When Smokey Robinson was just sixteen years old, he and his band auditioned for Motown, which was owned and run by Berry Gordy. Gordy was present at t...
Lloyd Bradley - 05.11.2009
At nearly 70 years old, Smokey Robinson is still one of the world’s greatest writers of popular song. Take any one of this set’s 12, beaut...
Mark Edwards - 01.11.2009
Start at the end. Go straight to the hidden track that concludes this album and try to work out which Motown classic is being covered before the vocal...
Mark Kemp - 24.08.2009
Except for a set of pre-rock pop standards, Smokey Robinson has been largely absent this decade. He returns here with the smooth "quiet storm" vibe he...
Kit O'Toole - 21.08.2009
What is this man's secret Celebrating 50 years in the music business, Motown legend Smokey Robinson still possesses a gorgeous voice and writes ...