After All

The Miracles

About After All

"After All" is a 1960 song written by Smokey Robinson and originally recorded and released by The Miracles on the Tamla label. It was later covered as an unreleased single by The Supremes for Tamla; it was canceled in favor of the single "Buttered Popcorn", and their cover wasn't released until it appeared on the 2000 box set, The Supremes. The song is noted for both groups' unusual choices for leads. For the Miracles' version it serves as a rare lead for Claudette Rogers Robinson, instead of the group's main lead, Claudette's husband, Smokey Robinson. In the Supremes' case it is their only single to feature Barbara Martin singing on lead vocals (although she does have a spoken line during the song "(He's) Seventeen"). Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross sing verses, and Martin sings the bridge (usually Ballard or Ross was given the lead on the group's recordings at that time). "After All" was also later covered by The Marvelettes, in the early 1970s, with group member Wanda Young Rogers as lead. (There's a connection to the two previous groups in that Wanda Young was the wife of Miracles member Bobby Rogers, and she was the only member of The Marvelettes on the song—as with the late-1960s singles of The Supremes, The Andantes served as background singers.) Their version appears on the album The Return of the Marvelettes, and later became the group's belated final single (it failed to chart). 


Year:
1961
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Still I ask myself, why do you always make me sad
Why do you always treat me bad, after all
After all, I'm the one who loves you (Yes I do)
Still I ask myself, why do you always hurt my pride
When you know, I'll always be by your side, after all
After all, I'm the one who loves you

If you, are to venture out, and look anywhere, anywhere in this world
Just you wait and see, you'll be back to me
You'll never find, a love like mine, in any other girl
And when you come back to me, I guess I'll have to take you in
So we can start, all over again, after all
After all, I'm the one who loves you (Yes I do)
I, I love you, no matter what you do (Yes I do)
I'm still in love with you, (yes I do) no matter what you say
I'm gonna love you

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The Miracles

The Miracles were an American rhythm and blues group that was the first successful recording acts for Motown Records in the 1960s. Founded in 1955 by Smokey Robinson,Pete Moore , and Ronnie White, the group's most notable lineup included that of Robinson, White ,Moore, Bobby Rogers, Claudette Robinson and Marv Tarplin. more »

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Written by: Smokey Robinson, William Robinson Jr.

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11 facts about this song

Music Group Creation
"The Miracles" formed in 1955, a full decade before the release of "After All."
Authentic Motown Sound
"After All" is a definitive example of the "Motown" sound, a genre of music that combines rhythm and blues, pop, and soul.
Band Members
The lead singer of "The Miracles" during the time of "After All" was popular singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in their album "City of Angels," which was released in 1975.
Hit Ranking
"After All" became a major hit for The Miracles, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Replacement Singer
This song was one of the notable songs recorded by the band after the departure of their lead singer, Smokey Robinson.
Principal Songwriters
"After All" was composed by Billy Griffin and Pete Moore of The Miracles.
Signature Harmony
The song is distinguished by The Miracles' signature harmonic sound.
Popular Recognition
"City of Angels," the album containing "After All," is The Miracles' most successful album since Smokey Robinson's departure.
Later Recognition
The song continues to be played on classic soul radio stations, demonstrating its lasting influence and popularity.
Awards and Accolades
The Miracles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, some 37 years after "After All" was released.

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