Claudette Robinson - The Day She Found Out "Shop Around" Was a Gold Record

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  • Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
  • Ms. Claudette Robinson speaks the day she was told "Shop Around" became a gold record. Produced for Tamla Records, "Shop Around" was The Miracles' first million-record seller. This mega-hit launched Motown Records and Smokey Robinson and is honored by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of The 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll, and honored by Rolling Stone as #500 in their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
    Interview for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
    Interviewer: Nwaka Onwusa
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 59

  • @gloriasanders6589
    @gloriasanders6589 3 роки тому +11

    Claudette has always been beautiful, and still is!!!!

  • @beverlyhoward1824
    @beverlyhoward1824 3 роки тому +26

    She is absolutely beautiful,

    • @lindahines9380
      @lindahines9380 3 роки тому

      she is isn't she! she's a lot lighter complexion she used to be a little darker
      back in the hay day on that album cover with smokey and the miracles

    • @jaylindale7699
      @jaylindale7699 3 роки тому

      She has had botox for her forehead and face work done, nobody in their 70's look like that without wrinkles and bags under their eyes and lines around their mouths, .. Lol!

    • @lindahines9380
      @lindahines9380 3 роки тому +1

      @@jaylindale7699 isn't that the truth she dam sure looks good don't 😂🤣😂she
      is 78

  • @BlakeBarbieDoll
    @BlakeBarbieDoll Рік тому

    Beautiful Beautiful beautiful.

  • @donnaseymore6801
    @donnaseymore6801 3 роки тому +9

    She has a Beautiful voice..

  • @tonydialsr7190
    @tonydialsr7190 3 роки тому +6

    So very nice to see Ms. Claudette Rogers- Robinson. I spent a small amount of time with her and Bobby Rogers her relative . She was so very kind and just a Queen Royalty . Cleveland, Ohio at the Rock Hall of Fame.

  • @michellewatts2651
    @michellewatts2651 3 роки тому +8

    Beautiful Lady, great interview 👍👍

  • @kpitt1204
    @kpitt1204 3 роки тому +7

    She looks so young!!! Always pretty!!!

  • @andrewthornhill7042
    @andrewthornhill7042 3 роки тому +19

    The lady is 78 years old here. Amazing!!

  • @brilliantdiva5068
    @brilliantdiva5068 3 роки тому +2

    Smoky You SHOULD have STAYED married to Claudette Robinson. She is still a CLASS ACT OF BEAUTY STYLE AND STARLIGHT. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @AHMAD-2324
    @AHMAD-2324 3 роки тому +3

    Damn, She look absolutely AMAZING !!!

  • @wallacewellons8757
    @wallacewellons8757 3 роки тому +15

    Look so lovely 😍 GOURGOUS QUEEN

  • @Chutney1luv
    @Chutney1luv 3 роки тому +10

    Claudette, being with Smokey as a teenager and an important part of the Miracles; has done her very well! She is still beautiful and has stood the test of time! Age 70! Unbelievable! What is her routine for health? ⭐🙌⭐

    • @momonie4
      @momonie4 3 роки тому +1

      Claudette Annette Rogers Robinson (born June 20, 1942). This GORGEOUS LADY will be 79 years young this June!!!
      BELLISSIMO & BEYOND UNREAL to look this beautiful while pushing 80 OMG!!!!

    • @jaylindale7699
      @jaylindale7699 3 роки тому +1

      She has had work done on her face and neck

    • @Chutney1luv
      @Chutney1luv 3 роки тому

      @@momonie4 WHAATT? Now, that is UNREAL! She should write a book, with health tips and daily routines! Inquiring minds, want to know! 😅

  • @mbaum1951
    @mbaum1951 3 роки тому

    She looks beautiful

  • @ryensolar4000
    @ryensolar4000 3 роки тому +2

    Claudette is such a gem. I am quite upset we didn't get to hear her beautiful voice sing more lead on Miracles records. Her version of "Wah Watusi" is so sweet! Any man would be blessed to have her as a wife. I am far too young and too late lol. God bless her 💖

    • @cdubz265
      @cdubz265 Рік тому +1

      I agree, I’m in love with her unreleased cut Father Dear.

  • @primerointern2427
    @primerointern2427 3 роки тому +3

    Wow, I don't understand how Smokey could have cheated on such a smart, beautiful wife. She was there from the beginning and like so many people in the Motown machine she has been basically left out of its history and pushed to the bilines. She really helped build Motown

  • @ghanasoul
    @ghanasoul 3 роки тому +8

    It’s none of my business, but Smokey should’ve stayed with Ms Robinson. She’s the one that was with him during their entire ride. I’m very glad she got a nice settlement and got her recognition with the hall of fame and walk of fame. U can hear her voice on ALL those Miracles records. She was entitled to everything monetary wise. Her legacy is secure.

    • @wilfordfraser6347
      @wilfordfraser6347 3 роки тому +8

      In his autiobiography Snokey said they divorced because he knew he couldn't stop cheating and it was causing her pain. I think they were married for 20 years. Thats a whole lot of pain.

