The Definitive Performances (1963–1987)

Infobox music DVD
Name = The Definitive Performances (1963-1987)
Type = Music video compilation
Artist = Smokey Robinson & the Miracles


Released = November 21, 2006
Recorded = 1963–1987
Rating =
Genre = Soul, Motown
Length = 150 mins
Label = Motown
Director =
Producer = David Peck & Phillip Galloway (Reelin' In The Years Productions)
Ian Brenchley & Archie Gormley (Universal Music Group International)
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The Definitive Performances (1963-1987) is an anthology of performances by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. It was produced by Reelin' in the Years Productions and the Universal Music Group International.In addition to the musical performances,this DVD also features the first - ever in depth interview with original Miracles members Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers, and Pete Moore . Strangely, original members Marv Tarplin & Claudette Robinson are not present,but are mentioned throughout the disc. (Original member Ronnie White is now deceased.)The disc also featues 2 hit songs by the group featuring Smokey's replacement,Billy Griffin, and three of Smokey's Post- Miracles solo hits.During the interview, the three Miracles discuss the history of the group, the formation of Motown , and detailed stories behind the creation of some of their greatest hits.

Track listing

#"Shop Around" (from "Teen Town" - February 1965)
#"You've Really Got a Hold on Me/ Bring It On Home To Me" (from "Motortown Revue at The Apollo" - April 1963)
#"Mickey's Monkey (song)" (from "Hollywood A Go-Go" - November 20, 1965)
#"Ooh Baby Baby" (from "Murray The K - It's What's Happening, Baby" - June 28, 1965)
#"The Tracks Of My Tears" (from "Swingin' Time" - December 8, 1965)
#"Going To A Go-Go" (from "Swingin' Time" - December 8, 1965)
#"My Girl Has Gone" (from "Swingin' Time" - December 8, 1965)
#"I Second That Emotion" (from "The Mike Douglas Show" - February 29, 1968)
#"The Tears of a Clown" (from "The Don Knotts Show" - October 20, 1970)
#"Do It Baby" (from "Dinah!" - March 11, 1976)
#"Love Machine" (from "Dinah!" - March 11, 1976)
#"Crusin'" (from "Going Platinum" - 1980)
#"Being With You" (from "the Don Lane Show" - October 19, 1981)
#"Just To See Her" (from "Power Hits" - 1987)Note : the foreign release of this DVD includes an extra track not included in the U.S. release: "Yesterday" from The Ed Sullivan Show-1968. Miracles member Marv Tarplin is featured prominently in this performance. All tracks have been remastered for this release.

Personnel

*Smokey Robinson
*Bobby Rogers
*Claudette Rogers Robinson
*Ronald White
*Pete Moore
*Billy Griffin
*Marv Tarplin