Every day brings a new story. And each day contributes to the art of story telling -- in prose and poetry, in music, on the stage, on the screen, and, of course, in books.
Today is a story of February 19th.
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It is the 50th day of the year, leaving 315 days remaining in 2022.
Robinson was the driving force for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the group who helped bring the Motown sound to his hometown. As a story teller, he did it all.
In the 1950s and '60s, Robinson was the frontman, singer, lyricist, musical arranger, and producer for the Miracles. He wrote songs that were recorded by the Temptations, Mary Wells, and Marvin Gaye. He mixed jazz, pop and doo-wop to create a new sound. He helped found Motown Records and served as its vice president for years.
None other than Bob Dylan called Robinson "America's greatest living poet."
Among his hit records with the Miracles were Tears of a Clown, (which hit No. 1), You've Really Got a Hold on Me, I Second that Emotion, Ooo Baby, and Tracks of My Tears. Songs he wrote that became hits for other artists included My Girl, My Guy, Get Ready, and When I'm Gone.
In the 1970s, he started a solo career that included several more top hits. In 2000, he record a gospel album, and an album of duets with Elton John, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt. He remains active, singing a combination of soul, R&B, and popular music.
In 1988, he was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2012, the Miracles joined him.
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