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Smokey Robinson: 'Every Night Those Songs Are New'

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All Songs Considered

Smokey Robinson: 'Every Night Those Songs Are New'

On this edition of All Songs Considered, the R&B singer shares some of the songs and events that shaped his career, along with cuts from his new album of duets, Smokey & Friends.

Smokey Robinson: 'Every Night Those Songs Are New'

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Jackie Wilson: The Singer And The Showman

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50 Great Voices

Jackie Wilson: The Singer And The Showman

Jackie Wilson was a singer's singer — admired by everyone from Elvis Presley to Van Morrison to Michael Jackson. His awe-inspiring falsetto powered 15 Top 10 R&B hits. But his stage show could make your jaw drop.

Jackie Wilson: The Singer And The Showman

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