Studio Album · No. 16
Yes It's You Lady Songwriting Credits by Smokey Robinson
Produced by William "Smokey" Robinson, George Tobin
Holds writing credit on 4 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 4 / 9 documented
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Smokey Robinson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Yes It's You Lady was produced by George Tobin and Mike Piccirillo and recorded at Studio Sound Recorders in North Hollywood, California, in November-December 1981. The album peaked at #33 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the R&B Albums chart. Lead single "Tell Me Tomorrow" reached #33 on the Hot 100 and #3 on the R&B chart. Claudette Robinson again contributed backing vocals. AllMusic gave the album 2 stars, while Robert Christgau awarded a B, praising Robinson's "mature voice and singing" while noting the material's weakness.
Yes It's You Lady is the eleventh solo studio album by Smokey Robinson, released in 1982 on Tamla Records. The album produced 'Tell Me Tomorrow,' a polished contemporary R&B single that reached #1 on the R&B charts and marked Robinson's commercial comeback after several years of modest chart performance. The production on Yes It's You Lady reflects early-80s Motown's shift toward a more polished, synthesizer-aided sound, while Robinson's voice and romantic lyrical approach remained the through-line connecting his solo output to the Miracles era. Robinson co-wrote most of the album's material, continuing the self-authored model that defined his entire career. The album demonstrated Robinson's ability to adapt his songwriting instincts to contemporary production trends without sacrificing the melodic and lyrical craft that had always set him apart.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tell Me Tomorrow
#33
|
Gary GoetzmanMike Piccirillo | Gary GoetzmanMike Piccirillo | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Yes It's You Lady
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Old Fashioned Love
|
Gary GoetzmanMike Piccirillo | Gary GoetzmanMike Piccirillo | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Are You Still Here
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Only Game In Town
|
Gary GoetzmanMike Piccirillo | Gary GoetzmanMike Piccirillo | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
International Baby
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Merry-Go-Ride
|
Richard Williams | Richard Williams | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
I'll Try Something New
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Destiny
|
Forest Hairston | Forest Hairston | William "Smokey" RobinsonGeorge Tobin | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |