@@freakboy40 Prince was too much of a Diva for me. Him & Mike both were both equally good in their business aspects but talent wise, for me though, Prince was good with knowing how to play instruments& teaching himself to do so but Mike whole being as an individual was just full of talent & that we will never see again
Notice that Smokey said, “they” ☝️A lot of people try to treat the rest of the Jackson’s like they were an afterthought. When in fact, they all were talented! Their Father made sure of that. Fortunately, in that talent they had one who was a prodigy. And the rest became history 🙌🏾👑🙏🏾
Right? I was thinking that, too. He remembers every little detail of things that happened 50 years ago. Remembering that Who's Loving You was on the back of the record and, even though Smokey probably hasn't listened to MJ's version of Who's Loving You in ages, he remembered exactly how MJ started the song to make it his own, which everybody went on to imitate.
I'm enjoying this interview way more than I thought I would. I mean this man made classic timeless hits that people Will know until the end of mankind. That's beyond legendary
I think you’re right on point! I think ppl can also throw around the word legendary to easily. Smokey to me is a legendary artist because of the sheer scope of his output. Today an artist can have a few hits along with some popularity and ppl are ready to deem them legendary. Let 30, 40, 50 yrs go by and see if their catalog holds up, then we can talk legendary.
....Michael had admitted that he was told how to sing certain things certain ways....but then he would do something brilliant and they would be amazed and they would keep it....they wanted him to be this very young boy that sang things beyond his level of comprehension....and ...smile...it worked...but all the while he said he wanted to ...sing freely...and the only person he said he ever saw at Motown that was able to sing EXACTLY they wanted to....and he loved the sound of her voice....was GLADYS KNIGHT....
A legend who witnessed the beginning of 5 other legends and one who became the biggest star in the world & left a mark on music, art, and fashion. RIP MJ
'Who's Loving You" is one of my favorite songs. I can never get tired of listening to it. MJ killed that song! It's one thing to sing a song, but Michael sang it!
Salute to Mr. Robinson - he's not the typical Vlad guest. (not always smiling, going along and agreeing with everything Vlad says) - take note TK Kirkland
Smokey is listening to Vlad’s knowledge, doing his best to be cool when when he hears something not quite correct but at the same time giving him respect as the interviewer. (Even if some of his questions are ridiculous - asking Smokey how Aretha felt when she got pregnant).
Smokey was right! Michael, use to imitate James Brown and he was amazing at 10! He sung, "'Who's Loving You? with passion and feeling that was impossible for him to know! Michael, was legendary and an icon!
"Who's Loving You" was the B-side of "I Want You Back" which was the monster hit. "Who's Loving You" (the J5 version) never charted. It became a welcome addition a bit later after the J5 debut.
Michael ( and family) had God given talent, but Michael was a phenomenon! Smokey is in the same category, he's a gifted poet,storyteller of the heart, and lyricist! Thank God for blessing us with such individuals that brought joy and entertainment to our lives! 🙏🏼👏👏👏👏
so anytime u hear Michael being compared to Prince, Beyonce, Chris Brown or all the nonsense people say, play them this clip and then send them the who's loving you clip of him singing that song. then when u consider what he became through the years, how do u compare him with anyone else, u just cant. he is in a category of his own that no one will ever reach.
He was initially compared to Jackie Wilson and James Brown. Nobody has approached Micheal Jackson's star appeal since Micheal Jackson.. The only other person I can think of is also named MJ and he's not even in music. I think you know who that is.
MJ changed his singing voice to keep that high register/ pitch like he did his regular speaking voice . He wanted to be more pop n crossover. But young MJ as a kid he’s singing more soul / rnb with runs n riffs. crazy how he could master both . Musical genius
Once again smokies Honesty is so much needed in this world what a breath of fresh air he brings to the universe I pray and hope that his integrity his spirit will live on though out the ending and behind time Smokey his just that wonderful of a soul and human to me just so simple smooth and pure even with he's personal faults he admits to it all the good the bad the ugly and to his excellence such a gem to the world we need to shop around and find out who's loving you haha true story lol
We are hearing from a legend, a main cog in Mowtown say how crazy Michael Jackson was at 10 years old. Shoutout to Vlad for this interview! My man went and got Smokey Robinson. This is freaking awesome
And rolling stones had the audacity to rank michael jackson only 86 on the all time best singers list?? However, this review of mjs voice from smokey is more valid than all the music publications put together. It's a great vocalist giving props to another great vocalist. 👍 legendary!
I was a kid growing up in the heyday of the Motown sound and the names Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were bigger, more important, and as well known to us as were the names of the former US presidents we were learning about in school. I was in the eighth grade when the Jackson Five hit the scene and we didn’t think Motown could get any better with talent, but somehow they did.
