Smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson on amazon music. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series. Arsenio hall born february 12, 1956 is an american comedian, talk show host, actor, writer and producer. Celebrating the 50th anniversary and reopening of the apollo theatre in harlem, new york. Its a must have for any christmas collection and should be a tradition for any family for years to come. Berry gordy and smokey robinson guide us through the detroit years. Six onehour episodes, 1986, nbc, motown productions. Tv documentary series such as those classic award winning ken burns films. Smokey robinson on motown, berry gordy and music youtube. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the fledgling label in 1959, and while he racked up many hits for it with the miracles and as a solo act, robinson was also an invaluable behind the. Stream the season for miracles by smokey robinson and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the fledgling label in 1959, and while he racked up many hits for it with the miracles and as a solo act, robinson was also an invaluable behind the scenes talent who wrote songs, produced records, scouted and groomed talent, and served as a vice president at.
The making of motown, prompting corden to contend that he prefers the soulful hits of 2019. Fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime. The solo anthology motown records by smokey robinson. Directionelectronic cameraworkvideo control for a series 1986. Hall of fame series smokey robinson discusses the women of. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
Smokey robinson, in fact, provided that genre with one of its catch phrases with the title of his 1975 album, a quiet storm. The motortown revue live at the apollo 1963 youtube. Ive been a lifelong motown fan since i started buying and collecting music in the. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as the five chimes until 1972, when he announced a retirement from the group to. Jewel case may show mark or two in line with normal storageuse. Its hard to believe this was used as a launching pad for his solo career, when he actually didnt leave the group until 2 years later. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Diana ross upside down 1 920 kennedy center nso by kurt cd. Motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 youtube. Detroits motown hits inspire netflix cartoon for kids, motown magic the new animated series motown magic, which has smokey robinson as executive producer, uses motown. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy. Play fulllength songs from the solo anthology by smokey robinson on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster.
Motown revue starring smokey robinson, the 1985 tv series. Opening theme, abc performed by zacary james and motown magic cast. Download audiobooks book depository books with free. The following is the solo discography of smokey robinson from 1973 to the present day. Motown legend smokey robinson is the executive music producer of this.
Getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. The groups fourth album recorded after replacing lead singer smokey robinson with billy griffin in 1972, city of angels is a concept album, depicting of a man from anytown, u. Motown songs are the star in new netflix cartoon for kids. Smokey robinson stock pictures, royalty free of smokey. Diana ross the motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 by ilona d. Smokey robinson motown northern modern warhorse soul by soulintegrity. The motown years live live at the caesars palace 1994 by. The motown revue was a tooshortlived friday night musical series from the summer of 1985, hosted by smokey robinson. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the. Driven by robinson s superior writing and smooth, silky falsetto, the miracles placed a stunning 48 singles on the billboard charts, 39 of those with smokey in tow. Find out when and where you can watch standing in the shadows of motown on tv with the full listings schedule at. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Check out the motown years live live at the caesars palace 1994 by smokey robinson on amazon music. Cruisin being with you smokey robinson on allmusic 1995 collectables motown legends.
The motown revue starring smokey robinson emmy awards. Standing in the shadows of motown movie tv listings and. Motown returns to the apollo 1985 starstudded tribute. In 1959, about a year after smokey robinson met berry gordy jr. Jan, 2012 some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. In this animated series, a young boy uses a magic paintbrush to infuse life into his citys street art. Berry gordy founded motown records, but one could argue that smokey robinson was the man who first pushed americas most iconic soul music label toward greatness. Smokey robinson on moto wn, berry gordy and music the new music buzz online. After a quiet storn came out, i didnt think i would ever hear a better album from the man dubbed the greaatest poet of our time, by bob dylan no less. Tequan richmond and kim wayans share what to expect from their characters on season 2.
Formed in 1955 by smokey robinson, warren pete moore, and ronnie white, the group. For a list of successful songs written by robinson, see list of songs written by smokey robinson. To hear berry gordy and smokey robinson tell some of the back stories is. Smokey robinson first met gordy in 1957, he was little more than a local.
