Top 10: Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson are the masters

How does Smokey Robinson do it?
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Seriously, the man seems to never age!

It’s great to see him and Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, acting as mentors to a new generation of singers, since as Berry pointed out his label was the sound of young America.

It is a testament to their musical genius that their songs are still just as great today as they were decades ago.

Do you agree with Smokey’s assessment that this season is a special one?


–Lisa Respers France, CNN.com Writer


Source : http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2009/03/25/top-10-barry-gordy-and-smokey-robinson-are-the-masters/

THE MIRACLES GET A HOLLYWOOD STAR: Smokey Robinson says it's about time.

*Smokey Robinson now has two stars representing him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – one for his career as a solo artist, and a brand new star for his run as lead singer of the famed Motown group, The Miracles.

The crooner was on hand Friday as his former back up group was honored in a ceremony that included one-time labelmates Stevie Wonder and Mary Wilson of the original Supremes, as well as Motown founder Berry Gordy.

"I've had a star for the last 20 years or so, and it is way, way, way, way overdue" for The Miracles, Robinson told the crowd, according to the Associated Press.

According to Ron Brewington, National Vice President, Motown Alumni Association (MAA), his organization was the sponsor for the Miracles getting their star.


A number of events this year mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Motown record label. Last week in Detroit, Gordy and Robinson joined the "American Idol" finalists to tape a segment set to air on Wednesday.

"Idol's" Motown Week will culminate with a duet between Robinson and the show's season 2 winner Ruben Studdard. The pair will perform on the results show, which moves from Wednesday to Thursday this week to accommodate President Obama's Tuesday press conference. "Idol's" performance show moves from Tuesday to Wednesday night


Source : http://eurweb.com/story/eur51907.cfm

Adam Lambert gets a standing ovation--from Smokey Robinson!

Adam Lambert tells Smokey Robinson he's really nervous, singing "Tracks of My Tears." Smokey tells him he's never heard anyone sing it tender and soft like that, very proud of the interpretation. Adam smartly asks him what inspired him to write it; says his goal "is to do it justice."

Elvis-like hair, gray suit. Man, from the get-go, this is great; so smooth, so in control, so heartfelt, such pitch-perfect vocals. Audience is hushed; Adam totally gets this song. It's him at his best; no weirdness for the sake of weirdness, just exercising his creativity and making us hear a song totally differently. He's got us all in the palm of his hand--and Smokey Robinson and the audience gives him a standing ovation.

Kara stands, calls it awesome. Paula loves how he's completely in his own league, surprises us every week; loves the clean, classy look. Simon calls it the best performance of the night, which is like a no-duh moment. "You tonight really have emerged as a star."

Randy says from day one he knew he had the range, loved the falsetto, "unbelievably hot."


Source : http://weblogs.newsday.com/entertainment/music/idol/blog/2009/03/adam_lambert_gets_a_standing_o.html