The Cheat Sheet

The Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Song George Harrison Thought Was ‘Fabulous’

During a 1987 interview with Warner Bros., a reporter brought up one of George’s biggest heroes, Smokey Robinson. There was one Smokey Robinson and the Miracles song that George absolutely loved.
American Songwriter

5 Songs by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles That John Lennon Had on His 1965 Discomatic Playlist

In 1965, John Lennon bought a Swiss-Made KB Discomatic and created a personal, portable playlist, filling the antediluvian music box with 40 of his favorite 45s to keep him “company” on tour with the ...
Cleveland.com

The Miracles: In the '60s, we loved and lost to this Motown legend's smooth songs (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012)

Sunday, April 8: Guns N' Roses, with a pullout poster Monday, April 9: The Beastie Boys, with a pullout poster Tuesday, April 10: Donovan, with a pullout poster Wednesday, April 11: Laura Nyro, with a ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles and How They Were Worshipped by The Beatles

William “Smokey” Robinson and his group The Matadors unsuccessfully auditioned for Jackie Wilson’s manager but caught the ear of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr., who was in the room. When Gordy ...

Singing Melody puts reggae spin on Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ 1960s hit

Popular reggae singer Singing Melody recently recorded a cover of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ timeless R&B classic Tracks ...
Penn Live

Rolling Stone picks Smokey Robinson and the Miracles track as greatest Motown song

DETROIT – 2021 is the 60th anniversary of Motown’s first No. 1 hit, “Please Mr. Postman,” by the Marvelettes. To commemorate the legendary song, and the legacy of Detroit’s Motown Records in general, ...