We'd like to thank everyone, especially Catfish, who made Festival Epicure, July 2008, a huge success.
The link to the Miracles at Windsor's Festival Epicure 2008on YouTube is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXAWxmZYUV4
According to the Ohio Historical Society website:
"The Lincoln Theatre is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A for its association with the cultural history of the African-American community in Columbus. The building was developed by an African-American fraternal organization; constructed by an African-American construction company; managed by an important local African-American entrepreneur; and was a center for stage and screen entertainment for Columbus' African-American population for decades. It is one of the best remaining vestiges of early 20th century African-American history in the city".
Tickets go on sale for The Miracles performance at this historic theater April 1, 2009 through Ticketmaster
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Hollywood star shines for Miracles
From wire service report
The rhythm and blues group The Miracles, Motown Records' first successful group act, will receive the 2,381st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today at about 11:30, in connection with the record label's 50th anniversary.
Motown founder Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder will speak at the late- morning ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard, near the stars of such other Motown greats as Wonder, The Supremes and The Temptations.
The star honors The Miracles' original lineup -- Smokey Robinson, and his former wife, Claudette Robinson, known as "the First Lady of Motown," Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers and the late Ronnie White.
The star is the latest in a long series of honors for the group, which was 32nd of Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest artists of all time, 61st on VH-1's list and 71st on Billboard's.
The Miracles are also four-time inductees into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings that are at least 25 years old and have a "qualitative or historical significance." Their honored songs are "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," "The Tracks Of My Tears" "The Tears of a Clown" and "Shop Around."
"The Tracks Of My Tears" and "Shop Around" are both part of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll and Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The Miracles have a third song on both lists -- "Going to a Go-Go" on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll and "Ooo
Baby Baby" on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WALK OF FAME COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEW WALK OF FAME RECIPIENTS FOR 2009
HOLLYWOOD, CA —A new group of entertainers in motion pictures, television, live theater, and recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was recently announced by the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held June 12, and ratified by the Chamber's Board of Directors.
The Walk of Fame recipients for the year 2009 are:
MOTION PICTURES: Tinkerbell, Tim Burton, Leslie Caron, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey, Jr., Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, Hugh Jackman, Sir Ben Kingsley and William H. Macy
TELEVISION: Mark Burnett, Felicity Huffman, Chuck Lorre, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, and John Stamos RECORDING: Kenny “Baby Face” Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, RUSH, Shakira and The Village People
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Say the word "Miracles" and all kinds of images from the golden era of the Motown Record Corporation comes to mind. The Miracles were the first Motown group to break through bringing Berry Gordy's fledgling Detroit record company its first gold record for selling a million copies. The song was "Shop Around" and the year was 1960. The group turned out an amazing number of hits from that time to 1972 when lead singer Smokey Robinson opted for a solo career.
Following Robinson's departure, The Miracles - Bobby Rogers, Pete Moore and Ronnie White (by this time the fifth member, Claudette Robinson, had retired from the business) recruited a new lead singer, Billy Griffin, and delivered several more hits, most notably, "Love Machine", "Do It Baby" and "Don't Cha Love It". By 1978, this group had disbanded and following a period of inactivity, Rogers and White decided to reform the group. Sadly, Ron White passed away following a long illness.
Bobby's strong desire to keep The Miracles name in the spotlight created the newly emerged group. As one of the cornerstones of Motown music and the co-writer of some of the most memorable Motown songs including "Going To a Go-Go" (Miracles), "The Way You Do The Things You Do" (Temptations), "First I Look At The Purse" (Contours), Bobby will go down in musical history for his infamous voice in the opening of mega hit "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye and his growl in "Love Machine".
Dave Finley, long time friend of Bobby Rogers, with his smooth second tenor comes from the R&B vocal group, The Del Vikings of "Come Go With Me" fame. Dave continues to write and produce young artists keeping "the music alive".
