... William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 08. 14 of the real 'original songs' 3. 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. 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 … There’s a bunch of those, man. Songs definitely not covered by The Rolling Stones 4. 18 1968 Rock. Never Say Goodbye; 19. Smokey Robinson originally did The Tears of a Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, My Girl, I Second That Emotion and other songs. 38. Smokey Robinson covered The Tears of a Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, My Girl, I Second That Emotion and other songs. on Ain't Too Proud to Beg," man! It was released in 1965 and was a moderate hit. 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. Berry Gordy,the former street It was also the last song for Paul Williams who sings the “Every night on my knees I pray” part. Smokey Robinson’s Song of Miracles. 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. This song was written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore and Marv Tarplin. 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. Read about Just My Imagination by Smokey Robinson and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The Tracks of My Tears mirror the tracks. Released 1967. 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. I frown. Answer (1 of 8): I am not sure if there is a true definitive answer to it. The Temptations Sing Smokey is the second studio album by The Temptations for the Motown label, released on the Gordy Records subsidiary in 1965. 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? This was written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, who were both members of The Miracles. Several of the songs are covers of songs Robinson produced for the … Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 33 1971 Pop. Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by. A formula that “crossed-over” while still remaining true to the traditions and stylings of … I owe you nothing! Smokey Robinson’s cleverly spunky “The Way You Do the Things You Do” that winter. 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. 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. As recounted in Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown's First Superstar, they frequently argued and Griffin cheated with a prostitute. Compositions. I sing all the time. The Best of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. Tracks of Disc 1; $1.29 on iTunes 1. 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. Melvin died in the kitchen at Mama Rose's house. Singer, songwriter, record company executive. “Tears of a Clown”. Barry Gibb singing + John Travolta peacocking = "Saturday Night Fever." Is there a song by someone else that you resent you didn’t get to write? 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. 42 1968 R&B. Released back on March 13, 1964, the top would go all the way to Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Just My Imagination " is a song by American soul group The Temptations, written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Nathan Jones; 20. The Temptations, Number Ones Motown Records (Universal Music), 2007. Baby I Need Your Loving – Four Tops. 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. Ooo, Baby Baby stop Cruisin’ around, Because You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me. 1971 All I Need 19 1967 R&B. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. Side One. Read about Just My Imagination by Smokey Robinson and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. "Let me tell you something. Smokey Robinson was one of the pantheons of soul sensations that exploded onto the American music scene courtesy of Motown Records. As the lead singer of The Miracles, Robinson helped to put Detroit and its Motown Records on the music … I sing on the bus. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. 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 The first several years of their career, Smokey Robinson is The Temptations’ primary producer and song writer. Their new album, All The Time, covers Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” The Weeknd’s “Earned It,” originally recorded for Fifty Shades of … 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 … Recorded by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. 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? Did you know, way back when, first we met, You and I would be as close as true friends can get? My Girl – The Temptations. 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." The albums of the Rolling Stones songs named are not definitely the first albums where the song was published. Upbeat and syrupy sweet, "My Guy" sounded nothing like the bitterness she experienced with guys in her own life. For the Record …. Written by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Hank Cosby. A sibling song to Mary Wells’ “My Guy,” the Temptations’ “My Girl” (also written by Smokey Robinson with fellow Miracle Ronald White) … 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 Jeff Moehlis: Thinking back to the beginning of The Temptations, when did you first realize that something magical was happening?. Add to Cart. ... no, forced - to pick Smokey Robinson's defining moment, this would be it. Smokey Robinson originally did The Tears of a Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, My Girl, I Second That Emotion and other songs. 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 … If you carried that bag a million miles, you did what you're supposed to do! So, we … Just My Imagination – The Temptations. Released on the Gordy label, and produced by Norman Whitfield, it features on the group's 1971 album, Sky's the Limit. By Daniel Garrett. I have been using this quote ever since with my parents! “[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. Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to you. You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes. And so I spend a lot of my life in the treble clef, in the middle of it. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. 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. The Temptations. 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 … “My Girl,” “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” “Just My Imagination” and all of that. I sing on the toilet. Barry Gibb singing + John Travolta peacocking = "Saturday Night Fever." The Temptations’ Otis Williams Talks Michael Jackson, . It was just my imagination, Running away with me. 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. ... At the end of the movie, whose funeral did Smokey Robinson sing at? When you say you’ll Shop Around; You behave like a Love Machine. ... no, forced - to pick Smokey Robinson's defining moment, this would be it. I Second That Emotion – Smokey Robinson. Sources. The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tracks of My Tears Stevie Wonder – My Cherie Amour Diana Ross & The … It may have been him, it may have been his manager, or it may have just been a creative journalist with a wild imagination. Smokey Robinson covered The Tears of a Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, My Girl, I Second That Emotion and other songs. [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] … I just took my own LP and CD collection as a guideline. Smokey Robinson's Early Recordings with the Miracles Mix Doo-Wop, R and B, and Pop Music. 