Church Quote by Smokey Robinson

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

People still look at Michael Jackson as being a Motown artist.

— Smokey Robinson

I will build you a castle with a tower so high it reaches the moon.

— Smokey Robinson

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

One thing I can say about the Motown acts is that we were a family. That's not a myth

— Smokey Robinson

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

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

I had been stockpiling Gospel songs for other artists, and had planned to submit them to Gospel artists.

— Smokey Robinson

Though you treat me badly, I love you madly.

— Smokey Robinson

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

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

If you feel like loving me, if you've got the notion, I second that emotion.

— Smokey Robinson