The Miracles-Shop Around(Original Detroit Version)

[williamg2552]

@weightfeather1 Miracle Marv Tarplin's guitar is heard more prominently on this version than on the national hit version.

[bohemianhare]

This version has much better tone, I think, than the others.  Also, it's the version I recall hearing back on an oldies station about a decade and a half ago (so of course none of the others feel quite the same).

[kabooki09]

that Tamla lable was named after Smokey's daughter, thats how he made money, he had a couple lables too

[tas6010]

There were actually three versions. The other "lost" version is on "The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1" and that version is also stated as the original Detroit version. So which version is the original Detroit recording? Maybe no one remembers. Nevertheless, this particular version is now available on the "Depend On Me" box set on Hip-O Select. Nice guitar work!

[Bradburger]

@tas6010 Agree. This is a different version to the 'Original Detroit version' that was issued on the Miracles 35th Anniversary box set. That is much slower and doesn't have the funky guitar and prominent saxophone as this version does. According to the 'Don't Forget T|he Motorcity' site, there were two regional versions, with the second version being the one that is on the 35th Anniversary box set. The other regional version (maybe this one) is on the 'Depend On Me: The Early Albums' CD set.

[Bradburger]

@Bradburger Here is the version that's on the 35th anniversary set: -

youtube.com/watch?v=O3aPe3Qid9­8&feature=fvst

[DrFeelRotten]

Mama's give some damned good advise sometimes..I wish i had listened to my mama, but i had to get hit over the head with a brick every time before i paid attention.

[jac5562]

what a great find,theirs history behind the record

[soulhoney56]

Absolutely love this - but can't make up my mind which version I like best !! x Love 'em both !!!

[strandwolf]

@weightfeather1 For me that guitar is hella bliss. Kickin in @ 1:02 it grabs the nuts. It's not out of tune, it's micro-pitching into the gutter.

[jasonpfinch]

Loooord A'mighty. This RUUUULES.

[jasonpfinch]

Loooord Almighty. This RUUUULES.

[teehonky]

What is the difference between a Detroit Black and a Louisiana Black? a In Louisiana they eat Chicken witha side order of greens: detroit they eat their chicken with a .45 or .38 by their side

b In Detroit  they dig Motown: In la., they dig ditches

c in La. blacks and white try to co-exist together,in detroit blacks and whites co-exist together in DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOODS

d In Detroit, young black men worked in the auto industry: in La. ,young black men too-stealing cars

[jasonpfinch]

@teehonky very funny. Not.

[teehonky]

@jasonpfinch Jason...go FINCH urself

[jasonpfinch]

@teehonky OK, OK, calm down

[bat115]

Is it just me or does this version have a very garage band type feel to it?

[false7sab]

Thanks for posting this!!! I've always wanted to hear it after hearing Smoke speak about Berry calling him in the wee hours to get the group back into the studio to re-record it with various changes that BG made. If I recall, Berry is on the piano on the remake. Although I like this, I must admit that I do like the remake much better!

[moscowandy]

I like Helen Shapiro s version a lot, too ))

this one is cool

[xunclexx]

My oldest sister had promotional copy of this record she got from a friend at Motown back in 1960. I have heard other copies of this recording and THEY DID NOT SOUND LIKE THIS ONE.

[SandViolet]

How can it be- this is the recording that I fell in love with in late '60/early '61at home in Manhattan and in school in Connecticut. I've always assumed that the other version was the LP version. I'm also sure, but I couldn't swear it, that the single that I bought at the time was this version. Anyway, it's one of my favorite records of those golden years and a record that I associate with another favorite which came out at the exact same time, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles.

[canonet17]

I like this. Has more of a funky feel than the national version.

[felipebrasil5]

60's ! COME BACK PLZ :(

[yonnie1947]

This is the version I grew up with. Love it!

[markantonymcwhorter]

this is better, it does not have the 60's goin' to a go-go sound, but has a 50's sound to it AKA motown sound .that's right ...

[jasonpfinch]

start it at 0:50 if you want to hear the record rather than some egotist talking about it

[RockinEd]

I just found a 45 reissue of this version on the later TAMLA brown and yellow label

[srercrcr]

One of the Motown autobiographies stated this was released in Detroit, Berry wasn't happy, had all copies retrieved, and they worked on it real quick and reissued the big selling version.

[palmrockbermuda]

save the vinyl's

[asubant]

Thank you! I actually prefer this to the Billboard version. Nice and easy.

[xunclexx]

My oldest sister had this version (her boyfriend got it for her). The words; Bills voice inflections, and some of the musical arrangement were different. But the national release was much more consistent with the pop times of that day. This was the song that put Motown on the map (1st Hit!) and alerted Detroiters of Motown. On the national release, the flip-side also became a hit (whos lovin you). We would slow-drag to this song.

