Berry may have given Smokey his start in the business, but since they met they've been best friends, their lives and fates interwoven through the decades. From the early days of the Motown Era, Hitsville's prime in Detroit, the artists, the music, the writers, working together...what a life!!! The changes inside the music, and the move to L.A. are all discussed. Through everything life can throw at you over 60+ years, they've lived with kindness and a clear view of the bigger picture. Their impact individually is immense. Together, they've been an unstoppable force for good, unity, and kindness. MusiCares breaks the mold to honor TWO persons, for the first time. The organization helps musicians who need it regardless of their achievements! For now, let the good times roll for two men we admire and respect! The party is on! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks  https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery  https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don't forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices