Posts Tagged ‘smokey robinson’
Song of the Week #156 – “My Girl”
Written by admin on July 1, 2013 – 9:11 pm -
Tags: My Girl, Otis Blue - Otis Redding Sings Soul, Otis Redding, smokey robinson, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations, The Temptations My Girl
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Smokey Robinson announces duets album
Written by admin on March 28, 2013 – 9:49 pm -Legendary Motown singer, Smokey Robinson, will release a duets album in the fourth quarter of 2013. This will be the singer’s 29th album and first for the Verve Music Group.
Smokey says:
“I’m really excited about signing with Verve Music Group to release this upcoming album. Not only do I have a musical history with the guys involved, but a longstanding friendship as well. I’m looking forward to bringing our talents to the table as we collaborate on this project.”
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Song of the Week #104 – “My Guy”
Written by admin on April 30, 2012 – 10:59 pm -| Mary Wells’ signature hit “My Guy” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“My Guy” was released on single in March, 1964 backed with “Oh Little Boy (Look What You’ve Done to Me)”. Shortly afterwards it appeared on the album “Mary Wells Sings My Guy”. |
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Tags: aretha franklin, Mary Wells, Mary Wells My Guy, Motown, My Guy, Sister Sledge, smokey robinson, the Beatles and Mary Wells
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Stars pay tribute to Michael Jackson
Written by admin on October 9, 2011 – 7:03 pm - |
Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight and Christina Aguilera were among the stars who paid tribute to Michael Jackson at the Michael Forever concert at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium last night. The controversial event proved a success, despite late withdrawals from performers and the abandoned Facebook stream. |
Tags: Alexandra Burke, Alien Ant Farm, Beyonce, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Craig David, Gladys Knight, Michael Forever tribute concert, Michael Jackson, Pixie Lott, smokey robinson, Yolanda Adams
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Song of the Week #73 – “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me”
Written by admin on September 26, 2011 – 11:11 am -| The Miracles’ timeless hit “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” is “Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” joins the likes of “Rock Around the Clock” and “Be-Bop-a-Lula” in the list of classic recordings that were originally only deemed worthy of B-side status. As was often the case, savvy DJs recognised the hit potential of the song and it soon replaced “(Have A) Happy Landing” as the A-side. |
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Tags: smokey robinson, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Miracles, You've Really Got a Hold on Me
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