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"What's Easy for Two Is Hard for One" (also known as "What's Easy for Two Is So Hard for One") is a song written and produced by Smokey Robinson and released as a single by singer Mary Wells for the Motown label.


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Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the popular Motown vocal group The Miracles, for which he also served as the group's chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as The Five Chimes until 1972 when he announced a retirement from the stage to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. more »

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Release Date
The song "Easy" by Smokey Robinson was released in 1978 as part of the "Love Breeze" album.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at the 20th position on the Billboard R&B Chart.
Collaboration
Smokey Robinson collaborated with fellow Miracles member Marv Tarplin, who played guitar for the track.
Album Success
The "Love Breeze" album, which included "Easy," reached 37 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and 12 on the R&B Albums chart.
Song Genre
"Easy" is classified as a soul music genre, which combines elements of rhythm and blues and gospel music.
Artist
Smokey Robinson is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of the Miracles.
Record Label
The "Easy" song and the "Love Breeze" album were both released under the Motown Records label.
Song Theme
Like many of Robinson's songs, "Easy" has a romantic theme and is known for its smooth and heartwarming lyrics.
Performance Style
Smokey Robinson's "Easy" is noted for its melodious tune and the unique falsetto voice of Robinson.
Legacy
Today, songs like "Easy" are celebrated as formative contributions to the R&B and soul genres.
Cover Versions
Several artists and bands, influenced by Smokey Robinson’s unique sound, have made covers of "Easy" over the years.
Musical Composition
“Easy” is recognized for its usual mixture of harmonic, soulful foreground melodies layered upon a groovy bass and guitar backing.
Smokey's Career
“Easy” was released at a time when Smokey Robinson had already established himself as a notable figure in the music industry, having been part of the Miracles since the late 1950s.

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