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Smokey Robinson

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Real name
William Robinson, Jr.
Born
February 19, 1940
Country
United States
IPI
00026288086 30 works
00026289573 83 works
00076317959 1 work
00126995440 1 work
00335668735 1 work
00581618826 97 works
Affiliation
BMI, PRS, GMR
Comments
He's a singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 as performer and into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1990. He received the 2005 Johnny Mercer Award for his high quality of songwriting.
Member of
The Miracles
USA for Africa (1985)
Family
Rose Ella Jones Sister
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Originals

Covers by Smokey Robinson

Title Performer Release date Originally by
August 19, 2014 Marvin Gaye
1981 Smokey Robinson
Covered by Danza Invisible
October 31, 1978 The Miracles
August 19, 2014 Smokey Robinson
August 25, 1986 George Michael
November 10, 2017 The Miracles
2018 The Temptations [US1]
August 19, 2014 Smokey Robinson
August 25, 2009 Jesse Harris & The Ferdinandos
  June 17, 2013 The Hues Corporation REL, Renée Harris, Charles Valentino, Ben Harney & Ken Prymus PRF
September 18, 2002 Smokey Robinson
  June 20, 2006 Felicia Sanders PRF, Kaye Ballard REC,REL
August 19, 2014 The Temptations [US1]
2007 The Temptations [US1]
October 8, 2007 The Wailers
March 26, 1975 Michel Legrand, Bobby Darin
October 31, 1978 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
  June 20, 2006 Adelaide Hall PRF, Meyer Davis' Swanee Syncopators – Vocal Chorus by Al Shayne REC
November 16, 2018 Marvin Gaye
January 1982 The Miracles
June 20, 2006 Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
June 20, 2006 Frances Langford BRD, Leo Reisman and His Orchestra - Vocal Chorus by Frank Luther REC, James Moody and His Swedish Crowns, King Pleasure with Teacho and Band
October 31, 1978 Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
February 14, 1995 Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
October 12, 1994 Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
  June 20, 2006 Virginia Bruce BRD, Frances Langford with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra REC
August 25, 1986 Foreigner
August 25, 2009 The Jackson 5
August 5, 1983 Jeffrey
June 1973 The Association, The Jackson 5
October 31, 1978 The Miracles
  June 20, 2006 Helen Morgan REC,REL, Mayo Methot PRF
November 16, 2018 The Temptations [US1]
August 19, 2014 The Temptations [US1]
  June 20, 2006 Leo Reisman and His Orchestra - Vocal Refrain by Fred Astaire REC, Fred Astaire PRF
November 10, 2017 Emily Laurey, (unknown)
August 19, 2014 The Miracles
October 31, 1978 The Miracles
  June 20, 2006 Kenny Baker [US1] BRD, Abe Lyman and His Orchestra – Vocal Refrain by Frank Parrish REC
November 10, 2017 Charles Brown
November 8, 2013 Charles Brown
August 19, 2014 Smokey Robinson
November 10, 2017 Harry Reser and His Orchestra
November 10, 2017 Joseph Mohr, Franz Gruber, Haydn Quartet
February 1986 Alan Gorrie
November 17, 2014 Paul McCartney
  June 20, 2006 Mary Martin and Kenny Baker REL, Kurt Weill REC
  June 20, 2006 Helen Clark–Lewis James REC, Phyllis Cleveland and Jack Barker PRF
September 19, 2006 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
2007 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
  November 10, 2017 Nat "King" Cole [Trio] REC, The King Cole Trio with String Choir REL
October 31, 1978 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
August 19, 2014 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
January 18, 2019 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
October 31, 1978 The Miracles
August 19, 2014 The Miracles
July 16, 2021 The Miracles
August 19, 2014 The Temptations [US1]
November 10, 2017 Donny Hathaway
June 20, 2006 Frank Sinatra BRD, Margaret Whiting with Frank De Vol and His Orchestra REC, Cyndi Lauper
October 23, 2009 The Miracles
2010 The Miracles
December 3, 2020 Jackie deShannon
September 27, 2022 Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
  November 10, 2017 Bing Crosby & Marjorie Reynolds [dubbed by Martha Mears] BRD, Bing Crosby with Ken Darby Singers and John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra REC,REL
June 1973 The Shirelles
April 6, 2005 Billy Preston
June 20, 2006 Larry Clinton and His Orchestra - Vocal Refrain by Bea Wain
February 14, 1990 Dave Loggins
2003 The Miracles
August 19, 2014 The Miracles
October 31, 1978 The Miracles
March 2014 The Miracles

