"Cruisin'" is a song co-written, produced, and performed by the American singer-songwriter #SmokeyRobinson for #MotownRecords' Tamla label. It was released in August 1979 as a single from his eighth album, #WhereTheresSmoke (1979). One of Robinson's most successful singles outside of his work with #theMiracles, "Cruisin'" hit number one on the US Cash Box Top 100 and was also a US #Billboard #Hot100 hit, peaking at number four the week of February 2, 1980.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yBzBCcP2M
Cruisin'

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"Ooo Baby Baby" is a song written by #SmokeyRobinson and #PeteMoore. It was a 1965 hit single by #theMiracles for the Tamla (#Motown) label. The song has inspired numerous other cover versions by other artists over the years, including covers by #EllaFitzgerald, #ToddRundgren, #theEscorts, #theFiveStairsteps, #LindaRonstadt, and many others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RDUYOSpH9w
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby (Ready Steady Go - 1965)

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Another pick for this week's #TuneTuesday theme, #CastlesInTheSky. The lyrics of this early Smokey Robinson classic fit the theme quite nicely:

"I will build you a castle with a tower so high
It reaches the moon"

The Miracles: I'll Try Something New (1962)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8fs4TH9zIg

#Miracles #SmokeyRobinson #Tamla #Motown #soulmusic

The Miracles - I'll Try Something New

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Happy anniversary to ABC’s single, “When Smokey Sings”. Released this week in 1987. #ABCMartinFry #smokeyrobinson #whensmokeysings #alphabetcity
Smokey Robinson – Cruisin' [Official Lyric Video]

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"The Tracks of My Tears" is a 1965 song originally recorded by #theMiracles on #Motown Record's Tamla subsidiary label. It was composed by Miracles members #SmokeyRobinson, #PeteMoore, and #MarvTarplin. This million-selling, multiple award-winning song has been inducted into the #GrammyHallOfFame, has been ranked by the Recording Industry Association of America.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL5-AfO3yCU
Linda Ronstadt - Tracks Of My Tears (Official Lyric Video)

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"Don't Mess with Bill" is a song recorded by #theMarvelettes for #MotownRecords' Tamla label. Written and produced by #SmokeyRobinson, "Don't Mess with Bill" features a lead vocal by #WandaYoung. The single peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1966, and at number three on Billboard's #RAndBSinglesChart. "Don't Mess with Bill" was the Marvelettes' final top 10 single.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b30QglmkAB4
THE MARVELETTES don't mess with bill

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Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her

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"The Tracks of My Tears" is a 1965 song originally recorded by #theMiracles on #Motown Record's Tamla subsidiary label. It was composed by Miracles members #SmokeyRobinson, #PeteMoore, and #MarvTarplin. This million-selling, multiple award-winning song has been inducted into the #GrammyHallOfFame, has been ranked by the Recording Industry Association of America.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNS6D4hSQdA
The Tracks of My Tears - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

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"Not a Second Time" is a song by English rock band the Beatles. It was written by #JohnLennon, though credited to the #LennonMcCartney partnership. It was first released on the Beatles second British album, #WithTheBeatles, and their second American album #MeetTheBeatles. Lennon said he was "trying to write a #SmokeyRobinson or something at the time." The song was recorded in nine takes on 11 September 1963 at #EMIStudios.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kDE_bVAFhM
The Beatles - Not A Second Time (Official Music Video)

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