In 1964, Johnson was recruited by Smokey Robinson to join the staff of Motown. There, the two men subsequently collaborated on a number of songs for Robinson and his group the Miracles, and throughout the rest of the decade Johnson also wrote and produced for the Four Tops, the Temptations...
30/04 : Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears (1965) 29/04 : T-Connection - Born To Boogie (1978) 28/04 : Jack Johnson - Sitting, Waiting, Wishing (2005) 27/04 : Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth (1967) 26/04 : Ricchi e Poveri - Sarà perché ti...
Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and the album-proportion skills of Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. But Motown, now headquartered in Los Angeles – in a large office building on Sunset, across from the Soul’d Out nightclub – has moved its estimable weight into TV, films, and ...
"‘Substitute’ began as a homage to Smokey Robinson by way of The Rolling Stones’ ‘19th Nervous Breakdown’. (‘Substitoot’ had become a sublime buzzword since Smokey had used it in his masterpiece ‘Tracks of My Tears’.) I set up my two tape machines, now stereo, in my new fl...
Smokey Robinson, who became instant friends with Natalie when they met in the 70s, told People Magazine: “Just being able to say, ‘Hey, Nat, how are you doing, baby?’ Sit down and talk like that. That is what I am going to miss because we spent a lot of time together. I hope...
The list of British rock stars obsessed with American roots and soul music is long; the Beatles loved Smokey Robinson and the Stones worshipped Muddy Waters. John's own influences are in full flower on 'Peachtree Road,' a mint julep of an album steeped in the music of the American south...
Kramer & the Dakotas, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Barbarians and Chuck Berry. T.A.M.I. Show is particularly well known for James Brown’s performance, which features his legendary dance moves and explosive energy. In 2006, T.A.M.I. Show was deemed “culturally, historically, or...
( )42.--- I miss my friend so much that I often dream of him. --- If I ___ you, I ___send him an e-mail. A. am, would B. were, would C. am, will D. was, would ( )43. The rose in the vase produces a ___ smell. A. please B. pleased C. pleasure D. pleasant...
A musician who transcends many genres, he has recorded and performed with a variety of artists including Sheryl Crow, Everclear, Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple, Smokey Robinson, Johnny Matthis, Les Paul, Phoebe Snow, Jane Monheit, and recently with Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden. ...
friend Nick on guitar. My current goal is to understand both the guitar and piano. This is all so that one day I could meet up with Dave Grohl for a jam session, which will take place after cooking with Stanley Tucci, for the perfect day. The Books I could have featured both of ...