Sampled songs

Songs written by Smokey Robinson

Original songs

Title Written by Originally by Original date Covered by
A Breath Taking, First Sight Soul Shaking, One Night Love Making, New Day Heart Breaking Guy Smokey Robinson The Supremes [US1] December 28, 1962 Covered by (2 artists)
A Fork in the Road Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Ronald White The Miracles May 19, 1965 Covered by (2 artists)
After All Smokey Robinson The Miracles June 16, 1961 Covered by The Marvelettes
Ain't That Peculiar Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin, Bobby Rogers Marvin Gaye May 12, 1965 Covered by (86 artists)
Are You Sure Love Is the Name of This Game Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder REC, Diana Ross & The Supremes REL January 8, 1967
As Long as I Know He's Mine Smokey Robinson The Marvelettes July 16, 1963 Covered by (2 artists)
As Long as There's L-O-V-E Love Smokey Robinson Jimmy Ruffin June 22, 1965 Covered by (2 artists)
Automatically Sunshine Smokey Robinson The Supremes [US1] May 1972 Covered by (4 artists)
Baby, Baby Don't Cry Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland, Terry Johnson Smokey Robinson & The Miracles December 12, 1968 Covered by (2 artists)
Baby, Baby I Need You Smokey Robinson The Temptations [US1] October 3, 1963 Covered by The Wailers
Bad Girl Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy The Miracles July 1958 Covered by (8 artists)
Being with You Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson 1981 Covered by (20 artists)
Choosey Beggar Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore The Miracles May 19, 1965 Covered by (2 artists)
Christmas Everyday Smokey Robinson The Miracles August 21, 1962 Covered by (5 artists)
Cindy Smokey Robinson The Temptations [US1] May 18, 1967 Covered by (2 artists)
Come on Do the Jerk Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Bobby Rogers, Donald Whited The Miracles November 20, 1964 Covered by (2 artists)
Cruisin' Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin Smokey Robinson May 1979 Covered by (32 artists)
Determination Smokey Robinson The Miracles November 29, 1961 Covered by (2 artists)
Dinah Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland The Temptations [US1] REC, David Ruffin REL September 17, 1968
Do Like I Do Ivy Jo Hunter, Smokey Robinson, William Stevenson Kim Weston August 1980 Unverified
Don't Leave Me Smokey Robinson, Brian Holland, Berry Gordy, Robert Bateman Marv Johnson - Vocal Accompaniment by The Rayber Voices August 6, 1959 Covered by (2 artists)
Don't Look Back Smokey Robinson, Ronald White The Temptations [US1] May 12, 1965 Covered by (24 artists)
Don't Mess with Bill Smokey Robinson The Marvelettes November 26, 1965 Covered by (10 artists)
Don't Think It's Me Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson and The Miracles August 19, 1966 Covered by The Spinners [US]
Easier Said (Than Done) Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy Marv Johnson September 1960 Covered by Dennis Edwards [US1]
Everybody's Gotta Pay Some Dues Smokey Robinson, Ronald White The Miracles September 19, 1961 Covered by Marv Johnson
Everyday I'll Love You More Than Yesterday Smokey Robinson, Claudette Robinson Gladys Knight & The Pips REC, The Supremes [US1] REL March 21, 1967
Fading Away Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Bobby Rogers The Temptations [US1] August 11, 1965 Covered by (3 artists)
Fan the Flame Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland, Terry Johnson The Temptations [US1] February 28, 1968 Covered by (3 artists)
First I Look at the Purse Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers The Contours September 17, 1964 Covered by (11 artists)
Floy Joy Smokey Robinson The Supremes [US1] December 14, 1971 Covered by (2 artists)
From Head to Toe Smokey Robinson The Miracles September 29, 1964 Covered by (3 artists)
Get Ready Smokey Robinson The Temptations [US1] February 7, 1966 Covered by (108 artists)
Give Him Up Smokey Robinson Martha and The Vandellas December 28, 1962 Covered by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
Going to a Go-Go Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin, Bobby Rogers The Miracles August 18, 1965 Covered by (14 artists)
Heart Like Mine Smokey Robinson, Ronald White The Miracles June 16, 1961 Covered by The Supremes [US1]
Here I Am Baby Smokey Robinson Barbara McNair June 22, 1966 Covered by (4 artists)
Here I Go Again Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Al Cleveland, Terry Johnson Smokey Robinson & The Miracles May 1969 Covered by (5 artists)
He's My Sunny Boy Smokey Robinson Diana Ross and The Supremes November 13, 1968 Covered by Jackson 5
He's the One I Love Smokey Robinson Mary Wells December 30, 1963 Covered by Tammi Terrell
Holly Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson June 1973 Unverified
I Don't Blame You at All Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson & The Miracles January 28, 1971 Covered by (2 artists)
If You Can Want Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson and The Miracles January 19, 1968 Covered by (4 artists)
