The Miracles were an American rhythm and blues vocal group that was the first successful recording act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records, and one of the most important and influential groups in pop, rock and roll, and R&B music history.
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- Feb 19, 2024
5:36 AMSmokey Robinson wrote this song when he was in New York City negotiating a publishing deal, and not pleased with the way the talks were going. He says that he wrote the song in his hotel room with the intention of writing something controversial, which he accomplished with the first line: "I don't like you, but I love you." Such a conflicted and unhealthy sentiment was rarely heard in songs of this era (released in 1962). www.songfacts.comKevin Sur - Feb 19, 2024
5:33 AMHappy Birthday to Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers of The Miracles, both born on this day in 1940! - Nov 9, 2023
5:31 AMThis track was released on this day in 1962! Miracles leader Smokey Robinson wrote this song while thinking about Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me." Cooke would sometimes perform at Robinson's church with his group the Soul Stirrers, and Smokey was a big fan. Cooke's song finds the singer apologizing to his girl after casting her off, promising to treat her right if she comes back. "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" is the same sentiment but with the roles reversed: the girl mistreats the guy, but he loves her unconditionally. www.songfacts.com - Jun 19, 2023
9:32 AMIf you are gonna play a song featuring the Bo Diddley beat that is this happy, well... - Feb 19, 2023
12:59 PMHappy birthday, Smokey Robinson, who turns 83 today! Born in Detroit in 1940, he was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and was awarded the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for his lifetime contributions to popular music. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. smokeyrobinson.com - Jun 25, 2022
16:30 PMThe Miracles were Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers, Claudette (Rogers) Robinson and Ronnie White, along with William “Smokey” Robinson www.motownmuseum.org