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1. There is nothing more special in music than peer-to-peer praise, when one noted artist publicly comments on another's body of work in a very positive manner. Which great songwriter dubbed Smokey as "America's greatest living poet"?
2. Smokey Robinson is associated with his work as a member of The Miracles. They were one of the most successful acts of the 1960s. In fact they had 18 songs land on the US Billboard Pop charts in the decade alone. However, it was in 1970 that the band achieved their first number one single on that chart. What song was it?
3. Which song is famously noted as the launching pad for the Motown label?
4. In addition to being an incredible singer, Robinson has gained the reputation as one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Which of the following songs did he pen for The Temptations?
5. With a catalog of songs as vast as Robinson's, it's almost an understatement to say that many artists have covered his music on their own albums. Sometimes the song may be recorded much differently than the original. Which Smokey Robinson song was re-recorded in a reggae style by Peter Tosh?
6. Which band had a top ten single in the US titled "When Smokey Sings", a song written to honor Smokey Robinson's singing style?
7. What is Smokey Robinson's real first name?
8. In the song "Tears of a Clown", what is the name of the famous clown that is mentioned in the lyrics?
9. One of the best movies from 1983 featured a few songs penned by Smokey Robinson. Which of these was not on the soundtrack to the movie "The Big Chill"?
10. Which movie featured the song "Cruisin'", as performed karaoke-style by co-stars of the film?
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