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Part 1: Smokey Robinson: My Dad Stabbed a White Bully at 12, Ran Away to Save Family
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In this clip, Vlad started off asking Smokey Robinson about wanting to leave The Miracles, and then “Tears of a Clown” was released and went #1. Smokey then explained that Stevie Wonder sent him the song, and Vlad pointed out that “Tracks of My Tears” and “Tears of a Clown” have a similar sound. To hear more, including Smokey speaking about coming up with lyrics, hit the above clip.
