People need to STOP giving SOLE CREDIT to SMOKEY for songs that were recorded by THE MIRACLES as a GROUP. Like he was in the studio by himself. This is the SAME KIND of ONE-SIDED THINKING that caused SMOKEY to be inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ALONE..while the other members of THE MIRACLES were left out.Kudos to ALL of The Miracles...BOBBY ROGERS, PETE MOORE, CLAUDETTE ROBINSON , SMOKEY ROBINSON, and R.I.P. to departed Miracles MARV TARPLIN and RONNIE WHITE. Motown's first group.
R.I.P. to original Miracles member Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (June 13, 1941 – September 30, 2011) One of the greatest guitarists and songwriters of ALL TIME !! Marv....you will be missed !!!
The MIRACLES have more GRAMMY HALL OF FAME inducted songs than ANY other MOTOWN group. More than The SUPREMES, TEMPTS, TOPS, J-5, ...ALL OF THEM.
Also, over 50 of their songs have been covered by literally SCORES of other artists...in EVERY MAJOR MUSICAL GENRE. POP, ROCK, COUNTRY,REGGAE, JAZZ, MOR/EASY LISTENING, RAP/HIP-HOP, & ACAPELLA , as well as SOUL/R&B. No other Motown group even comes CLOSE. And , they were ALL writers...not just Smokey.
@SPhillyG You are 100% correct, I forgot all about this song !! Oh,Baby,Baby was my favorite "blue light" song.... but this song has just replaced it. The Miracles sing their butts off !!! Long live OLD SCHOOL MUSIC :)
I adore this, and I need to hear this over and over.
What a great voice, group, and wonderful lyrics.
Many thanks.
coffeeicecream1 1 month ago
fantastic!
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cynthia6637 1 month ago
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People need to STOP giving SOLE CREDIT to SMOKEY for songs that were recorded by THE MIRACLES as a GROUP. Like he was in the studio by himself. This is the SAME KIND of ONE-SIDED THINKING that caused SMOKEY to be inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ALONE..while the other members of THE MIRACLES were left out.Kudos to ALL of The Miracles...BOBBY ROGERS, PETE MOORE, CLAUDETTE ROBINSON , SMOKEY ROBINSON, and R.I.P. to departed Miracles MARV TARPLIN and RONNIE WHITE. Motown's first group.
williamg2552 1 month ago
great video
flingadoodle 2 months ago
Fabulous Doo Wop sound.never heard this side of Smokey before. Thanks for posting a great track.
Caskchap 2 months ago
@Caskchap
I don't recall which song came out first, "Shop Around" or "Bad Girl", they were both great!
dustee 2 months ago
I was about 5yrs old but I loved Smokey way back then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My mother said I knew the entire song and would sing it from beginning to end!!!
sylvia1585 4 months ago
Didn't realize he had passed...Part of a great group.
atrest503 5 months ago
R.I.P. to original Miracles member Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (June 13, 1941 – September 30, 2011) One of the greatest guitarists and songwriters of ALL TIME !! Marv....you will be missed !!!
williamg2552 5 months ago
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The MIRACLES have more GRAMMY HALL OF FAME inducted songs than ANY other MOTOWN group. More than The SUPREMES, TEMPTS, TOPS, J-5, ...ALL OF THEM.
Also, over 50 of their songs have been covered by literally SCORES of other artists...in EVERY MAJOR MUSICAL GENRE. POP, ROCK, COUNTRY,REGGAE, JAZZ, MOR/EASY LISTENING, RAP/HIP-HOP, & ACAPELLA , as well as SOUL/R&B. No other Motown group even comes CLOSE. And , they were ALL writers...not just Smokey.
williamg2552 5 months ago
So fabulous.
Great voices, and even greater songs.
Many thanks.
coffeeicecream1 6 months ago
THERE'S A LOT OF BAD GIRLS OUT THERE!
area51er6 6 months ago
Dear G d, I thank you for making Smokey sing like an angel.
His song is surely finer than fine,
Keep playing this fabulous oldies.
Best,
LJD
coffeeicecream1 8 months ago
Oh my gosh, blue lights in the basement.....ummmmmmmm
SPhillyG 8 months ago
@SPhillyG You are 100% correct, I forgot all about this song !! Oh,Baby,Baby was my favorite "blue light" song.... but this song has just replaced it. The Miracles sing their butts off !!! Long live OLD SCHOOL MUSIC :)
motownfan5 2 months ago
We must part she's breaking my heart!
MegaGoldenleaf 1 year ago 2
my favorite miracles tune-haunting melody.
rover940 1 year ago
A fine record made by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles in the late 1950s, which led to a highly successful career in the following years for all.
AnthonysDen 1 year ago
OH MY, WHAT A GREAT SONG!!!!!
MANY THANKS, AND LISTEN TO THE HARMONY!!!!!!!
coffeeicecream1 1 year ago
I love this song and of course the Miracles and the wonderful Smokey Robinson!
5pugmom 1 year ago
Shhaaao!
BornNEastSJ 1 year ago
Absolutely, one of the Miracles finest, enhanced by Smokey's SO~~~~ magnificent voice! Great find, LOVE IT!
musemorris 1 year ago
OOH I LOVE THIS SONG! :D
thanks for the good sound
voodoowop45s 1 year ago
love my oldies
mrwiskers13 1 year ago
Who said he recorded the song by himself??? He is the lead singer though.
rockball 1 year ago
The title SHOULD say...
****THE MIRACLES...BAD GIRL.****
SMOKEY DIDNT RECORD THIS SONG BY HIMSELF
williamg2552 1 year ago
Great great song
11xzxzxz 2 years ago
This is one bad song by smokey & the miracles
annes1019 2 years ago