On this day: February 19    OTD February 19 - Smokey Robinson 10
/ 31 Mario Anzuoni/Reuters  1940: Singer-songwriter Smokey
Robinson, the founder and frontman of the popular Motown group
The Miracles, who is also known for his solo work, is born
William Robinson Jr. in Detroit, Mich. Robinson is best known
for hits such as "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," "I Second
That Emotion," "Tears of a Clown" and "The Tracks of My Tears."
He's also known for writing hit singles for other singers,
including "My Guy," "The Way You Do the Things You Do," "My
Girl," "Don't Mess With Bill" and "Ain't that Peculiar."  Upload
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