''The Definitive Performances (1963–1987)'' is an anthology of performances by

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles The Miracles (later known as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles from 1965 to 1972) were an American vocal group formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1955. They were the first successful recording act for Motown Records and are considered one of the most ...

. It was produced by Reelin' in the Years Productions and the Universal Music Group International, in conjunction with

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. In addition to the musical performances, this DVD also features the first – ever in depth interview with original Miracles members

Smokey Robinson William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he ...

Bobby Rogers Robert Edward Rogers (February 19, 1940 – March 3, 2013) was an American musician and tenor singer, best known as a founding member of Motown vocal group the Miracles from 1956 until his death. He was inducted, in 2012, as a member of the Mira ...

, and Pete Moore. Strangely, original members Marv Tarplin & Claudette Robinson are not present, but are mentioned throughout the disc. (Original member Ronnie White is now deceased.) The disc also features 2 hit songs by the group featuring Smokey's replacement,

Billy Griffin William L. Griffin (born August 15, 1950) is an American singer and songwriter. He replaced Smokey Robinson as the lead singer of the Miracles in 1972. Biography Griffin was born and raised in West Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Garrison Juni ...

, and three of Smokey's Post- Miracles solo hits. During the interview, the three Miracles discuss the history of the group, the formation of Motown, and detailed stories behind the creation of some of their greatest hits. According to David Peck, producer of the disk for Reelin' In The Years, The Miracles' "Definitive DVD" has been awarded Certified Gold status by the

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Track listing

#" Shop Around" (from '' Teen Town'' – February 1965) #" You've Really Got a Hold on Me/ Bring It On Home To Me" (from ''Motortown Revue at The Apollo'' – April 1963) #" Mickey's Monkey (song)" (from ''

Hollywood A Go-Go ''Hollywood a Go Go'' was a Los Angeles–based music variety show that ran in syndication from 1965 to 1966. The show was hosted by Sam Riddle, with music by The Sinners and dancing by The Gazzarri Dancers. It was filmed at the KHJ-TV stud ...

'' - November 20, 1965) #" Ooo Baby Baby" (from ''

Murray The K - It's What's Happening, Baby Murray may refer to: Businesses * Murray (bicycle company), an American bicycle manufacturer * Murray Motor Car Company, an American car manufacturer * Murrays, an Australian bus company * Murray International Trust, a Scottish investment trust * ...

'' - June 28, 1965) #" The Tracks of My Tears" (from '' Swingin' Time'' - December 8, 1965) #" Going to a Go-Go" (from ''Swingin' Time'' – December 8, 1965) #" My Girl Has Gone" (from ''Swingin' Time'' – December 8, 1965) #" I Second That Emotion" (from ''

The Mike Douglas Show ''The Mike Douglas Show'' is an American daytime television talk show that was hosted by Mike Douglas. It began as a local program in Cleveland in 1961 before being carried on other stations owned by Westinghouse Broadcasting. The show went i ...

'' – February 29, 1968) #"

The Tears of a Clown "The Tears of a Clown" is a song written by Hank Cosby, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder and originally recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles for the Tamla Records label subsidiary of Motown, first appearing on the 1967 album '' Make It ...

" (from '' The Don Knotts Show'' – October 20, 1970) #"

Do It Baby "Do It Baby" is a 1974 single recorded and released by the Motown R&B group The Miracles. The song was taken from the album of the same name, and written by Motown staff songwriters Freddie Perren and Christine Yarian and produced by Perren. B ...

" (from '' Dinah!'' – March 11, 1976) #" Love Machine" (from '' Dinah!'' – March 11, 1976) #" Crusin'" (from ''Going Platinum'' – 1980) #" Being With You" (from ''the Don Lane Show'' – October 19, 1981) #" Just to See Her" (from ''Power Hits'' – 1987) Note : the foreign release of this DVD includes an extra track not included in the U.S. release: " Yesterday" from ''The Ed Sullivan Show''-1968. Miracles member Marv Tarplin is featured prominently in this performance. All tracks have been remastered for this release.

Personnel

* Claudette Rogers Robinson * Ronald White * Pete Moore *

* Marv Tarplin

References

External links

Reelin' in the Years
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