Smokey Robinson
Also Known As: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles , Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, William 'Smokey' Robinson
Biography: 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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Birthday: February 19, 1940
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Gender: Male
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Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
Overview: This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-13
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Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Overview: Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-15
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The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Overview: 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 the '90s and included artists performing together in unprecedented combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again. 'The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts' included sets by Crosby, Stills & Nash; Stevie Wonder; Paul Simon; Simon & Garfunkel; Aretha Franklin; Metallica; U2; Jeff Beck and Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. Joining this iconic line up on stage were special guests including: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Annie Lennox, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Mick Jagger, Fergie and others. A 4-hour special of the concerts aired on HBO to high ratings, and was seen by tens of millions. Now this historic event is available on DVD.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-29
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Miracle in Motor City
Overview: 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 flame Eddie to help, the pair reconnect in a quest to find Smokey and convince him to appear. With the clock ticking, family, friends, and superstar Smokey Robinson come together to stage the most special pageant yet.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-28
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-06
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Rejoice and Shout
Overview: 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 elements. Gospel music also walked in step with the story of African-American culture – from slavery, hardscrabble rural existence and plantation work, the exodus to major cities, the Depression, World War II, to the civil rights movement and empowerment. REJOICE AND SHOUT connects the history of African-American culture with Gospel as it first impacted popular culture at large – and continues to do so. Years in the making, REJOICE AND SHOUT captures so much of what is special about this music and African-American Christianity – the sermonizing, the heartfelt testimonials, getting “slain in the spirit,” the hard hollerin’, and of course the inspiring music. Dare yourself not to be moved.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-06-03
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DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-07-06
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Aretha Franklin: Duets
Overview: 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 benefit. Elton, Smokey and Rod provide backing vocals on the first number Chain of Fools.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-09
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Knights of the City
Overview: A street Gang that is also a rap group tries to get a record contract.
Genres: Action Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-02-14
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Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Overview: A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.
Genres: Family Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-05
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Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
Overview: 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, Smokey and band perform a selection of classics from his impressive repertoire. Set list: 1. Going to a Go-Go 2. I Second That Emotion 3. You've Really Got a Hold on Me 4. Ooo Baby Baby 5. The Tears of a Clown 6. The Way You Do the Things You Do 7. Get Ready 8. My Girl 9. Just to See Her 10. The Tracks of My Tears 11. Cruisin'
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-08
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Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown
Overview: A 1965 live concert recording featuring Dusty Springfield, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Martha & the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, and the Temptations.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-09
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The Greatest Night in Pop
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-19
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Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Overview: Music documentary directed by Patrick T. Kelly.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-02
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Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Overview: The composer-arranger-producer is honored in a tribute taped in 1997.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-04-11
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The Giants of Black Music
Overview: 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 Peculiar - Marvin Gaye Goin' To A Go-Go - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes Something About You - The Four Tops River Deep, Mountain High - Mary Wilson It's a Man's Man's Man's World - James Brown Everyday People - Sly & Family Stone
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-24
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Last Holiday
Overview: 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 jets off to Europe where she lives it up at a posh hotel. Upbeat and passionate, Georgia charms everybody she meets, including renowned Chef Didier. The only one missing from her new life is her longtime crush Sean Matthews.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-13
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Mirroring Michael Jackson
Overview: A documentary film honoring the King of Pop showcasing how Michael Jackson's groundbreaking musical legacy has influenced performers of the past, present and future.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
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Hollywood Homicide
Overview: 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 two are assigned a big case they must work out whether they want to solve the case or follow their hearts.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-09
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DTV: Golden Oldies
Overview: Compilation of DTV music videos from on The Disney Channel, combining tunes from the 1940s through the 1960s with footage of Disney animation.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-01
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Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Overview: 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 Rae, Esperanza Spalding, The Tenors, BeBe Winans, and a special appearance by Berry Gordy, Founder of Motown, with Samuel L. Jackson as host and Greg Phillinganes as music director.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-10
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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Overview: 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 "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-05-16
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Michael Jackson Memorial
Overview: A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2009-07-07
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Overview: The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by Shirley Jones.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-14
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Motown at the BBC
Overview: 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 the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-20
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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-02-08
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The Apollo
Overview: The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-24
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It's Black Entertainment
Overview: 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 are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-08
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Hitsville: The Making of Motown
Overview: 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 unearthed from Motown’s vaults and Gordy’s personal archives.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-24
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The Art of McCartney
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-01
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Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
Overview: A chronological documentary about the life and music of one of the world's most iconic singers, Aretha Franklin.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-23
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Hitsville US Eh!
Overview: A look at the history of Motown and how Canada factored into it.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-07-07
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Overview: 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 services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-28
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The T.A.M.I. Show
Overview: 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 musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit – packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-11-14
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Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Overview: The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-11
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The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert
Overview: 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 The Temptations and Marvin Gaye. In this intimate concert Smokey Robinson performs his UK number one hits Tears of a Clown and Being With You together with his trademark romantic ballads and up-tempo party tunes.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-18
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Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
Overview: Oprah interviews Michael Jackson, broadcast live around the world from his home, Neverland Valley Ranch.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-10
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American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
Overview: Honoring musicians at the annual ceremony.
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Original Language: en
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Beatles '64
Overview: Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City in February 1964 and solidify their status as the biggest band in the world.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-28
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A Motown Christmas
Overview: Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey co-host NBC's "A Motown Christmas"
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-11
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Michael Jackson - The Final Days
Overview: A CNN Live special on the "King of Pop". Featuring Interviews from various family, artists, and friends who knew, worked with, and loved Michael.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-01
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