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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Tracks of My Tears: Throwback Vibez No. 193 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Tracks of My Tears | Throwback Vibez

In the 193rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Tracks of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.

By the musical hype, 15 hoursDecember 4, 2025 ago

15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1970s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from the 1970s | Playlist 🎧

15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from the 1970s features songs by Average White Band, Joe Tex, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Three Dog Night & War.

By the musical hype, 4 monthsAugust 6, 2025 ago

Four Tops, Still Water (Love): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 63 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Four Tops, Still Water (Love) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 63rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Still Water (Love)” by the iconic Motown quartet, Four Tops.

By the musical hype, 8 monthsApril 21, 2025 ago

Cruise: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 22 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ritesh Mitha via Pexels]

Cruise | 3 to 5 BOPS

Cruise: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 22 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Durand Jones & The Indications, Florida Georgia Line, Logic, Mariah Carey & Smokey Robinson.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 16, 2023 ago

Smokey Robinson, “Cruisin’”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 42 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Smokey Robinson, Cruisin’ | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 42nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Cruisin’” by Smokey Robinson.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 13, 2023 ago

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