The 35th Anniversary Collection

• Artist: Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
• Rating:
• Release Date: February 22, 1994
• Total Time: 282:40
• Type: Compilation (best of), Box set
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

This four-CD boxed set covers every essential track that Smokey Robinson and the Miracles ever recorded, and then some -- at least a dozen never previously anthologized tracks are included here, among them the original single versions of "Way Over There" (unavailable elsewhere) and "Shop Around" (which had already been released locally in Detriot when Berry Gordy decided one night to get a session together, punch up the rhythm, and lay down a new version, which became the hit). Even better is the remastering, which runs circles around any previous edition of the Miracles' work, and the annotation -- including an essay by Claudette Robinson -- that gives credit to all of the participants, including the backup musicians who were seldom if ever mentioned during Motown's heyday. The Smokey Robinson & the Miracles Anthology is a fine collection, but this set is the definitive history, and irreplaceable for anyone who genuinely loves the group. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide

Tracks

CD 1

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Got a Job	Smokey Robinson, Tyran Carlo, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:41)
I Cry	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:35)
Bad Girl	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:41)
All I Want Is You	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:43)
It [#]	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:42)
Way Over There [Original Version][#]	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:00)
The Feeling Is So Fine [#]	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:42)
(You Can) Depend on Me	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:08)
Shop Around [Original Detroit Version][#]	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:01)
Who's Lovin' You	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:04)
Shop Around [National Hit Version]	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:49)
After All	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:45)
Ain't It Baby	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:32)
Mighty Good Lovin' [#]	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:36)
Broken Hearted	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:58)
Everybody's Gotta Pay Some Dues	Smokey Robinson, Ronald White	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:55)
That's the Way I Feel	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:38)
Determination	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:17)
I Had to Cry [#]	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:42)
What's So Good About Goodbye?	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:22)
I've Been Good to You	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:39)
I'll Try Something New	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:37)
You Never Miss a Good Thing	Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:41)
If Your Mother Only Knew	Smokey Robinson, Mickey Stevenson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:42)
He Don't Care About Me	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:15)
A Love That Can Never Be	Janie Bradford, Robert Bateman, Richard Wylie	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:47)

CD 2

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
You've Really Got a Hold on Me	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:58)
Happy Landing	Smokey Robinson, Ronald White	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:46)
Father Dear [#]	Tyran Carlo, Berry Gordy, Jr.	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:33)
A Love She Can Count On	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:52)
Mickey's Monkey	Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:45)
Whatever Makes You Happy	Smokey Robinson, Ronald White	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:32)
The Day You Take One (You Have to Take the Other) [#]	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:50)
I Gotta Dance to Keep from Crying	Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:38)
(You Can't Let the Boy Overpower) The Man in You [#]	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:55)
Heartbreak Road	Smokey Robinson, Ronald White	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:45)
Show Me You Can Dance [#]	Charles Jones, Robert Walker, Robert Staunton	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:22)
I Like It Like That	Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:35)
You're So Fine and Sweet [#]	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Marvin Tarplin, Ronald White, Robert Rogers	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:20)
That's What Love Is Made Of	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Robert Rogers	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:56)
Baby Don't You Go [#]	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:58)
Ooo Baby Baby	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:42)
All That's Good	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:52)
The Tracks of My Tears	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Marvin Tarplin	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:01)
A Fork in the Road	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Ronald White	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:20)
My Girl Has Gone	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Marvin Tarplin, Ronald White	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:24)
Going to a Go-Go	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Marvin Tarplin, Robert Rogers	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:50)
Choosey Beggar	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:31)
I'm Stuck on You ["Never Before Released Masters" Version]		Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:44)
Whole Lot of Shakin' in My Heart (Since I Met You)	Frank Wilson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:42)
Oh Be My Love	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:50)

