When Smokey sings, the audience melts...

[KiwiCoromandel]

Smokey Robinson was cruising through the hits he wrote for his Miracles, the Temptations and other Motown stars -- the audience enthusiastically singing along to "Going to a Go-Go," "Ooo Baby Baby" and "My Girl" -- and then a remarkable transformation took place during his first Carnegie Hall concert in more than 30 years.

The spotlights dimmed to create a more intimate mood. His band put aside the funky electronics to become a mostly acoustic jazz combo with a string section. His dancers changed from miniskirts into evening gowns. And Robinson shed his silver-sequined jacket for a double-breasted suit and striped tie.

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http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/1...n.ap/index.html