I Like It Like That Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin The Miracles May 12, 1964 Covered by (2 artists)
I'll Be Available Smokey Robinson Mary Wells REC, Brenda Holloway REL April 10, 1963 Covered by Sandy Edmonds
I'll Be Doggone Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin Marvin Gaye January 29, 1965 Covered by (21 artists)
I'll Be in Trouble Smokey Robinson The Temptations [US1] March 25, 1964 Covered by (3 artists)
I'll Try Something New Smokey Robinson The Miracles April 1962 Covered by (6 artists)
In Case You Need Love Smokey Robinson The Miracles June 10, 1963 Covered by (2 artists)
I Second That Emotion Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland Smokey Robinson and The Miracles September 22, 1967 Covered by (42 artists)
It's Growing Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore The Temptations [US1] January 15, 1965 Covered by (17 artists)
It's Time to Stop Shoppin' Around Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson February 24, 1987 Covered by Alto Reed
I've Been Good to You Smokey Robinson The Miracles October 1961 Covered by (4 artists)
I Want a Love I Can See Smokey Robinson The Temptations [US1] February 1, 1963 Covered by (13 artists)
Little Miss Sweetness Smokey Robinson The Temptations [US1] December 29, 1965 Covered by (3 artists)
Looking for the Right Guy Smokey Robinson, Ronald White Kim Weston July 1, 1964 Covered by The Chicks [NZ]
Love Brought Us Here Tonight Smokey Robinson, Allan Rich, Stephen Geyer Smokey Robinson with Syreeta February 24, 1987 Covered by (2 artists)
Marionette Smokey Robinson, William Stevenson Kim Weston REC, The Marvelettes REL October 4, 1966
Mighty Good Lovin' Smokey Robinson The Miracles June 3, 1961 Covered by (4 artists)
More Love Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson and The Miracles April 26, 1967 Covered by (13 artists)
More, More, More of Your Love Smokey Robinson The Miracles February 21, 1966 Covered by Bob Brady & The Con Chords
My Baby Must Be a Magician Smokey Robinson The Marvelettes November 21, 1967 Unverified
My Girl Smokey Robinson, Ronald White The Temptations [US1] November 17, 1964 Covered by (246 artists)
My Girl Has Gone Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin, Ronald White The Miracles August 10, 1965 Covered by (4 artists)
My Guy Smokey Robinson Mary Wells March 3, 1964 Covered by (55 artists)
My Smile Is Just a Frown (Turned Upside Down) Smokey Robinson, William Stevenson, Janie Bradford Carolyn Crawford July 10, 1964 Covered by (3 artists)
No More Water in the Well Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Bobby Rogers The Temptations [US1] October 5, 1966 Covered by (2 artists)
Oh Be My Love Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore The Miracles March 1, 1966 Covered by (4 artists)
Oh I Apologize Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy Barrett Strong August 1959 Covered by The Marvelettes
One More Heartache Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin, Bobby Rogers, Ronald White Marvin Gaye December 9, 1965 Covered by (18 artists)
Ooo Baby Baby Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore The Miracles February 1, 1965 Covered by (66 artists)
Operator Smokey Robinson Mary Wells February 26, 1962 Covered by (2 artists)
Point It Out Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin, Al Cleveland Smokey Robinson & The Miracles November 1969 Covered by Mathilde Santing
Precious Little Things Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin, Pamela Moffett The Supremes [US1] May 1972 Covered by Angélica [BR]
Quiet Storm Smokey Robinson, Rose Ella Jones Smokey Robinson March 26, 1975 Covered by (5 artists)
Save Me Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Bobby Rogers The Miracles August 19, 1966 Covered by (2 artists)
She's Got to Be Real Smokey Robinson, Ronald White Marvin Gaye September 14, 1965 Covered by Brinsley Schwarz
She's Only a Baby Herself Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson March 15, 1974 Covered by Johnny Adams
Shop Around Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy The Miracles featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson September 20, 1960 Covered by (41 artists)
Since I Lost My Baby Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore The Temptations [US1] May 10, 1965 Covered by (16 artists)
Special Occasion Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland Smokey Robinson and The Miracles June 5, 1968 Covered by (2 artists)
Still Water (Love) Smokey Robinson, Frank Wilson [US3] Four Tops January 9, 1970 Covered by (6 artists)
Still Water (Peace) Smokey Robinson, Frank Wilson [US3] Four Tops 1970 Unverified
Swept for You Baby Smokey Robinson The Miracles March 1, 1966 Covered by (3 artists)
Take Me Where You Go Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore The Marvelettes September 15, 1970 Unverified
Take This Heart of Mine Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin Marvin Gaye March 24, 1966 Covered by Foghat
