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When Smokey Sings Lyrics

Debonair lullabies in melodies revealed
In deep despair on lonely nights
He knows just how you feel
The slyest rhymes - the sharpest suits
In miracles made real

Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
You know you're right just to hold her tight
He soothes it right - makes it outtasite
And everything's good in the world tonight!
Chorus:
When Smokey sings - I hear violins
When Smokey sings - I forget everything
As she's packing her things
As she's spreading her wings

The front door might slam
But the back door it rings
And Smokey sings... he sings

Elegance in eloquence - for sale or rent or hire
Should I say - yes I match his best
Then I would be a liar S
ymphonies that soothe the rage
When lovers' hearts catch fire

Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
You know you're right just to hold her tight
He soothes it right - makes it outtasite
And everything's good in the world tonight!

(chorus)
Smashing the hell With the heaven she brings
Then Smokey sings... he sings

Luther croons
Sly's the original - originator
James screams
Marvin was the only innovator
But nothing can compare
Nothing can compare
When Smokey sings

(chorus)
She threw back the ring
When Smokey sings...
Smokey sings...
Smokey sings...
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I think this song is about Smokey Robinson. This was ABC's last big hit.

Cover art for When Smokey Sings lyrics by ABC

i thing a great song like this warrants more comments than just 2?....

the lyrics and music are exceptional

smokey's voice does have a special quality:

just to hold her soothes it right makes it out of sight and everything's good in the world tonight when Smokey sings I hear violins when Smokey sings I forgot everything

i'm sure this song is doing well on it-tunes

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This song is about Smokey the bear and his magnificent singing voice. Also, we hear interesting tidbits of information like how Lex Luthor used to be a crooner before becoming a supervillain, Sly Cooper was the original originator and Marvin The Martian was the only innovator. Whatever that means. It's a pretty catchy song and I love playing it on my iPod. 80s music in general needs more love.

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Cover art for When Smokey Sings lyrics by ABC

I think this song is about Smokey Robinson. This was ABC's last big hit.

Cover art for When Smokey Sings lyrics by ABC

I should add that the synthesizer is best heard when you are stoned and surrounded with beautiful leggy hotties (<25) from Europe and south America in south beach in the early 1990s.....with a $100k sound system playing full blast ...u can feel the bass + gorgeous women ...step outside to moonlight and quiet ocean waves ...= ultra sensual ......makes u wonder why that place became so popular