. Rock historian Ed Ward looks at Smokey Robinson's early recordings, when he was the lead singer of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and one of … New original songs on the album include “Waitin’ On You,” “Be My Wife,” and “Move Them Britches.”. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) ... Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 17. It may have been him, it may have been his manager, or it may have just been a creative journalist with a wild imagination. The Temptations Sing Smokey is the second studio album by The Temptations for the Motown label, released on the Gordy Records subsidiary in 1965. Baby I Need Your Loving – Four Tops. Just My Imagination – The Temptations. Smokey Robinson, the “ poet laureate of soul music, ” has been composing and singing rhythm and blues hits for three decades. Robinson wrote the lyrics - he was married at the time to his first wife, Claudette (they were wed from 1957-1986), but Smokey said that the song is not about a specific girl, but "written with all the women in the world in mind." 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tracks of My Tears Stevie Wonder – My Cherie Amour Diana Ross & The … You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes. Going to a Go Go, Second That Emotion, Tracks of My Tears, and Tears of a Clown were just a few of the hits that kept Smokey and the Miracles on top of the pop and soul charts in the 60s. When released as a single, "Just My Imagination" became the third Temptations song to reach number 1 on the US Billboard Hot … And from that day you owed me everything you could ever do for me like I will owe my son if I ever have another. " Is there a song by someone else that you resent you didn’t get to write? Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. Released back on March 13, 1964, the top would go all the way to Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. I guess when we started working in the places in and around Detroit, and saw the reactions from the audience, in particular the … Smokey Robinson's Early Recordings with the Miracles Mix Doo-Wop, R and B, and Pop Music. Smokey Robinson wrote Since I Lost My Baby, Ain't That Peculiar and Ooo Baby Baby. An efficient African-American owned and operated recording and song-writing factory that churned out the hits. Jeff Moehlis: Thinking back to the beginning of The Temptations, when did you first realize that something magical was happening?. To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true. For the Record …. I owe you nothing! This is also what the song Dirty Diana is about, it's about Diana Ross the groupie who seduces Smokey Robinson, who she grew up on the same street as, conceiving Michael. 35) in March is, as the name suggests, an album of the quintet performing Smokey Robinson’s compositions – but they are not new songs. Rock historian Ed Ward looks at Smokey Robinson's early recordings, when he was the lead singer of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and one of … My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl) I've got so much honey the bees envy me I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? Number 5 The Tracks of my Tears – Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. The Best of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. 74 Influential songs covered by The Rolling Stones on regular albums 2. I frown. "Just My Imagination " is a song by American soul group The Temptations, written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Smokey Robinson covered The Tears of a Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, My Girl, I Second That Emotion and other songs. The Temptations. I sing on the bus. When you say you’ll Shop Around; You behave like a Love Machine. ABC – The Jackson 5. If you carried that bag a million miles, you did what you're supposed to do! Never Say Goodbye; 19. I just took my own LP and CD collection as a guideline. Motown, 1964. A sibling song to Mary Wells’ “My Guy,” the Temptations’ “My Girl” (also written by Smokey Robinson with fellow Miracle Ronald White) … ... William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. Smokey Robinson. At age 17 Wells married Motown background singer Herman Griffin. But it was just my imagination, Running away with me. Smokey Robinson’s Song of Miracles. The song Just My Imagination has an interesting history. March 14, 2017. by Larry Glickman In Music and Arts, One Perfect Song 4 Minutes Read. Answer (1 of 8): I am not sure if there is a true definitive answer to it. "You're My Everything" "Loneliness Made Me Realize It's You I Need" "I Wish it would Rain" "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)" "Please Return Your Love To Me" and the Edwards/Ollie years: "Cloud Nine" "I Can't Get Next To You" "Ball of Confusion" "Just My Imagination" "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" "A Song For You" "Treat Her Like a Lady" ... no, forced - to pick Smokey Robinson's defining moment, this would be it. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye (1971) ... Tears of a Clown – Smokey Robinson and the MIracles, my favorite among favorites. I will try to look at it from a historical standpoint. Barry Gibb singing + John Travolta peacocking = "Saturday Night Fever." The Temptations – Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Shop Around Marvin Gaye – Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) Album Three. Though the road has been rough at times We made it through, And I'd live it all again Just to be with you; And I'm hoping that right now you know My friend, my wonderful friend, I love you so-- Smokey Robinson Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 33 1971 Pop. 4:29 PREVIEW Ooo Baby Baby. Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by. This was his last perfomance as a Temptation, because he was mad they kicked Paul out of the group. Just My Imagination. Side One. In the early days of Motown, it was all based in Detroit and you had a consistent group of session players called the Funk Brothers on the sessions. Smokey Robinson; The Ultimate Collection (CD) Released in 1998 $ 13.60. Norman Whitfield wrote the song in … Paul Stanley is trading in Starchild for "O-o-h Child.". The classics of such famed groups as Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Temptations, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops and The Marvelettes fit the guys’ collective singing styles. My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl) I've got so much honey the bees envy me I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? Tracks of Disc 1; $1.29 on iTunes 1. From fledgling singers riding the early wave of Motown’s signature hybrid Rock n’ … Released 1967. Having Smokey to guide them was incalculably advantageous. Baby I Need Your Loving – Four Tops. 1967 You're My Everything 20 1967 R&B. There’s a bunch of those, man. Robinson wrote the lyrics, which were inspired by his wife, Claudette. And so I spend a lot of my life in the treble clef, in the middle of it. [Bridge] In your finest hour, I was there with you And without you things won't be the same But there's a higher power that we answer to And you heard Him calling your name [Verse 2] … “Smokey Robinson is America’s greatest living poet.”