Smokey Robinson Discusses Motown, Playing Music During Segregation Days and How He Got His Name
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2016
- Motown legend Smokey Robinson stopped by the Breakfast Club to discuss his new skincare line, the origins of Motown, what was it like to be an artist playing gigs in the south during the days of segregation, writing over 4,000 songs and much more.
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This man wrote damn near every Motown hit! Legend!!!!
KoolKid8987 legend indeed
thats why they all sound the same?
" You got that right ! ". Big major props to Mr. Smokey Robinson • #thebreakfestclub
Right all the great Temptations hits...my girl, get ready, the way u do the things u do, since i lost my baby.
He didn't write Papa was a rocking stone
I swear I could've listened to him tell old Motown stories for hours. I wouldn't even interrupt. "Just start from the beginning smokey and continue on"
Fontanez Johnson me too. I wanted him to keep on talking
That's why I can't wait for the movie. I want to hear more
Shannon Johnson a movie is coming out?
+Fontanez Johnson, that's what I pulled from interview. Lol. I know he said it was under works and a few guys were looking into it. I'm just hoping it comes out sooner than later
Shannon Johnson true. me too
Smokey is one of a kind...he is talented with a great and humble personality. They do not make celebrities like that anymore.
living legend, living history. Talking to and listening to our elders is the best way to learn about who we actually are. Truly a blessing.
Smokey is one of the last of the legends. Respect to the Breakfast Club for having him on.
krisj827 and Stevie
krisj827 Aretha, Patty, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner
Tatiana Joseph Yeah they would be great too.
Fantastic album
DrValentinovich
Smokey is a true survivor in all senses of the word. He endured segregation, growing up in Detroit, having a drug problem, but is still here telling his story and singing those great songs. Salut to that brother
Love you Smokey. I love your songs since grade school. I last saw you in California in Basin West.
Keep it! I love all your records since high school.
Tha God laugh makes me laugh..:-)
That man, could be 106 but his mind is 26.....
Yeah 👍🏻 and you can thank the Democratic party, for Jim Crow segregation law's! There the one's who are racist, and always have been, since the Civil War / Confederates/ Democrats FOUGHT TO KEEP SLAVERY ❗
I was blessed to have met Smokey around 1961 and later each member of the Miracles including his ex-wife Claudette. So hearing him speak on the era which we lived through brings back a whole lot of awesome memories for me. I can truly say that knowing Smoke during those years was awesome. He was a very kind and humble person whose special defense for me will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you my friend. It has now been a few years since I've last seen him... - L. Griffin of DC misses you Smoke.
Smokeys pen 🖊 game was and still is ICONIC AND UNMATCHED!!!!!! He wrote a lot of material for a lot of artists 💯 #LivingLegend #PutSomeRespectOnHisName
This man wrote over 4,000 songs.
@@marcustrice3246 LEGENDARY PEN GAME!
@@kingrello314 4 sho
@@marcustrice3246 I’m actually watching it again right now lol this was iconic
My uncle wrote some songs that Motown claims they wrote . He played the music on his guitar & sang . They rejected him but kept the songs ! He has passed on & I married his nephew . Unc , never knew him but I got 2 hear his music & know him through the songs . He had a very good job but had a miserable tortured life from partially the non-recognition of his feelings in music. IDN dislike Smokey , Berry Gordy , etc. In fact Smokey was my fav when I was small. He is talented & he has done dirt but so have I & most ppl. I still love him & every1 but they should apologize & make right w/ my cousins who could g8ly benefit from some of the $$$$$$$$. No offense 2 Mr Robinson . I apologize 2 Father GOD YAHAWAH everyday 4 being disrespectful , unconscious , bringing up ppl's evil deeds (cuz I am loaded ) , etc. I am a sinner but I am trying 2 D better. I pray that Motown alumni d well . This story I feel is 99% true ! We can all B more
helpful 2 others [incl myself]. I have a big procrastination issue & other stuff. Mr Robinson & all of Motown R professionals! I pray that every1 connects w/ Our Father's divine will. I am ill right now & mean no harm . Of course they inspire me 2 D the correct thing & I adore them more 4 being authentic ! I respect truth & meanful apologies. IDN enjoy having enemies . May we all B heavenly favored!!! I will watch the rest of video on TV . All praises 2 The Highest GOD !!!--TYAVM!!
