Touch the Sky cover

Touch the Sky

Smokey Robinson · 1983

35 min · 8 tracks · soul

Smooth soul melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Robinson's timeless vocal elegance and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • smooth melodies for relaxed moments
  • heartfelt lyrics for introspective moods
  • for evening unwinding

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer shorter, punchy songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1983, Smokey Robinson released 'Touch the Sky' as his first album since leaving Motown Records, marking a new chapter in his career. At this point, he was transitioning from being a legendary group leader of The Miracles to establishing himself as a solo artist with a more personal sound. This album helped solidify his position in the evolving R&B landscape of the early '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Marvin Gaye· Al Green· The Temptations

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Touch the Sky 5:45
  • 2 Gimme What You Want 4:00
  • 3 Even Tho’ 3:47
  • 4 Gone Again 3:40
  • 5 All My Life’s a Lie 3:58
  • 6 Sad Time 4:21
  • 7 Dynamite 4:37
  • 8 I’ve Made Love to You a Thousand Times 5:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata