22-year-old man (gonna be 23 in a few days) here. My Dad, God rest his soul, was a MAJOR oldhead when it came to music. Al Green, Marvin Gaye, The Jacksons, Elvis Presley, Isley Brothers, and Smokey Robinson were his go-to guys. Of course, his oldhead taste for music rubbed off on me. I remember working in a shipping truck at a warehouse at 20, and “Being with You” started playing on my random shuffle playlist. Immediately fell in love with that song! Damn near had it on repeat for the rest of my shift!
Good music was good to your dad . Good music will be good to you as well. If it's your go to songs for you. Your seed will make it their go to songs too .
Damn your dad made me feel old just by reading your comment lol, I was born in the 50s glad he played their music to you. I was in high school when I heard it through the grapevine was out.
Mannn Rick James isn’t talked about enough when it comes to how influential he was. His sound and voice really was in a league of his own. I want a movie.
Hi edagdwg just hearing him singing and telling the truth about making other people hits god bless him god is real enjoy hearing Mr .S.R. sharing good times old school fun times linda j. Peace
No doubt! Interestingly, Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes" ended up being the song to block him from hitting No. 1 with "Being With You," which he'd written for her. BWY hit No. 1 R&B for five weeks though, and No. 2 pop is still huge!
It's funny, "Being With You," which he'd written for Kim Carnes, was blocked from No. 1 on the Hot 100 by her massive hit "Bette Davis Eyes." BWY hit No. 1 R&B for five weeks though, and No. 2 pop for three weeks is still huge!
Smokey Robinson a living legend. Sharp as a tack in these interviews! Love the stories behind his songs. He's right about George Tobin "tricking" singers into recording something they did not want to record. He did the same with Tiffany with "I Think We're Alone Now." She did not want to sing it, did not like the original, but he convinced her to record it. Not the same situation as Smokey's but kind of the same nonetheless.
Yes he does. Every play results in a nice check every quarter. My father was a Motown studio musician and as the head of his estate those quarterly checks are nice. Prior to streaming royalty checks were getting smaller and smaller. But since about 2012, those checks have been consistently nice.
I’ve been on a Smokey binge since these interviews ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤lol. Been listening to some classics!!!
Smokey is awesome, his demos become hits!!
22-year-old man (gonna be 23 in a few days) here. My Dad, God rest his soul, was a MAJOR oldhead when it came to music. Al Green, Marvin Gaye, The Jacksons, Elvis Presley, Isley Brothers, and Smokey Robinson were his go-to guys. Of course, his oldhead taste for music rubbed off on me. I remember working in a shipping truck at a warehouse at 20, and “Being with You” started playing on my random shuffle playlist. Immediately fell in love with that song! Damn near had it on repeat for the rest of my shift!
Cool story bro 😎
Good music was good to your dad . Good music will be good to you as well. If it's your go to songs for you. Your seed will make it their go to songs too .
Damn your dad made me feel old just by reading your comment lol, I was born in the 50s glad he played their music to you.
I was in high school when I heard it through the grapevine was out.
I’m waiting on Smokey to talk about Rick James lol. I know he got a funny story and “Ebony Eyes” is a classic jam
Ebony eyes had a crazy video. Who in the hell would fly on a plane with Rick James as the pilot 😆
@@brandonwhitner4104 😅
Mannn Rick James isn’t talked about enough when it comes to how influential he was. His sound and voice really was in a league of his own. I want a movie.
I've said the same in a past post! Never can go wrong with a Rick James story! RIP Rick James!
@@brandonwhitner4104 I love that video 🤩 I look at it all the time!
Smokey is hard to beat! Great interview. Smokey Robinson music made the World go around. Thank you Sir 🌍❤️☘️
The legend Mr Robinson. "Gang Banging ".
Smokey is the best I've seen him perform a couple of times his music and performance is outstanding ❤️
Hi edagdwg just hearing him singing and telling the truth about making other people hits god bless him god is real enjoy hearing Mr .S.R. sharing good times old school fun times linda j. Peace
I adore Smokey Robinson. Love all of these's stories!!
