Closer Weekly

Smokey & Frances

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Smokey Robinson and Frances Gladney share how communicat­ion keeps their marriage in perfect harmony.

Smokey Robinson’s wife, Frances Gladney, insists that a solid marriage comes down to “communicat­ion” — but in the case of her relationsh­ip with the entertaine­r, singing is also an on-key requiremen­t! “She serenades me,” Smokey, 77, revealed to Closer at the Hollywood premiere of the film Good Fortune on June 29. The King of Motown, who has confessed that everything he and his wife of 15 years do

“is for romance,” pays back the favor, though it can take some cajoling. “Occasional­ly he will serenade me, if I force him to,” admitted Frances, 72. “He has a lot of songs I love.”

“When you are friends, you know the person; they know you. It is a good match.”

— Smokey

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Agony and the Ecstasy” is his wife’s
favorite. Smokey told Closer that “really understand­ing” his wife, Frances, is what has kept their love alive.
Smokey’s 1975 hit “The Agony and the Ecstasy” is his wife’s favorite. Smokey told Closer that “really understand­ing” his wife, Frances, is what has kept their love alive.

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