Quiet Storm
Smokey Robinson
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Soft and warm, a quiet storm Quiet as when flowers talk at break of dawn, break of dawn A power source of tender force Generatin', radiatin', turnin' me on, turnin' me on Oh, you short circuit all my nerves Promising electric pains You touch me and suddenly there's rainbow rings Quiet storm blowing Through my life, oh Quiet storm blowing Through my life, oh blow, baby Oh, when you sigh, we can ride A butterfly caught up in a hurricane, hurricane Lucky me, I'm glad I'm free Suddenly I'm caught up in your summer rain oh, shower me with your sweet love I will bathe in every drop Through all the seasons Let it pour and never stop Quiet storm blowing Through my life, through my life You're just like a quiet storm blowing Through my life, through my life, through my life through my life, through my life Blowin', blowin', blowin', blowin' Ah, through my life Oh Hail soft storms of loving me Let them play on my desires Kiss me softly Let your lightenin' light my fire Quiet storm blowing Through my life, through my life You're just like a quiet storm blowing (blowing, blowing) Through my life, through my life Quiet storm blowing Through my life Quiet storm blowing (Oh, yeah) Through my life Oh Shower me with your sweet love I will bathe in ever drop Through all the seasons Let it pour and never stop Quiet storm blowing Through my life, through my life You're just like a quiet storm (blowing) Warm and tender, through my life (oh through my life) Quiet storm, you're blowing Through my life, through my life, through my life Quiet storm blowing Through my life Blow, baby Blow, baby Blow, baby Blow, baby Oh yeah, quiet storm yeah, quiet storm Blow, baby Blow, baby Blow, baby
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Written by: ROSE ELLA JONES, SMOKEY ROBINSON
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10 facts about this song
Debut Timeline"Quiet Storm" the song was released by Smokey Robinson in 1975, making it one of Robinson's earliest solo efforts after leaving The Miracles.
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Album TitleThe song is the title track from Smokey Robinson's album of the same name, also released in 1975.
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Genre Inspiration"Quiet Storm" was not only a song, but it also inspired a subgenre of RnB with the same name. The term is used to describe sultry, slow tempo contemporary R&B, often used for late night radio shows.
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Radio Show InfluenceMelvin Lindsey, a disc jockey in Washington, D.C., was inspired by the song to create a late-night music show called "The Quiet Storm" on WHUR-FM in 1976.
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Chart Performance"Quiet Storm" reached number 25 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart, showcasing Smokey Robinson’s solo success after his departure from The Miracles.
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Musical CompositionThe song is a slow-groove track, showcasing smooth and soulful vocals from Robinson accompanied by his harmonious backup singers, The Miracles.
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AuthorshipSmokey Robinson is credited as the sole writer of "Quiet Storm." This demonstrates his prowess not just as a singer, but as a songwriter.
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Cultural ImpactThe term "Quiet Storm" later became a common descriptor for slow R&B songs with soulful and mellow melodies after the success of the Smokey Robinson song.
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Influence on ArtistsArtists in the R&B genre such as Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, and Sade have all been influenced by the 'Quiet Storm' subgenre, and thus indirectly by Robinson's original song.
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Lengthy TrackUnlike many contemporary songs of its time, “Quiet Storm” was almost seven minutes long, indicating a move toward longer compositions in some popular music of the era.
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