Deep in My Soul

1977 Tamla 8 tracks

Produced by William "Smokey" Robinson

Tamla R&BSoulMotownPop
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Every track is scored by writing credit — whether Smokey Robinson carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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0 trackswritten by Smokey Robinson 8 tracksoutside writers
Smokey Robinson's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

8
Tracks
13
Lyricists
1
Producers
1977
Released

Deep in My Soul is the sixth solo studio album by Smokey Robinson, released in 1977 on Tamla Records. The album is anchored by 'Vitamin U,' a sensuous, slow-building ballad that became a significant R&B hit and exemplified the Quiet Storm radio format Robinson was helping to popularize, intimate, smooth soul designed for late-night listening rather than dancefloor play. Robinson wrote every track on the album himself, maintaining the total authorship model he had carried from the Miracles era into his solo catalog. The album arrived at a moment when disco was dominating mainstream pop, and Robinson's refusal to follow the trend confirmed his commitment to organic, songwriter-driven soul. Deep in My Soul is a mid-career highlight from an artist who had been writing at a consistently high level for over two decades by its release.

Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Vitamin U
Lawrence BrownTerri McFaddin Lawrence BrownTerri McFaddin William "Smokey" Robinson
2
There Will Come a Day (I'm Gonna Happen to You)
Michael B. SuttonBrenda SuttonKathy Wakefield Michael B. SuttonBrenda SuttonKathy Wakefield William "Smokey" Robinson
3
It's Been a Long Time (Since I Been in Love)
Elliot Willensky Elliot Willensky William "Smokey" Robinson
4
Let's Do The Dance of Life Together
Elliot Willensky Elliot Willensky William "Smokey" Robinson
5
If You Want My Love
Donald Charles BaldwinJeffrey Bowen Donald Charles BaldwinJeffrey Bowen William "Smokey" Robinson
6
You Cannot Laugh Alone
Donald Charles BaldwinJeffrey Bowen Donald Charles BaldwinJeffrey Bowen William "Smokey" Robinson
7
In My Corner
Victor OrsbornEric Robinson Victor OrsbornEric Robinson William "Smokey" Robinson
8
The Humming Song (Lost for Words)
Bobby BelleArt PoseyJosef Powell Bobby BelleArt PoseyJosef Powell William "Smokey" Robinson

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