Quotes by Smokey Robinson

About Smokey Robinson:

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B/pop singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he also served as the group's 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 stage to focus on his role as Motown's vice president.
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As a kid, this is what I wanted my life to be. Not in my wildest dreams did I ever dare to dream that it would be this.

Smokey Robinson

You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it.

Smokey Robinson

So I wanted to sing inspirational music, and that's exactly how I approached it - only the words have been changed to declare my relationship with God.

Smokey Robinson

Had I not come out with an inspirational CD, you perhaps would have never known that I feel like I feel, that all songs, all the music I've ever done is a gift from God.

Smokey Robinson

Songwriting is my gift from God.

Smokey Robinson

My mother was a churchgoing lady, so I always heard about God at home.

Smokey Robinson

I've been speaking at churches for years, as well as juvenile jails, rehabs and hospitals, and I always talk about my faith. That is a declaration of my relationship with God.

Smokey Robinson

In fact, I wouldn't really call this a Gospel album, I call it more an inspirational album.

Smokey Robinson

Drugs are in every walk of life - doctors, lawyers, preachers, the guy who works for IBM, teenagers on the street, teenagers in school.

Smokey Robinson

You know what, life is full of temptations.

Smokey Robinson

Motown will always be a heavy-duty part of my life because those are my roots.

Smokey Robinson

As human beings, we're very materialistic and have all this stuff - furs and cars and diamonds and money.

Smokey Robinson

That's because we did not set out to make black music. We set out to make quality music that everyone could enjoy and listen to.

Smokey Robinson

Author Bio

  • NameSmokey Robinson
  • DescriptionAmerican R&B singer-songwriter and record producer
  • AliasesWilliam Robinson, Jr.
  • BornFebruary 19, 1940
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger; Singer-songwriter; Songwriter; Musician
  • AwardsNational Medal Of Arts; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; Grammy Legend Award