I love how Smokey isn't bad mouthing anyone. I'm sure he know things and didn't elaborate at all 👏🏼👏🏼 Love you Mr. Robinson, heres your flowers while your here🌹💐 🌹
@@vladtv you definitely outdid yourself wit this one. Legendary voices I absolutely respect being a Hip-Hop fan. All my OG rappers look up to Smokey. My parents are MAJOR fans of Smokey. & always dug his voice, great I get to hear his story on your platform.
My mom went to high school with Smoky and Diana ..They were seniors and she was a freshman. She talked about how there was always singing in the hallway between classes.
Shout out to my mother who has had her transition. Rest in paradise my love 🌹💖 She always listen to cruising by Smokey Robinson. I was around 14 years old in 1989. Til this day it's my favorite song. 🤞🏾😊
I was 13 in '89. My shout out would go to my late daddy. He was the one who intro me to Smokey. Growing up I often heard Groovin' and Let Me Be Your Clock back to back. I am not sure what is my fave of all: One of the two, or Ooh Baby Baby.
I was born over 50 years after Smokey Robinson, and today in 2023 he could get it anytime, any place! This man is fine on every single level, charismatic and has sang and/or written some of the most beautiful songs every created. A genuis. I'm so happy to see this interview.
As a child, I lived and breathed MOTOWN. It was my friends and our entire existence. The R&B sounds was a gospel. The lyrics went way down in your soul. And Smokey was my true, truest LOVE through his gift of songs. So happy that I lived in an era where love songs gave you a real chance at love. I. Will.. Always. Love Smokey Robinson (Miracles). Oooh Baby, Ba-by!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯
Young people need to study this interview. Vlad is asking leading questions and Smokey is handling it like a pro. He doesn't get upset or not answer he gives good respectable answers. The first Mob James interview was my favorite interview but this is quickly becoming the top one.
@@dinkyboss you are right. Berry trained them how to present themselves in public and preserve their image as well as their speech. He was very intentional with his artists.
Old white people need to understand this interview black people understand our legends we don't need a non black person to tell us to study our legends
@@TreyMessiah95 I'm black if you think I'm not. Also I am not implying that Vlad is saying study our legends. I'm saying Vlad is trying to get him to talk about things maybe he doesn't want to. And Smokey is blocking his attempts with grace. I don't know what type of goofy meaning you got?
Two things really hit me during this interview. One I met Smokey in Atlanta some years ago I believe he was in his mid to late 60’s was in phenomenal shape and smooth/ cool as they. One of my coworkers said “can you imagine the amount of women he had”. Two Diana Ross must’ve been able to captivate before she was even a star to get Smokey and we know how henpecked she had his BFF Berry Gordy. Must be gold😇
Ross was captivating them over at Motown. All the big boys either wanted or got a piece like Berry, smokey, Michael. I watched some videos of her stage performances and I have to say I would have highly desired her too.
Smokey is "The Watcher" of Motown. He has lived long enough to witness IT ALL!! The birth, the making of ICONIC hits, the formations and starts of legendary black groups and artists, MICHAEL JACKSON becoming MICHAEL JACKSON, all the drama behind the scenes, ALL OF IT! Smokey GOT STORIES!!! And he's gonna take 90% of them to his grave!
The Smoke is kne of the nices people of his stature you will ever meet. I knew him because I have a cousin who was a guitarist with Motown. I worked with Tiffany Haddish at Alasks Airlines, in the early 2000s, and one day Smokey flew on us. We chatted for a bit, and he went on up to the gate. I called some of my female co-workers who knew he was coming, and told them he was here. 15 minutes later, I get a frantic call from one of them because they can't find him. Well, Smokey was sitting on the floor, playing Backgammon with some other passengers. Such a great and humble brother.
Love the way Smokey Robinson just speaks his truth, and is very straight forward and honest in his commentary! This is quite refreshing to see, especially these days!!
I had such a crush on Smokey Robinson when I was 14 years old. My grandma would laugh her tail off. "What do you know about Smokey Girl ?" And I would just swoon over this man. She agreed and had taken my Otis Redding C.D once because she thought it was hers. 😂 I miss these days. I miss old school R&B/Soul
One of the things that I forget often is that I was six years old watching Motown 25-30 Docs and listening to the miracles on the record player. And smokey robinson was one of my favorites. And this is the 90s 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I LOVE that this interview CONFIRMS AND CEMENTS that Diana Ross' connection with Smokey Robinson is what got the Primettes their initial audition with Motown.
