smokey robinson
by thumper1955 on 7/12/09Star Of The Desert Arena at Primm Valley Resorts - Primmhe gave a great show, he still can move at his age
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Smokey Robinson isn't just the former frontman of the Miracles, or the man behind several dozen R&B classics, or one of the key figures in the initial Motown movement. He isn’t just a National Medal of Arts award winner and an inductee in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Robinson is additionally a fantastic live musician and still a great performer, with an energy and enthusiasm that is incredible given his nearly six decades of experience in the music industry. These days, his concerts are celebratory affairs, with multiple generations of fans coming together to enjoy one of the true legends of American R&B. In epic performances that often last over two hours, Robinson sings hits from his entire career, dating back to early Miracles hits like “I Second That Emotion,” right through to newer tracks like "Don't Know Why" and "Love Bath," off his most recent album, 2009’s appropriately titled Time Flies When You're Having Fun.
From humble beginnings growing up poor in the north end of Detroit, Robinson first brought the Miracles together in 1955, at the age of just 15. Five years later, the group signed to Motown Records, and its first hit single, "Shop Around," became the young label’s first million-selling record. Another 25 hits followed for the band, including "Mickey's Monkey," "I Second That Emotion," "Baby Baby Don't Cry," and the No. 1 hit "Tears of a Clown." Robinson, then vice-president of Motown, started recording on his own, leading to hits like "A Quiet Storm," "Cruisin'," and "Just to See Her." His 2009 album Time Flies When You're Having Fun hit No. 10 on the R&B charts, and tickets continue to sell out for his concert tours, as fans await the opportunity to see this living legend.
he gave a great show, he still can move at his age
Smokey is a great singer and entertainer. Not many of these guys left.
He's amazing! At 69 years old his voiice is smooth as silk and he has got some moves! He is very inviting and has great stories. I loved it and I can't wait for him to come back.
July 4 in the USA! The house was packed to the rafters!! We had reserved seats on the terrace level - PERFECT! The evening started with a small "hometown heros" parade, followed by the Navy Band who performed a vast variety of songs. We were treated to at least 15 minutes of fireworks accompanied by various songs. Smokey Robinson came on stage as scheduled and played for about 1.5 hours. He played his more popular songs, no encore (unfortunately). The evening was great just windy and cold. Who would have thought San Diego on July 4 would require a heavy jacket!
I have seen Smokey perform several times over the years. Last night, as always, he was absolutely wonderful. His voice is as smooth and beautiful as it has ever been. He sang most of his hits, along with hits he wrote for others. He chatted, incorporated quite a bit of humor, and encouraged audience participation. At one point, a couple of audience members started dancing in the aisle. Security tried to make them sit down, but Smokey told security to leave them alone. He wants his audience to enjoy themselves. Several women went to the front of the stage to give flowers to Smokey. He was extremely gracious in accepting the flowers and thanking the women for them. Smokey had a kickin' band and fabulous back-up singers. The lighting was brilliant. The last couple of times I saw Smokey in concert, he has had two dancers who just seem to come out and do a little dance now and then for no particular reason. They're more of a distraction than anything else. They add nothing to the show, and I wish Smokey would get rid of them. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. Smokey Robinson is a legend and a true talent. If you get a chance to see him perform, grab it!
it was extremely entertaining and i would go again in a heartbeat.
You can't go wrong seeing Smokey sing, and Foxwoods MGM Grand is an incredible venue. Go see Smokey any time you get the chance, you will not be disappointed.
Four of us attended the concert that night & we all had the same comment: Simply fantastic show! We were all very impressed with his performance which soared way above any of our expectations. The consumate performer with an unbelievable back up band to boot! What a great time we had. I would fervently recommend this show to people of all ages, especially if you love Motown! We are definitely planning on attending another one of his shows in the near future. Trust me, it's well worth the price of admission. Keep rocking Smokey we love your music & your style..............
smokey was the bom, he was on fire. i love smokeys songs he blazzed the stage with his get down voice. he is a great show man that attracks all ages with his timeless songs that touches your soul and want to grove to his music. i saw all ages of people there young and old, NOW DOSE THAT TELL YOU SOMETING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
smokey surpassed my expectations! it was great hearing all the songs i grew up with. Motown!! he involved the audience (if you were sleeping before "groovin'" you now were awake). he interacted with the members of his band which showed his "down to earth" showmanship. i was happy with the seating, the FIREWORKS? the best i've ever seen!! the package was well worth it (preferred parking included). only one problem... i was hoping to get or find somewhere in the event a brochure that would tell me either the lineup for the evening OR a short bio of smokey (pic included). A keepsake.
Smokey put on a great show. He still has it! The sound and lighting was good and his range of songs also excellent . He hit all the old favorites and some new ones.
I was expecting a great show, but this concert was one of the best concerts that I have ever been to. Smokey's voice sounded like it did back in the sixties. I especially enjoyed the stories that Smokey shared about Motown and Stevie Wonder. I can't wait until Smokey is back in town, so I can go see him again.
Smokey was amazing.....even after all these years he' still got it. Wonderful entertainer, fabulous voice.
Excellent show and seats! We truly enjoyed the night. Navy Band brought the spirit, Fireworks gave us awe , and Smokey confirmed why we are proud to be American!
He is such a musical genius. It was solid gold entertainment. His mic should have been turned up a little, because he was sometimes overshadowed by the music, but he is such a talented performer that it was still a great show.
OMG Smokey put on one of the best concerts I've ever been to! He not only sang all my favorite songs of his but he also incorporated some other classic Mo-Town hits that he wrote for the Temptations & Stevie Wonder. He would give a back story to each of these songs and then smoothly transition into the song -- it was so cool! Made you appreciate & love the song that much more! And he can still dance! OMG watching him move his body so smoothly in tune with the music was HOT! He still has it! He ended the performance by getting everyone involved with a friendly singing competition -- no joke! It was "Linda 1's Group" vs. "Linda 2's Group" and it was great fun trying to out-sing the opposing side! Smokey was such a pleasure to watch & listen to, I would DEFINITELY recommend seeing one of his shows! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!
My hubby loves smokey robinson. It was great, we really had a good time. He put on a awesome show and still has it. We saw him at the fair, and even though the fair was so crowded, unorganized and chaotic, i dont regret it. We had fun at his show. I would definitely go again to another concert to see smokey robinson. It was great to see all us older folks getting rowdy like when we were younger and going to concerts. Just goes to show that us older folks still have the young in us.
I've never seen Smokey in concert before. He has an amazing voice and can entertain! He's funny, looks good and dances really well! Loved the show!
If you haven't seen Smokey please get to a show soon. He was amazing and at 69 years young he was jamming and Cruzn' all the way.
Smokey was wonderful! He sure did a great job entertaining us. Would love to see him again.