[MiscVideos7]

I had this version since I was from the Detroit area. When I heard the national version, I couldn't understand why they were different. Thanks for posting.

[shnen2]

I 've been wanting to hear this. Thanks bankman58!

[McSurly]

Wow! Haven't heard this one. Nice variation of the more familiar version. Actually, that one is really a variation of THIS :) Thanks!

[betsoutdoors]

wow, I use to have the "45" probably still do. This is the original as far as I know. Brings back memories.....cool....

[carolyrrh]

thanks for posting this one , i never heard this version before . i like this one better.. i played this song for my youing son.

[justmusicandme]

Still good advice to young people everywhere. :-)

Smokey, SO COOL! Great Detroit music!

[margaret30575]

This is good,there will never be great music like this anymore

[lowsparksister]

Thanks....what a great recording!

[joehancock01]

this is the best of the 2 recordings

[nema1218]

Yes I had never heard this version before,while I love that one better,this one is really great also.But I prefer the other one.This song is from 1960,49 years ago!

[cbjrcher]

This version is funkier than the national version. I guess Berry Gordy was looking for a more commercial sound

[flimbambo]

The difference between the 2 versions is that whilst this one is guitar led, the hit version is piano led, which for me was the right way to go with the song. Probably one of the finest pop songs ever recorded in my humble opinion and a superb vocal by Smokey Robinson.

[kyle41894]

this one is a lil slower than the more popular one

[lgwelsh1]

This version has that raw feel to it. Not as polished and more spontanious. More soul in the vocals, sounds like the band is just jamming and having a great time!

[tryyoluck]

Dayum I didnt no they had 2 version to this song (Who is this)??

[BFF1]

Not sure which version I prefer. To me, Smokey sings this one a bit better, and I prefer the tempo, but the guitar obbligato near the end of the bridge sounds out of place and the change to the break is too abrupt. The second, "national hit" version is tighter, but overall not quite as interesting. Thanks for uncovering this hidden gem.

[Lovelymiz]

Okay, I've heard both versions and don't know which one I like the best...let's face it, both are great!!

[justmusicandme]

Yes! I remember it! Oh, to be in Detroit in 1960!! The radio was attached to my ear. Thank You.

[Individuell83]

I prefer this version =)

[strictlyfabio]

incredible!!!! tuffest

[chezvous68]

Has anyone seen a copy of a two-record set album titled,"Miracles, In the Beggining?"

[dogsbreath101]

Dare all good who gives a f*** some salesman from the record company iving it

[losttouchwithreality]

i had no idea this version was reissued on 45. wow.

[youvexme]

Maybe a platitude but they really don't make songs like that anymore, and it's a damn shame too. This song rocks. Can't decide which version I like better, though, so I'll play them both.

[kooljuice93]

Thank you for the music history! It is sad that most of the music made before I was even born is better than my contemporary music. I like this version also, I never knew it existed.

[57Will]

Wow! Never heard this version before seeing this post. Quite a find!

[ioxxd90]

Wow......First time I heard this...where do you all find these gems?

[bankman58]

I found them in various record auctions and in Oldies record shops in the N.Y. area.

[ioxxd90]

Thanks man. I am a record collector. That's priceless.

[soln4suh]

is that bubble wrap you're using as a slipmat? i've got to try that.

[bornwithaBA]

Wasn't this version in one of those Motown-music inspired movies? I swear I heard this version before--Cooley High, Good Morning Vietnam, that ensemble movie with Glenn Close, Hurt and Kevin Kline, et al? I just can't remember the name of the movie....

[kookoocachoo29]

In 1960, I was a sophomore in high school ... At a high school dance (record hop) when this record was put on all of us would STREAM onto the dance floor. Is now and always has been one of the best dance songs ever put out!!! Go Smokey and the Miracles!!!!

[BrooklynMouse]

The single was first released on the "striped" Tamla label, but it was reissued with the globes, and then the "bar" design.

[BrooklynMouse]

This version is pretty rare. The hit version can be found on all of the albums including "Greatest Hits from the Beginning", "Anthology" and a number of CD's and album compilations. The Detroit version of "Shop Around" is rare, but I've never heard this version before, but I prefer a better hit version. Thanks for putting that up.

[farfo61]

Cool version. Might be better than the faster version.

[linrocksyou]

David Archuleta's version is way better! But man, this song's got power ;)

[MotownMaster]

wow this is awsome, i never knew this version came out on the globes, i posted a vid on the Detroit version of Way Over There