The Miracles – Hi We're The Miracles (1961)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tamla Records 1961 – TM-220

 

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The Miracles released their debut studio album, Hi We're The Miracles, 
on the legendary Tamla Records label in 1961. Cataloged as TM-220, 
the album introduced listeners to one of Motown's earliest and 
most influential vocal groups.
Led by Smokey Robinson, The Miracles played a crucial role in 
establishing the signature Motown sound that would later dominate
 American popular music. Hi We're The Miracles features a collection
 of heartfelt ballads, rhythm-and-blues classics, and early 
soul recordings that showcase Robinson's smooth vocals 
and exceptional songwriting talent.
The album includes the groundbreaking hit "Shop Around,"
 which became Motown's first million-selling single and helped 
launch the label into national prominence. With its blend of 
emotional storytelling, memorable melodies, and polished
 vocal harmonies, the record remains an essential release 
in the history of soul and R&B music.

credits:

Smokey Robinson – lead vocals, background vocals
Ronnie White – lead and background vocals
Claudette Robinson – lead and background vocals
Bobby Rogers – background vocals
Pete Moore – background vocals
Marv Tarplin – guitar
Session Musicians
The backing musicians were the early members 
of Motown's house band, later known as the 
The Funk Brothers. Individual musician credits 
were not listed on the original LP, but contemporary 
Motown practice and surviving documentation
 indicate that Funk Brothers personnel
 provided the instrumental backing on most tracks.

Likely participants from the period included:
James Jamerson – bass
Benny Benjamin – drums
Joe Hunter – piano
Eddie Willis – guitar
Robert White – guitar
Producer
Berry Gordy

The album was recorded in Detroit, Michigan, during 
the period immediately before Motown moved fully 
into its famous headquarters. Most of the material
 was cut at Motown's early recording
 facilities associated with Hitsville U.S.A.

tracklist:

A1        Who's Lovin' You
Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*
A2        Depend On Me
Written-By – Gordy Jr.*, Robinson*
A3        Heart Like Mine
Written-By – White*, Robinson*
A4        Shop Around
Written-By – Gordy Jr.*, Robinson*
A5        Won't You Take Me Back
Written-By – Gordy Jr.*, Robinson*
A6        Cause I Love You
Written-By – White*, Robinson*
B1        Your Love
Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*
B2        After All
Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*
B3        Way Over There
Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr.*, William "Smokey" Robinson*
B4        Money
Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr.*, Janie Bradford
B5        Don't Leave Me
Written-By – Gordy*, Brianbert, Robinson*

 

 

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