57. © 2020 Motown Museum | Hitsville is an original trademark owned by Motown Museum BUY NOW FROM AMAZON.CO.UK. To complete the song, he sought Berry Gordy’s help. Early Tamla/Motown artists included Mable John, Eddie Holland and Mary Wells. Motown had hired over 450 employees and had a gross income of $20 million by the end of 1966. Buy Shop Around: Growing Up With Motown in a Sinatra Household (Music That Changed My Life) by Bruce Jenkins (ISBN: 9780986189814) from Amazon's Book Store. But it was more than that: it was the first really big hit to be released by Motown, doing much toward getting that label on its way to being the most successful independent record company of the 1960s. 1 song. The single can be found on the first complete Motown singles box set (1959-1961).
This was one of the good ones (and should not be judged by 1964-66 standards. “Shop Around” was before Motown had developed its own sound. A year later, "Please Mr. Postman," by The Marvelettes, was the label's first No. ‘Shop Around’ is an absolutely vital part of the early development of Motown, and on 12 February 1961 it became their first million-seller. Shop Around: “Motown: Greatest Hits” Arrives From Universal U.K. July 16, 2019 By Joe Marchese 3 Comments.
"Shop Around" was the Miracles' first big hit, reaching #2 shortly after its release in late 1960. John from Nashville, Tn Motown artist Debbie Dean recorded an answer song called "Don't Let Him Shop Around".
It was written by Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. John from Nashville, Tn Motown artist Debbie Dean recorded an answer song called "Don't Let Him Shop Around". BUY NOW FROM AMAZON.CO.UK. My mama told me, you better shop around. (shop, shop around) A try to get yourself a bargain son. Shop Around was performed by Bob Weir with Kingfish.
Before you take a girl and say, "I do" now Make sure that her love is true now Make sure she's in love with you now I hate to see you feeling sad and blue now.
See more ideas about Smokey robinson, Motown, Robinson. The two had become friends years earlier and Robinson, who was the lead singer of a band called The Miracles, produced, wrote, and sang several of Motown's most memorable hits — including the labels' first smash song, "Shop Around" in 1960. BACKSTORY: In his autobiography, Inside My Life, Smokey Robinson recalled that he wrote “Shop Around” in half an hour as “another mama-done-tole-me ditty,” and that it was first intended for Barrett Strong, whose “Money (That’s What I Want)” had just been a hit for Motown.
Don't be sold on the very first one. I've long been a fan of his writing on sports, and now I can say I'm a fan of his writing on music, too. Back in March, we filled you in about Universal Japan’s plans for Motown’s 60th anniversary campaign, which included a series of reissues and a 3-CD, 60-song collection. The original Miracles release of Shop Around, released in late 1960, was the first Motown record to sell one million copies and top the R&B charts. Oh hey, hey Try to get yourself a bargain, son Don't be sold on the very first one Pretty girls come a dime a dozen I try to find you one who's gonna give you true loving. © 2020 Motown Museum | Hitsville is an original trademark owned by Motown Museum Dean became the first white female artist signed to Motown. Check Out. The two had become friends years earlier and Robinson, who was the lead singer of a band called The Miracles, produced, wrote, and sang several of Motown's most memorable hits — including the labels' first smash song, "Shop Around" in 1960.
Check out Shop Around (The Motown Story: The 60s Version) by The Miracles on Amazon Music. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. A year later, "Please Mr. Postman," by The Marvelettes, was the label's first No.