Smokey Robinson And The Miracles

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Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing Lesser-Known Smokey On ‘The Composer’

The less-remembered single peaked outside the Top 20 of both soul and pop charts in the US.

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Motown Records was a huge inspiration for The Beatles in their early days, but the influence ran both ways, as the best Motown Beatles covers reveal.

Features7 months ago

‘My Girl’: Why The Temptations’ Classic Song Speaks To Everybody

With The Smokey Robinson-penned ‘My Girl,’ The Temptations created a keystone soul song that put the group on the map, adding to Motown’s winning streak.

Features8 months ago

‘Summer Rain’: Johnny Rivers Namechecks ‘Sgt. Pepper’

The track evoked the Summer of Love of a few months earlier and made lyrical reference to The Beatles.

Features10 months ago

A Real Motown Miracle: Claudette Robinson Steps In Front Of The Curtain

The co-founder of the Miracles shares memories of life on the road and in the studio with Motown's first-ever signings.

Smokey Robinson And The Miracles Shop Around song story

Features10 months ago

‘Shop Around’: Behind Smokey Robinson And The Miracles’ Classic Song

The Miracles’ ‘Shop Around’ is one of the greatest soul songs of all time. Here's the story of how it got made.

Features12 months ago

‘Syreeta’: Stevie Wonder Produces Distinguished Debut For His First Wife

The pair had already written hits for Stevie and others when he oversaw her first album for Motown's MoWest label.

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Watch Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Perform A Sweet Rendition Of ‘Ooo Baby Baby’

The KISS co-founder’s group offered stunning four-part harmonies in their remote performance of the Smokey Robinson classic.

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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles were an R&B vocal group led by Smokey Robinson who were often referred to as Motown's "soul supergroup".

Features1 year ago

The Man In Black: 20 Things You Never Knew About Johnny Cash

A collection of 20 little-known facts about one of the true titans of country music.

Supremes Photo: Motown/EMI Hayes Archives

Features2 years ago

A Life Supreme: Mary Wilson On A World Of Motown Glamour

The Supremes co-founder talks about her new book 'Supreme Glamour' and her fond memories of the group's Motown heyday.

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Road Works: How Life On The Road Made Music Matter

Touring will continue as long as there are new ears to listen to music. The desire for success, money and creative fulfilment will remain, but for many musicians, it is an essential...