Smokey Robinson and The Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby (Ready Steady Go - 1965)

Scoring over 40 hits in the R&B Top 40 charts, the Miracles started out as the Five Chimes in the mid-'50s while the members were still in high school. The Detroit vocal group consisted of William "Smokey" Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Clarence "Humble" Dawson, Donald Wicker, and James "Rat" Grice. Not too long after the group formed, Wicker and Grice left and were replaced by cousins Emerson "Sonny" Rogers and Bobby Rogers, who both sang tenor, and baritonist Ronnie White was in Dawson's place. The vocal quintet then changed their name to the Matadors, and in 1956 Claudette Rogers joined the band after her brother Sonny Rogers was drafted. The Matadors auditioned for Jackie Wilson's manager, Nat Tarnapol, in 1956. Although Tarnapol wasn't interested, finding the group too similar to the Platters, Jackie Wilson's songwriter Berry Gordy Jr. was, and he soon began producing the band, who now went by the name the Miracles. Gordy produced their first single, "Get a Job," which was issued by the NY label End Records in 1958. After one more release on this label, the Miracles recorded their first song for Gordy's new Motown/Tamla label, 1959's "Bad Girl" (which was issued nationally on the Chess label). Next came the first hit for both the group and the label, 1960's "Shop Around," which reached number one on the R&B charts and number two pop. The next song by the Miracles to hit the number one R&B spot and reach the pop Top Ten came two years later with "You've Really Got a Hold on Me." Smokey and Claudette got married in 1963, and she retired from the group a year later. The band's last big hit before they changed their name from the Miracles was "Going to a Go-Go" (1966), which climbed into the Top Five on the R&B charts, and the pop Top 20. Later that year, "I'm the One You Need" reached the Top 20. After this, the group's name changed to Smokey Robinson & the Miracles and they scored two more number one songs: "I Second That Emotion" (1967) and "The Tears of a Clown" (1970). Smokey left the group to pursue a solo career in 1972 and 20-year-old Billy Griffin was brought in to replace the lead singer. Once again the Miracles, the band scored several more hits, including "Do It Baby" and "Don't Cha Love It," which both reached the R&B Top Ten. The Miracles experienced a big success in early 1976 with "Love Machine (Part 1)," which reached number one on the pop charts. The multi-million selling single came off of their second album without Smokey, 1975's City of Angels, and stayed on the charts for over six months, making it the longest-running hit the band ever had. Their final album on the Motown label, Power to the Music, followed. After this, the Miracles added a new member, Billy Griffin's brother Don, and the band switched over to Columbia Records. Their first CBS release was Love Crazy (1977), which contained a single, "Spy for the Brotherhood," that was pulled off the record after complaints from the FBI. The group's last charting single, "Mean Machine," made the R&B Top 100 in 1978. Billy Griffin pursued a solo career, and Warren "Pete" Moore became a record producer in Detroit. In the late '80s, Bobby Rogers started the New Miracles, and in 1990 the Miracles (including Billy Griffin and Claudette Robinson) reunited to re-record "Love Machine" for the U.K. Motorcity label. ~ Joslyn Layne, All Music Guide
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[@9Twilk]

Smokey Robinson has such a unique voice. Truly a legend

[@williamg2552]

Everybody always gives credit only to Smokey, and NEVER credits the other Miracles ....so I'll do it. Thanks to Bobby Rogers, Pete Moore, Claudette Rogers Robinson, Marv Tarplin , the memory of the late Ronnie White, and Smokey...for 50 years of Motown magic, music, and memories from Motown's first group, THE MIRACLES.

[@louiep.2118]

And now October 29, 2023 at age 59, still enjoying his beautiful music

[@omygarsh]

This entire performance (including the couple dancing in the background) is a straight up gem.

[@AngusJones]

Such a good song. You can get songs which can cause you to think or feel something... but this song man, its almost like every single sound you hear is exactly what it feels like to be in love. This song is love summed up in a couple minutes. Pure genius.

[@lukeknocks]

I am 27 now, born in 1987. And I wish I could have experienced finding love back in these times. Before any type of internet. your older folks are really lucky!!!!

