David Ruffin was a singer from The Temptations. During a 2020 interview with The Detroit News, Robinson discussed why he thought “My Girl” was perfect for Ruffin’s vocals. “So David with his gruff ...

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Smokey Robinson and Ronald White of The Miracles wrote and produced the 1964 classic for the Motown icons Sonia Moskowitz/IMAGES/Getty The Temptations knew they could sing "anything" in 1964. So when ...

There's no one better to tell Smokey Robinson's story than the Motown legend himself. Robinson, 80, calls up USA TODAY from quarantine, where he has been spending much-appreciated time with his wife, ...

One of the greatest songwriters ever, Smokey Robinson, looks back on his singular career in the latest episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, breaking down his artistic process and telling ...

Smokey Robinson talks about Bob Dylan, 'My Girl' and why he doesn't like the term 'African American' The Motown legend is performing only one concert — Saturday in a virtual gala for the PACER Center, ...

Gordy discovered Smokey Robinson when the young singer’s group was auditioning for Jackie Wilson’s manager. The group did not get the job, but Gordy liked what he heard. Gordy co-wrote some of ...

Motown legend Smokey Robinson tweeted a call to celebrate “My Girl” this Mother’s Day. He wrote the song – made popular by The Temptations – after the smash hit “My Guy” he wrote for Mary Wells in ...

Get your groove on with Smokey Robinson this holiday season. Detroit is celebrating the 58th anniversary of the Temptations' hit single "My Girl" on Dec. 21. Audiences and fans now can celebrate the ...

He’s been cutting two records, one in Spanish, the other in English. Playing a little golf, too. And he checked on the grape harvest in the pre-fire Napa Valley for his eponymous wine company. But ...