He walked out like a real boss. Complete confidence. Music doesn’t get better than this.
The Beatles did better than this and so other musician in the 60s and 70s
I liked the Beatles as well. I grew up in that era. All of the music was best.
Smokey Robinson is poet and he deserves to go down in history.
+jimipurple123 Duh, that ship has sailed...into his cocaine nightmares...he's over that now, but Motown is long gone...and none their artist had ANY respect for the band members...
this song is 50 yrs. old and it still sounds fresh and vital--what a classic
They don't make quality songs like this anymore. It's all manufactured pop
apocalypticcowboy I dont know about that, I just think it says how some songs are just f'n timeless ;)
+Michael Smith Bob Dylan said that Smokey was the best living poet in America.
Smokey is a straight up G the way he just walks out and doesn't have to try his talent is just effortless pure class
Anyone here because you just wanted to hear some Smokey Robinson?
I'm a fan of ALL of THE MIRACLES.. not just Smokey .
Y'all TOO YOUNG to REMEMBER the MIRACLES ?? WhatsamatterU?
(These Gen X, Gen Y and Millennials ...!!! All they know is "SMOKEY SMOKEY SMOKEY!!")
Back when music was music, and they dressed proudly in the suits...miss it so much.
reamerb how wtf. r u on about these days they lip sync and not write there own lyrics
Funnily enough Smokey just did an interview talking about how he really likes where the industry is going and he loves a lot of artists these days.
They don't make music like this anymore :( no electric music, no autotune, just great vocals and stage presence
They making hours and hours of music every year. Every year is greatest than ever
As a 30 year old that was born in 1981 I can say that I, for one, yearn for more music like this. God, I love this song
Hows life at 41? Im 36 and the music still hasnt got any better has it 😅. This however is a timeless classic
My oldest daughter bought tickets to see him for the first time last night here in San Antonio. I brought tears to my eyes. Brought back memories of hearing him for the first time in 66. was in 1st grade and my uncle had just returned from Nam. He always played Smokey and the Temptations. I fell in love with his music then. I went to it throughout my life time during many of my trials and tribulations. Here I am at 56 but I finally saw my idol. I wish he knew what happiness he's brought. I got my oldest hooked on him and other Motown greats. As we were driving home I asked her to expose his music to my 4 yr old grandson when he grows up.
I bought tickets to see him with my momma also in Louisiana about 2 years ago. It was one of my favorite concerts I’ve seen. Smokey definitely still has it!
Mine too my grandpa brother was in Nam back 64 to 66 n smokey was his choice of cheering up music
God Bless You! Raising Chidren and Passing on Beauty to Them is What Life is All About. You've Made Them Richer and the Wolrd a Better Place For That! It's No Small Thing. It's Everything!🎹🎙🎶
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Im 28 years old, and i stumbled across my dads smokey and the miracles best of cd at 15 when we moved one day. This group is the anthem of my heart and always will be
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I will never understand why rap ever made it onto the radio,,this is what music is supposed to sound like.
I’m 64 and grew up with this Legend,he was the real Motown deal❤❤❤
I was a teen in the 60’s. My god what a time to be alive. Oh the music!! We had no idea what we had. How I wish to have those days of peace and unity back again.
People don't write music like this anymore. Thanks for posting this!
Somebody please preserve this film❤❤❤
When music was music
As my teacher put it, "his voice is silk." Can't describe it any other way.
Anyone else think of the movie Platoon when this song comes on?! Thumbs up
+Campbell042 first thing that pops in to my mind. Always sing some movie songs when I am drunk to my wife :D while the "actors" in the movie were stoned LOL
Platoon turned me on to this song. Not much for soul, but this song has the words I can't express myself.
And he still is relevant in 2023. Amazing talent. 🔥
You just can’t choose one favorite Smokey song. There’s too many masterpieces in his songbook. The greatest songwriter of my life. Thank God for this man and all he’s given us.
I can’t stop writing about my Smoke. I’ve loved his music for 50+ years and I am still addicted to these songs. So wonderful
Saw him live last summer. He's a total boss....legend...and yes I'm 30yrs old lol
bruhhh...smokey has SWAGG, the way he walked out. Such smooth men in these times
Cool cats back in the day, black music was Magical,, Wonderfull, Exciting, soundtrack of our youth. What the hell happened?!
Same thing that happened to music and culture in general unfortunately
They were great, but they didn't write nothin' .
The Miracles wrote DOZENS of hits . (ALL of them, not just Smokey)
I saw Smokey with my wife a couple of months back at a California winery. He is so great, singer, songwriter, human being. God bless him.
