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''The Miracles'' (also known as ''Smokey Robinson and the Miracles'' from 1965) were an American rhythm and blues group that was the first successful recording act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. Formed in 1955 by Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, and Ronnie White, the group started off as the Five Chimes, changing their name to the Matadors two years later. The group then settled on the Miracles after the inclusion of Claudette Robinson in 1958. The most notable Miracles lineup included the Robinsons, Moore, White, Bobby Rogers and Marv Tarplin. After a failed audition with Brunswick Records, the group began working with songwriter Berry Gordy, who helped to produce their first records for the End and Chess record labels before establishing Tamla Records in 1959 signing the Miracles as its first act. The group eventually scored the label's first million-selling hit record with "Shop Around" in 1960 and further established themselves as one of Motown's top acts with the hit singles, "You've Really Got a Hold on Me", "Mickey's Monkey", "Going to a Go-Go","(Come 'Round Here) I'm the One You Need", "Just A Mirage", "If You Can Want", "More Love", "I Don't Blame You At All", "Ooo Baby Baby", "Tracks of My Tears", "I Second That Emotion", "Baby Baby Don't Cry" The Tears of a Clown","Love Machine" and "My Girl Has Gone". Referred to as Motown's "soul supergroup", the Miracles recorded 26 Top 40 hits, sixteen of which reached the Billboard Top 20,seven top 10 singles, and a number one single ("The Tears of a Clown") while the Robinsons and Tarplin were members. Following the departure of Tarplin and the Robinsons, the rest of the group continued with singer Billy Griffin and scored two final top 20 singles, "Do It Baby" and "Love Machine", which topped the charts at # 1, before departing for Columbia Records in 1977 recording as a quintet with Donald Griffin, where after a few releases, they disbanded in 1978. In all, the group had over fifty charted hits by the time they disbanded. Bobby Rogers and Ronald White revived the group as a touring ensemble sporadically during the 1980s and again in the 1990s. Following White's death in 1995, Rogers continued to tour with different members until he was forced into retirement due to health issues in 2011, dying less than two years later. The Miracles have been awarded many top music industry honors over the years. In 1997, the group received the Pioneer Award at the Rhythm and Blues Foundation for their musical achievements. Four years later, in 2001, they were inducted to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. In 2004, they were ranked thirty-two on the ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, retaining that same position seven years later, in 2011. Four of their hit songs were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2009, the group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Throughout their careers, the Miracles were also enshrined with honors for their songwriting by both BMI and ASCAP. In 2008, ''Billboard'' listed them at #61 on their 100 most successful Billboard artists ever list. After much controversy, the Miracles were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

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Depend On Me: The Early Albums Compilation 2009-06-19 itunes amazon
The Definitive Collection Compilation 2008-09-23 itunes amazon
The Silver Collection Compilation 2007-05-31 itunes amazon
Gold Compilation 2006-02-22 itunes amazon
Christmas With the Miracles Album 2005 itunes amazon
20th Century Masters: The Christmas… Compilation 2003-09-23 itunes amazon
Ooo Baby Baby: The Anthology Compilation 2002 itunes amazon
Make It Happen Album 2001 itunes amazon
Our Very Best Christmas Compilation 1999-10-12 itunes amazon
Motown Lost & Found: Along Came Love:… Compilation 1999-09-28 itunes amazon
20th Century Masters: The Millennium… Compilation 1999 itunes amazon
The Ultimate Collection Compilation 1998 itunes amazon
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Sampler Compilation 1998 itunes amazon
The Tracks of My Tears Compilation 1997 itunes amazon
Early Classics: Smokey Robinson & The… Compilation 1996-07-22 itunes amazon
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