Going To a Go-Go
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Miracles
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Going to a go-go Going to a go-go Na-na-na-na, yeah-hey Well there's a brand new place I found-a Where people goin' from miles around-a They come from everywhere and if you'll drop in there You might see anyone in town-a Going to a go-go, everybody's Going to a go-go, come on now Don't you wanna go, yeah A one more time, yeah I'm going to a go-go, hoo-hoo-wee-eee Going to a go-go, baby come on now It doesn't matter where you are-a A go go can be found You'll see some people from your block And don't be shocked If you see your favorite star-a Going to a go-go, 'cause everybody Going to a go-go, oh, come on now-ow Don't you wanna go? Yeah people, come on now Na-na-na-na-na yeah-hey Tell me Don't you wanna go? Yeah, now it's alright-a I-am going to a go-go Yes I am now going to a go-go Oh, come on now-ow It doesn't matter if-a you go stag-a It doesn't matter if-a you go drag-a You're sure to have some fun, I'm tellin' everyone Most every taxi a-that you flag is Going to a go-go, oh come on baby Going to a go-go, baby come on now-ow Don't you wanna go, yeah A one more time, yeah I'm going to a go-go, a-hoo-hoo-wee-eee Going to a go-go, baby come on now-ow Going to a go-go, come on baby Going to a go-go, oh come on now
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Written by: Warren Moore, William Robinson Jr., Robert Rogers, Marvin Tarplin
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10 facts about this song
Song Basics"Going to a Go-Go" is a 1965 single released by the American R&B and soul group, the Miracles.
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Album InformationThis song is also the name track on their landmark album that was released in December 1965.
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart in the United States, and number-two on Billboard's R&B singles chart.
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Songwriting Credits"Going to a Go-Go" was composed by four members of the Miracles: Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers, and Marv Tarplin.
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Song PremiseThe song's lyrics are about the joy and fun one can have dancing all night at a club, or a "Go-Go".
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Cultural ImpactLight-hearted and energetic, songs like "Going to a Go-Go" helped to popularize the Motown Sound in mainstream pop culture.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by notable artists including The Rolling Stones, who included their version on their 1982 live album "Still Life".
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AcknowledgementsIn 2007, the song "Going to a Go-Go" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Media UsageThe song has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies, including the film "The Big Chill".
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LegacyRolling Stone Magazine ranked "Going to a Go-Go" number 271 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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