The Beatles covered the Isley’s “ Twist and Shout” also which became a major hit for them too. The Black artists loved the British artists because it helped widen their own audiences. The British artists loved them as well. The Stones and Eric Clapton ALWAYS pay homage to the old Black blues men like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker.
so they copied a lot of songs? they didnt have the balls to right original stuff? kinda sounds like 90s hip hop where puffy and dre "sampled" i mean, stole beats from the 60s-80s
@@DanRustle They did write original material. The Beatles are known for their original material. But, covering known hits was a popular thing to do as well. R&B acts would cover the rock songs too. And sampling isn’t stealing. George Clinton loved that Dre sampled his music and most artists didn’t have a problem with Puff doing it either.
@Dan Rustle damn my guy so because of a few songs mentioned on this thread you compare them to what Puff did in the 90s🤨? As in completely unoriginal. That's a lil crazy my guy, may wanna remove them there blinders and broaden that horizon perhaps even just a tad🤏🏿
Vlad, thanks again for this interview... Best part of all is how humble Smokey is... I mean this guy was part of the Motown era and even witnessed and had a hand in seeing that Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 blow up before they even did... Legends don't get any more legendary than this I tell ya.
The Beatles loved Motown. They were hip to it before everyone else in England. There is even a compilation of Motown artists covering the Beatles. The Supremes did a Beatles cover album too.
One of my absolute favorite things about Smokey Robinson, that I’ve truly realized through this interview, is how honest he is. His responses are truly no frills, like he has an understanding that the truth doesn’t need to be adorned. I respect that very much.
Love everything about this interview. Smokey was played heavy in my household and I am at the age where he was not my era per say yet that of my parents, and I always valued his talent as a music lover. Ebony Eyes by Rick James introduced him in my generation and as a young OG, it's nice to see the comments from the under 40 in the comment section. He is poised, clear, and confident in this interview.
How exciting! I bet the Beatles were thrilled to have Smokey Robinson and the Miracles in their audience. Two great groups meet for the first time. Divine.
The Beatles loved Motown and Smokey...they had an album called Rubber Soul...basically saying we know were not soul artists but we love it all the same. It was tongue in cheek
Smokey Robinson never disappoints , I love his honesty and his humbleness , he seems (to me at least) to be 100% honest in his answers. He's captivating with these stories, they are priceless.
To someone really young and don’t know who Smokey Robinson is just look up Smokey receiving his lifetime achievement award from BET. Diddy presented the award to him and before he gave his speech he said, “Sean hold my award.” He then proceeded to give a 10 minute speech with Puffy holding his award. Now go look it up. The only moment in BET award history to top that is Michael Jackson giving James Brown his lifetime achievement award.
Man. Smokey Robinson's music is timeless fam. I remember my mom's cleaning up on Saturday morning having smokey Robinson and the miracles, Otis Redding , temptations ,Wilson Pickett, Lenny Williams and so much more in heavy rotation . That's why I have a old soul now. But man when he did that funeral scene in the temptations movie, man that shit gets me every time !!
djvlad, you found something... if you sat our legends down and had these kinds of inspirational talks with them, and let them tell their amazingly rich stories, instead of the hip hop beef interviews, that would be so special for the culture... please keep trending in this direction. I keep catching snippets of this interview and I can tell already it was amazing.
By the way Vlad, this will be one of the best interviews you’ve done. It is loaded with musical history. I will totally read his bio. No wonder Vlad is letting it out drip by drip. 😅 It very addictive. Smokey is totally a super legend.
Now I can see how "Bring It On Home to Me" influenced "You've Really Got A Hold On Me". The opening chords. The lower tone vocal stack at certain parts. Like he said the blusey feel. But Smokey did it in a way that gave his song it's own identity. Another great song that was way more obvious was Arthur Conley's "Sweet Soul Music". Most people never even heard of Sam Cooke's "Yeah Man". But it sounds almost the same. Just changed lyrics.
If I may, Otis Redding lifted from "Yeah Man" to make Sweet Soul Music" as you can hear the chorus singing 'yeah man' in the background as in Sam's original. It is good to hear Sam Cooke's name mentioned as today, January 22 is his birthday i.e the greatest singer of them all from his time right up to now.
@@stanleyadams2046 Otis didn't sing that song- Arthur Conley did. However, Sam Cooke influenced just about everyone in that generation. Apologies, I just found out Otis Redding co-wrote the song Sweet Soul Music.
You Really Got A Hold On Me is one of thee most ROMANTIC songs ever recorded ♥️♥️♥️♥️ I LOVE that song soooooo much! Right next to Quiet Storm, Baby Come Close and Baby baby….CLASSICS ☺️🥰
The interviewer gives the Beatles' version of "You Really Got a Hold on Me "short shrift. It's fine. The Beatles would not release a Motown or R&B cover that was not first rate. Check out "Please Mr. Postman", or "Twist and Shout". Their love for that music was a major influence on their own songwriting and performing. They revered it. That said, big love for Smokey. He's American musical royalty. I've been a fan since "Shop Around". But he's more than a pop musician. He has depth and wisdom. Check out A Black American". It's on RU-vid. He's national treasure.
