A late-career highlight, 'Where There's Smoke…' found Robinson collaborating with the jazz-funk group The Phenix Horns, who had recently finished work with Earth, Wind & Fire. The result was a more rhythmically complex and horn-driven sound for Robinson, a departure from his earlier, more string-laden arrangements.
- The album reached number 14 on Billboard's R&B chart and number 87 on the Billboard 200.
- The lead single, "Cruisin'," became one of Robinson's biggest solo hits, peaking at number one on the R&B chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album was produced by Smokey Robinson himself, with co-production and arrangements by the members of The Phenix Horns.
William "Smokey" Robinson is a legendary singer, songwriter, and producer, known as a founder of Motown Records and for his distinctive falsetto. By 1979, he had established a successful solo career in addition to his extensive work with The Miracles, navigating the evolving sounds of R&B and soul.
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