October 2010

Smokey Robinson has teamed up with Cracker Barrel restaurants to release a new album titled Now and Then. It will be available exclusively at Cracker Barrel locations and will feature classic tracks and live cuts.

"We are very excited to work with Smokey Robinson. Now and Then is a perfect CD project for Cracker Barrel because so many Americans, including me, have an emotional connection with Smokey Robinson. Who hasn't cried 'The Tears of a Clown?'" Cracker Barrel VP Peter Keiser says in a press release.

The home-style restaurant chain has become a major player in country music over the last few years, but according to Keiser, Cracker Barrel is interested in the entire spectrum of American music.

"Our overall music offerings reflect who we are as a country, and so country music is an important part of the program. But it isn't the only part. We already have a wide variety of artists represented in our American Legends CD series, and we are pleased to be adding Smokey Robinson to our exclusive music program," he adds.

Smokey Robinson Now and Then hits Cracker Barrel stores on November 1.

http://www.rttnews.com/Co...;genre=pop

[Edited 10/9/10 6:23am]

Cracker Barrel/Smokey Robinson....Does not compute.

dannyd5050 said:

Cracker Barrel/Smokey Robinson....Does not compute.

Exactly.

missfee said:

That's the best that fuckin' crook could come up with??? "Hey man give me some of them blueberry pancakes, that hashbrown casserole, some scrambled eggs hard with cheese, some biscuits with gravy and oh yeah and that new Smokey album." I'd rather pour syrup all over his cd rather than wasting my neopolitan cocoanut bar and macaroon money buying or listen to that shit. [Edited 10/8/10 15:17pm]

Man I never thought I would see that headline. This has got to be embarrassing for him. Least he left behind a legacy though musically.

[Edited 10/8/10 15:19pm]

I guess Smokey doesn't have any vegetarian or vegan fans. I've heard of Starbucks releasing CDs, but not this place.

MickyDolenz said:

I guess Smokey doesn't have any vegetarian or vegan fans. I've heard of Starbucks releasing CDs, but not this place.

I remembered when he was trying to sell his brand of gumbo a while back.

MickyDolenz said:

missfee said:

MickyDolenz said:

I guess Smokey doesn't have any vegetarian or vegan fans. I've heard of Starbucks releasing CDs, but not this place.

Yeah they do. I believe I've seen some Kenny Rogers and Mickey Gilley cd's in there beside the Bonbons.

Aw hell naw.

Timmy84 said:

missfee said:

Timmy84 said:

I remembered when he was trying to sell his brand of gumbo a while back.

Are you serious?

Serious as a heartbeat unfortunately.

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missfee said:

That's the best that fuckin' crook could come up with??? "Hey man give me some of them blueberry pancakes, that hashbrown casserole, some scrambled eggs hard with cheese, some biscuits with gravy and oh yeah and that new Smokey album." I'd rather pour syrup all over his cd rather than wasting my neopolitan cocoanut bar and macaroon money buying or listen to that shit. [Edited 10/8/10 15:17pm]

That sounds really delicious right now

Timmy84 said:

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missfee said:

Timmy84 said:

Serious as a heartbeat unfortunately.

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The Soul is in the Bowl??? At least we can say that that wasn't Berry's idea....or can we

I doubt it was his idea.

Don't hate, Smokey's still great. Just got done watching him do "Tracks Of My Tears" live on my Blu-Ray of the R&R Hall of Fame blu-ray.

If it's got live tracks of his classics, I'll hunt it down.

Timmy84 said:

missfee said:

Timmy84 said: Are you serious?

Serious as a heartbeat unfortunately.

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I actually had one of those dinners...not too bad!

Superstition said:

Don't hate, Smokey's still great. Just got done watching him do "Tracks Of My Tears" live on my Blu-Ray of the R&R Hall of Fame blu-ray.

If it's got live tracks of his classics, I'll hunt it down.