Tracks of My Tears, and Tears of a Clown. On Tears of a Clown, he was one of three writers. It's a masterpiece. Smokey and the band are epic on the one.
There was a group from the 1980s called ABC.... All white group from England I think.... They had a song called "When Smokey Sings"... dedicated to Smokey Robinson... Was a hit back in that time I hope Vlad asked him about that song
SMOKEY ROBINSON WROTE SOOO MANY BEAUTIFUL SONGS FOR PEOPLE, AND I LOVE THOSE SONGS!! SMOKEY ROBINSON IS A LIVING LEGEND BRUHHH!! 😩🤞🏾💙🤞🏾I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MANY SONGS THAT I LOVE, AND THEN TO FIND OUT SMOKEY ROBINSON WROTE THEM. OH MY GOSH!!
Hi edagdwg could never get to much of Mr.S.R. he sings soooooo smooth love is always the reason to smile enjoy his music love and respect him Linda j. Peace
I forget which version but if you listen to one of the outtakes for While My Guitar Gently Weeps 2018 , you can hear Paul say “I wanted to sound like Smokey but I couldn’t do the Smokey” at the end
Donald Glover based the character of Teddy Perkins on this man. And yes, the Beatles got a lot of their style and swagger from American musicians like Smokey.
The Beatles had a more r&r version of the song. Nothing wrong with it. When u cover someone's song you don't want to imitate them, you put your own stamp on it. To me both versions were good. This interviewer's just sucking up to Smokey!!!!
It's too bad VLAD didn't ask Smokey about Cher & Greg Allman's cover of "You Really Got A Hold On Me". Let's just say there's a reason (or 10 reasons) why their marriage didn't work out.
The Beatles' version is very good, of course nobody is going to do Smokey better than Smokey, but it's good for sure. It took me a while to adjust to the biggest difference in the two songs, that is during the chorus, when "BABY!" is sang. In the Beatles' cover, John Lennon says, "Baby!" after "on me". Smokey says, "Baby!" earlier, in place of "me", after "on". I dig both approaches now, but it did take some getting used to. Smokey: You really got a hold on BABY! Beatles: You really got a hold on me BABY!
The presenter missed the point..Smokey nails it..a White Group covered his song which broke down barriers from a racial wall at the time that could not be broken until The Beatles came along..Smokey was thrilled that his song was projected..white people heard Black Music..white people liked Black Music and did their own research..think about then..not now..The Beatles refused to play to segregated audiences..refused..unless the audiences were integrated..only an outsider as big as The Beatles could do this..as l said the commentator missed the point..the Beatles version is solid and honours Smokey..
The more I hear Smokey talk and his reasoning and memory about personal and world view on issues than and now are just simply EPIC is it to late for Smokey to run for the Sovereign President of the universe or at least give some advice to those in need of direction! Seriously got to love this man and still so Cool his Heart stays so youthful many prayers for him and may God continue to Bless his soul true story!
Smokey is the truth I know some of u younger cats might not know exactly how iconic this man is but jus know a lot of the music u listen to 2day is bc of him point-blank period
His best song ever, in my opinion, is "You've Really Got a Hold on Me", but "The Tracks of My Tears" is a close second. I was always interested in what he was recording and releasing, but he sort of lost me with his solo albums, which were too MOR and bland sounding for me. The last one I bought was Quiet Storm. Let's put it this way: "Mickey's Monkey is a silly, but hot little dance record but I still play it and "Going to a Go Go" more than I do "Being With You" or "Cruisin'". I prefer my Smokey "smokin'" and I often prefer him with his friends The Miracles. I also love the B sides of many of his early recordings with The Miracles. (Ever heard "Happy Landing" or "You're So Sweet and Fine"? Don't miss them B sides!)
Smokey a stand up guy, gave credit to Beatles for covering him… then big upped Sam Cooke as well saying he got some flavor from him. Kinda show how everyone is inspired by one another and giving each other credit… the part thats messed up is when you try to pawn it off as your own without influence.
Hey Vlad? Do you like the Captain and Tennelle's version of "Shop Around"? I play it from to time. It funky, groovy and kooky at the same time. Are they not hip and urban enough for you to take a listen to? 🤔🤔
This interview is gonna make me binge soul music for the next month….him saying Sam Cooke in this piece…said Marvin Gaye last time….Otis Redding comes to mind….throw in Smokey etc. If you binge that music it brings about a certain vibe. I guarantee the world would be more peaceful if that genre was what was poppin for a few years straight
I wanna comment on Queen Naija with Big Sean new'ish song Hate On Us. It has a timeless element with it I believe Mr. SR is involved, the song Have You Seen Her & Just To See Her has these samples, in my hearing.
Smokey music is iconic, The thing is did the beatles record company pay him royalties back then. Because the music business was more crooked than it is now especially against black artist