Being a good-looking, light-skinned man, who can sing like an angel, a winning smile, and has green eyes, he's pretty much had any woman he's ever wanted, his entire life, from Diana Ross on down
Diana messed around with Berry Gordy and Smoky Robinson. Messing with Smokey labels her as a homewrecker since he was married at the time. Guess that was her way of making sure to advance her career
Lmfao I can smokey goes through that everyday his complexion his eyes 👀 I could tell how he took that pause lol but see our ppl we born like that or I woke up like this 🤣
Now what book was that in sir?! Cause I’ve read the sparrow one and it said they are friends and he taught her how to drive. So idk maybe it was the messy dream girls one… glad he confirmed but the source was wrong. Happy they are still very good friends today. I am about to watch their missing you duet with a new meaning.
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Diana and Smokey are MJs parents
I love how Smokey isn't bad mouthing anyone. I'm sure he know things and didn't elaborate at all 👏🏼👏🏼 Love you Mr. Robinson, heres your flowers while your here🌹💐 🌹
Because back then they raised respectable men he might have made mistakes but he’s still respectful
💐💐💐⚘️🌷🥀🌺🌺🌺
Old school men won’t do that with strangers…
@@LilJessyeJBlige i agree. It’s respectable men this generation as well just far and few between
I agree 💯
Smokey definitely deserves his flowers, Timeless Icon.
Smokey Robinson is a legend
cap ☠️
@Jayzo Black Mamba Bryant 4.0 😂😂😂😂
Period that 💯💯🙌🏾
Certified. This man has stories like crazy. I can only imagine the amount of fine women he's bedded in his life.
@@anthonymcken6050 yes his very handsome and talented with them green hazel eyes 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Can somebody start a petition for a smokey biopic, he's quietly one of the greatest music minds of all time.
Yes yes yes !!!! His music is like a stamp on movies. , hearts and more
Its crazy he met her at a young age than fukd her when he got older
A living legend
The man needs help not kudos!
Idk why they ain’t been do that
His music was the soundtrack to my life growing up in Michigan….still love his music!
Me 2!
Definitely 💕
This full-interview was one of the best interviews I’ve seen!
Thanks!
@@vladtv you definitely outdid yourself wit this one. Legendary voices I absolutely respect being a Hip-Hop fan. All my OG rappers look up to Smokey. My parents are MAJOR fans of Smokey. & always dug his voice, great I get to hear his story on your platform.
Facts..It’s mad different.
For real! More interviews with Real Legends, less interviews with lame rappers and dudes who were around Big and Pac's circles.
He's certainly got some interesting stories to tell... legendary ❤️
He got all the motown TEA
@@comedianpottymouth Forsure
And he honest no hold back
Damn. Uncle Smokey is 82 years? This guy still looks young, dynamic and active. Get me some of his genes.
You mean some of his Botox...his face barely moves.
Love him...he is a lyrical genius!
And the hair dye lol
@@jaymac8496 LOL
@@jeannettehibbler2092 Exactly I'm pretty sure people would have a different opinion if they were standing right in front of him.
He does alot to keep himself looking that way
This man's memory is impeccable
Not surprised at all at his sense of memory. Being pass a certain age does not mean have to have faulty memory.
My mom went to high school with Smoky and Diana ..They were seniors and she was a freshman. She talked about how there was always singing in the hallway between classes.
Mr Robinson attended Northern High school and ms Ross attended Cass Technical High School and mr Robinson is 4 yrs older than ms Ross.
@@cbreez40 well someone is lying then. I know they were neighbors when they were kids but her mom got sick but she came back.
@@cbreez40 right. That’s a cool story she told tho!
My uncle was classmate of Smokey too.
@@cbreez40 You are correct. My dad attended Cass at that time and said she went by "Diane" before she was famous.
Shout out to my mother who has had her transition. Rest in paradise my love 🌹💖 She always listen to cruising by Smokey Robinson. I was around 14 years old in 1989. Til this day it's my favorite song. 🤞🏾😊
I was 13 in '89.
My shout out would go to my late daddy. He was the one who intro me to Smokey.
