Shop Around
The Miracles
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When I became of age my mother called me to her side, She said, "Son, you're growing up now pretty soon you'll take a bride" And then she said, "Just because you've become a young man now, There's still somethings that you don't understand now, Before you ask some girl for her hand now Keep your freedom for as long as you can now." My mama told me, "You better shop around, (Shop, shop) Oh yeah, you better shop around" (Shop, shop around) Ah, there's somethings that I want you to know now Just as sure as the winds gonna blow now The women come and the women gonna go now Before you tell 'em that you love em so now. My mama told me, "You better shop around, (Shop, shop) Oh yeah, you better shop around" (Shop, shop around) A-try to get yourself a bargain son Don't be sold on the very first one A-pretty girls come a dime a dozen, A-try to find one who's gonna give you true lovin' Before you take a girl and say I do, now, Make sure she's in love with-a you now. My mama told me, "You better shop around." Ooh yeah, a-try to get yourself a bargain son Don't be sold on the very first one A-pretty girls come a dime a dozen, A-try to find one who's gonna give you true lovin'. Before you take a girl and say I do, now, Make sure she's in love with-a you now. Make sure that her love is true now. I hate to see you feelin' sad and blue now" My mama told me, "You better shop around (Shop, shop) Don't let the first one get you Oh no 'cause I don't want to see her with you Uh huh before you let her hold you tight, ah yeah make sure she's alright Uh huh before you let her take your hand my son Understand my son, be a man my son I know you can my son I love you"
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Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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6 facts about this song
Origins and Composition"Shop Around" is a song by American R&B group The Miracles and was written by band members Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy.
- It was released on October 15, 1960, making it one of the earliest songs released by the band.
- The song is primarily a soul and R&B composition, credited as one of the foundation songs of the Motown sound.
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Record-Breaking Sales"Shop Around" was the first Motown record to sell over a million copies. This made it the label's first number-one hit on Billboard's R&B singles chart.
- The song also peaked at number two on the Hot 100, demonstrating its crossover appeal.
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Multiple VersionsThere are actually two versions of "Shop Around". The initial version was withdrawn shortly after its release, and a second, more polished version was released soon after.
- The second version became far more successful, becoming the hit that it is known as today.
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Acknowledgments and Cover versionsThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2006, a testament to its enduring legacy.
- It has been covered and sampled by numerous artists across genres, including Captain & Tennille, and The Clash.
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Storyline and ThemeThe lyrics of "Shop Around" refer to a mother giving her son advice about finding the right woman. It's a metaphor that likens dating different people to shopping around for the right goods.
- This was one of the first popular songs to use such a metaphor, making it a bit of a trailblazer in its format.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is often hailed as a perfect example of early Motown Sound, with its blend of pop and R&B.
- "Shop Around" was ranked #500 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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