There was a wink and a nod with that statement, hence the laughing and smiling. He loves them all cuz it makes him A LOT of passive income!! Songwriters dream is getting people to cover your songs so you can have 10 versions of the same song out in the world making you money.
Lawd! Y’all know that I know that part about the money. There’s folks out here who have been paid to use their music and they hated how it was used. Smokey has no picks. 🤣
You said exactly what I was thinking. Being born in Detroit, I grew up listening to “ the Motown sound”. I wasn’t a big Smokey fan, I was a Marvin Gaye fan. But, listening to him I have a whole new appreciation!!!
That's how writing a song, or a book, or creating a painting, making any creation works. You'll know when you are on the right path, you'll know when you are lost, and you'll know when you're done. The inspiration practically starts, and ends, on its own
I think we still don't realize how great Marvin Gaye was. Listening to this interview and the fact that I still actively listen to both of them. I still hear stuff in their music that stops me and I'm just in awe. Good classic soul music never dies. Thanks Smokey, Thanks Marvin.
What I like about this interview, and I've NEVER seen Smokey interviewed, is it shows that he is a very masculine man. Just watching him perform, he definitely doesn't give off that aura, but when you sit and talk to him, he comes across as a Man's man, which underscores how talented a balladeer he is.
I wasn't even thought of when Cruisin came out but I swear its been one of my fav songs since I was a little girl. I sing it and play it all of the time, its such a beautiful sultry song. Thanks Mr Robinson for blessing the younger generations with your great timeless music. The real deal forreal ❤🎶
This is a good way to illustrate being an artist. Sometimes you have Part of a great idea but it's not all there yet. Sometimes you gotta wait for the right inspiration to put all the puzzle pieces together.
Smokey can sing to me anytime. I was blessed to have seen his entertainment when he first started entertaining. Cruising is an awesome song, yet all his music is awesome. Love you Smokey.
Fun fact, Bruce Springsteen has been quoted saying when Crusiin first came out he loved it so much he had it looped so he could listen to it over and over.
I was born and raised in Michigan, I grew up listening to and loving Motown music and all these years later I still listen to and love Motown music. Nobody has Smokey's smooth sound. Love you Smokey! This tune was one of your very best. I just listened to you sing Cruisin bc my favorite version is yours.
Ever part of this interview is special. He speaks from such a serene place. Love to see him laugh & smile. Cruising is my all time favorite Smokey song. I wonder if @TKKirkland was in the car with him that day? 😂
That song is One of my favorite songs to low ride to.. ain't nothing like just getting on the freeway and The song just comes on and I'm just cruising And tipp'n with The flow of the music..
Baby Baby Don’t Cry, We’ve Come Too Far To End It Now, Happy Landing, Here I Go Again, The Love I Saw Was Just A Mirage. ❤❤❤❤❤. Whoever is reading this, please listen to these songs!! Masterpieces!!!!!
And on every single Miracles song, his wife Claudette’s voice was heard the loudest. Til this very day I don’t know how a lady so small pulled that off!
I remember that awards show with him and D'Angelo singing that. I believe it was Essence or the NAACP Image Awards. I've tried to find it on RUclips for years, but no one has uploaded it. I hope whomever has it uploads it. It's really something special.
The guitar riff is one that can stand by itself. I've always thought it made everything flow. Remarkably, similar to the cords in Brook Benton's "Rainy Night in Georgia." Smokey's ~ Cruisin' is the one that flows.
I remember being a little girl sitting outside on the sidewalk playing. There a a game room with a Juke box and they would play crusin over and over again. Fond memories.
5 years to make crusin, sounds like it took 15 years. Just so perfect, . He sang it so well. Beat hymns just too good,. U'll never get those words together for that. He did it tho,. Basically with the soul of Cadillac or a malibu on the open freeway, Don't hurt MR Robinson. Don't hurt em!!.. Your too smooth.🎉💐💐👏👏.. Vlad ask him how does he feel about R&B and soul music this era. Please.
Really interesting backstory. I love that song. “Being With You” was actually his biggest solo hit though. It was No. 1 R&B for five weeks and went No. 2 pop. “Cruisin’” peaked at No. 4 on both.
Its crazy how many 80's musicians have passed since Being with You came out in the 80's yet this guy has been on the radio since the Vietnam War. I'm glad Smokey is alive and has a full deck.
