Shop Around

The Miracles

About Shop Around

"Shop Around" is a song originally recorded by The Miracles on Motown Records' Tamla subsidiary label. It was written by Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. It became a smash hit in 1960 when originally recorded by The Miracles, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart, number one on the Cash Box Magazine Top 100 Pop Chart, and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was The Miracles first million-selling hit record, and the first-million-selling hit for the Motown Record Corporation. This landmark single was a multiple award winner for The Miracles, having been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2006, inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of The 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll, and honored by Rolling Stone as #500 in their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time . 


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1995
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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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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: BERRY GORDY JR, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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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.
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.
Multiple Versions
There 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.
Acknowledgments and Cover versions
The 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.
Storyline and Theme
The 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.
Critical Acclaim
The 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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