CD 3

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
(Come 'Round Here) I'm the One You Need	Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:30)
My Business, Your Pleasure [#]	Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin, Ronald White, Robert Rogers	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:41)
Save Me	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Robert Rogers	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:25)
It's a Good Feeling	Smokey Robinson, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:07)
The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage	Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:59)
Come Spy With Me [#]	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:57)
My Love for You	Clarence Paul, Morris Broadnax	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:39)
More Love	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:49)
After You Put Back the Pieces (I'll Still Have a Broken Heart)	Clarence Paul, Stevie Wonder, Morris Broadnax	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:41)
I Second That Emotion	Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:41)
You Must Be Love	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:35)
I Care About Detroit	Jimmy Clark	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:07)
If You Can Want	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:26)
When the Words from You Heart Get Caught up in Your Throat [#]	Smokey Robinson, Alfred Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:50)
Yester Love	Smokey Robinson, Alfred Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:18)
You Only Build Me up to Tear Me Down	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:23)
Special Occasion	Smokey Robinson, Alfred Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:18)
Baby, Baby Don't Cry	Smokey Robinson, Terry Johnson, Alfred Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:57)
Doggone Right	Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin, Alfred Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:58)
The Composer	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:26)
Here I Go Again	Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland, Terry Johnson, Warren "Pete" Moore	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:57)
Once I Got to Know You (Couldn't Help But Love You)	Smokey Robinson, Terry Johnson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:05)
Abraham, Martin and John	Dick Holler	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:56)
What Love Has Joined Together	Smokey Robinson, Robert Rogers	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(5:52)

CD 4

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Point It Out	Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin, Alfred Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:39)
Who's Gonna Take the Blame	Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:29)
I Gotta Thing for You [#]	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:18)
Tears of a Clown	Smokey Robinson, Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:04)
Promise Me	Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin, Alfred Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:06)
I Don't Blame You at All	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:06)
There's a Sad Story Here [#]	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:17)
Crazy About the la la La	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(2:52)
Satisfaction	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:16)
We've Come Too Far to End It Now	Johnny Bristol, Wade Jr. Brown	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:48)
I Can't Stand to See You Cry	Johnny Bristol, David H. Jones, Wade Bowen	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:38)
Here I Go Again [Live]	Smokey Robinson, Terry Johnson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Alfred Cleveland	Smokey Robinson & the Miracles	(3:48)
Sweet Harmony	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson	(4:10)
Don't Let It End ('Til You Let It Begin)	Freddie Perren, Christine Yarian	The Miracles	(3:05)
Do It Baby	Freddie Perren, Christine Yarian	The Miracles	(3:02)
Don't Cha Love It	Freddie Perren, Christine Yarian	The Miracles	(3:19)
Quiet Storm	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson	(4:02)
Love Machine, Pt. 1	Billy Griffin, Warren "Pete" Moore	The Miracles	(3:00)
Cruisin'	Smokey Robinson, Marvin Tarplin	Smokey Robinson	(4:29)
Being With You	Smokey Robinson	Smokey Robinson	(4:00)
Just to See Her	Jimmy George, Lou Pardini	Smokey Robinson	(4:02)
One Heartbeat	Steve LeGassick, Brian Ray	Smokey Robinson	(4:04)

