Tag: Smokey Robinson
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Interesting Covers – I Heard It Through The Grapevine
A true classic, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, was written in 1966 by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for Motown. The song was originally recorded by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. The version was deemed not strong enough by Barry Gordy and given to Marvin Gaye, who recorded it in 1967. Gordy did…
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Music Trivia Question for the Day – September 15, 2012
The previous question was: Q: What was Motown‘s first million selling hit? The answer is: “Shop Around” by The Miracles. The song was recorded and released in 1960. This was before they were known as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. The artist on this classic was credited as The Miracles (featuring Bill “Smokey” Robinson”. Shop…
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