1980 Smokey Robinson – Cruisin’ (US:#4)
“Cruisin’” is a 1979 single written, produced, and recorded by Smokey Robinson for Motown Records’ Tamla label. One of Robinson’s most successful singles outside of his work with The Miracles, “Cruisin'” hit #1 on the U.S. Cash Box Top 100 and was also a major Billboard Pop hit, peaking at #4 the week of February 2, 1980. It was a Top Five hit on the Soul chart as well.
The song was co-written by fellow Miracle Marv Tarplin. “Cruisin'” was an even bigger hit in New Zealand, hitting #1 on that country’s chart. It is included on Robinson’s ninth studio album, Where There’s Smoke….
Reportedly, Smokey had a cold when he recorded the song. It was originally intended as a B side for a remake of “Get Ready”.
Album
Where There’s Smoke… is a 1979 album by Smokey Robinson, released on Motown Records’ Tamla label. It contains his Billboard Top ten pop hit single “Cruisin’”. Tracks 1 It’s A Good Night (Smokey Robinson) 5:462 I Love The Nearness Of You (Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder) 4:303 The Hurt’s On You (Lawrence Hanks, Rodney Massey) 4:164 […]
Musicians
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Produced By
Smokey Robinson
Songwriters
Smokey Robinson
Marv Tarplin
Charts
US:#4
UK:# –