Do a UA-cam search on Al Roker interviews Smokey Robinson. It’s an astounding interview. It’s about 50 minutes long if I remember and it’s remarkable. Al does an amazing job in it, too. BTW Al Roker is Lennie Kravitz’s cousin since Lennie’s mother Roxie Roker (who played married to the white guy on The Jefferson’s tv show) is Al’s cousin.
Now mind you, Smokey heard Vlad's question about hearing Michael Jackson sing but he said THEY to emphasize that ALL the Jackson boys had talent. Much respect to Smokey Robinson.
This absolutely amazing even though I've watched alot Jackson movies and tv specials feels good to see and hear smokey talk greatness and positive thoughts about them it's a blessing 🙌 🙏 ❤️ 💯
But, with most people continue to forget, MJ started at age 5. The Jackson were touring regional for over 5 years to get to that point. Before Motown signed them.
Michael Jackson super bowl halftime performance was one of the greatest of all time.. in my opinion...also I was 11 at the time and Michael was my favorite...rest in peace MJ
Michael was a superstar even at the age of 10. Even though it was about the Jackson 5, Michael was the lead and the star of the group. Mike became an icon once he became solo.
Michael knocked that song out of the park, Smokey said I just thought we would see what he would do with the song, Michael woke everyone up on that song at such a young age, like he had been though all that love from the lyrics and his powerful voice
J5 did a superb job on "Who's Loving You", especially my man MJ. But I gotta show some love to the criminally underrated Terence Trent D'arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya), who did a great cover on his 1st album.
"Get Ready".& "Second That Emotion" GREAT SONGS! If you are a new kid, just comin' up, look those up on UA-cam Listen to what real quality soul music sounds like😎
Many of us baby boomers have seen it all, we were born at the right time, 1954 here :) thank goodness I wasn't born in the late 60s or early 70s to be honest
Appreciate the fact that Smokey keeps mentioning artists needing a hit record to catapult them to stardom. Still the same today, which is why a lot of folks who think going viral is the only thing until they put out an album with no hits that goes wood.
To me Marvin is the best singer to have ever done it but I'll give credit where is due, Michael did a fantastic job. It's all age related at the end of the day because I don't really consider Michael to be part of my time since I was born in 1954 as a guy who was a teenager then
Beatles found his voice God like. They were a fan. Same with MJ being a fan of his and being inspired. He is so much history. Like Quincy we need to know all the history on record raw uncut! We are lucky to have him still. Needs to be done soon
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Err body’s opinion 😮😮
Smokey is Michael’s father
Michael in my opinion is the greatest entertainer who has ever lived.
facts
Yes sir
Ya gotta add Prince to that too! Taught himself how to play 21 different instruments at the age of 12
@@haroldremus I call Prince the greatest pop Musician. I look at the two as related but different.
@@freakboy40 Prince was too much of a Diva for me. Him & Mike both were both equally good in their business aspects but talent wise, for me though, Prince was good with knowing how to play instruments& teaching himself to do so but Mike whole being as an individual was just full of talent & that we will never see again
Michael Jackson was a legend since he came out his mother womb he’s in a class by himself I never seen a star like him
I disagree, it took him 10 years to become a legend.
Naw. I give all credit to Mr. Joe Jackson... and his belt
@@bigolbabyhuey🤣
And you never will again
Real talk. Most famous human being to ever walk Earth.
I get goosebumps every time I see that clip of MJ singing “Who’s loving you” live. Incredible.
I'm sure you heard Big Boy but if you bv havent, listen to it
Its MJ's first actual recording at only 8 years old
@@soniam1499 damn
@@holdthetruthhostage ?
He was a kid...you creep
I agree.
Notice that Smokey said, “they” ☝️A lot of people try to treat the rest of the Jackson’s like they were an afterthought. When in fact, they all were talented! Their Father made sure of that. Fortunately, in that talent they had one who was a prodigy. And the rest became history 🙌🏾👑🙏🏾
Exactly!!
Sooo true!!!
Big up's to the mighty Joe Jackson!
All of them were prodigys.
Jermaine went on to have a decent solo career
Michael Jackson and Sammy Davis Jr are definitely the two most talented kids we have ever watched grow up in pop culture.
And Frankie lymon
Lil Stevie
Stevie wonder?
Whats crazy about smokey is the level of humilty. Like this man a songwriter of absolute legendary status, a stonewall music icon and yet so humble.
very TRUTHFUL and unaffected by stardom. He just loves to make music.