Credits

Smokey Robinson (Arranger), Smokey Robinson (Vocals), Smokey Robinson (Producer), Smokey Robinson (Main Performer), Marcus Belgrave (Trumpet), Jack Brokensha (Vocals (Background)), Victor Feldman (Vocals (Background)), Larry Nozero (Saxophone), Chuck Rainey (Bass), Johnny Griffith (Keyboards), Herbie Williams (Trumpet), Billy Griffin (Guitar), Billy Griffin (Vocals), Gene Page (Arranger), David T. Walker (Guitar), Gary Brown (Percussion), The Miracles (Performer), Wade Marcus (Arranger), Wade Marcus (Horn Arrangements), Wade Marcus (String Arrangements), Ronnie McNeir (Keyboards), Billy Rogers (Vocals), Richard "Pistol" Allen (Drums), Jack Ashford (Flute), Jack Ashford (Percussion), Jack Ashford (Sax (Alto)), Jack Ashford (Vocals (Background)), Nickolas Ashford (Producer), Bob Babbitt (Bass), John Barnes (Synthesizer), John Barnes (Keyboards), Ken Barnes (Photography), H.B. Barnum (Arranger), George Bohannon (Trombone), Candace Bond (Executive Producer), Candace Bond (Art Direction), Thomas "Beans" Bowles (Conductor), Thomas "Beans" Bowles (Saxophone), Johnny Bristol (Producer), Eddie "Bongo" Brown (Percussion), Eddie "Bongo" Brown (Bongos), Eddie "Bongo" Brown (Conga), Peter Bunetta (Arranger), Peter Bunetta (Producer), Angelo Carlisi (Saxophone), Rick Chudacoff (Arranger), Rick Chudacoff (Producer), Al Cleveland (Producer), Russell Conway (Trumpet), Henry Cosby (Saxophone), Henry Cosby (Producer), Paulinho Da Costa (Percussion), Bob Cousar (Trombone), Ivory Davis (Flute), Ivory Davis (Sax (Alto)), Maurice Davis (Trumpet), Lamont Dozier (Producer), Lefty Edwards (Saxophone), Scott Edwards (Bass), Oscar Fields (Executive Producer), Eli Fontaine (Saxophone), Shawn Furlong (Sound Effects), Terry Furlong (Sound Effects), James Gadson (Drums), Berry Gordy, Jr. (Producer), Jay Graydon (Guitar), Ed Greene (Drums), Donald Griffin (Guitar), Riley Hampton (Arranger), Dan Hersch (Remastering), Brian Holland (Producer), Billy Horner (Trumpet), Willie Hutch (Arranger), Willie Hutch (Producer), Bill Inglot (Associate Producer), Bill Inglot (Remastering), Paul Jackson, Jr. (Guitar), Michael Jacobsen (Strings), Michael Jacobsen (Cello), Michael Jacobsen (Horn), James Jamerson (Bass), Terry Johnson (Producer), Uriel Jones (Drums), Patrick Lanier (Trombone), Steve LeGassick (Arranger), Richard Littlefield (Guitar), Jerry Long (Arranger), Joe Messina (Guitar), Fonce Mizell (Producer), Eugene BeeBee Moore (Saxophone), Warren "Pete" Moore (Vocals), Warren "Pete" Moore (Producer), Clarence Paul (Producer), Bernie Peacock (Saxophone), Gene Pello (Drums), Freddie Perren (Arranger), Freddie Perren (Vocals (Background)), Freddie Perren (Producer), Greg Poree (Guitar), Carl Raetz (Trombone), Melvin "Wah Wah" Ragin (Guitar), Ron Rancifer (Keyboards), Brian Ray (Arranger), Paul Riser (Trombone), Paul Riser (Arranger), Claudette Robinson (Vocals), Claudette Robinson (Liner Notes), Claudette Robinson (Compilation), Claudette Robinson (Photography), Claudette Robinson (Compilation Producer), Ernie Rodgers (Saxophone), Tom Sellers (Arranger), Valerie Simpson (Producer), Don Slaughter (Trumpet), Fred Smith (Horn), Fred Smith (Woodwind), Andrew "Mike" Terry (Saxophone), George Tobin (Arranger), George Tobin (Producer), Johnny Trudell (Trumpet), Russ Turner (Keyboards), Wayne Tweed (Bass), David Van De Pitte (Arranger), Earl Van Dyke (Keyboards), Robert Walker (Producer), Harry Weinger (Liner Notes), Don White (Trombone), Jimmy Wilkins (Trombone), Eddie Willis (Guitar), David Ritz (Liner Notes), Larry David (Bass), Bobby Rogers (Vocals), Bobby Rogers (Producer), Mickey Stevenson (Producer), Robert Stunton (Producer), Sonny Burke (Arranger), Sonny Burke (Keyboards), Don Paulsen (Photography), Bill Ramal (Arranger), Marvin Tarplin (Guitar), Marvin Tarplin (Photography), Frank Wilson (Producer), Smokey Robinson & the Miracles (Performer), Bill Johnson (Trombone), Ronald White (Vocals), Ronald White (Producer), Scott Harris (Drums), Nancy Ogami (Design), Janie Bradford (Liner Notes), Janie Bradford (Compilation), Robert White (Guitar), John Wilson (Trumpet), Eugene Rodgers (Saxophone), Dan Turner (Saxophone), Russell Turner (Arranger), Benny Benjamin (Drums), Larry Austin (Saxophone), Ted Buckner (Sax (Alto)), Floyd Jones (Trumpet)