{"product_id":"smokey-robinson-being-with-you","title":"Smokey Robinson ‎– Being With You","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"94\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eSmokey Robinson – Being With You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eBeing With You\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the finest solo albums from Motown legend \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSmokey Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, showcasing the silky vocals, romantic songwriting, and sophisticated soul sound that made him one of the most influential figures in popular music. Released in 1981, the album marked a major commercial comeback and reaffirmed Robinson's status as one of soul music's greatest voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eThe album is anchored by the timeless title track \u003cem data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eBeing With You\u003c\/em\u003e, a smooth and heartfelt ballad that became an international hit and remains one of Robinson's most beloved recordings. Blending elements of soul, R\u0026amp;B, and the emerging \"quiet storm\" style, the song perfectly highlights his unmistakable falsetto and gift for emotional storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eBeyond its signature hit, the album offers a collection of polished and melodic performances, including \u003cem data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eFood For Thought\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eIf You Wanna Make Love (Come 'Round Here)\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eCan't Fight Love\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eYou Are Forever\u003c\/em\u003e. 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