Smokey Robinson

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  1. Smokey Robinson

    01/10/2019

    Smokey Robinson

    With dozens of Top 40 hits, more than 4,000 songs to his credit and more than six decades in the business, Smokey Robinson reflects on his legendary career. Smokey is known as the “King of Motown,” responsible for such hits as "Tracks of My Tears," "I Second That Emotion," and the Temptations’ unforgettable smash, "My Girl." Born and raised in Detroit,Smokey was childhood friends with both Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, who grew up down the street. "The Temptations and The Four Tops and all those people were growing up in my immediate neighborhood,” he says. “I can't answer why there was so many of us in that same neighborhood, but it was happening all over Detroit.” When Smokey was 40 years old, he became addicted to drugs. "I went on a hell of a drug trip and it was horrendous,” he says. Smokey shares how he eventually overcame his addiction and explains why he believes love is the most powerful emotion we can experience.

    34 min
  2. Episode 1437 - Smokey Robinson

    05/22/2023

    Episode 1437 - Smokey Robinson

    Smokey Robinson just released his 26th studio album, but he’s been writing songs since the age of six. Smokey talks with Marc about his lifelong friendships with Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Berry Gordy, the formation of The Miracles, the rise of Motown Records, the process of writing songs for other artists, creating The Tears of a Clown with Stevie Wonder, the brilliance of Marvin Gaye, and the five year period Smokey felt his life was out of control. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
  3. Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview

    11/24/2020

    Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview

    Smokey Robinson, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, tells the stories behind his Motown classics and much more in a career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
  4. Smokey Robinson - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 7/6/22

    07/07/2022

    Smokey Robinson - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 7/6/22

    George Noory and legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson discuss his music career, growing up with Aretha Franklin, and how Barry Gordy convinced him to re-record his first song "Shop Around" to make it into a hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  5. BEST OF RSMN: Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview

    07/06/2021

    BEST OF RSMN: Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview

    Smokey Robinson, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, tells the stories behind his Motown classics and much more in a career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
  6. Smokey Robinson

    05/15/2020

    Smokey Robinson

    In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, legendary musical artist Smokey Robinson reminds graduating seniors that they are equipped with knowledge and power to take with them into the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  7. Smokey Robinson / Isaac Hayes

    09/02/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Smokey Robinson / Isaac Hayes

    Our week of archival music interviews continues with Smokey Robinson, one of the greatest soul singers ever, and one of the most important figures in the development of Motown Records. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2006. The movie Shaft helped launch the blaxploitation genre of the '70s. The academy award-winning theme was composed and performed by Isaac Hayes. In the '60s, Hayes helped shape the sound of Memphis soul music, as a songwriter, arranger, producer and singer for Stax records. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1994.Also, David Bianculli reviews the new Lord of the Rings prequel, The Rings of Power.

    46 min
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