Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from smokey robinson. Nfl autographed photos, smokey the bear sign, smokey robinson, reprinted autographed music photos, summer olympics autographed photos, smokey quartz, lpga autographed photos, frank robinson autographed baseball cards, nhra autographed photos, 8x10 enlarger. Save money on millions of top products at low prices, worldwide for over 10 years. With a blend of garage band, surf, and punkthrash, smash mouth burst onto the music scene in 1997 with the hit walkin on the sun. This is an autographed words program of legendary musician smokey robinson. Smokey robinson had been made a vice president at motown near the beginning of his career in 1961. Smokey robinson personally autographed 8x10 color photo version 3 sold by smokey robinson store. And in this candid and powerful autobiography, smokey reveals the fabulous highs and lows of his musical career. Other pictures were taken of them signing that i either took personally or by other collectors as well.
All magazines, programs, books, comics and other bound items are in used condition and may show signs of handling. The miracles became one of the first acts signed to the label, although they had actually been with gordy since before the. Smokey robinson autographed 8x10 publicity photograph music memorabilia cards january 1, 1986 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Smokey robinson words poetry book signed by smokey. For a list of successful songs written by robinson, see list of songs written by smokey robinson. 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. Words is a 20 page book featuring the long form poetry of william smokey robinson. The smokey robinson collection by smokey robinson, paperback. When i started reading this autobio, i was impressed with the early days of smokey robinson at motown.
Pete townsend signed book the age of anxiety nicely signed. The first successful group act for berry gordys motown record corporation, their single shop around was motowns first millionselling hit record, and the group went on to become one o. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Smokey robinson is an american singer, songwriter, record producer. The signatures are not reproductions, copies, or counterfeits of any kind. Sep 19, 2012 smokey robinson reinvents himself as a performance poet this article is more than 7 years old motown man will present six poems in a new spokenword show, taking people on a walk through his history. Three decades ago, smokey robinson burst onto the music scene. Signed books and collectibles search entertainment. Anthology by smokey robinson album listen for free on. Smokey robinson personally autographed 8x10 color photo. Soulmusic legend smokey robinson tells his story in this colorless and flawed autobiography. Smokey robinson signed autographed electric guitar the miracles coa. He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1987. As easy to read as a smokey robinson song is to hear.
Autographed smokey robinson smokeys family robinson lp 1976 tamla t634. During the miracles sixdecade career, the group has sold more than 60 million records to date. The lithograph photo has been autographed on the front by smokey robinsonboth photo and autograph are in very good condition. Smokey robinson reinvents himself as a performance poet this article is more than 7 years old motown man will present six poems in a new spokenword show, taking people on a walk through his history. Miracles smokey robinson 45 tamla m going to a gogo. Smokey robinson autographed 8x10 publicity photograph. In the book, little claudette lives in the magic kingdom of motown, where all the. Vinyl records as well as compact discs and dvds are included with the signed album cover. Smokey robinson sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Claudette robinson pens a motown book entertainment.
Smokey robinson biography life, family, children, name. Claudette and her groupmates william smokey robinson, warren pete moore, ronald ronnie white, and robert bobby rogers became the miracles. Harwell had initially enjoyed success as a rapper with f. For information about robinson s recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. Smokey robinson being with you tamla t8375mi orig lp. For information about robinsons recorded output as a member of the miracles, see the miracles discography. It came to the attention of american soul legend smokey robinson, who accused the. People all over the world recognize smokey robinsons sweet voice within a bar or two. Sep 07, 2007 smokey robinson the tears of a clown live1971 duration. Robinson, smokey photo signed autograph candid miracles. The miracles were the motown record corporations first group and its first millionselling recording artists.