[@larrycook6801]

***** you are a very nice, lovely young Lady. You have a bright future ahead of you if you remain true to your principles and keep sight of your goals. There is good in every era. My biggest worry for the future (other than that I won't be here to fix everything - hahahaha) is that we have overpopulated the planet to the point that there are diminishing opportunities for young people to develop worthwhile lives and have wonderful and rewarding families. But the cream rises to the top and you'll be fine. My advice is to do the right thing and raise yourself a family with love as its guiding principle. Tom Waits is fond of quoting Johnny Cash who said, "Life is a path lit only by the light of those I love". If you remember that love is what you give, not what you get, you can find a semblance of happiness here on this planet. I am not religious at all, but Saint Francis said, "It's better to rub than to be rubbed." No No, not that...He said, "It is better to love than to be loved." And in the same vein, the Beatles sang, "And in the end, The love you take, Is equal to the love you make." These principles are easier to live by than it is trying to beat out the other guy to get ahead and make more money, have a bigger house and drive the coolest car. How shallow. Have kids and love your spouse and your kids with everything you have in your heart and you can't help but be happy. Good luck!

[@draskill1]

Hi Lucas, Try not to beat yourself up my friend . I can understand how you feel about these current times. I really wouldn't trade my childhood for today even though we had very little back then. However, you can take positives out of any negatives you feel just now. You have the tools to look back at all the old music and formulate your own feelings . Remember also that your generation can also change the future in a positive way. Force the politicians out of their slumber to create a fairer society. Take care my friend

[@jamesfisher9288]

So true Mr. Craddock. Luke, you are as lucky as any of us. As long as you have the lenses and the spirit for it, (and you obviously do) you'll find all the magic and love in the same way we all have in whatever era we came of age. It's all there for any of us, if we just allow ourselves to see it.

[@carolineellison2562]

Luke MF-Knocks we did have best of times there REALLY WE DID

[@stevem7999]

The music had a soul all its own, Luke. And it brought us all together.

[@WalkingNice]

Smokey Robinson musical legend!

[@helgar791]

The sweetest voice ever. One of America's geratest songwriters.

[@gilbertmorales7122]

Yes I agree

[@cedricgreen7633]

B ?- a. . A. He. as hhbqhhhbbbbsbb Aquino abbbzs

[@07venna]

Gang banging!!

[@TouchnotDAnointingof136DZion]

Yes.....his voice is still the sweetest. Then you have Berry White.....the sexist voice ever.

[@maureenpoindexter8578]

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[@kentcampbell7613]

In 65 I could kiss the babes al the way through the song and not even come up for air. Man oh man i miss those days!!!!!!!!!

[@PostedForYou]

when this song gets in my head, I cant get it out. I love how he sings it

[@michaelbanfield7987]

love smokey singing this but hi e yourself a real treat and watch him singing it with Aretha Franklin, with her playing piano and singing too, it makes you realise just how brilliantly musical she was and what a fantastic voice she has. Enjoy..

[@gmoney8585]

smokey caresses every line

[@stevem7999]

I actually danced with my mom to this song on my wedding day. That's how much it means to me.

[@maryalove5534]

(: ❤

[@user-wp1gy6zr8w]

BLESSING TO YOU BROTHER STEPHEN

[@XelentGaming]

I'm 19 and from the younger generation and I love this genre of music above all else, because it's very meaningful to me and so, so, soothing. I'm sure I'm not the only youngling out there who's into this. Viva Motown

[@khn5426]

It’s crazy how your 28 now gangy 😮‍💨

[@slimmyw]

⁠@@khn542629 now gng 🤕

[@Kimberly791980]

These songs are without a doubt beautiful.

[@angied8919]

Smokey Robinson = pure genius!

[@jonathangary5118]

Smokey's great voice and great looks represented our people well.

[@clarkbryant8222]

The camera shots,the dancing,the music. The perfect blend. Perfect

[@anthonycantu8879]

A small number of the truly great artists have songs that will forever stand the test of time. This is one of those.

[@lindacosta6661]

My husband and I fell in love over the song "Would I Love You" by Smokey in 1966. We were married right out of college just ten months later in August, 1967. It took us until August of 2014 to get to one of his concerts. He sang at The Meadows Casino in Washington, PA and put on a fabulous concert. It was worth waiting all those years, but I hope we see him again soon. He is superb and still sounds the same. Love you Smokey and always will!!!! He owns a home near my brother in a northern suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. You really rock,Smokey!!!

[@dorisheisenberg9204]

Linda Costa great love story , I wish you the best for you guys

[@_Crunch]

She killed him

[@JamesBrown-ic9ls]

Wow this songi is timeless Always sounds great reminds me of my first crush!!!