Growing up I often heard Groovin' and Let Me Be Your Clock back to back.
I am not sure what is my fave of all: One of the two, or Ooh Baby Baby.
I was born over 50 years after Smokey Robinson, and today in 2023 he could get it anytime, any place! This man is fine on every single level, charismatic and has sang and/or written some of the most beautiful songs every created. A genuis. I'm so happy to see this interview.
Yes Yes
Facts ❤️
He’s 82
@@roundtreedagr8estSMOKEY JOE WILL BE 85 ON FEBRUARY 19TH 😊
As a child, I lived and breathed MOTOWN. It was my friends and our entire existence. The R&B sounds was a gospel. The lyrics went way down in your soul. And Smokey was my true, truest LOVE through his gift of songs. So happy that I lived in an era where love songs gave you a real chance at love. I. Will.. Always. Love
Smokey Robinson (Miracles). Oooh Baby, Ba-by!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯
I take it you're a baby boomer?
After listening to this interview, now I see why there’s no interactions between Claudette and Diane. Hmmm…
ditto!
One of the most legendary people in the music industry ever, give this man his flowers while he’s still here ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've always admired Smokey. I grew up listening to him and the Miracles in the 60's & 70's.
Young people need to study this interview. Vlad is asking leading questions and Smokey is handling it like a pro. He doesn't get upset or not answer he gives good respectable answers. The first Mob James interview was my favorite interview but this is quickly becoming the top one.
He’s Motown meaning he’s the full package in regard to celebrity. They took it seriously back in the day.
@@dinkyboss you are right. Berry trained them how to present themselves in public and preserve their image as well as their speech. He was very intentional with his artists.
Old white people need to understand this interview black people understand our legends we don't need a non black person to tell us to study our legends
Ig old people can’t live a day without speaking on the new generation😂
@@TreyMessiah95 I'm black if you think I'm not. Also I am not implying that Vlad is saying study our legends. I'm saying Vlad is trying to get him to talk about things maybe he doesn't want to. And Smokey is blocking his attempts with grace. I don't know what type of goofy meaning you got?
Two things really hit me during this interview. One I met Smokey in Atlanta some years ago I believe he was in his mid to late 60’s was in phenomenal shape and smooth/ cool as they. One of my coworkers said “can you imagine the amount of women he had”. Two Diana Ross must’ve been able to captivate before she was even a star to get Smokey and we know how henpecked she had his BFF Berry Gordy. Must be gold😇
Yup. Literally slept her way to the top!
And Michael Jackson
Ross was captivating them over at Motown. All the big boys either wanted or got a piece like Berry, smokey, Michael. I watched some videos of her stage performances and I have to say I would have highly desired her too.
She was sexy and feminine.
@@seedking40Michael seemed too effeminate tho 😩
Smokey Robinson is the legend and I love all of his songs.
Talented, handsome, and still relevant today. Living legend.❤️❤️
Certified icon. What an amazing life and what an incredible contribution he has made to music throughout his lifetime.
Well said👍🏿
Ever notice how many exceptional singer have wonderful speaking voices?
Smokey is "The Watcher" of Motown.
He has lived long enough to witness IT ALL!!
The birth, the making of ICONIC hits, the formations and starts of legendary black groups and artists, MICHAEL JACKSON becoming MICHAEL JACKSON, all the drama behind the scenes, ALL OF IT!
Smokey GOT STORIES!!!
And he's gonna take 90% of them to his grave!
All earthly kingdoms will fall. Robinson is no exception to the rule.
He aged soooooo well.
ur mother’s kitty didn’t ☠️
Lmao girl that’s botox
I don't think so. He looks pretty strange to me.
@@gabbycarter965😂
@@menlifecoach1804 He has his own skin care line, Smokie takes care of his body
Smokey is 82 where? He's so blessed
Smokey Robinson is like fine wine he only gets better with time...And Cruisin is one of the top five Greatest songs in music history.
This generation has something it's called Loyalty and Respect... Now that's Power💪🏾
Lol he just said he was dating Diana when he was married 😂
@@AB-fw6qp I would have taken piece if I was famous like Smokey back then even if I was married. Even though Dorothy Dandridge is more my type.
Haha loyalty and respect, did you not hear him laugh about cheating on his wife?
