Smokey Robinson – Really Gonna Miss You
“Really Gonna Miss You” is a song written and recorded by Smokey Robinson. It was originally released in 1981 as the second single from his album Being with You. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also became a gold record.
Background and composition
“Really Gonna Miss You” was written by Smokey Robinson as a tribute to his wife, Claudette. The song is a beautiful ballad about love, loss, and longing. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of grief.
Recording and production
“Really Gonna Miss You” was recorded at the Motown Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Smokey Robinson.
The recording features Smokey Robinson on lead vocals. Robinson’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a piano-driven melody and a string section that adds to the song’s emotional impact.
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“Really Gonna Miss You” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Smokey Robinson as a tribute to his wife, Claudette.
- The song was originally released in 1981 as the second single from his album Being with You.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the Adult Contemporary chart.
- “Really Gonna Miss You” has been covered by many artists, including Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, and Luther Vandross.