I have been a fan of Smokey's since he was with the Miracles. This collection is a must-have for those who claim to be a die-hard fan. There are some of his old standards, "Cruisin", "Being With You", "Tell Me Tomorrow", "Just to See Her", and the duet with Rick James, "Ebony Eyes". Also added are new , "Quiet Storm", "The Agony and Ecstasy", and "Daylight and Darkness". They are all superb. Every cut is nice, all seventeen of them. I have played this over and over; I know I will need to get another one. Smokey, you just mellow with age. You are still the one!

Listening to Smokey is like slipping into a warm bath - there's comfort and pleasure to be found in this collection. Some things, like "Open" and "The Agony and the Ecstasy", I did not know previously but was glad to discover. Then there were old gems like "Cruisin'", which is simply gorgeous and silky and defies you not to sing after listening to it, and the sheer sweetness of "Being With You".

The Ultimate Collection is a must have for fans of pure pop.

This is the best-possible one-disc collection of Smokey Robinson's solo material. However, if you can spare a few dollars more the better bet is the just-released (September 2001) "Solo Anthology," which has all these hits and more on two discs. This man's unparalleled singing and songwriting talent are well worth the splurge. Still, this collects Smokey's biggest R&B and pop singles from 1973 to 1990. Since only 4 of these crossed over to the Pop Top Ten (Cruisin', Being With You, Just To See Her, and One Heartbeat), there's a lot most buyers won't be familiar with even without going for "Anthology." My point is there's more where this came from, don't stop here.

the voice the words the feelings are all on-point.as the great Bob Dylan called smokey the greatest living American poet it's all here. his written&production ranks as some of the most impotant works this country and the world have known. this disc shows the meaning of love and emotion. crusin still is the slow-jam qiuet storm is a smooth cut (it's a light night radio format named after the song slow jams the ultimate tribute)backatcha what a smooth wicked groove.he shows what's missing today in song-writting and production.if your'e looking for real soul check this out.

Put this cd on and cuddle up with your special honey! Smokey's dynamic voice and this selection of songs will definitely make for a romantic evening...