Discover the story of the song > When Smokey Sings – ABC

The song is about a person who finds comfort in listening to Smokey Robinson's music. When they listen to his songs, they hear violins and forget about all their troubles, including a recent break-up with their partner who is leaving them. Even though their partner is packing their things to leave, the protagonist still finds joy in Smokey's singing. The lyrics also mention other musical legends like Luther Vandross, Sly Stone, James Brown, and Marvin Gaye.