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The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles) are an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy’s Motown Record Corporation . Their single “Shop Around” was Motown’s first million-selling hit record, and the group went on to become one of Motown’s signature acts of the 1960s. During the same period, the Miracles’ original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.

• Also known as: The Matadors, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
• Origin: Detroit, Michigan, United States
• Genres: R&B/soul
• Years active: 1955–1983; 1993–present
• Labels: End, Tamla/Motown, Columbia

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Video: Shaun’s Living Legends: Smokey Robinson Shares His ‘Miracles’ Memories
Access HW Music, 2010-11-18 00:24:00
Smokey Robinson, whose new release, “Now & Then,” adds to his vast music library of hits, made his mark nearly five decades ago when he was the lead singer for the Motown group “The Miracles” - but where does his name Smokey come from?

The LAist Blog-along: The T.A.M.I. Show
LAist - News from LA, 2010-03-18 01:00:00
It’s said to be the greatest concert film ever made, but the T.A.M.I Show in its finished form has been elusive almost since it was released. The Teen Age Music International Show was filmed at the Santa Monica Civic over two nights in late 1964 for eventual release as a ...

T.A.M.I. Show to get DVD release
Variety, 2009-12-17 19:56:45
Music News: Legendary '64 concert featured Stones, Beach Boys, James Brown -- The legendary 1964 concert known as the T.A.M.I. Show, with performances by the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, the Supremes, and many others, will be officially released ...