They started in 1955, and by the early 60s, they were regularly scoring Billboard hits. By the mid 60s, the Miracles were an ...

“The Tracks Of My Tears” is built around two vital ingredients: Smokey Robinson’s honey-dipped vocals and his heartbreaking lyrics. Miracles guitarist Marvin Tarplin came up with the main ...

It’s believed Robinson used as inspiration for the song’s lyrics his first wife, fellow Miracles member Claudette Robinson. Later on, though, Smokey claimed ... songs that hit No. 1 on the ...

Smokey Robinson was born William ... as well penning hits for Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Four Tops and Temptations. He stayed with The Miracles until 1972, embarking on a solo career and a vice ...

Lewis Bent Motown legend Smokey Robinson doesn’t plan to set ... he took way back in 1972 — after scoring huge hits alongside his band The Miracles with songs including "Shop Around," "Tracks ...

Smokey Robinson left The Miracles in 1972 to pursue a solo career where he continued to write, produce and record hits for himself as well as other Motown artists including The Temptations ...

and Smokey Robinson was integral to the label's success. One of Berry Gordon's first signings, Smokey delivered a string of hits with his band the Miracles including singles like The Tracks of My ...