Smokey Robinson on How His Biggest Solo Song 'Cruisin' Took 5 Years to Make (Part 20)

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In this clip, Smokey Robinson discussed making his hit record “Cruisin” which he said took him 5 years to make and how D’Angelo remade it for his debut album ‘Brown Sugar.’ Smokey said the pair also got the opportunity to perform the song together live on stage.

[theforceq]

These Smokey Robinson interviews are dope and this man is going on 83 years old on February 19th - Happy Birthday Smokey in advance 🥳🎈🎉🍾🙂

[ka]

Took 5 years to make, but any time I hear it, it's right on time. Every time.

[daimonmarioperez]

It is truly an honor, listening to a living Legend. Telling his story in his own words....

[Aliazmoneyfingerz]

This is one of the most meaningful interviews Vlad has ever done for the culture and I'm glad I was able to witness it

[roz.b.]

OUT OF ALL OF VLAD'S VIDEOS, THIS IS THE INTERVIEW OF A LIFETIME 😎😎👍👍.

[BougieOnABudgetFigiRated]

I love that he’s a fan of his remakes. That’s definitely the right attitude. I love it!

[InvestBetter.]

That's how writing a song, or a book, or creating a painting, making any creation works.
You'll know when you are on the right path, you'll know when you are lost,
and you'll know when you're done. The inspiration practically starts, and ends, on its own

[rudybrooks]

Cruising in a classic, much love to Smokey.👍

[chillywillie]

The Smokey Robinson and the Miracles song ‘Baby Baby Don’t Cry’ is my all time favorite underrated song.

[derekbrown]

I think we still don't realize how great Marvin Gaye was. Listening to this interview and the fact that I still actively listen to both of them. I still hear stuff in their music that stops me and I'm just in awe. Good classic soul music never dies. Thanks Smokey, Thanks Marvin.

[InvestBetter.]

What I like about this interview, and I've NEVER seen Smokey interviewed, is it shows that he is a very masculine man. Just watching him perform, he definitely doesn't give off that aura, but when you sit and talk to him, he comes across as a Man's man, which underscores how talented a balladeer he is.

[dinagreen]

Smokey Robinson is just simply the "BEST" young Smokey, Senior Smokey he's got it all! Love you Smokey.😊❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕

[daniellepreyar]

I wasn't even thought of when Cruisin came out but I swear its been one of my fav songs since I was a little girl. I sing it and play it all of the time, its such a beautiful sultry song. Thanks Mr Robinson for blessing the younger generations with your great timeless music. The real deal forreal ❤🎶

[royalmajesty]

Cruisin is my favorite song Of ALL TIME. 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[MaddBlakTV]

This is a good way to illustrate being an artist. Sometimes you have Part of a great idea but it's not all there yet. Sometimes you gotta wait for the right inspiration to put all the puzzle pieces together.

[mr.joshua]

The Smokey interviews have been incredible.

[Master-ekep]

When he passes back into the essence. People going to say he one of the best to ever do it.

[deborahterrell]

Smokey can sing to me anytime. I was blessed to have seen his entertainment when he first started entertaining. Cruising is an awesome song, yet all his music is awesome. Love you Smokey.

[johnwhite]

This man created a whole radio genre the Quiet storm

[timothylawson]

Fun fact, Bruce Springsteen has been quoted saying when Crusiin first came out he loved it so much he had it looped so he could listen to it over and over.