Smokey Delirium

In 1960, Smokey Robinson almost single handedly put Motown Records on the map with the smash hit “Shop Around” cowritten with Motown founder Berry Gordy. In the seven decades since, Robinson has remained one of American popular music’s most revered and prolific figures, not only as a singer, songwriter, and subsequent solo performer, but also as a producer. Through his iconic songs and other achievements, this article will chronicle the trajectory of Smokey Robinson’s life and remarkable career from the very beginning until the present day.