Cruisin' (Smokey Robinson Song)
"Cruisin'" is a 1979 single written, produced, and recorded by Smokey Robinson for Motown Records' Tamla label. One of Robinson's most successful singles outside of his work with The Miracles, "Cruisin'" hit number one on the U.S. '' Cash Box'' Top 100 and was also a major '' Billboard'' Pop hit, peaking at number four the week of February 2, 1980. It was a Top Five hit on the Soul chart as well. Background The song was co-written by fellow Miracle Marv Tarplin. "Cruisin'" was an even bigger hit in New Zealand, hitting number one on that country's chart. It is included on Robinson's ninth studio album, '' Where There's Smoke...''. Reportedly, Robinson had a cold when he recorded the song. It was originally intended as a B-side for a remake of " Get Ready". Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications D'Angelo version Neo soul musician D'Angelo recorded a cover of the song for his 1995 album ''Brown Sugar''. The cover was released as the album's ...
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Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive director. He was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. He led the group from its 1955 origins as "the Five Chimes" until 1972, when he announced his 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. Robinson left Motown Records in 1990, following the sale of the company two years earlier. 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. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. Early life and early career William Robinson Jr. was born to an African-American father and a mother of African-American and ...
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