Pop Chronicles Interviews #101 - Smokey Robinson
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- Comparing original sessions with sessions at the time of the interview; evolution of the Miracles; his musical influences 0:04:10
- Influential vocal groups; writing partnership with Berry Gordy; Holland Dozier Holland songwriting team 0:03:15
- Definition of Motown sound; his own songwriting, question of whether music or lyrics come first; Bob Dylan's admiration; Beatles and "You Really Got a Hold On Me"; other Motown artists (Temptations, Four Tops) 0:06:59
- The Supremes; what sets Motown performers apart; evolution of group choreography 0:04:31
- How arrangements are worked out and learned; overseas reception of Motown 0:02:42
- Overseas reception continued; plans for the Miracles and Motown in general; interview concludes 0:01:26
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Pop Chronicles Interviews #101 - Smokey Robinson, audio recording, March 15, 1968; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1692091/: accessed April 2, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Music Library.