Smokey Robinson - Pure Smokey [LP] Orion Rivers of Congo

Rivers of Congo

this legendary songwriter performs 10 of his best known standards

and a high energy live show fusing improvisational alternative rock with funk

If 2011's Bon Iver

Mesmerizing

Smokey Robinson - Pure Smokey [LP] Orion Rivers of CongoPure Smokey was William "Smokey" Robinson's second solo album after leaving The Miracles. It was issued on Motown's Tamla label in 1974 and presents mostly songs composed by Robinson along with Marv Tarplin, another ex Miracle who joined Robinson in California after leaving the group. Marv didn't only assist Smokey, he wrote, played guitar, toured, etc. Hits from the album include, "I Am I Am" (#6 R&B), "Virgin Man" (#12 R&B), and "It's Her Turn To