Rent Smokey Robinson and the Miracles: The Definitive Performances 1963-1987 (1987)
2h 15min
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- Synopsis:
"Smokey Robinson and The Miracles: Definitive Performances 1963-1987" features for the first time on video, 15 full-length performances from classic archival television appearances panning three decades. This 2 1/2 hour video is the first official video anthology by one of the most successful singing groups of all-time. Highlights include a powerful performance of "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" filmed at the famed Apollo Theatre in 1963, a moving rendition of the Beatles classic, "Yesterday" from the Ed Sullivan Show in 1968 and a 1976 performance of the Miracles "Love Machine" featuring lead singer Billy Griffin. The disc concludes with three solo performances by Smokey Robinson including is Grammy-winning hit, "Just To See Her" filmed in 1987. Interspersed between the performances and filmed exclusively for this video, is the first ever in-depth interview with Smokey and original Miracles Pete Moore and Bobby Rogers. Throughout the insightful 75-minute interview, the three Miracles reminisce about the history of the group, Motown, the Apollo and the inspiration behind many of their classic hits.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles:
1. Shop Around.
2. You've Really Got A Hold On Me / Bring It On Home To Me
3. Mickey's Monkey
4. Ooo Baby Baby
5. The Tracks Of My Tears
6. Going To A Go-Go
7. My Girl Has Gone
8. Yesterday
9. I Second That Emotion
10. The Tears Of A Clown
The Miracles (with Billy Griffin - Lead Singer):
11. Do It Baby
12. Love Machine
Smokey Robinson (Solo):
13. Cruisin'
14. Being with You
15. Just To See Her- Actors:
- Smokey Robinson, Billy Griffin, Pete, Bobby, The Miracles
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