The Miracles performed as a trio with their band, "The Miracle Workers", with Tee Turner as musical director/bass player and background vocalist. An accomplished writer, producer and vocalist, Tee's satin, airy vocal qualities with the ability to sing first and second tenor moved Tee to the front line.
It is noteworthy that The Miracles have maintained their professionalism and cannot be duplicated in a time when clone groups are unfortunately on the rise.
The Miracles sweet sounds are loved throughout the world and with the positive energy of these four gentlemen, MIRACLES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN
Performance at the Decatur Celebration - August 7, 2009
Performance at the Lincoln Theater - July 4, 2009
July 2, 2009 Performing in Warner Robins, Georgia with the USAF Reserve
The Detroit Music Awards on April 17 at the Fillmore Detroit pays homage to Motown with The Miracles, The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts, Dennis Coffey and many more. Don't miss this show!
General Admission Tickets on sale at LiveNation
The Estrel Hotel and Convention Center
Berlin, Germany
January 7 - Feb. 1, 2009
The Miracles, The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts and Martha Reeves performed nightly to a packed house in Berlin. Also featured in "Memories of Motown" were tribute segments: "A Marvin Gaye Tribute" by Tee Turner, Roz Thomas' tribute to Diana Ross and Bobby Brooks tribute to Jackie Wilson. Guest appearances by Motown writer and producer, Mickey Stevenson and narrative by Motown PR Dept's Al Abrams were a welcome addition to the show. AND - our hat's off to "The Berlin Funk Brothers" - our excellent band .
By Ted Jeory [Sunday Expressions- UK News]
With the legendary label’s smooth and soulful tunes, stress is not an emotion associated with Motown, but a four week agony of choice has ended with the release of its fans’ favourite fifty greatest tracks.
To celebrate January’s 50th Anniversary of Motown Records, arguably the greatest record label ever, Universal Music is releasing Motown 50, a compilation of tracks chosen by fans worldwide. The fans were polled during four weeks in October using social networking internet sites.
The Detroit-based label was founded by Berry Gordy as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in 1960.
The compilation, Motown 50 – Today, Tomorrow, Forever…, is released on December 1, 2008
TOP 50 MOTOWN TRACKS
1. Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Dancing In The Street
3. The Supremes – Baby Love
4. Four Tops – I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch
5. The Velvelettes – Needle In A Haystack 6. The Temptations – Get Ready
7. The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love
8. The Elgins – Heaven Must Have Sent You
9. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Nowhere To Run
10. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Jimmy Mack
11. The Isley Brothers – This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
12. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tears Of A Clown
13. Jackson 5 – ABC
14. Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston – It Takes Two
15. Mary Wells – My Guy
16. The Contours – Do You Love Me
17. Frank Wilson – Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
18. R. Dean Taylor – There’s A Ghost In My House
19. The Supremes – Stop! In The Name Of Love
20. Jr. Walker & The All Stars – Shotgun
21. Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
22. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
23. Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye – You Are Everything
24. Diana Ross – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
25. Stevie Wonder – Superstition
26. The Temptations – Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone
27. Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On
28. Commodores – Brick House
29. Edwin Starr – War
30. The Temptations – My Girl
31. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tracks Of My Tears
32. Lionel Richie & Diana Ross – Endless Love
33. Commodores – Easy
34. Diana Ross & The Supremes – Reflections
35. Four Tops – Reach Out, I’ll Be There
36. Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
37. Jimmy Ruffin – What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
38. Michael Jackson – Got To Be There –
39. Smokey Robinson – Being With You
40. Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke
41. The Miracles– Love Machine
42. Lionel Richie – All Night Long (All Night)
43. Diana Ross – Love Hangover
44. Thelma Houston – Don’t Leave Me This Way
45. Stevie Wonder –Masterblaster (Jammin)
46. Commodores – Nightshift
47. Diana Ross – Upside Down
48. Rick James – Super Freak
49. The Temptations – Treat Her Like A Lady
50. Lionel Richie – My Destiny
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The Miracles Facts
THE MIRACLES' "COVER VERSIONS" section in Wikipedia. The section now consists of OVER 40 SONGS obtained from ALL MUSIC GUIDE, an excellent reference source. New sites for 3 new Miracles songs: "I Like It Like That", "I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying", and "I've Been Good To You"....and their final album with Smokey, "Flying High Together".
