By Jim Feliciano in Detroit. (152.163.188.68) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 05:11 am:

Just want to take a moment to extend 'warm' birthday wishes, to Smokey Robinson, on your birthday today, February 19, 2003.

Thanks, FOR ALL the 'joys' you've provided us from within your heart... with a song.

And may the Good Lord above, always... keep you in his care.
Happy Birthday, Smokey!

By john dixon (63.101.17.207) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 06:39 am:

Smokey Robinson is a national treasure and should be considered for sainthood. His body of work compares favorably with ANY songwriter of the 20th Century.

Thanks for everything Smokey; you are beloved and your songs are eternal. Happy Birthday!

By dvdmike (65.208.234.61) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 06:55 am:

The legend turns 63 today. Coincidally, The Miracles first single, "Get A Job" was released on this day in 1958. End 1016.

By TonyRussi (68.18.34.90) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 07:53 am:

Happy Birthday Smokey Robinson.You have made my world a much better place.You will always be my favorite writer, producer and male singer.Wishing you health & happiness!

By Nish (66.119.33.135) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 08:55 am:

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Smokey Robinson! The greatest songwriter, my favorite singer, one of my favorite performers. Thanks for everything and may God bless you with longevity and GOOD fortune.

By Eli (151.197.41.34) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 11:35 am:

Smokey,

From day one you have been the ispiration for my lyrical contributions.
To this day, I still use "Ill try something new " as a template for my lyrics.
As Dylan once said, you truly are the worlds greatest living poet!!!

Happy Birthday,

Bobby Eli

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 11:46 am:

To a national treasure...a native son of Detroit..a man who showed us how to dance("Mickey's Monkey"), to cry ("Tracks Of My Tears"), to love ("I'll Try Something New") and feel passion ("The Agony & the Ecstacy").

Happy birthday, William "Smokey" Robinson.

Kevin Goins - KevGo

By stephanie (206.214.1.212) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 12:14 pm:

Smokey my late sister was crazy about you!!
Happy Birthday and many more you look great!! Thanks for the musical treasures you have given us.
We are Swept for you Smokey!!
Stephanie

By R&B (138.238.41.128) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 12:21 pm:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMOKEY,FROM ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FANS,WHEN YOU SPEAK OF SMOKEY AND SONGWRITING THERE ARE ONLY TWO WORDS THAT COME TO MIND...THE MASTER!

By Chancellor of Soul (66.207.40.18) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 01:01 pm:

I got the chance to meet Smokey Robinson at the
R&B Pioneer Awards thanks to Eugene Record of
the Chi-Lites and Tony Drake. Tony and I were
there to support Eugene and the Chi-Lites for
being inducted. It was the most exciting evening
of my life. Smokey hosted the event and afterwards, Eugene suggested that the three of
us should greet Smokey, as he stood on the stage
talking to various people. As we took the stage,
Smokey greeted all of us with the warmest,
tightest hug, like we were his family ! His
words uttered, " My brothers !". Two simple
words I never forgot came out of this world
famous superstar's mouth. Thanks for that special
night Smokey and happy birthday to ya !!!

More Love !
Mike Boone
(Chancellor of Soul)

By cleoharvey (160.79.83.208) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 01:42 pm:

I can still remember "grinding" in the basement of my home in New Jersey to Oooh Baby Baby. And I think that one of the most brilliant songs ever written and produced is Tears of A Clown with its brilliant lyrical reference to Pagliacci and the calliope playing over the intro. From My Guy/My Girl to Tracks of My Tears to Floy Joy to Cruisin' (one of the most underrated and sexiest songs ever put to record), the man is a genious.

We are a much better musical world because of his presence. Happy Birthday Smokey!!

By DUSTYROSE (205.188.209.38) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 08:35 pm:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMOKEY
''AN OPEN DOOR
THAT LET'S THE SUNSHINE IN
YOU LIGHT MY WORLD
MY DAY BEGINS ''
FROM I LOVE YOUR FACE
WILLIAM SMOKEY ROBINSON

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU.THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH US.

By fayette (64.12.97.7) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 09:06 pm:

happy birthday smokey and thanks for you set
the world population a new high in the 60's with
those dreamy ballards you wrote.