It’s not humility…it’s just the truth!
Smokey has a great memory. I’m glad he can share the details (that only he would know) with us!
Yes, he's truly a LIVING witness. He saw it ALL.
Right? I was thinking that, too. He remembers every little detail of things that happened 50 years ago. Remembering that Who's Loving You was on the back of the record and, even though Smokey probably hasn't listened to MJ's version of Who's Loving You in ages, he remembered exactly how MJ started the song to make it his own, which everybody went on to imitate.
Michael Joseph Jackson is the most iconic musical figure to EVER step foot on gods green earth. No debate, no arguing, no questions
Say that again 💯
💯👌🏽
Michael Jackson was pedophile.
White people will say elvis and the beatles lmao ,
@@nadorriff9197 both were ok at best but extremely overrated paul carried the Beatles 🤣
I'm enjoying this interview way more than I thought I would. I mean this man made classic timeless hits that people Will know until the end of mankind. That's beyond legendary
I think you’re right on point! I think ppl can also throw around the word legendary to easily. Smokey to me is a legendary artist because of the sheer scope of his output. Today an artist can have a few hits along with some popularity and ppl are ready to deem them legendary. Let 30, 40, 50 yrs go by and see if their catalog holds up, then we can talk legendary.
Me too, you are absolutely CORRECT.
Are you talking about MJ or Smokey
@@maximeajavon smokey.. The whole interview so far.I Don't think he interviewing MJ
I love how OG gives flowers where due.. very humble and does not exaggerate his stories. respect ✊🏾
Yes absolutely. He is very genuine.
....Michael had admitted that he was told how to sing certain things certain ways....but then he would do something brilliant and they would be amazed and they would keep it....they wanted him to be this very young boy that sang things beyond his level of comprehension....and ...smile...it worked...but all the while he said he wanted to ...sing freely...and the only person he said he ever saw at Motown that was able to sing EXACTLY they wanted to....and he loved the sound of her voice....was GLADYS KNIGHT....
Legend 👏👏👏💯
Straight no chaser
Say what you want about
Michael personally,
but musically he will forever
be the King Of Pop.
R.I.P.
(August 29th,1958-
June 25th,2009)
Exactly
Not just Pop music - I believe Michael Jackson is the greatest Entertainer that ever lived!
@@kachebeeabdullah4297 I agree 100%.
@@kachebeeabdullah4297
Totally agree!
Motown founder
Berry Gordy said that at Michael’s funeral.
Personality, he was a great humano being and INNOCENT
A legend who witnessed the beginning of 5 other legends and one who became the biggest star in the world & left a mark on music, art, and fashion. RIP MJ
Yes indeed, absolutely CORRECT.
I agree👏🏾👏🏾I like it!!
I like how Smokey made it about The Jackson 5 & Vlad ass kept making it about Mike. Shout out to Smokey for giving all five of them their props
Yes, they were a band.
'Who's Loving You" is one of my favorite songs. I can never get tired of listening to it. MJ killed that song! It's one thing to sing a song, but Michael sang it!
Absolutely TRUE.
Salute to Mr. Robinson - he's not the typical Vlad guest. (not always smiling, going along and agreeing with everything Vlad says) - take note TK Kirkland
You feel like you in trouble the way Smokey stare at you 🤣
That’s cause vlad is waisting this man’s time with routine questions
Smokey is listening to Vlad’s knowledge, doing his best to be cool when when he hears something not quite correct but at the same time giving him respect as the interviewer. (Even if some of his questions are ridiculous - asking Smokey how Aretha felt when she got pregnant).
@@andrewcrawford4635 💯💯
IKR? LOL! It looks like he's thinking, "Better come correct with those questions, now, young man. Don't be asking me no foolishness, now."
😂😂😂 that's how most people look at Vlad when he's talking
This guy was there seeing the king of pop born
Smokey was right! Michael, use to imitate James Brown and he was amazing at 10! He sung, "'Who's Loving You? with passion and feeling that was impossible for him to know! Michael, was legendary and an icon!
Michael Jackson was great from the time he and his brothers hit Motown. He was the greatest entertainer ever.!!!!!
"Who's Loving You" was the B-side of "I Want You Back" which was the monster hit. "Who's Loving You" (the J5 version) never charted. It became a welcome addition a bit later after the J5 debut.
Wow that’s amazing it never charted
A remastered version did chart in the UK. it peaked at #36 in July 2009
Michael is the greatest of all time, it's just sad how his life went 🤷♂️
Greedy people after that money. So sad…
This is why Michael Jackson is the greatest. He was a legend at 11 years old. Crazy. 👑
Smokey dropping facts on the matter. This is a legendary interview for real on so many levels
Yes.
