Name: The Stripped Mixes by Smokey Robinson
Brand: Smokey Robinson
SKU: 602527506135
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (70 reviews)

COMPILATION

Motown’s second volume of “stripped mixes” stars Smokey Robinson, one of the label’s best-known figures and most underrated vocalists. Robinson brought to soul music an overarching femininity and vulnerability at a time when ultra-masculine shouters like David Ruffin and Otis Redding were favored. This collection spans Robinson’s early career, from his glory days with the Miracles to his popular solo singles from the late '70s and early '80s. In stripping away the rhythm tracks and overdubs to these classic songs, new elements take shape. We are able to better appreciate the subtleties of Smokey’s vocals, and his mastery of songwriting structure and harmonic arrangement. Undoubtedly, rhythm-driven songs like “I Second That Emotion” and “The Tears of a Clown” lose their essence under this treatment, but other songs gleam like polished diamonds. The rhythmless takes of “Cruisin’” and “Quiet Storm” are ethereal, sublime, and near psychedelic experiences. An a cappella take of “Ooo Baby Baby” loses nothing, and instead seems to bring out the timeless simplicity within the song’s famously pillowy arrangement.

1. Cruisin'

by Smokey Robinson

Composer: Marvin Tarplin
Smokey Robinson; Composer
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson; Main Performer
Lyricist: Smokey Robinson
Marvin Tarplin; Composer
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: Marvin Tarplin
Smokey Robinson; Other

2. Baby, Baby Don't Cry

by Smokey Robinson, The Miracles

Composer: Smokey Robinson
Terry Johnson
Al Cleveland; Composer
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Lyricist: Smokey Robinson
Terry Johnson
Al Cleveland; Composer
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: Smokey Robinson
Terry Johnson
Warren Moore; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: Terry Johnson
Al Cleveland
Smokey Robinson; Other

3. I Second That Emotion

by Smokey Robinson, The Miracles

Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Al Cleveland
William Robinson, Jr.; Composer
Lyricist: Al Cleveland
William Robinson, Jr.; Composer
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: Smokey Robinson
Al Cleveland; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: William Robinson
Al Cleveland; Other
Jr.: William Robinson; Other

4. Just To See Her

by Smokey Robinson

Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson; Main Performer
Performer: Peter Bunetta
Rick Chudacoff; Performer
Composer: Jimmy Pete Georgantones
Louis Joseph Pardini; Composer
Lyricist: Jimmy Pete Georgantones
Louis Joseph Pardini; Composer
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: Rick Chudacoff
Peter Bunetta; Production
Recording Arrangement: Rick Chudacoff
Peter Bunetta; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: Louis Joseph Pardini
Jimmy Pete Georgantones; Other

5. Being With You

by Smokey Robinson

Performer: George Tobin; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson; Main Performer
Composer: Smokey Robinson; Composer
Lyricist: Smokey Robinson; Composer
Associate Producer: Mike Piccarillo; Production
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: Mike Piccarillo
George Tobin; Production
Recording Arrangement: George Tobin; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: Smokey Robinson; Other

6. More Love

by Smokey Robinson, The Miracles

Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Smokey Robinson; Composer
Lyricist: Smokey Robinson; Composer
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: William Robinson, Jr.
William Robinson; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: Smokey Robinson; Other
Jr.: William Robinson; Other

7. The Tears Of A Clown

by Smokey Robinson, The Miracles

Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Stevie Wonder
Henry Cosby
William Robinson, Jr.; Composer
Lyricist: Stevie Wonder
Henry Cosby
William Robinson, Jr.; Composer
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: Smokey Robinson
Henry Cosby; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: William Robinson
Henry Cosby
Stevie Wonder; Other
Jr.: William Robinson; Other

8. Ooo Baby Baby

by Smokey Robinson, The Miracles

Composer: Warren Moore
Smokey Robinson; Composer
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Lyricist: Smokey Robinson
Warren Moore; Composer
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: Warren Moore
Smokey Robinson; Other

9. The Tracks Of My Tears

by Smokey Robinson, The Miracles

Composer: Warren Moore
Smokey Robinson
Marvin Tarplin; Composer
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Lyricist: Smokey Robinson
Warren Moore
Marvin Tarplin; Composer
Mixing: John Morales; Production
Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Studio Personnel: John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: Marvin Tarplin
Warren Moore
Smokey Robinson; Other

10. Quiet Storm

by Smokey Robinson

Flute: Gene Pello; Performer
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson; Main Performer
Performer: William Robinson, Jr.
Gene Pello
William Robinson; Performer
Composer: Rose Ella Jones
Smokey Robinson; Composer
Lyricist: Smokey Robinson
Rose Ella Jones; Composer
Mixing: Greg Venable
John Morales; Production
Producer: William Robinson, Jr.
Willie Hutch
William Robinson; Production
Recording: Jerry Hudgins
Greg Venable; Production
Recording Arrangement: William Robinson, Jr.
William Robinson; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Hudgins
Greg Venable
John Morales; Production
Composer Lyricist: Smokey Robinson
Rose Ella Jones; Other
Jr.: William Robinson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 51 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Motown

Label

Motown

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 30, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602527506135

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Notification

The Stripped Mixes

1. Cruisin'

2. Baby, Baby Don't Cry

3. I Second That Emotion

4. Just To See Her

5. Being With You

6. More Love

7. The Tears Of A Clown

8. Ooo Baby Baby

9. The Tracks Of My Tears

10. Quiet Storm

Technical Specifications

The Stripped Mixes

Product information

Release options

1. Cruisin'

2. Baby, Baby Don't Cry

3. I Second That Emotion

4. Just To See Her

5. Being With You

6. More Love

7. The Tears Of A Clown

8. Ooo Baby Baby

9. The Tracks Of My Tears

10. Quiet Storm

Technical Specifications