I Don't Blame You at All
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Smokey Robinson
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I don't blame you at all 'cause you played it cool You don't owe me a thing 'cause I played the fool No no no no no I'm only payin' the price for a trip I took to paradise 'Cause I looked into a pair of eyes & what I thought was the look of love was only hurt in disguise Too bad I didn't realize, oh but don't apologize, no, 'cause... I don't blame you at all 'cause you played it cool I should've did it myself You don't owe me a thing 'cause I played the fool No no no no no I think it's pretty plain: holdin' you would take a ball & chain Every bet I made was all in vain 'Cause what I thought was an ocean of love was just a wee drop of rain Too bad that it couldn't rain, oh but you don't have to explain, no, 'cause... I don't blame you at all 'cause you played it cool I should've did it myself You don't owe me a thing 'cause I played the fool No no no no no I don't blame you at all 'cause you played it cool That's the thing to do You don't owe me a thing 'cause I played the fool No no no no no (instrumental) I said, what I thought was sure to last, to last was just a minute instead Too bad that I got misled, ah but you don't have to hang your head, no, 'cause... I don't blame you at all 'cause you played it cool I should've did it myself You don't owe me a thing 'cause I played the fool No no no no no I don't blame you at all 'cause you played it cool 'Cause that's the thing to do You don't owe me a thing 'cause I played the fool No no no no no ...& fade
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Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"I Don't Blame You at All" is a song recorded by multiple artists, including Rosetta Hightower, Smokey Robinson, and The Miracles.
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Song OriginationFirst and foremost, the song was written and composed by Smokey Robinson, an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who is best known as the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group, The Miracles.
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Group Achievement"I Don't Blame You at All" was performed by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, and it was one of their top twenty pop hits.
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Rank SuccessThis song managed to hit number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Billboard's R&B chart.
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ReleaseThe song was released on the Tamla label in 1971 and was part of the notable album, "One Dozen Roses."
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Background of Other ArtistRosetta Hightower was a prominent American singer and a member of the girl group The Orlons. She also covered "I Don't Blame You at All."
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End of EraSmokey Robinson's original version of the song marked one of his final hits with The Miracles before he departed the group to focus on his duties as Vice President of Motown Records.
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Song SignificanceThe song is remembered for its upbeat rhythm and catchy, poignant lyrics, reflecting Smokey Robinson's knack for crafting commercially successful pop-soul tracks.
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Impact on Rosetta HightowerHightower's cover of the song was well received but did not have the impact of the original. However, it did contribute to her reputation as a skillful interpreter of popular songs.
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Cover song releaseRosetta Hightower released her cover version of "I Don't Blame You At All" in 1971, the same year the original was released.
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Album inclusionThe song was included in the Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ “1957-1972” album, which was their last with the Miracles' lineup before Smokey's departure.
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Music styleThe Song showcases Motown's signature melodic style and soulful vocals, blended with elements of pop, which was groundbreaking at the time.
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Legacy"I Don't Blame You at All" is considered a classic in the Motown catalog and continues to be rediscovered by new generations of music lovers.
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