I love listening to older folks tell stories from back in the day. u can soak up so much knowledge just listening
This is what I wish more people my age, in their 20s and adolescents did more of...
I'm The Same Way When It Comes To Our Elders....At A Time When The Younger Generation Have Turn Their Backs On Them.
no shit lol you must not ever talk to your grandparents,and if they aren't alive disregard this comment.
So true
Kurt Nowitzki real stuff. they are the real history books not the bullshit we had in school.
Damn Smokey look like he is not a day older than 50-55.
Nah he looks his age, just a very healthy looking "his age"
word.
Him and paule money ...in their 70's looking like 50 something.
Zac Efron
PRESERVING HIS MIND AND BODY like veganhustletv...check his youtube no meat athlete and looks healthy and strong af PLANT BASED DIETS ARE WHERE ITS AT
Memory is crystal... he could talk to me until he get tired of talking
Jeff Washington Jr What an interesting phrase. Where did you pick it up? I love it
Jeff Washington Jr agreed man! Lol!!
Jeff Washington Jr Yes. Hi
Amazing mind.He did an interview with Michael Kay ( Centerstage) around 2015-2016 and what captivated me as much as the stories was his sharp mind recalling his early days as a boy leading all the way up to the present.You can tell he's lived a clean life.He said the best advice he got was from his mother, who told him " Be a good person".
Great interview. It felt like I was in the room with the legend himself
true
Envy think before you ask question .
“Like BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN”, very tacky, unclassy.
Love me some Smokey Robinson!!!
We today don't even understand the struggle that our folks went through for the rights and abilities we have now.
Who would thumbs down Smokey Robinson???... Ppl are so lost
ridiculous lmao
+Kyle Watson 😁😁😁😀
LAMES and the youngters who have no clue of REAL MUSIC!!!
All Three Fail To Recognize That Wm. "Smokey" Robinson Is One Of Americas Truest Poets In Music...If You Know His Life And Artistry Then You Must Respect The Man....Always Love His Knowledge And Honesty.
there no video on youtube without likes and dislikes its just the way it has to be
Loved this interview! Especially him telling his children don't come to him with peer pressure because they live in Beverly Hills and he grew up in Detroit. If people love you they won't want you to do bad with them. Love that message.
I love me some Smokey! He sounds so down to earth and I love his story telling! What a cool and talented man.
Breaks my heart to hear these stories about life on the road as a black artist back in those days. People act like we are so far removed from that type of overt, violent racism, when people who lived through that era are still alive.
And the racist who did these things to them. They're still alive, and they have children.
Gareth Williams we aren't we have more room than they ever had
exactly kinda makes some of these people complaining nowadays look pathetic
Absolutely and still looking young,and you got kids like my mother who still remember that only in her 50s,and kids who were born in it,only in there 40s,crazy
Preach!
One of the Best Breakfast Club interviews ever ..... I understand & appreciate his greatness & I'm a youngin...... Whoever disliked this interview thinks that soulja Boy's first album is better than Reasonable Doubt
Mind Elevation best comment ever!
Mind Elevation hummm I've never heard either. lol
Facts
Soulja Boy tell em lol jk
Mind Elevation dude was talking a lot of real shit and all your dumb ass took from this interview was to make a comparisons between Hov and Soulja all the while both of them never said any real shit!!!
I swear Smokey is the most Cutest , he looks soo good for his age.
He sexy..perfect sugar daddy lmaooo
@@sugarbrownsecretgarden4973 LMAO!!! 😂😂💀 Imagine haha
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A girl didn’t date me as a kid because she said I didn’t look like Smokey. I hate him😂
Heartfelt interview. This man will be remembered for many many many years into the future. He's a TRUE LEGEND.
This was GREAT but kind of hard to see that the younger generation takes for granted what him and others did..I could've watched him talk for another hour..WE NEED OUR ELDERS!!!!!
Lazoris Briggs they hurt us well with the crack epidemic didn't they..
It wasn't the users it was the dealers. You have to remember that when crack hit the US was in a major recession and black people were facing unemployment in the double digits and were massively underemployed in low paying jobs in high rent cities. Many poor people of all races turned to dealing, including Asians. However, you are falling for the cheese and trap as usual, by suggesting drugs are a black problem. It is not, never has been. Most of our elders did not get cracked out. Alcohol and tobacco have always been bigger problems among blacks. It disgusts me to see those stores pop up in our neighborhoods. The biggest problem we face is lack of generational capital, networks, and white nepotism.
Lazoris Briggs Real talk
Lazoris Briggs badly
One of the absolute GOATs
Fact
Teamo Odiar understatement
I hope I am that mentally sharp at 76.
Smokey is brilliant, mostly because he gives God the glory. This is why he is still here on earth giving God the glory !!!I was watching and listening in Awe....
Thank the Creator for Breakfast Club because they just introduced Smokey to a whole new generation. Need more interviews like this
@@blackswakingup7032 Those first two sound nice.
Dwayne Haskins deas 4/9/2022... Smokey turned 30,000 days old today on the 1 year anniv of DMX'S & Prince Philip's death, check out my decode--> ua-cam.com/video/5-RZ3eb-5Wg/v-deo.html
Great interview. Smokey is still so smooth, intelligent, respectful. Just a good guy. Breakfast Club did a great job getting him to be on the show. I'm in my 20's and can appreciate this interview.
Alexis C same here I'm 22 and I've learned so much just by this interview and Smokey. Respect the OGs
This is one of their best interviews, so much history and positivity.
This was a legendary interview! I think we are all better for having watched it. 🏆
Well said!!
Better? How so?
if this isnt the best interview and the most humble guy in the music game i dont know who is..............this made my day
Smokey is the best looking 76 year old man I've ever seen in my life. Unbelievable man.
When you know God, it shows!
I have never enjoyed an interview so much! Love you Smokey!!!
God Bless Smokey Robinson❤
76 years old and he looking like 55-60, i swear if you're black, live right and healthy, you won't age for shit.
So true. I see a lot of YT folks in the industry who are much younger than Smokey and they look terrible. smh
Kimmica20 Exhibit A: Bobby Brown. Smh
+Lew Alcindor Truth! Crack is wack!
+Lew Alcindor 😂😂😂😂Bobby couldn't even show up for the new edition movie rehearsal
Jason Osborne Smokey isn't black
Smokey is a living legend without him there would be no motown .great interview wish it was longer so much info and wisdom.
I m going to get his book
Smokey so cool man. Dude so smooth. HUGE props to Breakfast Club for this. Kudos yall.
This man has impacted music in a way that will never be matched. Great interview!
This interview is among my favorite Breakfast Club interviews. He has such a light, positive energy to him, I really enjoyed hearing his thoughts and his story.
The Temps, Marvin Gaye, The 4 Tops, The Jackson 5, The Supremes, Martha & the Vandellas, Mary Wells, Smokey Robinson has got sooooo many hits under his belt. Including his own material with The Miracles.
He was a grown man when Rosa Parks took a stand. To hear a story from someone who lived through it is something else. wow
Laila Ibrahim ...Smoke was only fifteen years old in 1955.