My mom would be happy at me listening to this.
I will always love these old videos of the gentlemen in suits doing their dance. Voices that will never be replicated. If only these modern singers had a fraction of the talent and presence.
Bob Dylan said once: Smokey's the best songwriter.
And the voice , the music: sheer perfection.
WRONG. He said it about SMOKEY. It's a well- known, documented, historical FACT.
BUT, SMOKEY didn't write this song ALONE. It was written by 3 of The MIRACLES, SMOKEY, PETE MOORE , and MARV TARPLIN .
WHERE IS THE CREDIT THE BAND DESERVES MAN THE PEOPLE PLAYIN THE MUSIC SHOULD BE LOVED AND RESPECTED
The human Hands may massage the body, but songs like this right there ... massage the heart and soul.
Smokey is my favorite R & B singer. So smooth. So sweet.
MY WORDS EXACTLY ON ANOTHER SONG SMOOTH AND SWEET YOU LEFT OUT BEAUTIFUL
Smooth, cold entrance. Floating. One of THE GREATEST pop songwriter of all time. LEGEND!!!!
No he's not one of the greatest pop song writers, he's the greatest song writer poet ever. At 83 years old he's still writing new music and performing.
I'm here cause just finished watching platoon on Netflix classic jam beautiful music 🤘👍🎶🎵🎶
Possibly one of the best vocalists ever.
This song has become a virus to my computer... I've been playing it for countless amount of times.. Love this jam!!
77 fools don't know what great music is when they hear it. 55 years of this song being played and they don't like it. Amazing!
They were pure genius.....
Voice of the purest silk. Sing it, Smokey.
Pure class. The moves, the song, Smokey and the Miracles. It doesn't get any better. I remember seeing them on TV and it was pure magic. These are artists in the finest sense of the words. Wish these young people now days would stop and look at this and all of the other great performances. They don't depend on computer magic, just talent.
Couldn't agree more this kind of music is one of a kind absolutely amazing.
Dont worry man.... i am sitting here at 16 yrs old jamming ;P
"My smile, is my make up, I wear since my break up with you" wow
I remember late 80’s this song being re-released
It was constantly played in my folks pub. In south London. Was incredible and we loved it…,
32/33 ish years later
(I’m 49) I see Smokey Robinson in last few months on an American chat show! Looking incredible!
Time and the concept of time, is bizarre.
He’s my parents age.
But popped up on screen the other week, looking 30 years younger!
"Now take a good look at my face!" I can listen to that constantly.
A touch of class.
the guy who came to put the records in said I could put my own records in...all he wants is the 25 cents...Tracks of my Tears was one of the songs I first put in the juke ...Friday nite people were asking " Man where did the songs come from???"...music can make the Magic happen. .I know it sounds naive..but this simple act of being able to put my own songs in our sportscaster gave me my first glimpse of POWER..I WAS 18...I AM 62 NOW..and I know have The Power and Wisdom of life...but it all started with this song...I can still setheje faces and hear thej enthusiasm of my friends reaction to this Magic moment...SHAZAAM!
Such class 😊
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smokey robinson and miracles put motown on the map
CORRECT !!
There would be NO MOTOWN without THE MIRACLES .
Then were would the Temps, Tops, Supremes Jackson 5, Marvin , Stevie, Marvelettes , Vandellas , and all the others have been ?
It all started with THE MIRACLES !!
THIS IS MUSIC!!!!! WISH MY KIDS COULD APPRECIATE THIS AND OTHER CLASSIC SONGS!!!
What Voice In Soul Music & Dance Moves ``Grew Up With ``Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Music`` Best !
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Barry Gordy commented once that this was one of smokey's greatest songs!
Smokey definately knows how to put on a show looking soulful during a performance like in this video but in a natural way!
Smokey is a phenomenal singer and a immensely gifted writer. And the cherry on top is, he is cute as can be!!!!
What a perfect song. Even the tambourine was kicking. How many of us can relate to the words of this classic?
Sublime. This track will never, ever age. And one of the most perfect lyrics ever used in pop.
I love Smokey. Always have. Always will. ♥
No, I mean I REALLY love Smokey Robinson. He's such a beautiful soul with heart and soul to match. I've loved him since "Tears of a Clown".
Ain't nobody smoother than Smokey... His voice is silk...
SING IT SMOKEY, & THE MIRACLES, I LOVE THIS SONG, RIP BOBBY ROGERS.
