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 standout in Robinson’s catalog, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest soul and R&B artists of all time. Other tracks on the album, like You Are Forever and Can’t Fight Love, showcased his signature blend of romance and melody.
With its classic Motown influence and Robinson’s unmistakable voice, Being With You remains one of his most celebrated albums of the 80s.
80s insight: Being With You was originally written by Smokey Robinson for Kim Carnes, but after recording a demo, he decided to keep the song for himself.
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 standout in Robinson’s catalog, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest soul and R&B artists of all time. Other tracks on the album, like You Are Forever and Can’t Fight Love, showcased his signature blend of romance and melody.
With its classic Motown influence and Robinson’s unmistakable voice, Being With You remains one of his most celebrated albums of the 80s.
80s insight: Being With You was originally written by Smokey Robinson for Kim Carnes, but after recording a demo, he decided to keep the song for himself.
