Nobody is better
by Ms Karnes on 8/17/24Oh my dear precious Smokey! No words can describe it better than my title. NOBODY IS BETTER. Buy the tickets. End of discussion..
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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.
Oh my dear precious Smokey! No words can describe it better than my title. NOBODY IS BETTER. Buy the tickets. End of discussion..
I cannot believe I missed this review. I guess better late than never. Maybe. Smokey has been part of my life more than he will ever know. Oh course. To be this blessed to see him as much as I have even though how can I be that worthy!!! Just to see him one more time !!!
Smokey is still the consummate Entertainer. Fantastic memories come flooding back. The crowd was really getting into it also. My only complaint was the seats were extremely crowded so much so that you had to climb over the person next to you to get out. This detracted from the show big time. I can't imagine what would happen if you had to exit the auditorium quickly. There would be a lot of crushed people. Not good!
The venue was in a ballroom with old banquet type seats that are small and uncomfortable. It's a small venue and all seats are nice as the stage is raised. But, if a tall person is in front of you - forget about it. You'll spend the whole time leaning left or right to see the show. There are two big screens but then again you came to see Smokey not a TV show.
I saw Smokey a few years ago and this was much better! He looked and sang great! The production and the band were fabulous. Everyone that I know thought the same thing. He is amazing and so was the show.
The very first concert I’ve ever been to was Smokey and every time I go it’s like the first time all over again. I highly recommend this experience.
Smokey is so impressive. At age 84 his voice is as good as ever and he moves around like a much younger man. I've seen him in person nine times and I'm always thrilled from the start of the concert to the end of the concert. If you haven't seen Smokey in person you'd better hurry and get to one of his concerts.
Smokey was as amazing as you can imagine! Even at 84 years young he still has the voice that makes the ladies swoon and the guys sing in the men’s room…
Wonderful show nonstop !!! smoky is the real deal the real OG!!!!!
Outstanding performance of old and new songs. Smokey really got the audience involved. Lot of fun. He stills has the magic.