True dat. Smokey has absolutely nothing to prove. Dude can make a living off of

what he's already done and still perform at a high level. At least he isn't out recording embarrassing remakes of his classic work with bullshit artists i.e Drake like some other old dude i know.

phunkdaddy said:

Superstition said:

Don't hate, Smokey's still great. Just got done watching him do "Tracks Of My Tears" live on my Blu-Ray of the R&R Hall of Fame blu-ray.

If it's got live tracks of his classics, I'll hunt it down.

True dat. Smokey has absolutely nothing to prove. Dude can make a living off of

what he's already done and still perform at a high level. At least he isn't out recording embarrassing remakes of his classic work with bullshit artists i.e Drake like some other old dude i know.

Oh if he had did that... OOH WEE!

But yeah least there's that.

Time Flies When You're Having Fun, his self-released 2009 album, attests to his enduring strength as a songwriter. Give it a listen if you haven't already.

phunkdaddy said:

Superstition said:

Don't hate, Smokey's still great. Just got done watching him do "Tracks Of My Tears" live on my Blu-Ray of the R&R Hall of Fame blu-ray.

If it's got live tracks of his classics, I'll hunt it down.

True dat. Smokey has absolutely nothing to prove. Dude can make a living off of

what he's already done and still perform at a high level. At least he isn't out recording embarrassing remakes of his classic work with bullshit artists i.e Drake like some other old dude i know.

In fact, he's done just the opposite. Check this out:

http://www.livefromdaryls...l?ep_id=23

RodeoSchro said:

phunkdaddy said:

True dat. Smokey has absolutely nothing to prove. Dude can make a living off of

what he's already done and still perform at a high level. At least he isn't out recording embarrassing remakes of his classic work with bullshit artists i.e Drake like some other old dude i know.

In fact, he's done just the opposite. Check this out:

http://www.livefromdaryls...l?ep_id=23

Thanks, good stuff. I need to find a way to rip some of those.

RodeoSchro said:

phunkdaddy said:

True dat. Smokey has absolutely nothing to prove. Dude can make a living off of

what he's already done and still perform at a high level. At least he isn't out recording embarrassing remakes of his classic work with bullshit artists i.e Drake like some other old dude i know.

In fact, he's done just the opposite. Check this out:

http://www.livefromdaryls...l?ep_id=23

Man that's some good stuff. Thanks dude.

Smokey just sold me on his most recent album with that jam of "Girlfriend". Seriously, those are awesome vids. I've watched them all twice.

silverchild said:

Timmy84 said:

Serious as a heartbeat unfortunately.

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I actually had one of those dinners...not too bad!

I had one of those dinners,too It was pretty good.

SoulAlive said:

silverchild said:

I actually had one of those dinners...not too bad!

I had one of those dinners,too It was pretty good.

missfee said:

That's the best that fuckin' crook could come up with??? "Hey man give me some of them blueberry pancakes, that hashbrown casserole, some scrambled eggs hard with cheese, some biscuits with gravy and oh yeah and that new Smokey album." I'd rather pour syrup all over his cd rather than wasting my neopolitan cocoanut bar and macaroon money buying or listen to that shit. [Edited 10/8/10 15:17pm]

you're making hungry.

PoppyBros said:

missfee said:

That's the best that fuckin' crook could come up with??? "Hey man give me some of them blueberry pancakes, that hashbrown casserole, some scrambled eggs hard with cheese, some biscuits with gravy and oh yeah and that new Smokey album." I'd rather pour syrup all over his cd rather than wasting my neopolitan cocoanut bar and macaroon money buying or listen to that shit. [Edited 10/8/10 15:17pm]

you're making hungry.

I'm sure there's a Cracker Barrel on the next exit by your nearest interstate...that or an IHOP down the street. If there's neither, then we know there has to be Shoney's in your town somewhere.

Timmy84 said:

missfee said:

Timmy84 said: Are you serious?

Serious as a heartbeat unfortunately.

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y it look like u just took that out your freezer?