[@elainesmith7512]

@@_Crunch😠👹Go away!

[@markevans9322]

This takes my heart back to places it doesn't want to go and yet Smokey's voice tugs away at it and back to those feelings I had long believed were safely locked away. Sublime.

[@totomirandapattin]

Wow what an amazing comment. Thanks

[@stevem7999]

You are incredibly perceptive. . .and articulate.

[@waisinkwan6504]

Likewise.

[@brendabauer2649]

LOVE THIS SONG LOVE THE CLASSIC'S AND I AM 50 FUNNY! LOVE SMOKEY ROBINSON!

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Brenda, How are you doing?

[@Amber17Nun]

My mom played "oldies" all the time, she would play a lot of the old school stuff when I was in her tummy, and she still bumps it..Id like to think she's the reason why I sing. I hope to introduce this to my children(:

[@dannylozano6650]

‘97 baby checking in✊🏽Gotta love oldies.

[@cfairfax85]

Such a beautiful song..look how young Smokey is..wow.

[@breyanisgalaxy8161]

Only 1 minute in and this song brought me to tears. They really poured their hearts into old music 🎵 I miss it

[@TomFoti]

This is excellent. Vocals are blissful. The feeling goes right through you, just like it did way back when.

[@joycebracey3479]

1+111111111p

[@freemanplatts9000]

Smokey Robinson. The greatest vocalist ever

[@Modelt5000]

Rip!! Bobby!! Everytime I hear Smokey sing this song live, he makes it sound more beautiful than ever. I got a studio and live version in my ipod. Really love the live one with the audience responding to it, make you feel like you're there also. lol!!

[@serenacapistrano180]

I love this song sooo much

[@eliezerbarany4734]

I l

[@_tehilah]

what a mesmerizing voice

[@mvies77]

Fabulous voice, sound and control. Smokie was the best. A great group.

[@cohen860]

My all time favorite song - after 60 years!

[@rafaela.4988]

that was romantic and soft music,a song of gold times of motown rercords

[@devineanth3]

ONE THE GREATEST BALLADS EVER...

[@monicamendoza8946]

My all time favorite oldie;))) If I ever get married, this will be the song.LOL faded and xmas wrapping Listening to oldies.

[@helgar791]

Living in Brooklyn near the Paramount and Fox theaters I had the great honor to see Smokey and the Miracles 4 times along with many other acts. A voice and a time that can never return or be equaled.

[@edwilliams2029]

Hel Gar He's The Man who will keep u coming be for more!

[@swageronyou]

One of the many best cruising songs

[@marbleflat]

That's Dusty Springfield doing the intro. She probably did more than anyone else to introduce Black American musicians to the British audience in the late 60s. She had a weekly TV show, and if any of those acts were around in Britain they got featured on it. She had a great soul voice herself and she's no longer with us; it's a sad loss. Respect.

[@marbleflat]

Timothy Maloey Her cover of Jerry Butler's "Brand New Me" was good, though Aretha's version was in a class of its own IMHO. Thanks for the reply ;)

[@loanhead7]

Hey ı think you'll find the Beatles' promoted' as you say 'Black American' muscicians' more than most.

[@Airbug11]

People like that are so important!!!!! Let's not ever forget

[@julesl6910]

@@loanhead7 The Beatles were a jewish conspiracy bent on taking over the pop charts during the cold war for the benefit of the russian confederacy for the benefit of german anti-socialist guerrilla nazi propagandist chili cooking quesadilla baking lasagna taco bending cheesy tortilla burrito making cake mixing chalupa brigades

[@loanhead7]

@@julesl6910 Clearly this is the case.

[@imbees2]

NOBODY can sing a love song better than Smokey. He got it going on, no matter that he's 70 something now. I still love him.

[@williamg2552]

THE MIRACLES : The GREATEST group to EVER come out of Motown. PERIOD. MORE SONGS in the GRAMMY HALL OF FAME than ANY other MOTOWN GROUP, and the MOST -COVERED MOTOWN GROUP of ALL TIME !!!

[@donnanichols7097]

I was 1949 I have seen Elvis Presley in Portland Oregon and I seen The Beach Boys and I'm old school no computers and I'm still here the music back then was wonderful and I'm proud to be old school

[@ritasmith1229]

Pure class!

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Rita, How are you doing?

[@cynthiazuroff2067]

Doesn't get any better than this.

