1965, Motown releases Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "The Tracks of My Tears." It was a number two hit on the Billboard R&B chart, and reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Belatedly released in the UK in 1969, it became a Top Ten hit that summer, reaching number nine. 1966, The Beatles fly to Germany, where they will begin their last world tour. The Rolling … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 23
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
Song Of the Day by Eric Berman – "Shop Around" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
Song Of The Day - "Shop Around" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles As for me...I am in no rush to get to Target, Best Buy or the Mall. You can keep Black Friday, I think I'll pass. Except tomorrow is also one of two Independent Record Store Days per year where you're supposed to show your support by buying some limited pressing of a record only available for a limited time. … [Read more...] about Song Of the Day by Eric Berman – "Shop Around" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
Today in Rock History – December 12
1966, Pink Floyd make their first ever appearance at the Royal Albert Hall. Their would play the RAH three more times, with the last performance there in 1970. 1966, Jimi Hendrix performs at the RamJam Club in London. 1967, Rolling Stone Brian Jones was given 3 years probation and a £1,000 ($1,600) fine for drug offenses. Three psychiatrists agreed that Jones was an … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 12
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #29 – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: “I’ll Try Something New” b/w “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” – Collectables 45 RPM Single MOT-00505 (S3/T3)
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #29 – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: “I’ll Try Something New” b/w “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” – Collectables 45 RPM Single MOT-00505 (S3/T3) “The Jukebox Series” focuses on the 80 records that inhabit my 1963 Seeburg LPC1 jukebox. I’ve had my jukebox (or as I like … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #29 – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: “I’ll Try Something New” b/w “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” – Collectables 45 RPM Single MOT-00505 (S3/T3)