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." 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." 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. Smokey Robinson wrote Since I Lost My Baby, Ain't That Peculiar and Ooo Baby Baby. Four lists: 1. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Did you know, way back when, first we met, You and I would be as close as true friends can get? You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes. Answer (1 of 2): It’s nickname “HItsville USA” says it all. 1965 I Wish it Would Rain 90 1968 Pop. 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). Of The Tears Of A Clown. It's usually in the mezzo-soprano range. What's Going On; 18. Number 36 Just My Imagination – The Temptations. Number 5 The Tracks of my Tears – Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. ... SMOKEY [ROBINSON] AND THE MIRACLES; early Stevie Wonder; ... and I choose to sing whatever I choose to sing at any given time. ... Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) The Temptations. I Second That Emotion – Smokey Robinson. ‘The Temptations Sing Smokey’ (1965) (US no. Paul Stanley is trading in Starchild for "O-o-h Child.". “My Girl” was the band’s first No. Recorded by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. 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. " “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. 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: Sweet Harmony (Tamla). 42 1965 R&B. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. At age 17 Wells married Motown background singer Herman Griffin. Otis Williams: Wow…At first we just wanted to sing. This shows the incredibly competitive and cutthroat atmosphere at Motown. I say to myself, "You’re such a lucky guy". Melvin/ Blue. Smokey Robinson's Early Recordings with the Miracles Mix Doo-Wop, R and B, and Pop Music. I mean, are you kidding me? Baby I Need Your Loving – Four Tops. “I can’t go 48 hours of my life without hearing it,” says actor Leon Robinson — known professionally as “Leon” — whose acclaimed … 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.”. David had also conviced Eddie he should leave before they kicked him out. 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. "The Tracks of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles [1965] Smokey Robinson at his most emotional, despairing. Robinson wrote the lyrics, which were inspired by his wife, Claudette. Because you brought me into this world. Paul Williams, who suffered from alcoholism, also left around this time. 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). "The Tracks of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles [1965] Smokey Robinson at his most emotional, despairing. 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. I’ll Be There – Jackson 5. To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) ... Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 17. Smokey Robinson, the “ poet laureate of soul music, ” has been composing and singing rhythm and blues hits for three decades. But it was just my imagination, Running away with me. 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 … 4:29 PREVIEW Ooo Baby Baby. From fledgling singers riding the early wave of Motown’s signature hybrid Rock n’ … "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" 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 Smokey Robinson's 'Timeless Love'. The song was written and produced by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White. March 14, 2017. by Larry Glickman In Music and Arts, One Perfect Song 4 Minutes Read. 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 … 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. You say you plan Just To See Her. An efficient African-American owned and operated recording and song-writing factory that churned out the hits. Having Smokey to guide them was incalculably advantageous. When released as a single, "Just My Imagination" became the third Temptations song to reach number 1 on the US Billboard Hot … ), 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). 1967 You're My Everything 20 1967 R&B. 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'. This was his last perfomance as a Temptation, because he was mad they kicked Paul out of the group. I sing on the plane. 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. 18 1971 Rock. 35) in March is, as the name suggests, an album of the quintet performing Smokey Robinson’s compositions – but they are not new songs. 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. ABC – The Jackson 5. Selected discography. 2:35 PREVIEW You Beat Me to the Punch. 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. I’ll Be There – Jackson 5. … Smokey Robinson's 'Timeless Love'. 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. 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. ABC – The Jackson 5. I'm not really a soprano. I guess when we started working in the places in and around Detroit, and saw the reactions from the audience, in particular the … Released 1967. 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. Mary Wells. I will try to look at it from a historical standpoint. 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 March 14, 2017. by Larry Glickman In Music and Arts, One Perfect Song 4 Minutes Read. [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 … Norman Whitfield wrote the song in … But I don't go quite that high. My Girl – The Temptations. Just My Imagination – The Temptations. The song was actually written by the great Smokey Robinson. 4 1971 R&B. “Smokey Robinson is America’s greatest living poet.”. “Tears of a Clown”. “My Girl.” The Temptations Sing Smokey. It just so happened that all of us were six-footers, and we moved well. 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 sing in the car. “My Girl” was released in December of 1964 and was recorded in Hitsville, USA. Smokey Robinson. The song Just My Imagination has an interesting history. I Don't Want To Do Wrong; 21. “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.” What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye (1971) ... Tears of a Clown – Smokey Robinson and the MIracles, my favorite among favorites. 74 Influential songs covered by The Rolling Stones on regular albums 2. Robinson soon wrote a tune with Ruffin in mind, something slow and sweet. Written by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Hank Cosby. Motown, 1964. 1 record, but proved to be so much more — a paean to love that has endured for more than five decades. 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. 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. “Smokey Robinson is America’s greatest living poet.”. 38. New original songs on the album include “Waitin’ On You,” “Be My Wife,” and “Move Them Britches.”. Sings His Favorites. We will stay in keeping with what we’re known for. Since I Lost My Baby 54 1965 Rock. Smokey Robinson; The Ultimate Collection (CD) Released in 1998 $ 13.60. Just My Imagination. 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.
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