Here are the articles: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Gotta_Dance_to_Keep_From_Crying http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Like_It_Like_That_(Miracles_song) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27ve_Been_Good_To_You http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_High_Together
The Miracles song," The Tracks Of My Tears " , has some pretty prestigous honors. This song has been honored by The RECORD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (RIAA) as 127 of the "Songs Of The Century"- The 365 Greatest Songs of The 20th Century". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_of_the_Century It was also chosen as one of the "Top 10 Best Songs Of All Time" by a panel of 20 top industry songwriters and producers including Hal David, Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Jerry Leiber and others as reported to Britain's Mojo music magazine. Cable TV network VH-1 chose The Miracles as No. 61 in their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time .
The Beatles song "Ask Me Why" was deeply influenced by The Miracles hit, "What's So Good About Goodbye" : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ask_Me_Why . Ask Me Why, written by Lennon ,was influenced by The Miracles' hit "What's So Good About Goodbye" . George Harrison also greatly admired Robinson and paid tribute to him in his 1976 song 'Pure Smokey', while The Rolling Stones covered their hit "Going to a Go-Go". The Hollies covered the group's 1963 smash "Mickey's Monkey". The Zombies also covered "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" , while The Who covered The Miracles' hit, "I Gotta Dance to Keep From Crying" . While the British Invasion meant the end of many American artists' recording careers, it had very little effect on The Miracles who continued having hits throughout this period. In addition, artists of many diverse musical genres have covered their songs , including Jazz, Country & Western, MOR, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock and Pop, as well as R&B/Soul. "A "Hall Of Fame" worthy group." Take a look at The Miracles' article in AMAZON and in their article in the "FUTURE ROCK HALL" website.
Thank you to Bill Gordon for this research and additions to Wikipedia.
Once In A Lifetime Motown Legends Live
Featuring
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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
The Commodores
Jr Walker’s All Stars
June 2009
Tuesday 23rd
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Christmas to me means a special occasion when we can express our sincere thanks to those whose friendship and music we cherish. May you have a wonderful, joyous time Throughout Christmas !!. Love and Hugs Happy Christmas !! Ann and Michelle xxxx
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Thank you for adding my new author page. I will have a few songs from the soundtrack on the player soon, but will link my music page for more songs. My fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks. It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble etc. Keep in touch. Wishing you a great musical week, a happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year. Hope all your projects are on track.
Peace and respect, Joy Miller www.myspace.com/joymillermusic
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Hey friend remember us we would like to think you because wit out you we couldn't of gotten so far, we started this account 3years ago and we never would expect to go so far wit the band
1 000 000 play on youtube & myspace
50 000 friend
myspace top 20 Canadian band
and now our first deal Soul Kiss Entertainment Inc/Universal Music Group Artist OUR VIDEO HERE when you look at peoples comments you know this band will have huge follow up CHECK VIDEO HEREhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku4JapK-fEQ&feature=player_embedded
DOWNLOAD IT ON ITUNES NOW SUPPORT YOURGIRL!!! HERE http://www.apple.com/ca/search/?q=SPY+NATION
Say the word "Miracles" and all kinds of images from the golden era of the Motown Record Corporation comes to mind. The Miracles were the first Motown group to break through bringing Berry Gordy's fledgling Detroit record company its first gold record for selling a million copies. The song was "Shop Around" and the year was 1960. The group turned out an amazing number of hits from that time to 1972 when lead singer Smokey Robinson opted for a solo career.
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