Absolutely and I feel the same way. I hope his next interview is with Lionel Richie because you know he's got some great stories
This is a great interview ❤
Only Smokey Robinson can turn a demo tape into a Billboard #2 national hit
No doubt! Interestingly, Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes" ended up being the song to block him from hitting No. 1 with "Being With You," which he'd written for her. BWY hit No. 1 R&B for five weeks though, and No. 2 pop is still huge!
@@JeffTheGent didn’t know he wrote Bette Davis Eyes
I remember my late mother playing "Being With You," around the house as a kid.
Watching this interview, I was hoping for a gem. Bingo, we got one!
Being with you still hits in the UK 💯
Vlad's laugh at this at the end is genuine. Reminds me of the old-school players back in the day.
One of the Best Ever!!God Bless you Smokey!!!!
It's funny, "Being With You," which he'd written for Kim Carnes, was blocked from No. 1 on the Hot 100 by her massive hit "Bette Davis Eyes." BWY hit No. 1 R&B for five weeks though, and No. 2 pop for three weeks is still huge!
BEING WITH YOU WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE A HIT EVEN IN 2023
Damn, I am so glad he got tricked like that. One of thee best trickeries every.
Smokin that smoooke!
Gang Banginnnnn‼️😂
smokey and berry my heroes
My favorite Smokey solo song!
Yes!
I ❤️ Being With You it's a beautiful song!!!!! Smokey is so talented
wow, how can you not love smokey, eager to give away his best stuff.
Smokey Robinson a living legend. Sharp as a tack in these interviews! Love the stories behind his songs. He's right about George Tobin "tricking" singers into recording something they did not want to record. He did the same with Tiffany with "I Think We're Alone Now." She did not want to sing it, did not like the original, but he convinced her to record it. Not the same situation as Smokey's but kind of the same nonetheless.
Smokey is a national treasure!
What a demo! My absolute favourite song of his
The original Smokey 🐐
I love this interview!
Somkey Iconic Legend💯👍
Beng with you was one of my first 45's....Blonde Rapture was my second💓...
Thats my favorite song of his!
Wow. That’s dope!😂
Jackie Robinson is a legend fr
Jackie Robinson???
@@godsfather9686 Yes. And David Robinson.
Timeless record 🔥
It’s crazy how the great Smokey Robinson was getting finessed in the music industry as well. It goes to show you nobody was exempt.
Smokey knows how great he is, he knows.
In his 80s and doesnt miss a beat!!!! Crunchy Black is in his 40s guys. Just take that in.
Awesome story 😂!
Mr. Robinson, "Quiet Storm" is the one💦
Smokey Robinson legend
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This man is 82 years of age he looks great ..
An actual demo 😎
As much as I like Kim Carnes, I can't see her singing "Being with you"!
🤣...Wasting your time🕰
Drinking that wine🍷
Smoking that smoke💨
Doing that coke😵💫🍚
Dealing that dope🥄💉🩸
Giving up hope...
Gang bangin' 🤟🏾🫶🏾👌🏾👇🏾
Let’s do some demos for Kim 😂😂
Wow!!!
I don't care what they think about me
And I don't care what they say
I don't care what they think
If you're leaving, I'm gonna beg you to stay…😍😍😍😍
Vlad “did you know that was a hit when you made it” TV
Can a producer trick this man to make some more music?
Smokey don’t care bout no Spotify streams
Yes he does. Every play results in a nice check every quarter.
My father was a Motown studio musician and as the head of his estate those quarterly checks are nice.
Prior to streaming royalty checks were getting smaller and smaller. But since about 2012, those checks have been consistently nice.
🌎✌️😎👍
Love Kim Carnes.
👍
Jesus is king
Smokey don’t give a fuck about Spotify numbers
If It Making Him Money He Does
No he need to ask about the gang banging song
Shout me put
😜😋😜😋
😜😋😜😋