Going to a Go-Go
The Miracles
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Goin' to a go go Goin' to a go go Na na na na yeah Well there's a brand new place I've found, where people go from miles around They come from everywhere and if you drop in there you might see anyone in town Goin' to a go go Everybody's goin' to a go go Well come on now Don't you want to go Yeah One more time yeah I'm Goin' to a go go Ooh ooh ooh ooh Goin' to a go go Baby come on now It doesn't matter where you are, a go go can be far You'll see the people from your block and don't be shocked if you see your favorite star Goin' to a go go 'Cause everybody's Goin' to a go go Aw come on now Don't you want to go yeah People come on Nana nana yeah ooh tell me Don't you want to go Yeah Now it's alright Goin' to a go go Yes I am now Goin' to a go go Oh come on now It doesn't matter if you don't stagger , It doesn't matter if you don't drag-a You should have some fun, I'm telling everyone most every taxi that you flag is Goin' to a go go Oh come on baby Goin' to a go go Come on now Don't you want to go Yeah One more time yeah I'm Goin' to a go go Goin' to a go go Oh come on baby Goin' to a go go Come on now Don't you want to go Yeah One more time yeah I'm Goin' to a go go
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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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