Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson lives in gentleness. 11 of 18 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 18 Smokey Robinson songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Baby Baby Don't Cry (the calmest here, 19) to I Second That Emotion (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1960–1987.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to You've Really Got a Hold on Me.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Smokey Robinson
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Smokey Robinson song?
Of the 18 Smokey Robinson songs we've measured, “I Second That Emotion” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Smokey Robinson song?
“Baby Baby Don't Cry” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 19–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Smokey Robinson overall?
Smokey Robinson averages 32/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Smokey Robinson?
The Smokey Robinson songs we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which Smokey Robinson songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Baby Baby Don't Cry”, “I Don't Blame You at All”, “Cruisin'”, “Quiet Storm”.
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