SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME GALA

Smokey Robinson who received the "Johnny Mercer Award" poses at the 36th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Award ceremonies held on June 9, 2005 in New York. (UPI Photo/Ezio Petersen)

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