It was an honor to watch this interview because Smokey Robinson is fuccing LEGENDARY!!!!!! U definitely need to put some respect on his name because smokey was the man and he still is!!!!! ICONIC!!!! I could listen to him reminisce all day and never get bored 💯
#Legend #Icon #PutSomeRespectOnHisName
Smoke Robinson is a smart,, humble, classy good looking. This was a great interview. Breakfast club you all out did yourself with this interview. Smokey voice hasn't cracked yet. If you heard him speak without seeing him, you wouldn't know it's an elder man. God Bless you Smokey 🙏❤
@@gloriawilliams5932 Real talk
OG Smokey aint no joke. Don't let the smooth taste fool you!!
Dante Triplett You caught that also? That hood is STILL in him hard and I love how humble he is.
This is an AMAZING Interview, Breakfast club really did a great job with this legendary guest,
One of the last great ones left. You know the world is ending because most of the greats are gone,and most music is dumbed down now. I know its a new era but the music and artist wont be ranked high or Hall Of Famers,and the music wont take them or their families through 40 -50 years of sells and air play. Soo you know
M Kash
This was a great interview. Smokey is insanely talented and seems like a genuinely nice guy. So humble, you know the flex he could have after writing all of those hits!!
Get more legends on the breakfast club so we can soak up this knowledge!
Erica Dailey yes please!
I wanted to know what he thought about the passings of Michael Jackson and Prince and just living through so much music history,this Man is literally a living legend,
I would have liked to know his thoughts too.
I got to be honest, this interview damn near brought me to tears. so much history. so much culture. I would've loved to hear a Michael Jackson and a Rick James story. Smokey was good friends with them all. We need a 4 hour interview.
This is one of the best, I can't say interview, but speaker I have heard in a long time... I mean Smokey getting emotion about Mrs. Rosa Parks and his father having to run from home and so much more.... GREAT
Come on! So humble! So glad to hear him speak he adds value to our people
I don't know why but I shed a few tears watching this. True definition of a humble legend. This is why i prefer music from that era vs the bullshit we hear now. You can hear the passion and soul in their music. The way he answers the questions and looks at the them while speaking is a art of him being trained the way these new artist to be now. These newbies need to take notes!!!
Yada Fierce And these new breed of artists, _really_ don't know.
Yada Fierce it got me too, only because he was talking about people who are long gone but not forgotten. And when he said that Aretha is his longest living friend...😪
D.A. Ragland YES!! That's when I legit started crying. It's so crazy how that one small community produced REAL legends! I'm such a cry baby!
Yada Fierce very humble ❤️
Yada Fierce attitude
This was the best interview I have ever heard! Thank God that DJ Envy, Charlemagne or Angela didn't do a lot of talking. Smokey just talked and what he had to say was so profound!
Respect! That's what it is and I enjoyed this interview, it was well done.
smokey robinson is a OG, more stories like these need to be told, i wish this interview was longer
I love Smokey, but I gota say I never thought I'd get that much from a Smokey interview. That was Great.
that's was up classic music. Smokie Robinson and Berry Gordy outlived damn there all of Motown roster
Dominic Mallden illuminati
Dominic Mallden otis from the temptations is still alive
I know. I didn't say all.
might be.
Yu did say all
When Smokey was Singing " I'll Miss You My brother my friend " At The End Of The Temptation I Always Cry 😭 R.I.P Blue !! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Junie's So Conceieted HAHAHA
Temptation Forever!!!
This was a awesome interview! Dropping them jewels on us! ❤Smokey! I could listen for hours!
I'm glad y'all gave him an hour. He needed it! Could have had more and I would have listened. Wow. Such a great voice and man to share with younger generations.
Smokey dropped so much knowledge in this interview!!!
Smokie needs a biopic.
He Damn sure does because he's been around for a very very very very Long time he was my mother's favorite singer that's all she used to Listen to when she was Living was smokey Robinson and the miracles
With these interviews we’re getting from our artists today.... a charm school is most certainly necessary!!!
You can tell Berry Gordy wasn't just about trying to put out hits, he was trying to build up black people and build careers.
@@missayawk That nigga was robbing them young lost kids back then!