Ever had a dream smokey robinson motown northern modern warhorse soul by soulintegrity. It aired on abc on december 18, 1970, and featured guest stars the supremes, the temptations, stevie wonder, and las vegas singerperformer and actress fran jeffries. The motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 episode list. Feb 19, 2018 its smokey robinsons 78th birthday here are 5 tracks to help you celebrate. Apr 21, 2018 motown revue starring smokey robinson 1985 duration. Chris clark from head to toe in london british fans of motown or tamla motown.
The albums i have each have corresponding sides, as in side 1 and 2. Musically, the hourlong program gambles on the notion that motown s 1960s song catalogue is a communal touchstone for millions of pop nostalgists who cant get enough of those oldies but goodies. Bet honors season 2014 smokey robinsons ode to motown. Smokey robinson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and. The hook of the series is that it incorporates music from motown artists such as the jackson 5, michael jackson, the temptations, stevie wonder, marvin gaye, the supremes and smokey robinson. City of angels is an album by the motown soul group the miracles, released on motown records tamla label in september 1975. The motown revue starring smokey robinson tv series 1985. James corden is always up for a good argument about music and this time the late night host has tapped smokey robinson for a debate over classic soul versus modern soul.
Motown legend smokey robinson is the executive music producer of this familyfriendly animated series. The motown revue starring smokey robinson season 1 imdb. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Download smokey robinson stock picture and pictures in the best photography agency reasonable prices millions of high quality and royalty free stock photos and images. The countdown to christmas has begun and classic motown are celebrating with a 12 days of. The solo anthology motown records by smokey robinson napster. Smokey robinson ebony eyes hd and remastered by dj 30r6 2011 2012 by dj30r6productions.
The miracles tamlamotown 1963 and the season of miracles tamlamotown 1970. Some performances from smokey robinson s 1970 television special featuring the temptations, the supremes, miracles and stevie wonder. Listen free to smokey robinson the ultimate collection i am i am, baby come close and more. Robinson appeared on the late late show to promote new documentary hitsville. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Having been a smokey robinson and the miracles fan since grade school, you can imagine my surprise when he went solo. The program was sponsored by faberge and was produced by screen gems.
Over the years, i have seen bits and pieces of this show mainly, the supremes performance of up the ladder and their duet with smokey on someday. Berry gordy founded motown records, but one could argue that smokey robinson was the man who first pushed americas most iconic soul music label toward. Listen to your favorite songs from smokeys family robinson by smokey robinson now. Motown magic is an animated childrens television series, created by josh wakely, and. An eerie sense of timewarp permeates the motown revue starring smokey robinson, nbcs amiable attempt to revive oldtime television variety shows. Our motown timeline will take you through important events in the history of motown. Smokey robinson on the motown family and my girl video. Its smokey robinsons 78th birthday here are 5 tracks to.
Christmas everyday is motown master smokey robinsons divine 10song holiday gift to. A grammyr celebration for the queen of soul 1 episode 2019. It was noted as the second album by the group featuring new lead singer billy griffin, after the departure of original miracles lead singer smokey robinson two years earlier. Shipped quickly sameday in most cases, from our boston area location, not one of amazons comingled inventory centers.
Smokey robinson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Smokey robinsons songs stream online music songs listen. Watch motown magic online full episodes of season 2 to 1. For information about robinson s recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. Culture club with smokey robinson motown revue 1985 do you. A free press means accountability and a wellinformed public, and we. Smokey robinson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Without the miracles, motown would not have been possible. Ben and his friends learn big lessons about gratitude, getting along and growing up in a new season of. Motown returns to the apollo 1985 star studded tribute hosted by bill cosby.
Proceeds from the concert went to the africareethiopian relief fund. Jul 19, 2011 smokey robinson discusses the women at motown during a hall of fame series event at the rock and roll hall of fame and museum on june 18, 2011. Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. He is best known for hosting the arsenio hall show, a latenight talk show that ran from 1989 until 1994, and again from 20 to 2014. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the fledgling label in 1959, and while he racked up many hits for it with the miracles and as a solo act, robinson was also an invaluable behindthescenes talent who wrote songs, produced records, scouted and groomed talent, and served as a vice president at. Hollywood honours motown records founder with berry gordy square. Smokey s singing group, the miracles, signed with the detroit label and became part of the motown family.
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