ROBINSON,SMOKEY PURE SMOKEY – LP

UPC: 8435395504413
Label: MOTOWN
Format: LP
Release Date: January 17, 2025
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Pure Smokey was William “Smokey” Robinson’s second solo album after leaving The Miracles. It was issued on Motown’s Tamla label in 1974 and presents mostly songs composed by Robinson along with Marv Tarplin, another ex-Miracle who joined Robinson in California after leaving the group. Marv didn’t only assist Smokey, he wrote, played guitar, toured, etc. Hits from the album include, “I Am I Am” (#6 R&B), “Virgin Man” (#12 R&B), and “It’s Her Turn to Live,” a tribute to mothers co-written by Tarplin (#29 R&B). Available on 140g virgin vinyl.

TRACK LIST:

Side One:

1. It’s Her Turn to Live
2. The Love Between Me and My Kids
3. Asleep on My Love
4. I Am I Am
5. Just Passing Through

Side Two:

1. Virgin Man
2. She’s Only a Baby Herself
3. Fulfill Your Need
4. A Tattoo