[@Btrot5419]

This song takes me back to when I was about 11 years old in the small black community of Newcomerstown, Ohio, in East Central Ohio. You probably never heard of it, but the Motown sound penetrated this village as it did the whole country, to our great delight.

[@edwilliams2029]

Btrot5419 U got A earful if want soulful is about,I'm from Springfield, Ohio!

[@samuelcruz6937]

I could cruise to the. OLDIES ALL NIGHT LLONG

[@ritamoore6750]

This song Always brought TEARS TO MY eyes. Smokey sang this song from his 9oul. Thank God for his talent. ÷ RITA Terese MOORE

[@charlenekile4346]

Love this song show much grew up on this music 🎵 I'm 65 years old always playing this music I've seen smoke many of times can't get enough I play his cd that I have bought from wttw but I think when I was 10 years old I would list to the Motown I remember when I got my phone graic player and my 45 records I was in heaven still am to the day I die the lord still has me here love Motown 🥰💕I ❤️let me know how you feel love all u

[@lovelychick84]

One of my all time favorite songs. They're singing it live too which makes it all the more beautiful! :-)

[@williamg2552]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Mighty MIRACLES....2012 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES...IT'S ABOUT TIME !!!!

[@RosettaStoned462]

I could only imagine how awesome it would be to be a part of an era when such incredible music existed. Thank god we still have it today!!! Timeless and nothing can compare ! We live in a world where talent is no longer required as long as it sells. So sad

[@karenhalgeddes6807]

It was truly amazing! I have seen the Temptations, Smokey, Four Tops, Sylistics, Chi Lites, the list goes on and on. So glad to live and grow up in that era!

[@lucindanewsome6060]

@@karenhalgeddes6807 It was an awesome time. I was in a Girls Singing Group and we got to see many of the greats, with front row seats. Temps, Gladys Knight and Pips, Al Green, Shirelles, James Brown, Marvin Gaye. It was magical and I savor those times.

[@HELLH0WND]

I couldn't find this song until I put enough OOOO's in the search.

[@yvettejohnson1681]

Dusty Springfield introducing Smokey and his Miracles!

[@mikehewitt5087]

How could you not like this !

[@pjw85]

We get to see Dusty Springfield, one of the long gone greats but never forgotten. then we get the sweetest, gentlest voice you've ever heard and that music and those lyrics...... mistakes i've made a few but i'm only human, you've made mistakes too....even the couple dancing is sweet, What more can you possibly want from a youtube video?

[@savannah58]

Wish I was around To experience this sound

[@ivalinapasse2469]

WOW That's on the Twin Boys Baby Feed!!!!

[@janiceofoh2960]

this is the kind of music people do not listen to anymore, this is old school. and the best of men and women singing with beautiful voices. they will always be remembered ms. J

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Janice, How are you doing?

[@lanier2141]

There will NEVER be music like this anymore, our generation is corrupt😥😥

[@adabrew2310]

There's plenty of good modern music out there similar to this. Maybe you're just too lazy to look for it or you feel so entitled that you believe it should be fed to you

[@ejectorerector]

Smokey was gorgeous

[@lukefernandez7880]

Probably one of my favorite classic Motown era soul jams.

[@sogansta10]

Gosh Smokeys voice is so pure .. made me almost cry. Wish a man could love me like that

[@harvejoel1911]

For me, with all the great songs that came through this man's spirit, Ooh Baby Baby stands atop, There are not enough superlatives to give this gem only memories of beautiful days when everything seemed to line up, Smokey Robinson Put his stamp on music history "We were so close"!

[@nickowens5648]

I agree with you the whole group and the musicians deserves credit as great as Smokey voice is he couldn't have done it with the group facts

[@rockmartinez6482]

An incredible song from an incredible time for music. Remember dancing to this with one of many young ladies or sitting in my convertible on a hot Houston night as the music came over the radio. The Miracles were awesome like the many great groups from Motown from the greatest period of soul and R&B ever. Listen to the band in the background and Smokey's falsetto and you are transported back in time to a wonderful time that was once in a lifetime and can never be duplicated.

[@darryljones4584]

So happy to be a child of the 60s & to dance and sing along with the Motown sound...☺

[@betsytaylor7861]

This song always transports me to those sweet days of first love and little responsibility, a truly magical time. Smoky Robinson and the Miracles were among the best of my memories - thank you Miracles!

