People still look at Michael Jackson as being a Motown artist.
Smokey Robinson

So I wanted to sing inspirational music, and that's exactly how I approached it - only the words have been changed to declare my relationship with God.
Smokey Robinson

Songwriting is my gift from God.
Smokey Robinson

That's because we did not set out to make black music. We set out to make quality music that everyone could enjoy and listen to.
Smokey Robinson

The only thing you're taking out of here is your spirit and your soul, so we need to be conscious to try and develop that part of ourselves, because we're all spiritual creatures.
Smokey Robinson

There are very few courses around Detroit I haven't played.
Smokey Robinson

There's so many wonderful gospel people out there, and I don't necessarily want to compete with those people.
Smokey Robinson

We're all going to be victims of temptation at several points in our lives.
Smokey Robinson

We're very physical creatures, and we worry about how we look sometimes more than our spiritual selves.
Smokey Robinson

When someone picks up one of my songs and records it, I'm a flattered man, it's a blessing to me.
Smokey Robinson

When you write a song, a song has longevity.
Smokey Robinson

You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it.
Smokey Robinson

You know what, life is full of temptations.
Smokey Robinson