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Smokey Robinson: Building A Quiet Storm

John Abbey, Blues & Soul, September 1975

WILLIAM 'SMOKEY' ROBINSON has been referred to as the "greatest poet of our decade" and when one listens to the unique lyric style that the former Miracle has cultivated, it's something you certainly wouldn't argue with.

Total word count of piece: 1185

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