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“Without you hearing a melody or music or anything like that, it would say something to you. So, that's what a song is to me. Now, you have a lot of songs that come out, and the beat carries them over there, because of the beat, and because of some other factors and so on and so forth. But I want mine to be a song, if you read it, it's going to mean something to you.”

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Smokey Robinson, born Walter Everette Robinson, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. Known for his emotive voice and creative talent, he is one of the iconic figures of Motown Records. Smokey Robinson wrote many classic songs in the 1960s and 1970s, including 'You've Really Got a Hold on Me', 'The Tears of a Clown', and 'Being with You'. His music and influence continue to this day. more

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