One Dozen Roses
Produced by William "Smokey" Robinson
Smokey Robinson wrote 8 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 12 self-written
Every track is scored by writing credit — whether Smokey Robinson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
One Dozen Roses is the fourteenth studio album by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, released in 1971 on Tamla Records. The album produced 'I Don't Blame You at All,' one of the group's final major hits with Smokey, a smooth and reflective mid-tempo soul number co-written by Robinson and Warren Moore that reached the Top 20 on the pop charts. The record finds Robinson in a more mature, introspective mode, the psychedelic flourishes of the late 60s give way to a polished, gentle sound that anticipates the quiet storm soul Robinson would define as a solo artist. With Robinson preparing to leave the group to focus on his role as a Motown executive, One Dozen Roses captures the Miracles in their final stretch as his vehicle, and the quality of his writing remained consistently high throughout. The album's title and tone reflect the romantic sincerity that had always been Robinson's songwriting signature.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
When Sundown Comes
|
Smokey RobinsonMarvin Tarplin | Smokey RobinsonMarvin Tarplin | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 2 |
No Wonder Love's a Wonder
|
Smokey RobinsonMarvin TarplinAl Cleveland | Smokey RobinsonMarvin TarplinAl Cleveland | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 3 |
The Tears of a Clown
|
Smokey RobinsonHenry CosbyStevie Wonder | Smokey RobinsonHenry CosbyStevie Wonder | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 4 |
Satisfaction
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 5 |
Crazy About The La La La
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 6 |
Cecilia
|
Paul Simon | Paul Simon | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 7 |
I Don't Blame You at All
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 8 |
That Girl
|
Joe HintonHenry CosbyCandice Ghant | Joe HintonHenry CosbyCandice Ghant | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 9 |
Faces
|
Jack Goga | Jack Goga | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 10 |
I Love You Dear
|
Clay McMurrayJohn GloverPam Sawyer | Clay McMurrayJohn GloverPam Sawyer | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 11 |
Oh Baby Baby I Love You
|
Smokey RobinsonAl ClevelandObie Benson | Smokey RobinsonAl ClevelandObie Benson | William "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 12 |
The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" Robinson |