Smokey Robinson

Released: June 19, 1973

Songwriter: Smokey Robinson

Producer: Willie Hutch Smokey Robinson

Gemini and Aquarius
Well, I'm talking 'bout
Leo the Lion and Sagittarius
What a groovy combination
Dig that foursome, yeah
Living in a four-way situation
'Til some more come

Two guys and two girls together
In one love that's strong
Singing that family song
Yeah, singing that family song

First the Twins met the Waterman
Waterman said, "Twins
I'm gonna make you mine if I can"
Then one day soon, the Lion
Raised his head and roared aloud
(Uh-huh, now)
And Waterman and Twins
Were feeling mighty, mighty proud
And by and by
The Archer let the arrow fly
(Yes, he did now)
And made four where there was three
And made sure that there would be

Two guys and two girls together
In one love that's strong, yeah
Singing that F-A-M-I-L-Y, family song

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh...
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah
Ooh-ooh-ooh...

Gemini and Aquarius
Well, I'm talking 'bout
Leo the Lion and Sagittarius
A groovy combination, air and fire
Of each other, they should never tire, no

Two girls and two guys together
In one love that's strong, yeah
Singing that family song
Singing that family song
Singing that F-A-M-I-L-Y, family song, ooh...
Singing that F-A-M-I-L-Y, family song

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh...
Family, family, family song
Singing that family song
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh...

Arguably the greatest songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century, Robinson’s timeless creations for Motown, both for his own group and for other artists, provided the ultimate example of what a pop song can be. From The Beatles to Bob Dylan, the rest of the 60s followed in his wake

As if that wasn’t enough, he created a whole new genre in the mid-70s with “quiet storm”, a radio format named after one of his songs. He continues writing and performing today.

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