Tyler duets with Smokey Robinson

By Martin Kielty
( Classic Rock )
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Hear Aerosmith frontman’s collaboration on You Really Got A Hold On Me

R&B icon Smokey Robinson has released a stream of his duet with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.

The pair collaborated on a version of You Really Got A Hold On Me, originally recorded as a B-side by Robinson and the Miracles in 1962. The updated track also features pop singer Nicole Scherzinger.

It’s taken from his album Smokey & Friends, launched on September 1 via Decca, and features 11 tracks of big-name guest performances.

Aerosmith are continuing a US tour with Slash after a pause caused by illness, which led to rumours that drummer Joey Kramer was suffering a severe heart problem.

Tracklist

  1. The Tracks Of My Tears – with Elton John

  2. You Really Got A Hold On Me – with Steven Tyler, Nicole Scherzinger

  3. My Girl – with Miguel, Aloe Blacc, JC Chasez

  4. Cruisin’ – with Jessie J

  5. Quiet Storm – with John Legend

  6. The Way You Do (The Things You Do) – with CeeLo Green

  7. Being With You – with Mary J Blige

  8. Ain’t That Peculiar – with James Taylor

  9. The Tears Of A Clown – with Sheryl Crow

  10. Ooh Baby Baby – with Ledisi)

  11. Get Ready – with Gary Barlow

Martin Kielty
Freelance Online News Contributor

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.