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  Studio Album · No. 13

Deep in My Soul Songwriting Credits by Smokey Robinson

1977 Tamla 8 tracks 32 min

Produced by William "Smokey" Robinson

Tamla R&BSoul
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By the Numbers

8
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13
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1977
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Deep in My Soul was Robinson's fifth solo album, produced at Motown with the label's session musicians. AllMusic and Rolling Stone Album Guide both gave it 3 stars; Robert Christgau awarded a B+, noting that Robinson's professional performances were underserved by material written by "various Motown hacks." The album produced no Hot 100 singles, reflecting a period of reduced mainstream momentum between Robinson's mid-1970s chart presence and his commercial comeback with Where There's Smoke... in 1979.

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 Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals)
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 Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals)
3
It's Been a Long Time (Since I Been in Love)
Elliot Willensky Elliot Willensky William "Smokey" Robinson Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals)
4
Let's Do The Dance of Life Together
Elliot Willensky Elliot Willensky William "Smokey" Robinson Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals)
5
If You Want My Love
Donald Charles BaldwinJeffrey Bowen Donald Charles BaldwinJeffrey Bowen William "Smokey" Robinson Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals)
6
You Cannot Laugh Alone
Donald Charles BaldwinJeffrey Bowen Donald Charles BaldwinJeffrey Bowen William "Smokey" Robinson Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals)
7
In My Corner
Victor OrsbornEric Robinson Victor OrsbornEric Robinson William "Smokey" Robinson Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals)
8
The Humming Song (Lost for Words)
Bobby BelleArt PoseyJosef Powell Bobby BelleArt PoseyJosef Powell William "Smokey" Robinson Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Deep in My Soul

How was Deep in My Soul by Smokey Robinson received critically?
Deep in My Soul received mixed-to-positive reviews. AllMusic and Rolling Stone Album Guide gave it 3 stars; Robert Christgau gave it a B+, noting Robinson's professional vocals but criticizing the songwriting quality.
When was Deep in My Soul by Smokey Robinson released?
Deep in My Soul was released in 1977 on Motown's Tamla label, Robinson's fifth solo studio album.
What is the total runtime of Deep in My Soul by Smokey Robinson?
Deep in My Soul runs approximately 32 minutes across 8 tracks.
Which Smokey Robinson albums preceded and followed Deep in My Soul?
Deep in My Soul (1977) followed A Quiet Storm (1975) and preceded Where There's Smoke... (1979) in Smokey Robinson's solo catalog.
Did Deep in My Soul by Smokey Robinson produce any Billboard Hot 100 singles?
No singles from Deep in My Soul charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

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