(born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, producer, and former record executive director.
Shawn Furlong, Terry Furlong – sound effects, sopranino.The "Wedding Song" was originally composed for the wedding of Jermaine and Hazel Joy Jackson December 15, 1973." Happy" – Love Theme from Lady Sings the Blues (Robinson, Michel Legrand) 7:05."Quiet Storm" 7:47 (Robinson, Rose Ella Jones ).Miracles member Marv Tarplin was also a contributor to this album.Īll tracks composed and arranged by Smokey Robinson except where indicated. According to Pitchfork journalist Eric Harvey, the record reinvented Robinson's brand of "contemplative romantic soul" with the Miracles, revitalized his career after two underperforming solo albums, and typified what would become known as the quiet storm radio format. Ī Quiet Storm was later named one of the greatest Motown albums of all time in a 1999 edition of Q. Robert Christgau was less enthusiastic, believing the title track was somewhat bold for concentrating Pure Smokey 's "drift into a style", but finding much of the record lacking rhythm, with the exception of "Love Letters" and "Coincidentally". Vince Aletti ranked it as the year's third best album in his ballot for the 1975 Pazz & Jop critics poll. In a contemporary review for Rolling Stone, Robert Palmer said A Quiet Storm proved Robinson was "still a dynamic creative force" as it succeeded on the strength of his singing and production, although he highlighted the "sexy directness" of the title track and "Baby That's Backatcha". The album re-established Robinson's reputation as a master songwriter and producer and solidified his solo success after leaving his influential Hall of Fame group, the Miracles. This album spawned three hit singles, including Robinson's first disco hit " Baby That's Backatcha", rising to number 7 on the Billboard Disco chart (Top 10 R&B).
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Critical reception Professional ratings Review scoresĪ Quiet Storm is one of the most highly-acclaimed soul albums of the 1970s. Īccording to Pitchfork journalist Eric Harvey, A Quiet Storm revitalized Robinson's career after having left his group the Miracles, and typified what would become known as the quiet storm radio format. The album received generally positive reviews, and spawned the hit single " Baby That's Backatcha", which spent one week at the top of the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. A Quiet Storm is the 1975 third solo album by American soul singer, songwriter, and producer Smokey Robinson.
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