Rock Bands & Pop Stars
Smokey Robinson Pictures
Artist:
Smokey Robinson
Origin:
United States, Detroit - MichiganUnited States
Born date:
February 19, 1940
Smokey Robinson Album: «Going to a Go-Go»
Smokey Robinson Album: «Going to a Go-Go»
    Album information
  • Title:Going to a Go-Go
  • Release date:
  • Type:Unknown
  • Genre:R&B, Oldies, Adult R&B
  • Label:
  • Explicit lyrics:Yes
  • UPC:037463526945
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