I'm with Vlad on That.. I'm not a fan of remixes either unless it's done right.. Theirs a only a few artist I can list I can honestly say not only did the remix justice but they killed it.. Leanne rymes " how do I live" .. she did her mfn thang on that song rs... Whitney Houston " I Will always Love u" No need to talk about that everybody KNOWS wtf she did to that song.. just great.. B legit " ghetto smile" A remix of Sara smile from Hall and oats. Not only he killed it, but the rapper went and got the original Singer to sing the remix version and he was in the video with the rapper.. genius man, genius work.. Mack 10 " money's just a touch away" Again another rapper who went and got the original Singer to , " love is just a touch away" And he sung the remix and That mfa not only banging but still goes hard today.. Kc & JoJo " if u think you're lonely now" DJ quik " summer breeze" Classic All classic songs with great remixes..
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These Smokey Robinson interviews are dope and this man is going on 83 years old on February 19th - Happy Birthday Smokey in advance 🥳🎈🎉🍾🙂
It is truly an honor, listening to a living Legend. Telling his story in his own words....
Agreed
Ikr👍💜
Mannnn
I love that he’s a fan of his remakes. That’s definitely the right attitude. I love it!
There was a wink and a nod with that statement, hence the laughing and smiling. He loves them all cuz it makes him A LOT of passive income!! Songwriters dream is getting people to cover your songs so you can have 10 versions of the same song out in the world making you money.
He love that check it brings lol that’s why he said that
Lawd! Y’all know that I know that part about the money. There’s folks out here who have been paid to use their music and they hated how it was used. Smokey has no picks. 🤣
Took 5 years to make, but any time I hear it, it's right on time. Every time.
This is one of the most meaningful interviews Vlad has ever done for the culture and I'm glad I was able to witness it
I couldn’t have stated it before than you did. 👍🏾
Facts.
Yeah Smokey isn’t one to give these kind of interviews very often I don’t think people realize how special this really is.
You said exactly what I was thinking. Being born in Detroit, I grew up listening to “ the Motown sound”. I wasn’t a big Smokey fan, I was a Marvin Gaye fan. But, listening to him I have a whole new appreciation!!!
OUT OF ALL OF VLAD'S VIDEOS , THIS IS THE INTERVIEW OF A LIFETIME 😎😎👍👍.
That's how writing a song, or a book, or creating a painting, making any creation works.
You'll know when you are on the right path, you'll know when you are lost,
and you'll know when you're done. The inspiration practically starts, and ends, on its own
I think we still don't realize how great Marvin Gaye was. Listening to this interview and the fact that I still actively listen to both of them. I still hear stuff in their music that stops me and I'm just in awe. Good classic soul music never dies. Thanks Smokey, Thanks Marvin.
I agree 100%
The Smokey Robinson and the Miracles song ‘Baby Baby Don’t Cry’ is my all time favorite underrated song.
You must be young because it was a very big hit back in the day
Cruising in a classic, much love to Smokey.👍
What I like about this interview, and I've NEVER seen Smokey interviewed, is it shows that he is a very masculine man. Just watching him perform, he definitely doesn't give off that aura, but when you sit and talk to him, he comes across as a Man's man, which underscores how talented a balladeer he is.
Smokey Robinson is just simply the "BEST" young Smokey, Senior Smokey he's got it all! Love you Smokey.😊❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕
I wasn't even thought of when Cruisin came out but I swear its been one of my fav songs since I was a little girl. I sing it and play it all of the time, its such a beautiful sultry song. Thanks Mr Robinson for blessing the younger generations with your great timeless music. The real deal forreal ❤🎶
This is a good way to illustrate being an artist. Sometimes you have Part of a great idea but it's not all there yet. Sometimes you gotta wait for the right inspiration to put all the puzzle pieces together.
Cruisin is my favorite song Of ALL TIME. FIREEEEE 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Classic!!!!!
When he passes back into the essence. People going to say he one of the best to ever do it.
They already are.
This man created a whole radio genre the Quiet storm
Mr. White do you know the part of his interview where he tells the story about how he created QUIET STORM?
Yesss 🙌🏾 👏🏾
Smokey can sing to me anytime. I was blessed to have seen his entertainment when he first started entertaining. Cruising is an awesome song, yet all his music is awesome. Love you Smokey.
