Cruisin'

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Jessie J, Smokey Robinson

About Cruisin'

"Cruisin'" is a 1979 single written, produced, and recorded by Smokey Robinson for Motown Records' Tamla label. One of Robinson's most successful singles outside of his work with The Miracles, "Cruisin'" hit #1 on the U. S. Cash Box Top 100 and was also a major Billboard Pop hit, peaking at #4 the week of February 2, 1980. It was a Top Five hit on the Soul chart as well. The song was co-written by fellow Miracle Marv Tarplin. "Cruisin'" was an even bigger hit in New Zealand, hitting #1 on that country's chart. It is included on Robinson's ninth studio album, Where There's Smoke.... Reportedly, Smokey had a cold when he recorded the song. It was originally intended as a B side for a remake of "Get Ready". 


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2014
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Cruise

Baby let's cruise, away from here
Don't be confused, the way is clear
And if you want it you got it forever
This is not a one night stand
Let the music take your mind
Ooh just release and you will find

You're gonna fly away, glad your goin' my way
I love it when we're cruising together
The music is played for love, 
Cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together
 
Baby tonight belongs to us
Everything's right, do what you must 
And inch by inch we get closer and closer 
To every little part of each other

Let the music take your mind
Just release and you will find

You're gonna fly away, glad your goin' my way
I love it when we're cruising together
Music is played for love, 
Cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

Cruise with me baby
Cruise with me baby

So good

Baby lets cruise
Lets float, lets glide
Ooh lets open up and go inside

And if you want it you got it forever
I can just stay there inside you
And love you baby,
Let the music take your mind
Just release and you will find

You're gonna fly away, glad your goin' my way
I love it when we're cruising together
Music is played for love, 
Cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

You're gonna fly away, glad your goin' my way
I love it when we're cruising together
Music is played for love, 
Cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

You're gonna fly away, glad your goin' my way
I love it when we're cruising together
The music is played for love, 
Cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

You're gonna fly away, glad your goin' my way
I love it when we're cruising together
Music is played for love, 
Cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

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Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the popular Motown vocal group The Miracles, for which he also served as the group's chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as The Five Chimes until 1972 when he announced a retirement from the stage to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. more »

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Written by: Marvin Tarplin, Smokey Robinson

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Cruisin'" is a song by American soul and R&B singer Smokey Robinson from his album "Where There's Smoke...".
Release Date
The song was released as a single in 1979.
Chart Performance
"Cruisin'" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it one of Robinson's highest-charting solo singles. It also reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Songwriter
Smokey Robinson co-wrote the song with fellow Motown songwriter Marv Tarplin.
Length
The album version of the song runs for 5 minutes and 56 seconds, while the single version clocks in at 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
Lyrics Theme
The song is noted for its romantic lyric content and the soothing, laid-back rhythm.
Musical Style
"Cruisin'" is classified under the Smooth Soul and R&B genres.
Popular Cover
The song has been covered by several artists, including D'Angelo, who took his version to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2000.
Commercial Use
It has also been used in commercials and in movies, notably in the film "The Family Man" starring Nicolas Cage.
Recognition
At the time of its release, "Cruisin'" was praised for its ability to cross over into pop radio play, despite being firmly rooted in soul and R&B.
Album Performance
The album "Where There's Smoke..." peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 charts and received an RIAA gold certification.
Noteworthy Performance
Smokey Robinson performed "Cruisin'" at the aria awards (an Australian annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry) in 2006.

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