Import collection from the Motown legends, arguably the best single-disc compilation available on the market. Combining Smokey's endlessly inventive twists on romance (good and bad) with the Miracles' handful of straight-up party hits, it showcases one of American pop's most sure-footed and touching acts. The frontman's prowess as singer, writer, and producer lights up each of these single mixes; less-celebrated tracks like 'My Girl Has Gone,' '(You Can) Depend on Me,' and 'The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage' stand as tall as the many oldies-radio staples featured here. While he and The Miracles remain one of the Motown label's most successful acts, Smokey is also known for his top-notch songwriting skills for other label mates as well as his own successful solo career. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' 25-cut disc is the single most impressive one of Motown's Ultimate Collection series (which features 17 artists).
Combining Smokey's endlessly inventive twists on romance (good and bad) with the Miracles' handful of straight-up party hits, it showcases one of American pop's most sure-footed and touching acts. The frontman's prowess as singer, writer, and producer lights up each of these single mixes; less-celebrated tracks like 'My Girl Has Gone,' '(You Can) Depend on Me,' and 'The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage' stand as tall as the many oldies-radio staples featured here.
(For much more, including 'Mirage's' unstoppable flip side, 'Come Spy with Me,' check out the four-disc 35th Anniversary box set.) Robinson and his collaborators, both in and out of the group, regularly injected undeniable emotion into their creamy constructions, making for a stack of tracks that remain as relevant as the contemporary creations of fans Lennon-McCartney and Bob Dylan.
Smokey Robinson (b. William Robinson, 19th February 1940, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) Emerson Rogers (Emerson Rogers left, and was replaced by his sister Claudette, who married Smokey Robinson in 1959.) Bobby Rogers (b. 19th February 1940, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) Ronnie White (b. 5th April 1939, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A., d.
26th August 1995) and Warren 'Pete' Moore (b. 19th November 1939, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.). Read More @. Albums. pirate island. soulitario. Graco pack n play napper installation. fullundie.
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Smokey Robinson And The Miracles Greatest Hits
Good searching guys:) Couple of additions made: - Timeless Love (New Doors 2006) - Bootleg: Live in Germany - 'Musikladen' (1977) - 43 mins, one file (pretty sure this is from a DVD of a TV show) - 2 solo compilations - 1 Miracles Compilation said. Nice band on the German concert btw. Anonymous said. Don't cha love it needs a password but it is not located on pirate island said. Smokey Robinson: Being With You (1981) & Smokey Robinson: One Heartbeat (1987) said. Thanks Mr Moo!
Also, I've unlinked # Don't Cha Love It (Tamla 1975) as I can't find a blog alternative. Anonymous said. Pass for Don't cha love it is said. Thanks anonymous! Linked up:) said. Smokey Robinson: Where There's Smoke (1979) said.
Smokey Robinson: Smokey (1973) said. That's the one I was waiting on:) Great album, great rip, BIG thanks Mr. Moo RUDOLPH LYRICZ said. Thanks for this man. I love smokey's music. I got a few of these on vinyl and some aren't in mint condition. Science: Like I said, thanks for keeping the library open late.
Your vinyl must weigh a ton. P E A C E bw said.
GREAT JOB ON THIS POST!!! YOU ARE DOING FANTASTIC. Smokey Robinson: Love, Smokey (1990) said. Thanks Mr Moo! Thanks for the Smokey and The Miracles posts. You guys are really ahead of the pack.way ahead!!! PEACE Andrew said.
Thanks so much for putting all this together. Smokey's my favorite Motown artist by far. A couple of notes: the first Miracles Xmas album is unavailable. Also, there seems to be a problem with track 4 of What Love Has Joined Together breaking off mid-song.
Hi Andrew - New link up for 'Christmas with the Miracles'. Re 'What Love Has joined together' - you'd be best to mention that over at Fullundie, can't see that album anywhere else.
Great discovery for me. So fine vocal of Smokey and sweety soul-jazzy music said.
Bootleg added: 1987 Baltimore City Fair Anonymous said. Robinson's 'And I love her' appeared to me more better than original of the Beatles which album Smokey sing a song of George Michael 'Careless Whisper'? I have a this link,but not tryin' downloud this yet. May be it video? said.
Download it and tell us:) Anonymous said. It's video,as I've supposed, Duet Geroge Michael vs Smokey Robinson on concert in Appolo1985one song (03:34)in good quality/// XVID NTSC 704:460 AC-3ACM(160 kbs) said. Link added for: 'Time Flies When You're Having Fun' (2009) said.
Better version of 'City of angels' added: Hustleman said. I love your BLOG!
New working link for cookin' with the miracles here: said. Here are the links for the 35th anniversary collection (4cds): enjoy said. Thanks a lot den81164, all hooked up;) Janet Cooper said. Hello - Thanks for all the amazing Smokey Robinson music!! But there are 3 songs missing from the 'Time Out For.' Can you fix this???? Can you fix the links?
Please i need it:(.
Product Description Personnel includes: Smokey Robinson, Rick James (vocals); Kenny G (saxophone). Compilation producer: Dana G. Includes liner notes by David Ritz. This is part of Motown Records' 'The Ultimate Collection' series. Smokey Robinson's compositions blended pop and R&B conventions, infusing the combination with a highly literate lyrical sensibility that set his songs apart from the pack.
With his group the Miracles, Detroit native Robinson got in on the ground floor of the Motown explosion, as his songs and his voice-a smooth, liquid marvel of soul-resonated not only with label head Berry Gordy, but with legions of '60s teens. Throughout the '60s, Robinson and the Miracles produced countless pop-soul hits, both effervescent ('Going to a Go-Go') and mournful ('The Tracks of my Tears'). Robinson's flexible, almost Cole Porter-ish way with a lyric made him an in-demand songwriter for many of his contemporaries, like Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye and the Marvelettes. After splitting from the Miracles in 1972, Robinson began a solo career, exploring the more introspective, balladic side of his music. His 1975 album QUIET STORM set the bar for virtually every smooth, romantic R&B singer of the next two decades, virtually defining the style. After a fallow period, he made a comeback in the early '80s, with commercial-but-irresistible hits like 'Cruisin' and 'Being With You.'
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles Discography
Liner Note Author: David Ritz. Producers include: William 'Smokey' Robinson, Willie Hutch, Michael Sutton, George Tobin, Rick James.
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