Smokey Robinson Album: «Going to a Go-Go»

- Title:Going to a Go-Go
- Release date:1965-11-01
- Type:Unknown
- Genre:R&B, Oldies, Adult R&B
- Label:
- Explicit lyrics:Yes
- UPC:037463526945
Album information
Review
Though its title track ignited a nationwide fad for go-go music, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' Going to a Go-Go LP certainly wasn't just a cash-in effort. It's one of the best records the group put out, and the first six songs make for the best side of any original Motown LP of the '60s (granted, all but one are also available on dozens of Miracles compilations). The four biggest hits were among the best in a set of Miracles archetypes: the throwback to the aching '50s doo wop ballad ("Ooo Baby, Baby"), the flashy up-tempo dance song ("Going to a Go-Go"), the dancing-with-tears-in-my-eyes jerker ("The Tracks of My Tears"), and the mid-tempo orchestral epic ("My Girl Has Gone"). "Choosey Beggar" is one of the sweetest of all Robinson's lead vocals, with stunning background work by the rest of the Miracles. Even the album tracks shine, with "All That's Good" and "Let Me Have Some" working as excellent additions to the program. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
Track listing
- 1 Tracks Of My Tearsimg 9:40
- 2 Going to a Go-Go Smokey Robinson and Smokey Robinson & the Miraclesimg 2:46
- 3 Ooo Baby Babyimg 5:06
- 4 My Girl Has Gone Smokey Robinson and Smokey Robinson & the Miraclesimg 2:48
- 5In Case You Need Love
- 6 Choosey Beggar Smokey Robinson and The Miraclesimg 2:33
- 7Since You Won My Heart
- 8From Head to Toe
- 9All That's Good
- 10My Baby Changes Like the Weather
- 11Let Me Have Some
- 12Fork in the Road