@@carlosrob6494 Do you know this for a fact? Smokey speaks highly of the man.
@@missayawk Over the years I have watched a few interviews of some of the families on how they didn't get paid. I believed it because that game is shady and always will be
@@carlosrob6494 I hear you.Im gonna research too.Smokey never spoke bad about the man and I hold Smokey in high regard and Smokey would definitely know if Berry was robbing.But I also know the music biz is worse than the drug game so I wouldn't be surprised.
*I'm seeing this 5 years later for the first time and assuming Smokey is now 81 years old! Long live Smokey.*
This was a great interview! I say all the time that I love when they interview legends and when they do interviews which educate the community. A great Friday treat! Have a good weekend everyone!
your gorgeous queen!!
Julian Clanton thank you for the compliment
@Carlita Pitts have a fantastic weekend Little Carlitaaaaa...
Carlita Pitts k
Man, I love Smokey! Lots of wisdom in this interview.
Kye Swan Agree still so humble.
One of my all time fave musicians of all time. I'm 25, but it's because of him and so many other legends from Motown that inspired me to do music myself. Salute 🙌
I love Smokey Robinson!
I didn't even realize how long this interview was until the end. I enjoyed every bit of this interview. Smokey is well spoken, well preserved, and relevant! Thanks BreakfastClub 😉
You guys need a Part 2 of Smokey.
Barry Booker
Barry Booker
Barry Booker
for paul
for david
for melvin
for damon
for eddie
rest in peace thank you for bring bringing people together with your dope music 👏
Elbribridge Bryant etc
when i was younger motown music got us thru the darkest of times.🌺💖☺
Wait.....did I just hear this man is 76 years young? Mother of God! My 45 year old uncle looks 90 compared to this man...wtf!?!?!
Amazing!
Wow, I'm speechless. That was an amazing interview
lol!
Congrats on the discipline of being Vegan Smokey! Love you Smokey but Pescaterians are the ones that eat Fish and Vegetables. If you ate Chicken you weren't Vegetarian Smokey, just someone who ate healthy.
They need to get Billy Dee Williams on this joint. The original cat daddy.
I don't blame you Smokey for putting him out of the room for thinking your life is easy. Being on the road is not easy but it is a blessing to be doing what you want to do. Go Smokey Robinson. A living legend.
Smokey talking about The Temptations or any of the Motown artist.So mesmerizing
$80? Nigga that shit better make me able to write classic hits
I hate you right now....lmao I just spit out my water.
cbjbjn2 #dead
Damn u got the best lines
lmao
cbjbjn2 😩✊🏿 u got me over here weak. But that's reasonable if it's quality. I pay $120 for my jean Paul. So I'll pay it for this legend. No way I can support someone else without supporting my own. Just my personal feeling
Another legend who is still alive is Al Green please interview him .
Blindianswirl Two oh snap where is Al
Blindianswirl Two Al lives in Memphis, he has a church that is very popular
Lionel Richie...………….Oh wait, is he still Black! LOL.
Deca Cards52 Lionel Ritchie hasn’t been black since The Commodores.
That would be iconic
This is needed! We need more legends like this on the show before they leave this planet!!
I've been coming to UA-cam since '07 or '08 and this is the first time I've seen a hour long video.Love and respect Smokey
This should be a movie!!! I visualized everything he said about Detroit. I feel like I can be a director, this could be amazing for history! My granny loved smokey, rip.
God Bless Smokey Robinson man. 76 years young and still sharp as a tack. Looks great. Nuff respect due.
Holy crap, the insight in this interview is unparalleled!
Young learn from the elders... so many young people ignore our elders but they have the keys of our past. There’s no future without the past.
We thank God For you being sitting there speaking about your Career. That was a lot of thinking ambitious . All so observant you are a true man gifted from God .Smoky you are Articulate God Blesd you keep do the good job
That man, could be 106 but his mind is 26.....