[@shunclark596]

born in 2003 and man, this may be a perfect song

[@lilmisstempz111]

This song came out just before my parents were born. This song reminds me so much of my grandparents. I miss waking up to songs like this on Sunday mornings. I’ve always wished I was brought up when these kinds of songs were made, this was when love songs actually where about love. My generation now could never fall in love and write songs like this now, everyone cares about clout and how many views/followers they have

[@sandydemarco9071]

Nobody like Smokey. Especially This Song gives me chills. Sandra of Chi Town

[@DKTheDarkKnight]

I love how this music was done before i was born & yet im just discovering it for the first time. Its classic & pure

[@javeonnaf.2293]

This is soo beautiful.

[@tarynnjordann210]

I love this song ♥

[@nancygarcia9603]

Ugh I wish I was there now

[@user-uh2ck5us7n]

This is the best and only smokey vocal .

[@annacabral776]

To my baby 🍼🍼 daddy may he rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️ love your baby 🍼🍼 mama Annie Diaz 💋 carrion Rodriguez 😢😢❤❤

[@ericcoudrill4062]

I detest a lot of what the modern world has to offer,but when a song of this heartfelt purity can be shared with this angry,cynical,and consumeristic globe,so readily,there is a flicker of hope that people will understand what it is to really be human, and FEEL

[@edwilliams2029]

Eric Coudrill Right on, KITR!

[@jaquelinealejandramateo789]

Eric Coudrill 777777777 .uk. 7

[@albertmele3023]

One.of.the.best song s ever.written

[@anthonybrannigan5388]

What a time to grow up. I feel so sorry for the young people nowadays who have never heard such masterpieces. Just hope this music never disappears into the quagmire of filth and mediocrity that is being churned out today.

[@kiwanishinton9410]

i agree 1000 anthony

[@kimahector9781]

me too.

[@mhazzard477]

Smokey Robinson is the guy of my dreams😩😍 I wish I could've been born back then😭 too bad I'm only 14💯

[@markbrown6789]

Qacx

[@Josh-is5ti]

lol

[@vanessahodgson7980]

+Marshayla Hazzard There is hope in the world if a young person like you feels that way! This music is great!

[@Elsagwene]

XD

[@mjvybz]

Wtf..

[@777wov]

I Love the Oldies

[@JillShaw]

One of the most beautiful songs ...ever!

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Jill, How are you doing?

[@Kimchiboy08]

I still dig this melody eventhough the world has changed. Such sweetness

[@shllewis9]

That crying part…..love love love 💕 love Smokey period my first song of his I love was “you really got ahold on me”

[@layzshaareli7216]

OMG! (: 3 SO MUCH LOVE MY GRANDMA LOVES THIS SONG!! She can play it over and over again and never get tired of it! (:

[@jjguzman97]

How can anyone dislike this

[@misslue1990]

They did this. I love this song

[@Raven_Sekou]

Literally, stands the test of time. Thank you to the ones before me

[@karenmarks1997]

Soooo smooth, the incomparable Miracles!!!!

[@JamesBrown-ic9ls]

Wow what a beautiful song reminds me of my first crush..

[@marialoureiro455]

(: One Great Classic!!!!! .... ❤

[@evelynwansleyarmiyao818]

i just love it. What more can i say

[@machellebailey2112]

hard 2 b jealous of a brother who has it all & is a genuine nice guy! keep on keeping on smokey joe...!!!

[@tarynnjordann210]

Oldie but goodie♥

[@dorothytucker7603]

Smokey R.'.Ooh Baby Baby'..brought back some golden memories. I cant forget my love.

[@327outkast]

so passionate, so beautiful, so sweet. ahh, my heart 💗💖💕

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 83RD BIRTHDAY WILLIAM "SMOKEY" ROBINSON (FEBRUARY 19, 2023)

[@stephenbruce4052]

WOW that is a Miracle ...God People are so Creative ,,I'll never take it her us we and them for granted...XO

[@dadbadbad]

Caraca... que voz! As vezes acho que não sou desse tempo. Arrepio na alma essa canção.

[@tastylove53]

48 Years And this Is Still Amazing. And Cooley High Also Brought Me Here. 10/1/13.

[@savageeffect1]

i agree with you mark bell. i love this song. this is one of the most outstanding songs smokey robinson performed in his life

[@4So1Fly5]

Yep youngsters a lot of your grandparents were made to this song

[@youngfocusrox]

Smokey is responsible for one of my favorite songs of ANY genre. "Hold on me"