"Try to write a song that is relevant to life itself." - Smokey Robinson chats to Lauren Laverne

Motown legend, Smokey Robinson, joined us to impart his tips on how to write a great song. With a rumoured 4000 song writing credits to his name, his advice is indispensable. He also talks about the early days of Motown and playing golf with Alice Cooper and Samuel L. Jackson.

If you missed the interview, you can listen again here for 7 days: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b039v38f

And this week’s People's Playlist is based around Motown! Get your suggestions in now: lauren.6music.bbc.co.uk