Yes It's You Lady

Released in January 1982, 'Yes It's You Lady' serves as the direct successor to the massive success of 1981's 'Being with You'. Produced by George Tobin and Mike Piccirillo at Studio Sound Recorders, the album continues Robinson's transition into a more polished, synth-heavy adult contemporary soul sound. Notably, the album's biggest hits, 'Tell Me Tomorrow' and 'Old Fashioned Love', were not penned by Robinson himself, marking a rare moment in his career where he leaned on outside material to navigate the changing pop landscape. Despite this, his vocal performance remains the primary draw, earning praise from critics like Robert Christgau for its maturity. The record peaked at #6 on the R&B charts, solidifying Smokey's status as a dominant force in the emerging Quiet Storm aesthetic, blending R&B sensibilities with the high-fidelity production standards of the early 80s.