2:40 I’m glad someone like this acknowledges that everyone now sounds like mj
WOW Thank you Smokey and Michael !Michael Jackson has Amazing Live vocals Supremely Talented!!
Well said.
I love this story. 💗 I can never get tired of hearing MJ. Miss him!
I am amazed at Smokey Robinson's memory, at 82 years old his memory is flawless.
Sharp as a whip 💯
Some people are just born with the gift. Michael Jackson broke the mold. RIP Michael.
Michael ( and family) had God given talent, but Michael was a phenomenon! Smokey is in the same category, he's a gifted poet,storyteller of the heart, and lyricist! Thank God for blessing us with such individuals that brought joy and entertainment to our lives! 🙏🏼👏👏👏👏
so anytime u hear Michael being compared to Prince, Beyonce, Chris Brown or all the nonsense people say, play them this clip and then send them the who's loving you clip of him singing that song. then when u consider what he became through the years, how do u compare him with anyone else, u just cant. he is in a category of his own that no one will ever reach.
He was initially compared to Jackie Wilson and James Brown. Nobody has approached Micheal Jackson's star appeal since Micheal Jackson.. The only other person I can think of is also named MJ and he's not even in music. I think you know who that is.
Prince was more prodigious than Mike but Mike had the juice!
💜☔️💜
@@KtotheG even michael jordan wasn't in michael Jackson's league.. that's how goated he was
@@takerfan4ever true but Jordan definitely has a lot of star power
MJ changed his singing voice to keep that high register/ pitch like he did his regular speaking voice . He wanted to be more pop n crossover. But young MJ as a kid he’s singing more soul / rnb with runs n riffs. crazy how he could master both . Musical genius
He was spectacular as "child" singer!
👍, M.J. was not only talented, the man was a sharp business man as well, he changed with the times, brilliant
@@theflygemini he was spectacular both. He did r&b in his adult years as well. Lady in my life for an example, MJ’s versatility is underrated
Sing it that way and that well. That young man was amazing. Geeesh. Long live MICHEAL JACKSON 💕💎💕
Once again smokies Honesty is so much needed in this world what a breath of fresh air he brings to the universe I pray and hope that his integrity his spirit will live on though out the ending and behind time Smokey his just that wonderful of a soul and human to me just so simple smooth and pure even with he's personal faults he admits to it all the good the bad the ugly and to his excellence such a gem to the world we need to shop around and find out who's loving you haha true story lol
Michael is a true king of pop and icon
And people dare question MJ as a VOCALIST. No make artist can sing better than him
Michael Jackson was the Goten & Trunks of music because he was singing at Super Sayian levels in elementary school💪🏾
We are hearing from a legend, a main cog in Mowtown say how crazy Michael Jackson was at 10 years old. Shoutout to Vlad for this interview! My man went and got Smokey Robinson. This is freaking awesome
Legend👏👏👏👏💯
I love listening to Smokey, such a gem; when he explains his experiences it feels like he takes us right back there with all the feels ❤
I love me some Smokey Robinson because he keeps it real and he is so right, I agree with him 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
I find Smokey' interviews very good. He gives the facts and the story in a very GENUINE way. HAHAHA he's beautiful.
The best person to interview 💯💯💯💯💯💯He done seen it all FR 👌🏾🔥
I can't wait to do this Michael Biopic!
The Jackson 5 ❤❤❤❤ still a bop timeless
Genius recognizes genius.
Smokey has seen so much. Great hearing from him.
Temptations - Get Ready, is an incredible song
So, Fe fi fo fum, look out baby ‘cuz here I come!
I love the harmonies
And rolling stones had the audacity to rank michael jackson only 86 on the all time best singers list?? However, this review of mjs voice from smokey is more valid than all the music publications put together. It's a great vocalist giving props to another great vocalist. 👍 legendary!
Yup he’s easily a top 3 male vocalist of all time
Now I HAVE to go listen to Who's Loving You by The Jackson 5.
I was a kid growing up in the heyday of the Motown sound and the names Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were bigger, more important, and as well known to us as were the names of the former US presidents we were learning about in school. I was in the eighth grade when the Jackson Five hit the scene and we didn’t think Motown could get any better with talent, but somehow they did.
smokey a class act, so many yers gone by and he here still giving interiews
This interview is truly profound so far, vlad getting the legends on the platform.
Do a UA-cam search on Al Roker interviews Smokey Robinson. It’s an astounding interview. It’s about 50 minutes long if I remember and it’s remarkable. Al does an amazing job in it, too.
