Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr.is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he also served as the group's chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as the Five Chimes until 1972 when he announced a retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown's vice president...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth19 February 1940
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States of America
Everybody has their own soul.
As a kid, this is what I wanted my life to be. Not in my wildest dreams did I ever dare to dream that it would be this.
There's some sad things known to man, but ain't too much sadder than, the tears of a clown when noones around.
Just like Pagliacci did, I try to keep my surface hid. Smiling in the crowd I try, but in a lonely room I cry.
You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it.
Motown will always be a heavy-duty part of my life because those are my roots
My mother was a churchgoing lady, so I always heard about God at home
I really haven't strayed too far, musically, from my roots
And I can say this, most of the people who have recorded my songs are songwriters themselves.
We're all going to be victims of temptation at several points in our lives.
I always try to write a song, I never just want to write a record. Originally I was not writing songs for myself. Songwriting is my gift from God.
They don't tell you this in school, Everybody plays the fool.
People say I'm the life of the party Because I tell a joke or two Although I might be laughing loud and hearty Deep inside I'm blue So take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer, it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears..
Though you treat me badly, I love you madly.