Smokey Robinson

Oprah’s Master Class: The Podcast

Jan 10 2019 • 33 mins

With dozens of Top 40 hits, more than 4,000 songs to his credit and more than six decades in the business, Smokey Robinson reflects on his legendary career. Smokey is known as the “King of Motown,” responsible for such hits as "Tracks of My Tears," "I Second That Emotion," and the Temptations’ unforgettable smash, "My Girl." Born and raised in Detroit,Smokey was childhood friends with both Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, who grew up down the street. "The Temptations and The Four Tops and all those people were growing up in my immediate neighborhood,” he says. “I can't answer why there was so many of us in that same neighborhood, but it was happening all over Detroit.” When Smokey was 40 years old, he became addicted to drugs. "I went on a hell of a drug trip and it was horrendous,” he says. Smokey shares how he eventually overcame his addiction and explains why he believes love is the most powerful emotion we can experience.

You Might Like

Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know
iHeartPodcasts
This American Life
This American Life
This American Life
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Molecole Urban
Molecole Urban
Edoardo Imperiale
Criminal
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein Show
New York Times Opinion
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan | Cumulus Podcast Network
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Radio Rental
Radio Rental
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy
We Can Do Hard Things
We Can Do Hard Things
Glennon Doyle and Audacy
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe
Am I the Jerk?
Am I the Jerk?
youtube.com/amithejerk
Behind the Bastards
Behind the Bastards
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
Girls Next Level
Girls Next Level
Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt & Audioboom