Inspiration for ‘I Second That Emotion’ struck when Smokey was out shopping with his friend and fellow writer Al Cleveland. The inspiration for the number struck when Robinson was out shopping ...

Smokey Robinson was a pioneer ... including the much-loved “I Second That Emotion.” “The Tears Of A Clown” was co-authored by another Motown giant, Stevie Wonder, with Wonder’s regular ...

When it comes to the history of Motown, few names carry as much weight as Smokey Robinson ... Baby Baby”, and “I Second That Emotion”. Not just a performer, Robinson was also a key ...

Smokey Robinson also honed his songwriting skills knocking out classic songs such as I Second That Emotion, You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me and The Tracks of My Tears, as well penning hits for ...

An R&B legend and more big names have been added to this year’s CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival lineup. Smokey Robinson will headline opening night of the 2025 Rochester Jazz Fest on Friday, ...

After this, the group's name changed to Smokey Robinson & the Miracles and they scored two more number one songs: "I Second That Emotion" (1967) and "The Tears of a Clown" (1970). Robinson left the ...