Name: Live! by The Miracles
Brand: The Miracles
SKU: 060253750000
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 4 (91 reviews)

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Live! (1969) is the second of three concert long-players that featured the Miracles during Smokey Robinson's tenure as lead vocalist. The cosy nature of the performance is undoubtedly a derivative of the familiar and intimate confines of the Roostertail Club in Motown's native Detroit, Michigan stomping grounds. Unlike Miracles on Stage (1963), the contents of this set are much more polished -- not to mention they run practically twice as long. By the late '60s Claudette Robinson (aka "Mrs. Smokey Robinson') departed to raise their children and work with the Miracles behind the scenes. Remaining was the familiar incarnation with Smokey supported by fellow Miracles Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers and Ronald White. Unfortunately there is no specific designation of the backing musicians. However, the trained ear should be able to discern the presence of Motown's session heavies, as few can replicate all the details buried deep within the grooves and indelibly stamped upon the consciousness of every soul music lover. Together they present a review worthy of Broadway. Their range of material spans from the stylish opening Great White Way medley "Once in a Lifetime"/"You and the Night and the Music" on to authoritative run-throughs of "I Second That Emotion," "Going to a Go Go," "Mickey's Monkey" and "Yester-Love." "Ooo, Baby Baby" deserves special mention, as the four-part harmonies prominently coalesce into a singular dynamic statement. Equally mesmerizing is their version of "Poinciana," with a blend that defies even the Four Freshmen's definitive reading. Concurrent pop songs such as "Up, Up and Away" and the somniferous interpretation of "Theme from 'The Valley of the Dolls'" are given that extra touch of Miracles' magic, rendering most others comparatively non-essential. In 2004, Live! was coupled with 1957-1972 (1969) on a limited-edition two-disc compilation, available exclusively from Hip-O Select's online shop.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo

1. Once In A Lifetime/You And The Night And The Music

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony Newley
Arthur Schwartz
Howard Dietz
Leslie Bricusse; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Anthony Newley
Leslie Bricusse
Howard Dietz
Arthur Schwartz; Other

2. I Second That Emotion

by The Miracles

Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Al Cleveland
William Robinson, Jr.; Composer
Composer Lyricist: William Robinson
Al Cleveland; Other
Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Jr.: William Robinson; Other

3. The Tracks Of My Tears

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Marvin Tarplin
Smokey Robinson
Warren Moore; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Marvin Tarplin
Warren Moore
Smokey Robinson; Other

4. Poinciana

by The Miracles

Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Buddy Bernier
Nat Simon; Composer
Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Buddy Bernier
Nat Simon; Other

5. Up, Up And Away

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Jimmy Webb; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Webb; Other

6. Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls"

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: André Previn
Dory Previn; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Dory Previn
Andre Previn; Other

7. Yester Love

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Al Cleveland
Smokey Robinson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Al Cleveland
Smokey Robinson; Other

8. Walk On By

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Burt Bacharach
Hal David; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Burt Bacharach
Hal David; Other

9. Yesterday

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Composer
Composer Lyricist: John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Other

10. If You Can Want

by The Miracles

Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Smokey Robinson; Composer
Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Smokey Robinson; Other

11. Mickey's Monkey

by The Miracles

Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Robert Martino; Performer
Bass Guitar: Edward Pickens; Performer
Cello: Ervin Klinkon; Performer
Drums: James Allen; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jack Johnson
William Schimpe
Gareth Bond; Performer
Guitar: Marvin Tarplin; Performer
Performer: William Reid
Marvin Tarplin
Jack Johnson
James Allen
Robert Martino
Frederick Webb
Edward Pickens
Clarence Knight
Arthur Dawkins
William Schimpe
Gareth Bond
Donald King
Genevieve Fritter
Thomas Norato
Hugo Dicenzo
Marna Bowling
Audrey Maxwell
Carl Rubis
Margaret Motter
Ervin Klinkon; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Clarence Knight
Arthur Dawkins; Performer
Trombone: Frederick Webb
Donald King; Performer
Trumpet: William Reid; Performer
Viola: Carl Rubis
Margaret Motter; Performer
Violin: Genevieve Fritter
Thomas Norato
Hugo Dicenzo
Marna Bowling
Audrey Maxwell; Performer
Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Lamont Dozier
Eddie Holland
Brian Holland; Other
Composer: Brian Holland
Eddie Holland
Lamont Dozier; Composer
Conductor: Thomas "beans" Bowles; Conductor

12. Ooo Baby Baby

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Smokey Robinson
Warren Moore; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Warren Moore
Smokey Robinson; Other

13. Going To A Go-Go

by The Miracles

Producer: Smokey Robinson; Production
Primary Artist: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; Main Performer
Composer: Marvin Tarplin
Robert Rogers
Smokey Robinson
Warren Moore; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Marvin Tarplin
Warren Moore
Robert Rogers
Smokey Robinson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

55 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/13 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul

Label

UNI - MOTOWN

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1968

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

60253750000

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Live!

1. Once In A Lifetime/You And The Night And The Music

2. I Second That Emotion

3. The Tracks Of My Tears

4. Poinciana

5. Up, Up And Away

6. Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls"

7. Yester Love

8. Walk On By

9. Yesterday

10. If You Can Want

11. Mickey's Monkey

12. Ooo Baby Baby

13. Going To A Go-Go

Technical Specifications

Live!

Product information

Release options

1. Once In A Lifetime/You And The Night And The Music

2. I Second That Emotion

3. The Tracks Of My Tears

4. Poinciana

5. Up, Up And Away

6. Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls"

7. Yester Love

8. Walk On By

9. Yesterday

10. If You Can Want

11. Mickey's Monkey

12. Ooo Baby Baby

13. Going To A Go-Go

Technical Specifications