EXCLUSIVE: Smokey Robinson on The Beatles Covering His Song, Saying They Try to Sing Like Him

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In this clip, DJ Vlad reveals to Smokey Robinson that his classic hit, 'You Really Got a Hold on Me," is one of his favorite songs. This sparks a conversation about The Beatles covering the song, during which time the R&B legend reflects back on the excitement he felt upon learning the news. From there, he talks about meeting The Beatles in England before they were famous and attending one of their live shows at a club in Liverpool. He indicated there was a nice band, but he never expected them to become among the greatest recording artists of all time in the years to come.