Depend on Me
The Miracles
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You, You need a love like mine that you can depend on When your whole world's falling in And you need a friend You can depend on me Oh, I'll be by your side When you need me When the whole world seems unfair And no one seems to care You can depend on me Oh when life seems not worth living And nothing seems to be going right Comfort and love will be giving Will change your darkness to light I'll be right by your side When you need, need me When the whole world seems unfair And no one seems to care You can depend on me Oh, don't you know that I'll be right by your side Oh, little girl, little girl, little girl When you need a friend I'm yours 'til the end Oh, yeah, I love you. I love you.
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Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Depend on Me" is a soul genre song, which combines elements of gospel, rhythm, and blues, resulting in a music form with powerful vocals and emotional expressiveness.
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Release Date"Depend on Me" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, was released in the early 1960s, a period considered a golden era for soul music.
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ArtistsSmokey Robinson is one of the key figures in the development of Motown, as singer, songwriter, producer, and executive, and The Miracles is a band he formed with Marv Tarplin, Claudette Rogers, Pete Moore, and Bobby Rogers.
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Album Inclusion“Depend on Me” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, appears on numerous compilation albums including the notable "The Ultimate Collection: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles."
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SongwriterThe song "Depend on Me" is written by Smokey Robinson himself, showcasing his prowess not only as a singer but also as a talented songwriter.
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Popular ReceptionThe song "Depend On Me" wasn't released as a single, and as a result, it did not chart upon its original release. However, it has gained recognition over the years.
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LegacyIt has been often cited as an illustration of the rich, distinct vocal harmonies that characterized the sound of The Miracles, as well as the soulful, poignant lyricism of Robinson's songwriting.
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Inspirational ContentThe song is known for its optimistic and comforting lyrics, assuring someone they can always "Depend on Me".
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Label"Depend on Me" was released under the Motown label, which played a critical role in the racial integration of popular music.
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Cultural ImpactAs one of the earliest songs by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, "Depend on Me" helped lay the groundwork for the success of Motown and the popularity of soul music in the 1960s and beyond.
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