I knew they would be great songs for me. The first I recorded of the two was "Another Sad Love Song." I loved the lyrics; [some] songs can really lure you and transport you to a time in life. I remember where I was when I first heard it, where I was when I recorded it. Eve...
SMOKEY ROBINSON: ‘Close Encounters Of The First Kind’ (LP ‘Essar’ Motown FG 72152) Oddly late out here, his album’s only hot cut with soul jocks is this lovely sinuously swaying 100bpm jogger with classic Smokey lyrics and singing, while on i...
The songs alone speak volumes. “Shop Around.”“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me.”“Ooo Baby Baby.”“The Tracks of My Tears.”“I Second That Emotion.”“The Tears of a Clown.”“My Guy.”“My Girl.”“Cruisin’.”“Being With You.” These songs are just a handful of the cl...
The Robinson and Ross CDs also debut on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. “Timeless Love” is new at No. 18, Robinson’s highest-charting release since “One Heartbeat” was No. 1 19 years ago this week. “Blue” bows at No. 71. George Strait has the second highest-debut of his career ...
The Robinson and Ross CDs also debut on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. “Timeless Love” is new at No. 18, Robinson’s highest-charting release since “One Heartbeat” was No. 1 19 years ago this week. “Blue” bows at No. 71.