The following is the solo discography of smokey robinson from 1973 to the present day. People all over the world recognize smokey robinson s sweet voice within a bar or two. Smokey robinson the tears of a clown live1971 duration. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from smokey robinson at the discogs marketplace. Smokey robinson motown signed 8x10 color photo psadna. He is relatively candid about his extramarital affairs, cocaine addiction and eventual redemption at the hands of a faith healer, but jeopardizes his credibility to the reader by his uncritical acceptance of nearly everyone associated with his life. Inside my life author smokey robinson formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine condition jacket condition near fine quantity available 1 edition first edition binding hardcover isbn 10 0070532095 isbn 9780070532090 publisher mcgraw hill place of publication new. Berry gordy founded motown records, but one could argue that smokey robinson was the man who first pushed americas most iconic soul music label toward greatness. Smokey robinson the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. In 1959, a teenagedrobinson was the first female signed to berry. Smokey robinson lyrics 176 song lyrics sorted by album, including really gonna miss you, cruisin, being with you. Smokey robinson reinvents himself as a performance poet. He recorded frequently as a solo artist for motown in the 70s and 80s, in a considerably mellower vein than his miracles work, in keeping with the general shift of motown and soul toward urban contemporary. Smokey robinson autographed 8x10 publicity photograph music memorabilia on.
King 1925, muddy waters 19151983, john lee hooker 19172001, sarah vaughan 19241990. Home smokey robinson store online store powered by storenvy. Shop more products from smokey robinson store on storenvy, the home of independent small businesses all over the world. Each item has been hand signed by the artist entertainer described. His deceptively light sound defines soulful romance, and it helped place his band the miracles at the top of the charts throughout the 1960s. Unlike the soulbaring performances that have drawn listeners to her for four decades, aretha franklin is a bit cagey when it comes to discussing her personal life in her autobiography, from these roots. Believe me when i say that i love these sensual lyrics. Listen to songs by smokey robinson on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Youll find a wide selection of smokey robinson sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Claudette rogers robinson is an original member of the miracles and former wife of lead singer smokey robinson. They gigged as smokey for a long time without incident, until their second album became a major hit. Hire smokey robinson for your event celebrity agent.
Smokey robinson autographed 8x10 publicity photograph music. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the very early days of motown and all the inside business that made that company successful. Smokey robinson autographed 8x10 publicity photograph music memorabilia. Sold only at the live one man show show words, it is now available. Multitalented performerwriterproducer smokey robinsons career, and life, is inextricably tied up with motown records founder berry gordy his first two children are named tamla, for the gordyowned label smokey recorded for, and berry, for gordy himself. Smokey robinson authentic signed words program autographed. I am now 52 and still continue to love and appreciate this great man. The robinson clan comes across as an unusually warm, closeknit and engaging multiracial family, deeply proud of their africanamerican heritage and their roots in slavery but open about their caucasian influences as well. Smokey robinsons albums stream online music albums. Smokey robinson, reprinted autographed music photos, summer olympics autographed. This book is very open on smokey s struggles with infidelity, drug addiction and the overall life changes that most people do go through. Smokie tickets for the upcoming concert tour are on sale at stubhub.
Young smokey grew up listening to his mothers records, including the works of b. As the leader of the miracles, robinson was one of the very first artists signed to the. Welcome to the official smokey robinson merchandise store. Following the sale of motown records in 1988, robinson left motown in 1990. The former wife of smokey robinson, claudette was an original member of the famed. Formed only a few years prior, in 1994 by steve harwell, smash mouth went on to enjoy success throughout the late 1990s and into the new millennium. Smokey as often happens, the best chapters in this autobiography are devoted to the authors early childhood. He and gordy have had a professional and personal relationship since the late 1950s, when. The famously pressshy aretha is a freespeaking anecdote spinner and a blunt sharer of opinions of coworkers and fellow artists. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy.
Robinson was the founder and frontman of the motown vocal group the miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. The soulful journey of stevie wonder mark ribowsky. Claudette robinson, the first lady of motown, releases childrens. The core of this longstanding soul group, eddie levert 16 june 1942, birmingham, alabama, usa and walter williams b. He and berry gordy set out to make a record comapny that produced good, quality music. Smokie tickets smokie concert tickets and tour dates. Smokey robinson sheet music and music books at sheet music. Smokey robinson signed authentic autographed check slabbed. During the course of his 50year career in music, robinson has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit and continues to thrill soldout audiences around the world with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing, and profound sense of lyric. New listing smokey robinson and the miracles 1969 time out tour concert program book. The miracles hi were the miracles 1963, vinyl discogs. Smokey robinson early photo signed autograph miracles. Smokey robinson is the best and all time greatest artist i have ever heard and saw perform.
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