Smokey Robinson's role in the history of Motown Records is by no means just that of an artist. He was a member of the Miracles, yes. But he also was a producer, songwriter & in later years, part owner of the label. This quiz will look at Smokey's storied career as a writer for other artists. You have to decide which Motown song was a Smokey original or had no connection with Smokey at all. Fact: Smokey is said to have written over 4,000 songs in his career, with 2,500 of them still unpublished.
1. "My Guy" [Mary Wells]
Smokey
2. "The Composer" [The Supremes]
Smokey
3. "I Can't Get Next To You" [The Temptations]
Smokeless
4. "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me)" [Kim Weston]
Smokeless
5. "Happy (Love Theme From "Lady Sings The Blues") [Bobby Darin]
Smokey
6. "Who's Lovin' You" [The Jackson 5]
Smokey (he recorded it with The Miracles, but it is safe to say young Michael yanked this one out from under them)
7. "Still Water (Love)" [The Four Tops]
Smokey
8. "Little Darling (I Need You)" [Marvin Gaye]
Smokeless
9. "Gettin' Ready For Love" [Diana Ross]
Smokeless
10. "Just To See Her" [Smokey Robinson]
Smokeless (he didn't write everything he sang, believe it or not)
