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Smokey Robinson

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Born 19 February 1940.

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Biography

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is one of the primary figures associated with Motown Records, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy. Robinson's consistent commercial success and creative contributions to the label have earned him the title "King of Motown." As a member of the vocal group The Miracles and as a solo artist, Robinson delivered thirty-seven Top 40 hits for Motown between 1960 and 1987. He also served as the company's vice president from 1961 to 1988.

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  1. Time Flies When You’re Having Fun 2009

    Time Flies When You're Having Fun

    Reviewed by Lloyd Bradley

    Smokey delivers exactly what you expect, but can still surprise.

  2. My World: The Definitive Collection 2005

    My World: The Definitive Collection

    Reviewed by Pete Marsh

    Crisp, clever, soulful and emotionally literate works of genius.

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Since December 2008

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  3. Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2

  4. The very best of music from the 1960s, from the hits to the totally obscure

    Sounds of the 60s BBC Radio 2

  5. Two hours of requests on Radio Scotland

    Get it On With Bryan Burnett BBC Radio Scotland

  6. Classic and cutting-edge music, with live sessions and archive performances

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  7. Suzi Quatro brings American music direct to listeners

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Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC 6 Music 14%

  3. BBC Radio Scotland 14%

  4. BBC Radio Ulster 9%

  5. BBC Two 9%

  6. BBC Radio 1 4%

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