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The Motown maestro makes a smooth entrance onto the Desert Inn stage in Las Vegas and seems to get, well, winded halfway through the opening number, "More Love." Yikes. Smokey Robinson isn't hitting his full range here, certainly not approaching his trademark, celestial cry of desire and sensual fulfillment. One wonders how this indispensable architect of pop-soul is going to make it through another 17 songs, including a lengthy medley, in this 1998 concert. But by the fourth tune, a rousing take on his old Miracles hit, "Shop Around," Robinson is warmed up and pacing the slow release of his mature vocal gifts. It's typical of the man: everything about his art is controlled ecstasy in which every moment counts, and the full journey is its own beautiful reward. Backed by an outstanding band that takes a respectful but nimble approach to his classic arrangements on "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," "The Tracks of My Tears," and "I Second That Emotion," Robinson builds a majestic vocal bridge between gospel- flavored funk glory and delicate orchestral constructions. In no time, we're in his pocket. "Ooh Baby Baby" comes as a wave of masculine remorse couched in slow-dance splendor: adult experience in youthful form, the genius of Motown. "I Want a Love I Can See" and "More Than You Know" lead us to the peak of Robinson's gorgeous expression, earning him the right to play directly to the ladies in the audience with the touching corn of "I Love Your Face." The final performances, "Just to See Her" and "Going to a Go Go," take us from the wistful to the epic, the true scale of Robinson's brilliance. --Tom Keogh

Product Description

One of music’s greatest performers tracks through his hits and audience favorites such as Tears Of A Clown, Shop Around, You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me, Ooh Baby Baby, and a wonderful encore performance of Going To A Go Go. Also includes a spectacular Hits Medley beginning with The Way You Do The Things You Do and closing with My Girl.

Set Contains:

Song list:
1. More Love
2. Tears of a Clown
3. Being with You
4. Shop Around
5. I Second That Emotion
6. You've Really Got a Hold on Me
7. Ooh Baby Baby
8. I Want a Love I Can See
9. Hit Medley (The Way You Do the Things You Do, It's Growing, Since I Lost My Baby, Don't Look Back, Get Ready, My Girl)
10. We've Saved the Best for Last
11. More Than You Know
12. Double Good Everything
13. I Love Your Face
14. Rewind
15. The Tracks of My Tears
16. Just to See Her
17. End Credits
18. Encore: Going to a Go Go, ISBN13: 9786305054023 ISBN10: 6305054029 Material Type: dvd