. Smokey Robinson's 'Timeless Love'. Mary Wells. Sources. Smokey Robinson Just My Imagination Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by I say to myself, 'You're such a lucky guy' To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true Out of all of the fellas in the world she belongs to you But it was just my imagination Running away with me It was just my imagination Running away with me My Girl – The Temptations. 38. “This song is dedicated to some people with whom I had the pleasure of spending over half the years I’ve lived till now, when we’ve come to our fork in the road, and though our feet may travel a different path from now on, I want them to know how I feel about them, and that I wish them well.” The Temptations, Number Ones Motown Records (Universal Music), 2007. On his new album, Timeless Love, rhythm and blues legend Smokey Robinson sings hits from the American songbook, including "I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Baby)," "Night and Day" and "More Than You Know." Written by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Hank Cosby. You say you plan Just To See Her. March 14, 2017. by Larry Glickman In Music and Arts, One Perfect Song 4 Minutes Read. I Second That Emotion – Smokey Robinson. Though the road has been rough at times We made it through, And I'd live it all again Just to be with you; And I'm hoping that right now you know My friend, my wonderful friend, I love you so-- Smokey Robinson Paul Williams, who suffered from alcoholism, also left around this time. 38. Nathan Jones; 20. I’ll Be There – Jackson 5. I Second That Emotion – Smokey Robinson. ... Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) The Temptations. “Smokey Robinson is America’s greatest living poet.” Though this quote has been attributed to Bob Dylan, it has never been confirmed that our modern day Bard actually uttered these exact words. I Don't Want To Do Wrong; 21. Several of the songs are covers of songs Robinson produced for the … Miracles Bobby Rogers and Smokey Robinson penned this one driving back to Detroit from a New York gig; producer Robinson turned it into the Tempts' warm 'n' smooth breakthrough hit. “Tears of a Clown”. As recounted in Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown's First Superstar, they frequently argued and Griffin cheated with a prostitute. Smokey Robinson's 'Timeless Love'. On new album "Now and Then," released Friday, the Kiss rocker goes makeup free to sing Motown classics with his band Soul Station, founded in 2015. Smokey Robinson was one of the pantheons of soul sensations that exploded onto the American music scene courtesy of Motown Records. I remember holding the small, brown transistor radio I received as a gift when I was a boy, and hearing “Just My Imagination” coming through it, a song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and sung by the Temptations, one of the great songs from Berry Gordy’s … … It was also the last song for Paul Williams who sings the “Every night on my knees I pray” part. ), but I don't so much turn to the Tempts for the harmony singing or the swing lead singing (nor so much for Eddie Kendricks -- though I love him on "Just My Imagination", or even the Smokey stuff -- not that I don't love the Smokey/Tempts stuff but I love the Norm Whitefield stuff on the Tempts more on balance). Smokey Robinson's Early Recordings with the Miracles Mix Doo-Wop, R and B, and Pop Music. Robinson soon wrote a tune with Ruffin in mind, something slow and sweet. “Smokey Robinson is America’s greatest living poet.”. 4 1971 R&B. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles You Really Got A Hold On Me Shindig 1964) This was a 1962 hit for The Miracles, selling over a million copies. “[A]ll I needed was the right song for his voice, and I felt like I would have a smash hit record,” Robinson once told NPR. Number 36 Just My Imagination – The Temptations. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. Smokey Robinson covered The Tears of a Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, My Girl, I Second That Emotion and other songs. Just My Imagination – The Temptations. 1971 All I Need 19 1967 R&B. Songs definitely not covered by The Rolling Stones 4. Recorded by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. I say to myself, "You’re such a lucky guy". Written by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Hank Cosby. This is also what the song Dirty Diana is about, it's about Diana Ross the groupie who seduces Smokey Robinson, who she grew up on the same street as, conceiving Michael. We will stay in keeping with what we’re known for. Of The Tears Of A Clown. "The Tracks of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles [1965] Smokey Robinson at his most emotional, despairing. It just so happened that all of us were six-footers, and we moved well. But it was just my imagination once again Running away with me I tell you it was just my imagination Running away with me Every night, on my knees I pray "Dear Lord, hear my plea Don't ever let another take her love from me Or I will surely die" Ooh, her love is heavenly When her arms enfold me I hear a tender rhapsody But in reality, she doesn't even know me Just my … 2:35 PREVIEW You Beat Me to the Punch. Four lists: 1. and before I know it, it actually is him and he's following me and before I knew it I was on an airplane flying out to play these parts in Minneappolis. This was written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, who were both members of The Miracles. Did you know, way back when, first we met, You and I would be as close as true friends can get? Ooo, Baby Baby stop Cruisin’ around, Because You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. Upbeat and syrupy sweet, "My Guy" sounded nothing like the bitterness she experienced with guys in her own life. Written and produced by the Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, “My Girl” by the Temptations is my number 1 selection as “Best Motown Song” from the Detroit years.
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