BTW Al Roker is Lennie Kravitz’s cousin since Lennie’s mother Roxie Roker (who played married to the white guy on The Jefferson’s tv show) is Al’s cousin.
Now mind you, Smokey heard Vlad's question about hearing Michael Jackson sing but he said THEY to emphasize that ALL the Jackson boys had talent. Much respect to Smokey Robinson.
Smokey Robinson looks like he's been brought back to life for this interview.
Smokey is a legend bro. He was on in my house a lot growing up in the 90s
Smokey, a true legend and a man with integrity 👏 🙌
This absolutely amazing even though I've watched alot Jackson movies and tv specials feels good to see and hear smokey talk greatness and positive thoughts about them it's a blessing 🙌 🙏 ❤️ 💯
I like how Smokey keeps dodging Vlad’s constant sleights and gives props.
Michael Jackson is the GOAT! He knew it and still remained humble
God gifted a young MJ with extraordinary talent at that age is mind-boggling.
Man, how do you not know this story by heart?
The greatest of all time
Love Smokey keeping it real! One of the best
Every time Smokey says “thank God” just replace it with the words “ROYALTY CHECKS!” 😂😂😂
Exactly😅
How,??
But, with most people continue to forget, MJ started at age 5. The Jackson were touring regional for over 5 years to get to that point.
Before Motown signed them.
Smokey is, Motown's History.
Michael Jackson super bowl halftime performance was one of the greatest of all time.. in my opinion...also I was 11 at the time and Michael was my favorite...rest in peace MJ
Michael was a superstar even at the age of 10. Even though it was about the Jackson 5, Michael was the lead and the star of the group. Mike became an icon once he became solo.
I will have to say Michael jackson and prince was the best ever entertainers I can’t really pick one or the other, they both was legendary
I love this man, Smokey Robinson!! He's a legend and true African American king !!!
Michael Jackson the goat
Smokey is a legend ❤
Michael knocked that song out of the park, Smokey said I just thought we would see what he would do with the song, Michael woke everyone up on that song at such a young age, like he had been though all that love from the lyrics and his powerful voice
Yes✋
And Rolling Stone says he's the 86th greatest singer. That is crazy. Just listen to "Who's loving you".
J5 did a superb job on "Who's Loving You", especially my man MJ. But I gotta show some love to the criminally underrated Terence Trent D'arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya), who did a great cover on his 1st album.
Dude is legendary
Just happy Smokey is still living.
Smokie publishing checks are crazy I bet
Smokey a fucking legend
"Get Ready".& "Second That Emotion"
GREAT SONGS!
If you are a new kid, just comin' up, look those up on UA-cam
Listen to what real quality soul music sounds like😎
This interview is The Best!!!!! a time capsule of a time capsule
Much Respect Smokey! Saludos d Mexico
Love u michael joe jackson forever loved no one can change that
Smokey Robinson legend
Dis man seen every body from Marvin gaye to David ruffin to Micheal Jackson he definitely the goat 🐐
Many of us baby boomers have seen it all, we were born at the right time, 1954 here :) thank goodness I wasn't born in the late 60s or early 70s to be honest
Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Freddie mercury, Michael Jackson. Greatest voices ever
Every time he say “thank god” when someone samples, or sings his songs, thats him saying thank u to them royalty & songwriter checks he gets 😆😂
Exactly, he already knows what's up! 😆
@@hevyonez97 facts lol
Smokey🐐MJ🐐
Appreciate the fact that Smokey keeps mentioning artists needing a hit record to catapult them to stardom.
Still the same today, which is why a lot of folks who think going viral is the only thing until they put out an album with no hits that goes wood.
This man got more hits than Ray Lewis
Love me some Smokey and Smokey and the miracles ❤❤❤
Smokey Robinson looks good for 82
Smokie didn't blink for the first 30 secs of the video lol
This is a wise man and a good interview
This interview is slapping 💯💯💯✌🏿
Hi edagdwg never to much Smoke R. He is soooooo real God blessed him soooooooo long love this special man linda j. Peace
To me Marvin is the best singer to have ever done it but I'll give credit where is due, Michael did a fantastic job. It's all age related at the end of the day because I don't really consider Michael to be part of my time since I was born in 1954 as a guy who was a teenager then
Mike was literally born in 1958… how was he not part of your time??? That’s only 4 years
@@andrewhudson7092 By the time he peaked in the 80s I was in my 30s I wasn't his target audience
Love this ❤
Beatles found his voice God like. They were a fan. Same with MJ being a fan of his and being inspired. He is so much history. Like Quincy we need to know all the history on record raw uncut! We are lucky to have him still. Needs to be done soon
His expression is kingly