Fun fact, Bruce Springsteen has been quoted saying when Crusiin first came out he loved it so much he had it looped so he could listen to it over and over.
One of his greatest solo songs!
The Smokey interviews have been incredible.
I love how positive and illuminating he is he just radiates good energy 🙂
Illuminati :o
Smokey captured his inner emotions!!! Powerful
I was born and raised in Michigan, I grew up listening to and loving Motown music and all these years later I still listen to and love Motown music. Nobody has Smokey's smooth sound. Love you Smokey! This tune was one of your very best. I just listened to you sing Cruisin bc my favorite version is yours.
Ever part of this interview is special. He speaks from such a serene place. Love to see him laugh & smile. Cruising is my all time favorite Smokey song. I wonder if @TKKirkland was in the car with him that day? 😂
And D’Angelo’s remake of Prince’s “She’s always in my Hair” is also amazingly well done as well.
What a legend , love all his clips from the interview
That song is One of my favorite songs to low ride to.. ain't nothing like just getting on the freeway and The song just comes on and I'm just cruising And tipp'n with The flow of the music..
I love Cruisin but We’ve Come Too Far To End It Now is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I don’t know that song but I will find and listen.
Smokey is an awesome songwriter and vocalist ❤️
"Cruisin'" is my favorite Smokey Robinson song.
I looooooove it when we cruiuisssin together
Baby Baby Don’t Cry, We’ve Come Too Far To End It Now, Happy Landing, Here I Go Again, The Love I Saw Was Just A Mirage. ❤❤❤❤❤. Whoever is reading this, please listen to these songs!! Masterpieces!!!!!
🎶The Love I Saw Was Just A Mirage🎶 is a classic.
And on every single Miracles song, his wife Claudette’s voice was heard the loudest. Til this very day I don’t know how a lady so small pulled that off!
@@horizontoday7874And she sang background on a few of his solo recordings also.
“I’m a fan of ALL my re-makes!” CHA CHING, ROYALTY CHECKS. 😂😂😂
My Favorite Smokey song.. it's hard to pick!🖤✊🏾😎
Smokey is my absolute favorite singer. This interview was great vlad. Thank you so much for all your work
I remember that awards show with him and D'Angelo singing that. I believe it was Essence or the NAACP Image Awards. I've tried to find it on RUclips for years, but no one has uploaded it. I hope whomever has it uploads it. It's really something special.
I love Smokey. Even with the praise and accolades he's received throughout his career, it still doesn't seem enough...
Finally a legend tells his story
'Cruisin' 'oh baby baby' and 'You can depend on me' are songs only smokey could sang. 👌🏾
I mean D’Angelo did a pretty good job with Crusin’ tho.
@@logicbk i concur.
@@logicbk yeah but Smokey's version is still way better and this is coming from someone young
I looped the first few seconds of this song in college for a assignment and got an A+ Thank you Smokey it added too my engineering degree 🐐💯🫡
One of theee most beautiful songs ever
Growing up coming home from middle school first thing i hear, Baby lets drive...Awayy...From HEEEREEEEREEE 🚗🔥
Man Love his laugh and smile. Smokey💜🎶🌎✌️😄
Cruisin is a 🔥🔥🔥 track
I've been waiting to hear about "Cruisin" 💯💯💯💯
If they remake it, they gotta cut that check, Smokey love it 😂
I enjoy listening to his music and his stories.
Yeah I listen to cousin right today...its mellow...drum great james godson on drums
He said I used to loop it and let it put me to sleep at night😂😂😂💯🐐📀💤😴
Huey Lewis' and Gwyneth Palrow's remake of Crusin is my absolute favorite!
The guitar riff is one that can stand by itself. I've always thought it made everything flow. Remarkably, similar to the cords in Brook Benton's "Rainy Night in Georgia." Smokey's ~ Cruisin' is the one that flows.
Masterpieces takes time
Damn I saw Smoke live at The Met in Philly. Fam I had to keep reminding myself Motown was the best of the best and he was one of the best on Motown
LOVE SMOKEY
I remember being a little girl sitting outside on the sidewalk playing. There a a game room with a Juke box and they would play crusin over and over again. Fond memories.
