The Beatles‘ songs are so great even Smokey Robinson is in awe of them. He named one of his favorite Beatles songs. Incidentally, The Miracles performed the tune on television. The song in question ...

The Motown label dominated the music world throughout the 1960s as a steady stream of hits came forth from an outstanding variety of artists. But it’s fair to wonder what might have happened had not ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) This marks the second time I’ve written in-depth about the legendary Smokey Robinson, and it’s a testament to his enduring artistry that there’s still so much more to explore. While ...

At this stage of his life, you could forgive Smokey Robinson for coasting off past glories. The 83-year-old icon wrote some of the most enduring songs in American history during his time at Motown and ...

The Beatles‘ “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” was originally by Smokey Robinson’s band The Miracles. Robinson has no memory of hearing that cover for the first time. It left an impression on him ...

The Miracles were the first Motown act to achieve crossover success. They started in 1955, and by the early 60s, they were ...

Her voice has appeared on an array of hits, heard by millions around the world. While Claudette Robinson hasn’t necessarily been a household name, her group — the Miracles — certainly was. And now the ...

Motown legend Smokey Robinson doesn’t plan to set his microphone down any time soon. At age 84 and boasting a seven-decade-long performing career, the legendary singer, songwriter, producer and ...

Content warning: This interview contains some explicit language and frank talk about sex that some listeners might be sensitive to. There's no other way to put it, Smokey Robinson is a legend. The ...

Smokey Robinson, who is 83 years old, is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Now, he's made his way to NPR's Tiny Desk. ANDERSON PAAK: (Vocalizing) Ay, you might not ever come down. Nah, nah, ...