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Feb 17, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: February 17, 1981 Being With You by Smokey Robinson Released.

On this day, February 17, 1981, Smokey Robinson released his 11th solo album, Being With You. The album became one of Robinson’s biggest solo successes, reaching #2 on the Billboard charts and hitting #1 on the R&B chart, proving that his smooth vocals and timeless songwriting remained as powerful as ever.

The album’s title track, Being With You, was a major hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B charts. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and lush production made it a...

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