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Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as "the Five Chimes" until 1972, when he announced a retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. However, Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. Following the sale of Motown Records in 1988, Robinson left the company in 1990.

Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and was awarded the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for his lifetime contributions to popular music.

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American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (2024)

An evening celebrating half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable performances, and rich pop culture history. ...

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The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)

On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event. ...

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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023)

Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality. ...

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Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023)

This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip. ...

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Miracle in Motor City (2021)

Amber Dupont bites off more than she can chew when she takes charge of her church's annual Christmas pageant and inadvertently promises to deliver a special performance by Motown legend Smokey Robinson. When her best friends secretly enlist Amber's former ...

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Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2021)

The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism. ...

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Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music) (2019)

A chronological documentary about the life and music of one of the world's most iconic singers, Aretha Franklin. ...

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Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)

The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the label's visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative figures, as well as rare performances and behind-the-scenes footage un ...

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The Apollo (2019)

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment. ...

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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019)

This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement. ...

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Hitsville US Eh! (2017)

A look at the history of Motown and how Canada factored into it. ...

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Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2017)

Enjoy an all-star tribute to Smokey Robinson, the 2016 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with performances by Robinson, as well as Aloe Blacc, Gallant, CeeLo Green, JoJo, Ledisi, Tegan Marie, Kip Moore, Corinne Bailey Ra ...

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The Art of McCartney (2014)

An inside look at the making of The Art Of McCartney album on which some of the world's greatest artists interpret the songs of one of the world's greatest songwriters, Paul McCartney. ...

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Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park (2013)

As part of BBC Radio 2's Festival in a Day in London's Hyde Park, soul and Motown legend Smokey Robinson takes to the stage at the end of a lovely summer's day to close proceedings with a rousing headline set. Along with a little help from the crowd, Smoke ...

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Rejoice and Shout (2011)

REJOICE AND SHOUT traces the evolution of Gospel through its many musical styles – spirituals and early hymns, four-part harmony-based quartets, the integration of blues and swing into Gospel, the emergence of Soul, and the blending of Rap and Hip Hop el ...

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Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010)

A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street. ...

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The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'where rock 'n' roll history was made.' The concerts featured a who's who of rock 'n' roll from the '50s to t ...

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Michael Jackson Memorial (2009)

A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson. ...

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DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 (2009)

DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back and relax to some dope music videos from 2009 and high quality blend. ...

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Motown at the BBC (2009)

To mark the 50-year anniversary of Motown in 2009, a compilation of some of the iconic record label's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios. Visitors from Hitsville USA over the years have included Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and t ...

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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008)

The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by Shirley Jones. ...

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Last Holiday (2006)

The discovery that she has a terminal illness prompts introverted department store saleswoman Georgia Byrd to reflect on what she realizes has been an overly cautious life. With weeks to live, she withdraws her life savings, sells all her possessions and j ...

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The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert (2004)

Recorded at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas in July 1992, Smokey Robinson Live showcases one of Motown s greatest talents. Credited as being the greatest living poet by Bob Dylan, Smokey has recorded and written numerous hits for a host of artists including Th ...

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Hollywood Homicide (2003)

Joe Gavilan and his new partner K. C. Calden, are detectives on the beat in Tinseltown. Neither one of them really wants to be a cop, Gavilan moonlights as a real estate broker, and Calden is an aspiring actor moonlighting as a yoga instructor. When the tw ...

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The Giants of Black Music (2003)

Mother Popcorn - James Brown What's The Use Of Breaking Up - Jerry Butler MacArthur Park - Della Reese Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday - Stevie Wonder Nowhere To Run - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Nothing But Heartaches - The Supremes Ain't That Pe ...

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It's Black Entertainment (2002)

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured ...

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Mr. Bill Does Vegas (2002)

Mr. Bill heads west to cruise the strip in Las Vegas. ...

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Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years (1998)

The composer-arranger-producer is honored in a tribute taped in 1997. ...

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Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998)

Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions. ...

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Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown (1995)

A 1965 live concert recording featuring Dusty Springfield, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Martha & the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, and the Temptations. ...

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The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars. ...

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Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993)

A chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart sharing a stage with the Queen of Soul herself. The concert took place at New York City's Neederlander Theatre in 1993, as an Aids benef ...

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Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah (1993)

Oprah interviews Michael Jackson, broadcast live around the world from his home, Neverland Valley Ranch. ...

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Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988)

This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson's rise from child prodigy with the Jackson 5 to global superstar of the 1980s. Combining rare archive footage, music video excerpts, concert clips, and interviews with collaborators, it showcases t ...

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Knights of the City (1986)

A street Gang that is also a rap group tries to get a record contract. ...

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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their servi ...

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DTV: Golden Oldies (1984)

Compilation of DTV music videos from on The Disney Channel, combining tunes from the 1940s through the 1960s with footage of Disney animation. ...

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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)

Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "b ...

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The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)

Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols – representing the ...

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Movies Made By Smokey Robinson (1)

Big Time (1977)

A small time con-artist gets between the FBI and a suitcase filled with money. ...

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