Glad to see him doing better he was sick last year
i started listening to Smokey Robinson in 1960. This man has voice and rhythm!
For him to still be so smooth like that is awesome
Gone are the days when young men in the neighborhoods would form groups to sing love songs.
Sad but true. Now they form gangs, sell drugs, and kill each other. God help black America.
It's Sad
@Echad,
wait, what?! Yeah, we just hung out and wrote love songs in the hood all summer long😂🤭🥴🫣😵💫😳😙
@@mikeraspanti5342 teenage boys, got into trouble, like boys in any generation but forming groups to sing was definitely a thing.
I love Mr Smokey Robinson ❤️ Motown royalty right there!
I remember my auntie used to get drunk and listen to all his music
Not drunk...lololol
💀😂💕👌🏾
Diana was dirty for real....Mj told us...
😂🤣
HA!
Michael loved little boys and wrote Dirty Diana cause she wouldn't bow to him...
Dirty Diana 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Fr
Man, these affair stories hit different when people don't tell everything that goes on in their lives, doesn't it? 🤣
That part....crazy right lol
@@Chicag0_G_StaT88 not surprising , this is Diana Ross we’re talking about here …Barry Gordy , Smokey , Eddie Kendricks & Michael Jackson had her 😂😂😂
Diana Ross was an interesting person.
@@tonysnow2224 At least the "old broads" ( learn how to spell) had the decency to be discreet
@@tonysnow2224 yeah but my point was is that Diana Ross’ “Activities” at Motown really isn’t a secret lol
Smokey Robinson in the building y'all, Respect
LITERALLY a living legend ‼️
Come on glad we need the whole interview man! Smokey a triple OG.
Smokey is spilling all this good tea.
Man…. You Booking Smokey Robinson a living legend to tell his story is beyond epic
Smokey Robinson once of the best baseball players of all time
😭
"only you can prevent forest fires"
Smokey is a brilliant talent and a wonderful human being. Mad respect!
God bless the icon, Smokey Robinson, legendary songwriter, and singer May He live a long time.
This interview is so REAL. I'm absolutely entranced
The Smoke is kne of the nices people of his stature you will ever meet. I knew him because I have a cousin who was a guitarist with Motown. I worked with Tiffany Haddish at Alasks Airlines, in the early 2000s, and one day Smokey flew on us. We chatted for a bit, and he went on up to the gate. I called some of my female co-workers who knew he was coming, and told them he was here. 15 minutes later, I get a frantic call from one of them because they can't find him. Well, Smokey was sitting on the floor, playing Backgammon with some other passengers. Such a great and humble brother.
Mr. Smokey Robinson keeping it straight real I appreciate him for that
First baby for Ms. Franklin at 12 will always be crazy
12
I know ol smokey was knocking em down 🤣🤣🤣
Smoke 🚬🚬 N that 🐈😺 right out the bag 😂😆
The legendary OG Smoke💯
Smokey Robinson should do a movie about his life .❤
Smokey has alot of great stories to tell. I respect him as a person and one of the best artists of all time.
TERRANCE OUT
Smokey will be 83 next month he looks so much younger !!
I believe about 23 years ago he had a facelift.
Smokey is the man!!!🦾💯
Legendary
Glad couldn’t wait to talk about them eyes 😂😂😂😂😂
Even his speaking voice is smooth…
Love the way Smokey Robinson just speaks his truth, and is very straight forward and honest in his commentary! This is quite refreshing to see, especially these days!!
I want a biopic on Smokey Robinson....
My dad had green eyes too just like Smokey and Joe Jackson
When i scrolled down TH-cam and saw this legend i clicked sooo fast lol... 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Vlad on a whole another level getting this type of interview!
Smokey had that come correct look when valid brought up a Aretha questions. A true legend mr. Smokey Robinson.
I love and could listen, to Smokey tell stories all night long! He is Iconic and a Lengendary creator of songs! He is Mr. Motown! ❤️🎶❤️
Smokey is encyclopedic.
A real live gentleman. I'm 80 and still listen to his music. The best.
@@blancalopez479 Good for you Bianca! His music is soothing to the soul! 🎶
@@rievans57 He sure is Ricky!! 🎶📚🎶
0mg!! Vlad this one is the best one yet!! Keep them coming!! Smockey Robinson is a living Legend!!! 😍😎
I had such a crush on Smokey Robinson when I was 14 years old. My grandma would laugh her tail off. "What do you know about Smokey Girl ?"
