Howard Stern, Smokey Robinson talk about legendary career on Howard Stern Show

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Singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson appeared on The Howard Stern Show Tuesday morning to talk about his legendary music career.

"Your life is something that people would never believe," Stern said.

Robinson was a lead member of Motown vocal group "The Miracles" until he began a solo career in 1973 with his first album, "Smokey".

Some of his greatest hits include "You've Really Got A Hold On Me", "My Girl", "Ooo Baby Baby", and "Track Of My Tears."

His uncle Claude gave him the nickname "Smokey" because Robinson loved cowboy movies as a child. "He started calling me 'Smokey Joe' when he was three, and that's how I would introduce himself," Robinson said.

Robinson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in in 1987, and two years later, the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. He wrote the classic song "My Girl," popularized immensely by "The Temptations." "People ask me if I ever regret giving away the song, and I say no," Robinson said.

"If it weren't for 'The Temptations', it never would have been written. I wrote it for them."

Robinson's newest album "Smokey & Friends" is currently out and available for purchase.

The album includes duets with other legends like Elton John, John Legend, and James Taylor. Also available, the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever DVD set is a 1983 television special to commemorate Motown's 25th year.

"Smokey Joe Robinson. I don't like you," Stern said. "I love you."