    • @Chutney1luv
      @Chutney1luv 3 роки тому +2

      @@wilfordfraser6347You are partially right! I think that they were married for 25 years! On their 25th Anniversary, he asked for a divorce! 😳

    • @ghanasoul
      @ghanasoul 3 роки тому +7

      @@wilfordfraser6347 That’s very sad. A guy can have something good but they always want someone else.

  • @wilfordfraser6347
    @wilfordfraser6347 3 роки тому +8

    is this interview recent? I thought it must be something retro because she looks and sounds so good for a woman in her 70a.

    • @verahoward9422
      @verahoward9422 3 роки тому

      Yes. About 2 months ago.

    • @wilfordfraser6347
      @wilfordfraser6347 3 роки тому

      @@verahoward9422 Wow. She looks so amazing for her age. And she has lost weight. I remember she was much larger about ten years ago but I googled some recent pictures of her and she has really slimmed down.

    • @verahoward9422
      @verahoward9422 3 роки тому

      @@wilfordfraser6347 yes. I always wanted to know her story at Motown and with Smokey Robinson. I am so glad she has a UA-cam channel.

  • @kevinmitchell4094
    @kevinmitchell4094 3 роки тому +3

    She can sing as well as appeal. Photogenic.

  • @tyardovdabulldht2340
    @tyardovdabulldht2340 3 роки тому +7

    Smh, Smokey left this FINE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN! Someone would be blessed to have her....NOW!

    • @ryensolar4000
      @ryensolar4000 3 роки тому

      Exactly!! I love me some Claudette lol

    • @loon7181
      @loon7181 3 роки тому +1

      fr, she doesn't look a day over 50.

  • @foxxygray467
    @foxxygray467 3 роки тому

    Don't to many people remember bad girl ,that's one my favorite song by the miracle.

  • @timothylawson3262
    @timothylawson3262 3 роки тому +25

    Dont forget this lady is in her 70s, let that sink in.

    • @elizabethroberts2970
      @elizabethroberts2970 3 роки тому +3

      And that’s an example of “black don’t crack.’

    • @momonie4
      @momonie4 3 роки тому +1

      Claudette Annette Rogers Robinson (born June 20, 1942) 78 to be exact during this interview. OMG!!! To be this GORGEOUS & PUSHING 80 IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!! OMG!!!!

    • @timothylawson3262
      @timothylawson3262 3 роки тому

      @@momonie4 thats a fact.

  • @joannkelly7994
    @joannkelly7994 3 роки тому +1

    I and my cousin (who is male) loved the Miracles. “When I became of age...” Oh, the memories...

  • @chariotwofilthy8374
    @chariotwofilthy8374 3 роки тому +3

    Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of what happens when you know that this was a real gift from God pay attention to what you do .linda j love that song

  • @terrygraves3864
    @terrygraves3864 3 роки тому +21

    She age better than smoky

    • @brucescott4261
      @brucescott4261 3 роки тому +2

      Terry Graves ...Probably because she was faithful.

    • @AHMAD-2324
      @AHMAD-2324 3 роки тому +1

      @@brucescott4261 How do you know she also didn't cheat?...

    • @brucescott4261
      @brucescott4261 3 роки тому +1

      @@AHMAD-2324 ...It would have also been in the public eye a long time ago. And don't think otherwise. I'm sixty-eight years old. William Robinson, Jr. is an International megastar. Claudette Rogers Robinson was Smoke's queen. Translation: Public notice, PERIOD!!!

    • @thanddi
      @thanddi 3 роки тому +2

      Smokey had too much work done on his face. She knew when to stop.

  • @curtisstewart9426
    @curtisstewart9426 3 роки тому +3

    I believe that's when the Miracles had 7 in the group?

    • @brucescott4261
      @brucescott4261 3 роки тому +1

      Curtis Stewart ...The Miracles were never a septet.

    • @curtisstewart9426
      @curtisstewart9426 3 роки тому +1

      @@brucescott4261 I later discovered the original group had 5 members. Including Claudette Robinson.

    • @NathanAHogan
      @NathanAHogan 3 роки тому

      @@curtisstewart9426 Marv Tarplin makes the 6th Miracle.

  • @Chicago48
    @Chicago48 3 роки тому

    Still pretty.

  • @FriendofDorothy
    @FriendofDorothy 3 роки тому

    I am a huge fan of Motown, including the more obscure cuts and non-hits, which I delight in seeking out and finding. I know she sang lead on a few tracks with The Miracles. My favorite was "Mr. Misery". She looks great. I couldn't really get into "Shop Around" too much as a kid, but I became a huge fan once I bought "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" (and its wonderful B side "Happy Landing"). Then I flipped over, "A Love She Can Count On" and "Micky's Monkey". I had to have every single they released after that. Of their earliest records I felt "Way Over There" should've been a much bigger hit.

  • @teneil31
    @teneil31 3 роки тому +5

    Smokey Robinson ex wife

  • @nguzoloveinlofi3832
    @nguzoloveinlofi3832 3 роки тому +3

    The Robinsons have found the fountain...