And I would just swoon over this man. She agreed and had taken my Otis Redding C.D once because she thought it was hers. 😂
I miss these days. I miss old school R&B/Soul
I love the proud family episode with Smokey Robinson where suga mama got married😂
My family resided in the Brewster Projects from the late 50s through the 60s. My mom told me a story about meeting Mrs. Diana Ross back then.
That she Was no good
One of the things that I forget often is that I was six years old watching Motown 25-30 Docs and listening to the miracles on the record player. And smokey robinson was one of my favorites. And this is the 90s 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Smokey ah Living Legend 💪🏾💯
Dang Smokey is spilling ALL the tea 🍵
I’m here for it! Sip sip😂
I LOVE that this interview CONFIRMS AND CEMENTS that Diana Ross' connection with Smokey Robinson is what got the Primettes their initial audition with Motown.
Yea, before or after Claudette almost ran Diana over with her car?🤣🤣
Y'all see How Mr. Robinson blushes when The interviewer mentioned Diana Ross ☺️☺️😊
Vlad got Smokey Robinson on here. Goodness.
Smokeyhas the air of a man who has ZERO left t prove. respect!!!
Smokey should be regular! Thumbs up if you agree!
Smokey’s album time flies ….straaaaight banger!!!
Berry and Smokey both had
Diana.
Wow.
You mean Diana had both of them....
My Favorite old school Artist
Being a good-looking, light-skinned man, who can sing like an angel, a winning smile, and has green eyes, he's pretty much had any woman he's ever wanted, his entire life, from Diana Ross on down
And Claudette was just as gorgeous!!❤
Smokey Robinson sung the heck out that song he sang for Melvin funeral 🙌🏾❤️🥰
How long did that relationship last between you and Diana? Smokey, it lasted longer than it should have because I was married at the time 🤣
Diana was whoring it up sleeping with Smokey and Berry and getting pregnant for a married man.
I might just to have to wait and watch the full interview
He gotta ask Smokey about “gangbangin” 😂 that song is hilarious
Lol 😂😂..I can't believe Vlad asked Smokey about His Green Eyes!!!
Lol....His Response was Just So Natural ♥️😂♥️
Smokey robinson. Icon. 💯
Wow! I’m definitely looking forward to this interview.
Diana messed around with Berry Gordy and Smoky Robinson. Messing with Smokey labels her as a homewrecker since he was married at the time. Guess that was her way of making sure to advance her career
Diana was Ms. Sugar Pants. She was everywhere.
Berry was married too 🤦🏾♀️
It takes 2 to wreck a home. Not sure why the unmarried one gets all the blame.
What does it make him,
Diana Ross also dated Eddie Kendricks, The Temptations. Yes, she did get around at Motown. She spread her love. 😅
My first song I loved of Smokey was "Tears of a Clown" I was 10.
me too! I was 10 years old💕 also! My oldest brother loved SMOKEY Robinson played his music all the time!😍💖💖💖
Smokey was the 1st pretty boy in the music industry as far as black groups
I don’t know why but he should do an audiobook reading … he has a beautiful voice
Smokey Robinson still looks good physically, and sound minded mentally.
Smokey has that laid back charisma and charm,any women would be mesmerized by him.
Love me some Smokey!
Smoky spilling all the tea...say whaaatt
Lmfao I can smokey goes through that everyday his complexion his eyes 👀 I could tell how he took that pause lol but see our ppl we born like that or I woke up like this 🤣
That’s an all star neighborhood with all that talent.
Before Pharrell there was Smokey Robinson.
And before Smokey Robinson there was NBA YoungBoy
I like Pharrell but come on
@@KayyOsama 🤣
@@mikemccool7575 Where am I wrong at? Brothers like Smokey Robinson walked so guys like Pharrell can run.
Lmao
Underrated
Now what book was that in sir?! Cause I’ve read the sparrow one and it said they are friends and he taught her how to drive. So idk maybe it was the messy dream girls one… glad he confirmed but the source was wrong. Happy they are still very good friends today. I am about to watch their missing you duet with a new meaning.
Brilliant songwriter & brilliant singer,a true music legend