A Fork in the Road

The Miracles

About A Fork in the Road

"A Fork in the Road" is a 1965 Motown song recorded by American R&B singing group The Miracles, and written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, and Ronnie White, on Motown Records' Tamla subsidiary label. (T54118) This song was included as the closing track on the Miracles' 1965 studio LP, Going to a Go-Go, and was also released as the B-side of their million-selling Grammy Hall of Fame hit single, "The Tracks of My Tears". Though this original version never charted nationally, it was a strong regional hit in many areas of the country and a popular part of the Miracles' live show. Nineteen years later, American singer Rebbie Jackson recorded the song for her debut album, Centipede. Jackson's version was released as a single, and peaked at number 40 on the R&B chart. The Miracles' 2002 CD re-release of the Going To A Go Go/Away We A Go Go albums features a never-before released live version of "A Fork in the Road", delivered to an enthusiastic audience response. 


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Beware
Beware
Beware

Seems like love should be easier to bear
But it's such a heavy load (A heavy load)
Worldwide traveler, you ain't been nowhere
Till you've traveled down love's road

I know I may be just a stranger (Just a stranger)
Lover, let me warn you there's the danger
Of the fork in love's road

Beware
The danger is there
Ho, ho, ho (Danger)

One way is for those who go along
That way tempts a girl like me
Oh, but lovers don't try to make it on your own (Don't try it, don't try it, don't try it)
You don't want the misery

Oh, oh, why didn't I see the sign
Ooh, ooh, before I left my love behind
At the fork in love's road

Beware
The danger is there
Ho, ho, ho

If there is some thing that you don't see eye to eye (Eye to eye)
You better think before you tell your love goodbye (Goodbye)
‘Cause your path may never cross again
You make sure you take the same bend
At the fork in love's road, baby

Beware
The danger is there
Watch the fork in the road
You better beware
(The fork in the road)

Beware (Beware)
The danger's there (Beware)
Woo, hoo, hoo (Beware)
(The fork in the road)

The fork in love's road (Beware)
You better beware (Beware)

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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: RONALD WHITE, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"A Fork in the Road" is a song by The Miracles, a band in which Smokey Robinson served as the lead vocalist. The group was formed in 1955 and previously named The Five Chimes, changing their name to The Miracles in 1958.
Record Label
The song was released under the Motown record label, which was instrumental in promoting the Motown sound - a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence.
Album Inclusion
The song "A Fork in the Road" was a part of the album "Special Occasion" released in 1968.
Significance
This song held a unique significance as it was the last one featuring Smokey Robinson as the lead vocalist before he departed from the band in 1972.
Lyricists
"A Fork in the Road" was composed by Smokey Robinson himself, along with fellow Miracles members, Pete Moore and Ronnie White.
Genre
The song falls under the category of Rhythm and Blues (R&B), which was a genre The Miracles helped popularize.
Chart Performance
Despite its emotional significance, the song did not make a major impact on the music charts.
Motivational Theme
The lyrics of the song “A Fork in The Road” holds a strong motivational theme, urging listeners to persist through hardships and to choose the right path when arriving at a 'fork in the road'.
Legacy
Even after Robinson's departure, The Miracles continued to perform and succeed in the music industry, keeping hits like “A Fork in The Road” alive as a testament to their roots with Robinson.
Song Influence
"A Fork in the Road" is one of the songs believed to have influenced the rise of the "quiet storm" musical sub-genre - a sub-genre of R&B that is characterized by its soft and emotive sound. This term was first used by a disc jockey in the mid-1970s who was a huge fan of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.

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