That Day When She Needed Me Smokey Robinson The Contours November 16, 1964 Unverified
That's How Bad Smokey Robinson Marv Johnson with The Paulettes March 14, 1962 Covered by Martha & The Vandellas
That's What Love Is Made Of Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Bobby Rogers The Miracles August 11, 1964 Covered by (4 artists)
The Agony and the Ecstasy Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson March 26, 1975 Covered by Barbara Mason
The Composer Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson & The Miracles REC, Diana Ross & The Supremes REL March 1, 1967
The Day You Take One (You Have to Take the Other) Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson and The Miracles REC, The Marvelettes REL December 11, 1963 Covered by Gladys Knight & The Pips
The Further You Look the Less You See Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield The Temptations [US1] January 4, 1963 Covered by (2 artists)
The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game Smokey Robinson The Marvelettes September 17, 1966 Covered by (20 artists)
The Hurt Is Over Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin, Al Cleveland Smokey Robinson & The Miracles July 10, 1969 Covered by (2 artists)
The Letter Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland, Terry Johnson The Monitors REC, David Ruffin REL February 1968
The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin Smokey Robinson & The Miracles December 28, 1966 Covered by The Jackson 5
Then Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Bobby Rogers Four Tops November 30, 1965 Covered by (3 artists)
The One Who Really Loves You Smokey Robinson Mary Wells December 9, 1961 Covered by (16 artists)
There's a Sad Story Here Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson and The Miracles May 6, 1971 Covered by Darrell Nulisch
The Tears of a Clown Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Henry Cosby Smokey Robinson & The Miracles November 1966 Covered by (58 artists)
The Tracks of My Tears Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin The Miracles May 19, 1965 Covered by (100 artists)
The Way You Do the Things You Do Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers The Temptations [US1] January 9, 1964 Covered by (44 artists)
Those D.J. Shows Smokey Robinson The Supremes [US1] September 19, 1961 Covered by Patrice Holloway
Two Lovers Smokey Robinson Mary Wells August 6, 1962 Covered by (10 artists)
Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy Barrett Strong June 3, 1961 Covered by (2 artists)
Way over There Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy The Miracles February 1960 Covered by (3 artists)
Whatever Makes You Happy Smokey Robinson, Ronald White The Miracles October 16, 1962 Covered by Jackie Gore
What Love Has Joined Together Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers Mary Wells December 28, 1962 Covered by (7 artists)
What's Easy for Two Is So Hard for One Smokey Robinson Mary Wells August 13, 1963 Covered by (8 artists)
What's So Good About Good-by Smokey Robinson The Miracles December 14, 1961 Covered by (5 artists)
When I'm Gone Smokey Robinson Mary Wells REC, Brenda Holloway REL May 11, 1964 Covered by (5 artists)
Whole Lotta Woman Smokey Robinson, Billy Gordon, Billy Hoggs The Contours February 20, 1961 Unverified
Who's Lovin' You Smokey Robinson The Miracles featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson September 20, 1960 Covered by (40 artists)
Who's The Fool Smokey Robinson "Singin'" Sammy Ward 1960 Unverified
Who You Gonna Run To Smokey Robinson Mickey McCullers February 5, 1964 Covered by (3 artists)
Would I Love You Smokey Robinson The Miracles December 30, 1963 Covered by Len Barry
Yester Love Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland Smokey Robinson and The Miracles January 4, 1968 Covered by Soul Strings & A Funky Horn
You Beat Me to the Punch Smokey Robinson, Ronald White Mary Wells February 23, 1962 Covered by (12 artists)
You Can Depend on Me Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy The Miracles September 1959 Covered by (6 artists)
You'll Lose a Precious Love Smokey Robinson The Temptations [US1] March 22, 1965 Unverified
You Neglect Me Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin Martha & The Vandellas REC, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles REL February 9, 1966
You Never Miss a Good Thing Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy Eugene Remus November 1959 Covered by The Miracles
You're So Fine and Sweet Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin, Bobby Rogers, Ronald White, Donald Whited The Miracles April 30, 1964 Covered by (2 artists)
Your Old Stand By Smokey Robinson, Janie Bradford Mary Wells January 4, 1963 Covered by (2 artists)
Your Wonderful Sweet Sweet Love Smokey Robinson Kim Weston REC, The Supremes [US1] REL October 27, 1966 Covered by Greta y los Garbo
You've Got to Earn It Smokey Robinson, Cornelius Grant The Temptations [US1] June 12, 1964 Covered by (3 artists)
You've Really Got a Hold on Me Smokey Robinson The Miracles October 16, 1962 Covered by (98 artists)

