Smokey Robinson: Next Steps

Smokey Robinson: Next Steps

Smokey Robinson's storied career stretches all the way back to the ‘50s, and his velvety, light voice has remained one of pop's guiding lights. Lesser-known cuts by his vocal group, The Miracles, reveal how his falsetto could channel street-corner swagger and genuine sweetness; later solo tracks like the gently funky “I Am I Am” and the jazz-tinged “Easy to Love” showcase the timeless versatility of his instrument.