He has credited his recovery from substance abuse to his. Smokey robinson is a famous american singer and songwriter, who had a successful career both as part of the group the miracles and as a solo artist. Inside my life first edition, first impression by smokey robinson, david ritz isbn. For the past thirty years, smokey robinson has been writing, producing, and. Robinson openly discussed his cocaine problem as well as many other personal topics in his 1989 autobiography, smokey. Im so serious when i say this, that smokey will blow you away with his frankness about his life lessons. Taylor l 2014 thinking allowed special on romantic love, bbc radio 4. Inside my life, a justpublished autobiography written with david ritz, is such a shocker.
Inside my life paperback january 1, 1990 by smokey robinson author. His uncle claude gave him the nickname smokey joe when he. This autobiography, without hesitation, is my favorite book of all time. Motown star smokey robinson born 1940, cofounder of the tamla record label, has been a composer and performer for more than 30 years. Taylor, laurie from bbc radion 4, thinking allowed special on romantic love, 1 st january, 2014. He is relatively candid about his extramarital affairs, cocaine addiction and eventual redemption at the hands of a faith healer, but jeopardizes his credibility to the reader by his uncritical acceptance of nearly everyone associated with his life. Inside my life by smokey robinson online at alibris. A short prefaceunsigned but presumably penned by cowriter ritz, who also helped ray charles with his biography, brother ray 1978sets the tone of this spunsugar. Fanatstic book for a fantastic artist may 21, 2010 by bc10.
Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. For the past thirty years, smokey robinson has been writing, producing, and singing some of the top hits of all time under the motown label. Smokey robinson biography life, family, children, name. Here he tells about the peaks and valleys of his life and career and relationships with other superstars. This outstanding collection features smooth tunes by sultan of soul and motown mainstay smokey robinson. Singer, songwriter and record producer smokey robinson was born william robinson jr. Robinson, brought to the church by his friend, actor leon kennedy, writes in inside my life that he was skeptical, even as she started healing people. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the very early days of motown and all the inside business that made that company successful. Smokey inside my life by smokey robinson with david ritz. Smokey has two children from his first marriage to claudette rogers. Collaboratordavid ritz formatbinding hardcover book condition used good quantity available 1 binding hardcover isbn 10 0070532095 isbn 9780070532090 publisher mcgrawhill place of publication new york date published 198902. Smokey robinson biography life, family, children, name, story.
Soulmusic legend smokey robinson tells his story in this colorless and flawed autobiography. Inside my life by robinson, smokey ritz, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As a result, several albums including smokeys family robinson, deep in my soul, love breeze and smokin, saw poor promotion. Smokey robinson, the poet laureate of soul music, has been composing and. Welcome back to the world according to, series in which insidehook solicits advice from people who are in a position to give it.
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Inside my life headline book publishing, 1989 robinson, smokey. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Robinson was the founder and front man of the popular motown vocal group the miracles, for which he also served as the groups chief songwriter and producer. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, robinson started out singing in.
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But not very deep insideas motown superstar composer and singer robinson writes with maximum sentiment but minimum insight of his meteoric rise, cocaineaided fall, and recent resurgence. Tracing the tracks of his tears in a new book, smokey robinson. Smokey robinson biography, age, family, wife, songs and. Inside my life book by smokey robinson, david ritz. Smokey robinson has books on goodreads with 194 ratings. The quartdriven smokey robinson great american series vinton watches are fitted with argonite movements, and are offered in 38mm or 32mm case sizes. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Smokey inside my life by smokey robinson book 1989 autobiography with david ritz. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the very early days of motown and all the. Tracing the tracks of his tears in a new book, smokey. Each features a circular brushed stainlesssteel case and a threelink stainless steel bracelet.
At first the members of the miracleswho were each paid five dollars per week by their agent, berry gordy 1929found the. Inside my life mass market paperback june 1 1990 by smokey robinson author, david ritz author 4. Smokey robinson, the poet laureate of soul music, has been composing and singing rhythm and. Found an old notebook that said i read this book back in 199091. Smokey robinson was born to an africanamerican father and a mother of africanamerican and french ancestry into a poor family in the north end area of detroit, michigan, united states. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. David ritz is a fantastic writer period and he does a wonderful job with smokey. Three decades ago, smokey robinson burst onto the music scene. Inside my life author smokey robinson formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine condition jacket condition near fine quantity available 1 edition first edition binding hardcover isbn 10 0070532095 isbn 9780070532090 publisher mcgraw hill place of publication new york date published 1989 keywords. And in this candid and powerful autobiography, smokey reveals the fabulous highs and lows of his musical career. Tracing the tracks of his tears in a new book, smokey robinson says crack nearly killed him. This resource is very relevant to your query score.
Multitalented performerwriterproducer smokey robinsons career, and life, is inextricably tied up with motown records founder berry gordy his first two children are named tamla, for the gordyowned label smokey recorded for, and berry, for gordy himself. Inside my life hardcover february 1, 1989 by smokey robinson author. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Our latest subject is smokey robinson, founding member of the legendary. Buy smokey inside my life by robinson, smokey, ritz, david isbn. Robinson, smokey 1940 people and organisations trove. Les back on smokey robinson and love theory, culture. Smokey robinson 2 1 1 you are forever smokey robinson 59 31 76 1982 more on the inside the temptations 82 1983 ive made love to you a thousand times smokey robinson 8 touch the sky smokey robinson 68 1984 and i dont love you smokey robinson 33 90 i cant find smokey robinson 41 1986 hold on to your love smokey. He was also awarded society of singers lifetime achievement award in 2011. Smokey robinsons exwife of 30 years demands half of fortune. Inside my life hardcover february 1, 1989 by smokey robinson author visit amazons smokey robinson page. This book is very open on smokeys struggles with infidelity, drug addiction and the overall life changes that most people do go through.
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