Published 17:28 IST, December 16th 2020

Smokey Robinson's new video leaves Twitter in splits, here's what he said

Motown Singer Smokey Robinson has inspired generations of musicians with his work. Find out why are fans sharing a short video featuring him on Twitter.

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Fans have been hooked to Smokey Robinson’s music for deces w. American singer, songwriter, and record producer is best kwn for being founder and frontman of  Motown vocal group  Miracles. For a long time, he was also chief songwriter and producer for group. However, recently Smokey Robinson has been trending on internet for reasons or than his music. musician recently appeared in a 40-second video that went viral on Twitter. Re on to find out more about Smokey Robinson’s new video.

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Smokey Robinson Chaoka video

Twitter user Jeff Jacobson paid Motown legend Smokey Robinson $399 to record a Hanukkah greeting for his mor. According to Jacobson’s recent tweet, he reached out to Robinson on a video service called Cameo, a service which connects fans with celebrities for this of short paid recorded greeting. Jacobson revealed in tweet that Motown legend and his mor grew up on same street in Detroit.

However, video didn’t go as planned and left fans on Twitter in splits. video features Robinson, 80, greeting Jacobson’s mor, and wishing her for Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. However, Robinson kept saying Chanukah, prounced as “cha-new-Kah,” inste of Hanukkah. video has been retweeted over 30,000 times w and has over 43,000 likes. Robinson ends video saying, “Anyway, god bless you babe, and enjoy ‘chaoka.’

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Smokey Robinson songs

According to Billboard Magazine, one of Smokey Robinson’s greatest all-time hits is I Second That Emotion (1967). It was first big pop hit from Smokey Robinson & Miracles. song peaked at . 4, ir biggest hit since "Shop Around" hit . 2 in 1961. Here are some of his or famous songs.

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  • Ain't It, Baby (1961): Miracles h spent eight weeks at . 1 on Billboard's R&B chart with ir breakthrough single, Shop Around. While falls short in terms of numbers, artistically, it's solid gold. It is an open letter to girl who doesn't seem to love young Smokey anymore.
  • You've Really Got a Hold on Me (1962): You've Really Got a Hold on Me is a soulful ball that topped R&B charts. It was later famously covered following summer by Beatles, whose version is even more tortured. 
  • My Girl (1964): My Girl is a hopelessly devoted celebration of his special girl. It is written in collaboration with ar Miracle, Ronald "Ronnie" White.
  • Ooo Baby Baby (1965): melody of this song is simply gorgeous, and harmonies, arranged by fellow Miracle Pete Moore underscore ache in Smokey's voice. But, surprisingly, this classic stalled at . 16 on pop charts.

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Smokey Robinson's net worth

A report in Celebrity net worth reveals that Motown singer is worth $150 million. Most of singer’s wealth comes from his music and musical group Miracles. Following his departure from group, Robinson pursued a successful solo career. In 1987, he was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Disclaimer: above net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.

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17:28 IST, December 16th 2020