First Listen: Smokey Robinson returns gloriously on “If We Don’t Have Each Other”

smokeyrobinsonpressphoto2023

(January 27, 2023) If there is a Mount Rushmore of soul music greats, the legendary Smokey Robinson is certainly on it. As part of the Miracles, as a solo artist, and as one of the great songwriters of the past century, Mr. Robinson is one of those stars who is identified around the world with just his first name.

It has been nearly a decade since we had brand new solo music from Smokey, but the 82 year old star returns today with the smooth, mostly acoustic midtempo “If We Don’t Have Each Other.” It’s the testimony of a man who is reminding his woman what she means to him, and what a good thing they have together.

Smokey is in fine voice on the single, which overcomes some muddy vocal backing harmonies with a steady groove and tasty guitar work to deliver a nice adult soul cut that radio should pick up. Check out “If We Don’t Have Each Other” below, and welcome the great Smokey Robinson back to SoulTracks!

Smokey Robinson
“If We Don’t Have Each Other”

Video

More Info

Follow Smokey Robinson on Facebook

Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.

Song of the Month

Sargent Tucker

"No One Can Replace You (Remix)”

Listen Now

The Fresh Soul Playlist

Now on Spotify

Album of the Month

Grover Washington

"Grover Live, Volume 2"

Choice Cut

Heidi Tann feat. Kinsman Dazz Band

"Island Summer"

Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.