That's What Love Is Made Of
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Miracles
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You take sugar and spice (sugar and spice) Everything nice (everything nice) And you’ve got a little girl, yeah, yeah You take snakes and snails (snakes and snails) Some puppy dog tails (puppy dog tails) And you’ve got a little boy, yeah, yeah That's what love is made of Said, that's what love is made of Some, snakes, snails, puppy dog tails Sugar, spice, everything nice Yeah, yeah, alright Somethin’ else ya do Ya take a walk by the sea (walk by the sea) Two hearts on a tree (two hearts on a tree) And you’ve got a little gladness, yeah, yeah Then two eyes cry (two eyes cry) Two hearts say goodbye (two hearts say goodbye) Ya got a little sadness, yeah, yeah That's what love is made of Talkin’ to ya now That's what love is made of Hearts say goodbye Hearts have to cry Hearts on a tree Walks by the sea Snakes, snails, puppy dog tails Sugar, spice everything nice Yeah, yeah, alright One more thing You take a rude word spoken, yeah (rude word spoken) Pride gets broken (pride gets broken) And you’ve got a little break- up, yeah, yeah Take a little bit a soul (a little bit of soul) Sweet love’s bein’ told (love’s bein’ told) Then you’ve got a little make up, yeah, yeah That's what love is made of That's what love is made of Words bein’ told with a little bit of soul Pride gets broken Rude word spoken Hearts say goodbye Eyes have to cry Hearts on a tree Walks by the sea Snakes, snails, puppy dog tails Sugar, spice, everything nice, yeah, yeah Alright A-everybody say Yeah, yeah, alright Yeah, yeah, alright Yeah, yeah, alright
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Written by: ROBERT ROGERS, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"That's What Love Is Made Of" was written by Smokey Robinson, who was the frontman of The Miracles. Robinson was known for both his performing and songwriting talents.
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Record LabelsThe song was first released by The Miracles under Berry Gordy's Tamla Records in 1964, a label subsequently absorbed into Motown Records.
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Album InclusionThe song was featured on The Miracles' third studio album, "Going to a Go-Go," which was released in 1965.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "That's What Love Is Made Of" peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America, showcasing its success.
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Michael Jackson's VersionYoung Michael Jackson also recorded a version of "That's What Love Is Made Of" in the early 1970s under the Motown label. This version wasn't released until much later, appearing on the 2004 compilation album "Love Songs".
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Smokey RobinsonAlthough Robinson's version of the song didn't chart as high as later compositions, "That's What Love Is Made Of" remains a beloved example of his early work and his ability to capture romantic sentiments in a catchy, feel-good form of Soul and R&B music.
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Song ContentThe song's lyrics discuss the hardships and complexities of love, how it causes both happiness and sorrow — which effectively connected with many listeners and made it a timeless hit.
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Cover VersionsApart from Michael Jackson, the song was also covered by the English boy-band, Boyzone. Other performers have covered the song live, highlighting its enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesSmokey Robinson & The Miracles added "That's What Love Is Made Of" to their live concert repertoire, and it was included in the 1967 album "The Miracles LIVE!".
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Michael Jackson's Unreleased TracksJackson's version of "That's What Love Is Made Of" did not appear until many years after it was originally recorded, it's one of many tracks from the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson's early solo career that were not released until many years later.
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Smokey Robinson's ImpactThis song reflects Smokey Robinson's significant impact on the Motown sound - his sweet vocals and sensible lyricism were key in shaping the genre and influencing future generations of musicians, including Michael Jackson.
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