
How Smokey Robinson knows a good song when he sees one
Clip: 2/10/2017 | 7m 48s
The man known as the “King of Motown,” a hallmark of romantic soul and rhythm and blues.
He’s known as the “King of Motown,” his career a hallmark of romantic soul and rhythm and blues. Jeffrey Brown speaks with music icon Smokey Robinson, recently honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, about his Motown legacy, what makes a great song and how the music business has changed.
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How Smokey Robinson knows a good song when he sees one
Clip: 2/10/2017 | 7m 48s
He’s known as the “King of Motown,” his career a hallmark of romantic soul and rhythm and blues. Jeffrey Brown speaks with music icon Smokey Robinson, recently honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, about his Motown legacy, what makes a great song and how the music business has changed.
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