Adapted songs

Releases

Performances also appear on

Title Performer Release date Label
Cold Blooded Rick James August 1983 Gordy
Engelbert Calling [GB-IE] Engelbert March 2014 Conehead UK
For Once in My Life: A Celebration of Motown Il Divo July 16, 2021 Decca Gold
Get Ready Human Nature 2007 Columbia [US]
Go Ahead & Back Up - The Lost Motown Masters Bobby Darin 2018 Real Gone Music
Golden Slumbers - A Father's Love various artists April 6, 2005 Rendezvous
Jack O The Green - Small World Big Band Friends 3 Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra 2003 Radar Records [GB]
Motown Magic - Original Soundtrack various artists November 16, 2018 Motown
Motown Returns to the Apollo various artists August 25, 1986 Motown
Pare, Olhe, Escute - Traduz Os Sucessos da Motown Sandra de Sá September 18, 2002 Mercury
Rainbow Dolly Parton November 1987 Columbia [US]
Rita Wilson Now & Forever - Duets Rita Wilson September 27, 2022 Sing It Loud! Records
Running Free Ali Campbell October 8, 2007 Absolute [GB]
Soulbook Rod Stewart October 23, 2009 j records [US]
The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts various artists 2010 Time Life Music
The Art of McCartney [Deluxe Edition] various artists November 17, 2014 Arctic Poppy
The Christmas Album Human Nature November 8, 2013 Sony Music Australia
The Last Dragon various artists 1985 Motown
Tonin' The Manhattan Transfer February 14, 1995 Atlantic
We Are Family - R&B Classics Pat Boone September 19, 2006 The Gold Label
Where It All Began Matthew Morrison June 17, 2013 222 Records
Without Walls Tammy Wynette October 12, 1994 Epic

Tributes

Reported errors

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