"Love Breeze" is a 1978 collection that finds Smokey Robinson exploring the smoother, disco-inflected sounds of the era, a departure from some of his earlier, more R&B-focused work. The album features a blend of Robinson's signature romantic songwriting with contemporary production.
- "Love Breeze" was released on February 21, 1978, on the UNI/Motown label. The album features the song "Cruisin'", which became one of Robinson's signature solo hits and a staple of adult contemporary radio. It reached number 4 on Billboard's R&B chart and number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album was produced by Smokey Robinson and included contributions from members of his touring band. It followed his 1977 album "Pure Smokey".
- "Love Breeze" showcased Robinson's ability to adapt his songwriting to evolving musical trends while maintaining his distinctive vocal style. The album's blend of soul, R&B, and disco elements reflected the broader musical landscape of the late 1970s.
Smokey Robinson is a legendary singer, songwriter, and producer, one of the architects of the Motown sound. In 1978, Robinson was transitioning into a solo phase of his career, with "Love Breeze" arriving between his work with The Miracles and his major solo hits of the early 1980s.
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