Smokey Robinson — Biography & Facts
American recording artist; R&B singer-songwriter and record producer
Identity & names
- Given name
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- William
- Birth name
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- William Robinson
- Pseudonym
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- Smokey Robinson
- Nickname
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- Smokey
Life & background
- Date of birth
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- February 18, 1940
- Country of citizenship
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- United States
- Place of birth
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Music & creative work
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- voice
- Record label
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- Motown
Awards & recognition
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- National Medal of Arts
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- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award received
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- Grammy Legend Award
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- Kennedy Center Honors
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- Gershwin Prize
- Award received
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- Johnny Mercer Award
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Smokey Robinson — Albums & Discography
Popular albums and track listings from the Smokey Robinson catalog.
Smoke Signals(1986)
Available in store
Tracklist
- A1Some People Will Do Anything For Love4:22
- A2Sleepless Nights4:07
- A3Because Of You It's The Best It's Ever Been4:12
- A4Be Kind To The Growing Mind4:45
- A5Te Quiero Como Si No Hubiera Un Manana4:18
- B1Hold On To Your Love5:12
- B2Photograph In My Mind3:50
- B3No Time To Stop Believing4:10
- B4Wishful Thinking4:05
- B5Hanging On By A Thread3:45
Essar(1984)
Available in store
Tracklist
- And I Don't Love You
A1
5:20
A2Train Of Thought4:55A3I Can't Find6:15A4Why Are You Running From My Love4:20B1Gone Forever3:10B2Close Encounters Of The First Kind4:35B3Little Girl Little Girl5:12B4Girl I'm Standing There4:25B5Driving Thru Life In The Fast Lane3:32Sexual Healing / Going To A Gogo(2008)
Tracklist
- ASexual Healing
- BGoing To A Gogo
Easy To Love(1999)
Tracklist
- A1Easy To Love (LP Version)4:31
- A2Easy To Love (Instrumental)4:24
- B1Easy To Love (Radio Edit)3:44
- B2Easy To Love (Accapella)4:13
Sleepin' In(1999)
Tracklist
- A1Sleepin' In (LP Version)4:07
- A2Sleepin' In (Instrumental)4:40
- B1Sleepin' In (LP Version)4:07
- B2Sleepin' In (TV Track)4:19
Double Good Everything(1992)
Tracklist
- ADouble Good Everything3:48
- BGuess What I Got For You3:49
Everything You Touch(1990)
Tracklist
- A1Everything You Touch3:57
- A2Everything You Touch (Album Version)4:14
- B1Everything You Touch (Instrumental)4:05
- B2It's The Same Good Feeling4:25
Love, Smokey(1990)
Tracklist
- A1Love Is The Light5:18
- A2(It's The) Same Old Love4:45
- A3Love 'N Life4:59
- A4I Can't Find4:07
- A5Take Me Through The Night3:54
- A6Everything You Touch4:14
- B1Don't Wanna Be Just Physical5:03
- B2Come To Me Soon4:38
- B3You Made Me Feel Love4:08
- B4Jasmin4:28
- B5Easy4:40
Take Me Through The Night(1990)
Tracklist
- ATake Me Through The Night3:54
- BUnless You Do It Again3:36
The Tracks Of My Tears - The Best Of Smokey Robinson (Writer & Performer)(1990)
Tracklist
- A1The Tracks Of My Tears2:54
- A2The Tears Of A Clown3:01
- A3My Guy2:52
- A4Going To A Go Go2:46
- A5Ain't That Peculiar3:02
- A6I Second That Emotion2:48
- A7Ooo Baby Baby2:46
- A8Still Water (Live)3:09
- A9Cruisin'4:30
- B1Being With You4:06
- B2My Girl2:45
- B3You've Really Got A Hold On Me3:00
- B4Shop Around2:45
- B5Get Ready2:39
- B6More Love2:48
- B7The Way You Do The Things You Do2:45
I Know You By Heart(1988)
Tracklist
- AI Know You By Heart4:20
- BCould I Have Your Autograph3:18
Love Songs(1988)
Tracklist
- A1Sexual Healing
- A2Abraham, Martin And John
- A3Just To See Her
- A4You Are Everything
- A5How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- A6(Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need
- A7It Takes Two
- A8The Tears Of A Clown
- B1Being With You
- B2Let's Get It On
- B3I Second That Emotion
- B4The Tracks Of My Tears
- B5Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
- B6Ooo Baby Baby
- B7My Love Is Waiting
- B8I Heard It Through The Grapevine
We've Saved The Best For Last(1988)
Tracklist
- AWe've Saved The Best For Last4:20
- BSilhouette4:30
Greatest Hits(1987)
Tracklist
- A1Shop Around2:44
- A2How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You2:54
- A3You've Really Got A Hold On Me2:58
- A4I'll Be Doggone2:43
- A5Mickey's Monkey2:49
- B1Ain't That Peculiar2:58
- B2Ooo Baby Baby2:45
- B3I Heard It Through The Grapevine3:15
- B4The Track Of My Tears2:54
- B5That's The Way Love Is3:42
- C1I Second That Emotion2:44
- C2What's Going On3:49
- C3Baby, Baby Don't Cry4:02
- C4Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)3:12
- C5The Tears Of A Clown2:59
- D1Let's Get It On3:57
Just To See Her(1987)
Tracklist
- A1Just To See Her4:01
- A2I'm Gonna Love You Like There's No Tomorrow (Te Quiero Como Si No Hubiera Un Mañana)4:18
- B1You've Really Got A Hold On Me2:58
- B2That's What Love Is Made Of2:56
- B3Ooo Baby Baby2:42
Love Don't Give No Reason(1987)
Tracklist
- ALove Don't Give No Reason (Dance Mix)6:53
- B1Love Don't Give No Reason (Dub Mix)5:45
- B2Love Don't Give No Reason (Club Mix)7:02
One Heartbeat(1987)
Tracklist
- A1Just To See Her4:05
- A2One Heartbeat4:00
- A3It's Time To Stop Shoppin' Around4:04
- A4Why Do Happy Memories Hurt So Bad4:04
- A5You Don't Know What It's Like3:50
- B1What's Too Much4:20
- B2Love Brought Us Here Tonight3:56
- B3Love Don't Give No Reason4:23
- B4Keep Me3:50
One Heartbeat(1987)
Tracklist
- AOne Heartbeat
- BLove Will Set You Free (Theme From Solarbabies)
What's Too Much(1987)
Tracklist
- AWhat's Too Much4:15
- BI've Made Love To You A Thousand Times5:38
Because Of You (It's The Best It's Ever Been)(1986)
Tracklist
- ABecause Of You (It's The Best It's Ever Been)3:30
- BGirl I'm Standing There4:25
Hold On To Your Love(1986)
Tracklist
- AHold On To Your Love5:12
- BTrain Of Thought4:55
Love Will Set You Free (Theme From Solarbabies)(1986)
Tracklist
- ALove Will Set You Free (Theme From Solarbabies)4:10
- BLove Will Set You Free (instrumental Version Of The Theme From Solarbabies)4:48
Sleepless Nights(1986)
Tracklist
- A1Sleepless Nights
- A2Close Encounters Of The First Kind
- B1Mickey's Monkey
- B2I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying
And I Don't Love You(1984)
Tracklist
- AAnd I Don't Love You4:06
- BDynamite4:37