Going To A Go-Go

Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Miracles

About Going To A Go-Go

"Going to a Go-Go" is a 1965 single recorded by The Miracles for Motown's Tamla label. Issued in December 1965, "Going to a Go-Go" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States the following spring. In addition, the single peaked at number-two on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and was The Miracles' fifth million-selling record.


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Well, there's a brand new place I've founda
Where people go from miles arounda
They come from ev'rywhere and if you drop in there
You might see anyone in towna
 
Going to a go-go
Going to a go-go
Don't you want to go
(a-one more time, yeah!)
I'm going to a go-go
 
Going to a go-go
Going to a go-go
Don't you want to go
(a-one more time, yeah!)

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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: Warren Moore, William Robinson Jr., Robert Rogers, Marvin Tarplin

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Song Basics
"Going to a Go-Go" is a 1965 single released by the American R&B and soul group, the Miracles.
Album Information
This song is also the name track on their landmark album that was released in December 1965.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Songwriting Credits
"Going to a Go-Go" was composed by four members of the Miracles: Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers, and Marv Tarplin.
Song Premise
The song's lyrics are about the joy and fun one can have dancing all night at a club, or a "Go-Go".
Cultural Impact
Light-hearted and energetic, songs like "Going to a Go-Go" helped to popularize the Motown Sound in mainstream pop culture.
Cover Versions
This song has been covered by notable artists including The Rolling Stones, who included their version on their 1982 live album "Still Life".
Acknowledgements
In 2007, the song "Going to a Go-Go" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Media Usage
The song has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies, including the film "The Big Chill".
Legacy
Rolling 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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