RADIO SITE OF THE WEEK.

Byline: - Fred Shuster

--``Intimate With Smokey Robinson''!off: An up-close and personal look at the legendary Motown singer, songwriter and producer, hosted by the legendary Motown singer, songwriter and producer. Robinson plays requests, spins dedications and takes listener calls.

--Where: KCMG-FM (92.3).

--When: 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

--Typical segment: Smokey offers pillow talk, advice and love ballads from the '60s and '70s.

--Quote: ``I've been blessed with the opportunity to write songs and perform them for people during my career. With the 'Intimate' radio show, I'll be able to interact with listeners and play great music from other artists as well. It's going to be a lot of fun.''

--Off the air: The velvet-voiced Robinson, 60, is currently touring in support of ``Intimate,'' his first Motown album in a dozen years.

--Background: A founding Motown executive, Robinson began his career fronting the Miracles and composing tunes such as ``My Girl'' for other Motown acts. His achievements include 36 Top-40 hits, a Grammy ``Living Legend'' award and numerous other honors. ``Tracks of My Tears,'' which he co-wrote with two others, was recently named one of the best five songs ever in a poll by the UK's prestigious Mojo magazine.

--You'll like this if: ... you like soul oldies, Quiet Storm-style r&b and smooth jazz.

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