Smokey Robinson - Smokey

The debut album by soul singer, songwriter and producer Smokey Robinson after his departure from The Miracles. Smokey was released on June 19, 1973, on Motown's Tamla label and features the hits 'Holly', 'Silent Partner in a Three-Way Love Affair' and 'Baby Come Close', Robinson's first solo hit. Smokey peaked at number 70 on the Billboard Albums chart, on which it spent 19 weeks. AllMusic reviewer Stephen Thoma Erlewine gave it four stars, stating that this is 'A transitional album, and a fascinating one at that, suggesting the path Robinson would take going forward.

Tracklist:

Side 1:

1. Holly 
2. Medley: Never My Love
3. Never Can Say Goodbye
4. A Silent Partner in a Three-Way Love Affair
5. Just My Soul Responding
6. Sweet Harmony

Side 2:

1. Will You Love Me Tomorrow
2. Wanna Know My Mind
3. The Family Song
4. Baby Come Close