The Definitive Performances (1963-1987)

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The Definitive Performances (1963-1987)
The Definitive Performances (1963-1987) cover
Video by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
Released November 21, 2006
Recorded 1963–1987
Genre Soul, Motown
Length 150 mins
Label Motown
Producer David Peck & Phillip Galloway (Reelin' In The Years Productions)
Ian Brenchley & Archie Gormley (Universal Music Group International)
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles video chronology
20th Century Masters: DVD Collection
(2005)		 The Definitive Performances (1963-1987)
(2006)		 –

The Definitive Performances (1963-1987) is an anthology of performances by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. It was produced by Reelin' in the Years Productions and the Universal Music Group International.In addition to the musical performances,this DVD also features the first - ever in depth interview with original Miracles members Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers, and Warren "Pete" Moore . Strangely, original members Marv Tarplin & Claudette Rogers- Robinson are not present,but are mentioned throughout the disc. (Original member Ronnie White is now deceased.) The three Miracles discuss the history of the group, the formation of Motown , and detailed stories behind the creation of some of their greatest hits.

[edit] Track Listing

  1. "Shop Around" (from Teen Town - February 1965)
  2. "You've Really Got a Hold on Me/ Bring It On Home To Me" (from Motortown Revue at The Apollo - April 1963)
  3. "Mickey's Monkey" (from Hollywood A Go-Go - November 20, 1965)
  4. "Ooh Baby Baby" (from Murray The K - It's What's Happening, Baby - June 28, 1965)
  5. "The Tracks Of My Tears" (from Swingin' Time - December 8, 1965)
  6. "Going To A Go-Go" (from Swingin' Time - December 8, 1965)
  7. "My Girl Has Gone" (from Swingin' Time - December 8, 1965)
  8. "I Second That Emotion" (from The Mike Douglas Show - February 29, 1968)
  9. "The Tears of a Clown" (from The Don Knotts Show - October 20, 1970)
  10. "Do It Baby" (from Dinah! - March 11, 1976)
  11. "Love Machine" (from Dinah! - March 11, 1976)
  12. "Crusin'" (from Going Platinum - 1980)
  13. "Being With You" (from the Don Lane Show - October 19, 1981)
  14. "Just To See Her" (from Power Hits - 1987)

Note : the foreign release of this DVD includes an extra track not included in the U.S. release: "Yesterday" from The Ed Sullivan Show-1968. Miracles member Marv Tarplin is featured prominently in this performance. All tracks have been remastered for this release.

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