Motown had begun to prove it was hardly a singles label by 1968. That year would soon see the arrival of great Motown masterpieces like "Love Child" by Diana Ross and The Supremes, "Cloud Nine" by The Temptations, "T.C.B". and "Join The Temptations" by Diana Ross and The Supremes. These albums would all hit Top 10 and a couple made it to the summit. Smokey Robinson and The Miracles was the aptly title "Special Occasion". It featured no less than 3 Top 10 R&B and pop smashes. Side One was flawless from song to song dripping with romance as they had come to signify. The hot "If You Can Want" was the most successful chart wise (#3), but there was also the clever title cut and two iconic B sides. "Give Her Up" the flip side of the title cut made for a double sided hit therefore was really the most successful single. Again it was gorgeous musically and told one of those captivating Smokey Robinson romantic sonnets.

Why is this album being credited solely by AMAZON as a " Smokey Robinson " album...when it was obviously recorded to THE MIRACLES as a GROUP ?

A great album to be sure (like ALL MIRACLES albums),in fact-it's one of their BEST...but doesn't Robinson get enough individual credit ? BOBBY RODGERS, RONNIE WHITE , CLAUDETTE ROBINSON,PETE MOORE, and MARV TARPLIN were on the album TOO. This is a MIRACLES album.... not a "Smokey solo" album. Let's give ALL of the group credit please. They DESERVE IT!!

I am extremely happy about this product. The album is in Great condition, and so is the jacket. I am glad I was able to find it.