My favorite smokey song is ooh baby baby.
Tory Beckford my favorite is his cover of,"You really got a hold on me"
Tory Beckford mine is " much better off"
"Cruisin" is my favorite song by him
mines is "will you love me tommorow"
Mines is "baby come close"
There needs to be a Motown movie!!
Yes!!!
There has been the play...
Dreamgirls was semi bio pic of Motown
Temptations is one of my favorite groups and to hear the story how Smoky Robinson wrote their biggest hit "My Girl" is very amazing... he should write a book on just his experience at Motown
What a great interview with Legendary Smokey Robinson! So glad he is living the Vegan lifestyle at 76 years young. I am a RAW Vegan chef myself & my Legendary husband Lonnie Jordan who is 68 years young, from the band WAR is a Vegan too! I've been in my Vegan journey for over 17 years, and my husband is in his 2nd year of the fully Vegan Lifestyle. He, like Smokey, was a pescatarian for many years, and one day decided to give up fish, and has never looked back. His voice is beautiful & strong.....and his energy is better than ever on stage and off!
Tell Lonnie I said thx for the good memories & good inspiring music when he was with Eric Burton & WAR. I still listen right now today & get inspired to play piano. Much love & God bless u both
He is still a sexy and charming guy
Charlee Accidentally you fine as hell
I'm so glad he got to do this. Our elders need this! Him talking about the 60's was moving!
Wow Mr. Smokey Robinson.....what a legend !!!!!!!!! He looks Fantastic!!!
Met Smokey when I worked in the Cavendish club Blackburn N/W England mid 70s he was fantastic ,did all his hits Really got a Hold on Me , Tacks of My Tears, Tears of a Clown brought the house down, on his last night after club closed I was sitting having a drink with other staff ,we were amazed to see him come out before he left to thank us and sat for chat with us ,he was genuinely surprised/pleased at how well the gig had gone, great artist ,good guy .
one of the best interviews I have seen from the breakfast club
A _legend_ in every sense of the word. This man singlehandedly wrote a major chapter of music history with the brilliant imagery and songwriting at Motown. _Motown_ really birthed superstars with all types of flavor. And that time, the first black owned record label with backing power. I salute the legends. They really changed the game and set the bar. Berry Gordy's vision and dream couldn't be any more spectacular. Classics from that label forever live.
Could listen to this interview 10 hours straight. One of the best ever.
This is absolutely the best interview The BC has ever done...it was a teaching moment. A look back into time. Study of a Icon......
Couldn't move till it was over.
David Ruffin was a Motown Phenomenon!!! rip DR... the man with the glasses👓!!!
seems like an interesting elderly man tho who could hangout younger folks comfortably...reminds me of my granpa...
like I love that! thats why hes the best
adesugba adedapo Elderly? Look up the definition bruh. He's mobile and spry.
you do know who he is right? lol
clevawoman my father has all his records in his pod. yes i know him. -_-
adesugba adedapo legend...hands down!
If they did a biopic on Smokey I want Allen Payne to play him. Damn they look alike.
I can see that.
I saw Smokey on an interview called Centerstage with Michael Kay and he said Terrance Howard approached him years ago and asked/ told Smokey that he wants to play Smokey.Smokey seemed to approve.Also that Centerstage interview ( maybe in 2015) is one of the BEST interviews ever done with Smokey.
Yesssssssss!
Yes!!!
By far the best interview the BC had ever done. Inspirational and informative. Live long, brother Robinson.
this interview warmed my heart. thank you Smokey and breakfast club.
Envy asked Smokey about Cops and triggered his PTSD. My man sat back, eyes got huge and he had to take a deep breath before answering.
Walking living legend... Great interview!!!
Great interview. Man, the stories of the older folks give me chills. I learn so much from them and helps me be thankful and grateful for what I have. Thank you Smokey Robinson for good original music. Brave man and good man.
I thank you and your parents for raising you right and respecting folks older and wiser.