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 ...
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 ...
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.
The Fader

Listen to Alex G’s new string-laden song “Miracles”

Later this month (September 23) Alex G will release new album God Save the Animals. Today he shares album track "Miracles," which features Molly Germer on strings. Check it out below. Prior to sharing ...
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, ...