You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it. — Smokey Robinson Copy Share Image
My uncle Claude was my favorite uncle he was also my godfather. He and I were really, really close. He used to take me… — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
The music business has made a 360. It's a whole 'nother game. It's not nearly what it was. And I fear for it, because,… — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
One thing I can say about the Motown acts is that we were a family. That's not a myth — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
My philosophy on writing a song for myself is that I always, always, always want to write a song. I always want to write… — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
Even if I don't release it myself, somebody else might hear it and want to record it. When you write a song, it gives… — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
I had been stockpiling Gospel songs for other artists, and had planned to submit them to Gospel artists. — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
There's some sad things known to man, but ain't too much sadder than, the tears of a clown when noones around. — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
Now if I appear to be carefree it's only to camouflage my sadness. In order to keep my pride I try to cover the… — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
If you feel like loving me, if you've got the notion, I second that emotion. — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
I always try to write a song, I never just want to write a record. Originally I was not writing songs for myself. …And… — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
The Beatles were huge. And the first thing they said when you interviewed them, 'Oh yeah, we grew up on Motown.'..They were the first… — Smokey Robinson Copy Share