Smokey know those remakes equal money lol. Keep’Em coming lol
Thank you smokey. You were my mentor
“I was driving down sunset boulevard with my top down” YUP! That’ll do it.
VLADTV PLEASE GET D'ANGELO ON. IT WOULD MAKE MY YEAR 💯
Legend!💯
Quite storm by Smokey is legendary too.
D Angelo cruisin was dope!
Smokey bout to skeet in his seat talking about that music!!
Cruisin Iconic💯👍
Hi edagdwg love this song god bless him for enjoying making love stories soooooooo blessed love him Linda j. A fan peace
That 'Cruisin' is a freakin' classic!
Every re-make is padding his bank account 💰💰
Smokey, don't care who sings his songs, He's making money in the process.
Now THAT is a cool story!!!! LOVE it!!!!
You weren't even a teen then. What would you know?
5 years to make crusin, sounds like it took 15 years. Just so perfect, . He sang it so well. Beat hymns just too good,. U'll never get those words together for that. He did it tho,. Basically with the soul of Cadillac or a malibu on the open freeway, Don't hurt MR Robinson. Don't hurt em!!.. Your too smooth.🎉💐💐👏👏.. Vlad ask him how does he feel about R&B and soul music this era. Please.
Easily my favorite Smokey Song🔥🔥
Really interesting backstory. I love that song. “Being With You” was actually his biggest solo hit though. It was No. 1 R&B for five weeks and went No. 2 pop. “Cruisin’” peaked at No. 4 on both.
Its crazy how many 80's musicians have passed since Being with You came out in the 80's yet this guy has been on the radio since the Vietnam War. I'm glad Smokey is alive and has a full deck.
Vlad you got to get D'Angelo on here, yo.. Especially after that Black Messiah album (CLASSIC DOPE).. And I know he has just a crazy interesting story
COOL ASS SMOKEY 😎🔥🙌🏽
amazing story
D'Angelo... Richmond VA's own
VLAD get a ton of criticism but hats off he really did his homework for this interview!
His greatest song as far as Im concerned...... DDS
great song
Long live the 👑 King
Reason why Smokey not bothered by people covering his song's cause he the writer he gon eat regardless waay more
That's why you write.
GASMS - Top 5 rnb album of all time 🥺
This guy reminds me of Teddy Perkins from the Atlanta show
That song is still fire
Just so satisfying listening to this legend knowing he mingled with some of the greats eg Marvin Gaye
Smokey said I'm gone get this $$.....I like All my remakes😂
tears is his greatest
When we gonna get a Smokey Robinson movie??? We need that right after this Michael Jackson movie.....
Smokey could pass for a 60 year old physically and mentally. Him and William Shatner just don't age.
@VLADTV DO WHATEVER YOU GOTTA DO TO GET A SADE INTERVIEW DONE LIKE THIS 🔥!!!! I WILL BE A PAID MEMBER IF YOU PULL THAT OFF!!!
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Shout out to anyone that Loves "Brown Sugar" By D'angelo and the Playstation 1. I lost my virginity while "Brown Sugar" played in the background.
They should have DeAngelo on Versus Battle. That would be nice.
Wow I thought Cruising was inspired by riding around Belle Isle or down Woodward.
We need a Brenton Wood interview now!!!
Smokey Robinson: “I like when people remake all my music”
Ny Drill Rappers: 😈
I'm with Vlad on That.. I'm not a fan of remixes either unless it's done right..
Theirs a only a few artist I can list I can honestly say not only did the remix justice but they killed it..
Leanne rymes " how do I live" .. she did her mfn thang on that song rs...
Whitney Houston " I Will always Love u"
No need to talk about that everybody KNOWS wtf she did to that song.. just great..
B legit " ghetto smile"
A remix of Sara smile from Hall and oats.
Not only he killed it, but the rapper went and got the original Singer to sing the remix version and he was in the video with the rapper.. genius man, genius work..
Mack 10 " money's just a touch away"
Again another rapper who went and got the original Singer to , " love is just a touch away"
And he sung the remix and That mfa not only banging but still goes hard today..
Kc & JoJo " if u think you're lonely now"
DJ quik " summer breeze"
Classic
All classic songs with great remixes..
A real musician - not one of these main stream artist
as a young cat Cruisin' was my introduction to Mr. Smokey Robinson, the Maestro. Shout out to Victoria!