This was WAYYY before my time but I still grew up listening to this music!! Immortality in this music!!
in Germany we call such kind of atmosphere "Gänsehaut- feeling" -- every time you hear it, this song is impressingly making tears rolling off while thinking about soldiers, blood, fear and hope. Awesome. Peace.
Smokey still looks good after all of these years.
I just danced to this at at 4am in the morning (with my dog looking at me like I was a freak the whole time -but hey I remembered all the words) :)
This song is 50 years old and I still remember all the words. Thank you for posting this.
This has to be early 60’s. Love it
My favorite Motown group and when I was fourteen a friend and I went to our usual Friday night dance at the Walled Lake Casino near Detroit. I had no idea 12 yr old Stevie Wonder would be there singing his hit Fingertips, he was so great and then low and behold they announced Smokey Robinson and the Miracles were going to perform next. I about died! Smokey was my dreamboat idol. The white suits and the music, it was magic. First song, Shop Around. What a night. I still love them at 72.
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Smokey is soooooo talented!!! We love everything he does.
Wonderful pure talent
Classic music never gets old it gets better.
I've seen Smokey a few times in concert (I live near Detroit). He's still great and sounds the same, a great showman and person. I know every one of his songs. My daughter and I were singing along to him, and he was watching us....at Pine Knob. Great time. We had Motown....so glad I lived in the 60's....a great time to be alive.
I'm crying
God bless you smookey
I'm also going through so much unbearable pain in my heart,
stemmed from lost love or being cheated out of love.
And so, I easily relate to this song.
Time real artist were able to express their talents.Smokey is a genius that track is my favourite
Smokey is a living legend ! Song is timeless!
Im here because Im a fan .
and attracted to what is darn good .
I will listen !
Smokey Robinson has a voice like an angel ❤
my wife and I love Smokey so much.
Been listening to Smokey since the 60s and still turn up the radio when he comes on
"My smile is my make-up I wear since my breakup with you." Perhaps the single greatest lyric in music history.
I love this song! I first heard it on Platoon. This is one of my favorites.♥️
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I just found a new favorite artist. And that is very hard to find these days(21st century). THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally a song with real lyrics I can actually understand or even want to listen to. My god I'm old as dirt.
Drums are awesome with Smokey's voice. The timing is just crazy good. So beautiful. I don't think he could have written this song any better.
Feb. 19, 2020 -- Happy 80th Birthday to Mr. Robinson!
I just love this song! Everything about it, the lyrics, the guitar opening, the whole thing! It is magnificent and like someone said previously - Smokey is so handsome in this video! It's a true classic and nothing can or will come close to touching it EVER
Smokey Robinson: beautiful voice, pretty face, amazing songwriter, smart business man...he's the whole package!
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My all time favorite group. I'm 73 and remember this song so well. Loved Smokey and the Miracles. ❤
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I'm 73 too and listened as a teenager in germany. Radio Luxembourg over MW and had a wire connected to the radio wich sometimes went ggiioooggiooo 😀
Smokey has been a wonderful musician (motown of its best !) Love to see him now - and still openes my heart 🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
" THERE'S NO SCHOOL LIKE OLD SCHOOL❣
And THERE'S NO TOWN LIKE MOTOWN❣"
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Smokey !! You are a legend.. This song is utterly beautiful.. Of that there is really no doubt.. Thank you from the heart,, Peace !!! Rxx
has to be one of my favourite songs, my dad would always play this when I was a little girl I have found memories of this song 😀💖💗
My parents danced into the night at our house parties while I watched until I fell asleep on the floor next to the couch. Smokey was playing at these parties.
Magical ,irreplaceable, the best, Im 72 years old and have loved this for nearly 60 years
Legend.....there's nothing more to say. There will never be anything like this.
Everything about this is perfect with the possible exception of the suits. Such a great song that has been a part of my life for years
"My smile is my makeup I wear since my breakup with you"--IDK I really love that line
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Best cruzin days in time were spent driving and growing up threw all the teen age heart breaks and crying to these precious songs..
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I miss my wife so much
awesome song--love it--a monster hit
What style and sophistication. Huge talent.
Not just real men. Real gentlemen. Sounds like liquid gold.
He was a handsome guy with swag written all over him ✨
Smokey still looks good Happy New Year 2019!
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They say history repeats it's self.. I'm still waiting impatiently for the return
60s and 70s music are the best. Thank God those 2 decades performers were class acts. Never to be duplicated again. SAD!!!
2020 Corona and all, needed some calming, soulful music 🎶 ❤
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"She might be cute, but she's just a substitute. You're the permanent one!" ~Smokey Robinson
👍👍💯