‘Shop Around’ – Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
Barrett Strong, according to Robinson, should record “Wandering Around” but Gordy persuaded Smokey that he was the best candidate for the job. After the release, Gordy heard this on the radio and thought it was too sluggish. He wakes Robinson at 3 a.m. and summons him back to the studio to edit it again—quicker this time, with more emphasis on Robinson’s vocals. That one was favorably received.
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
‘Miss You’ – The Rolling Stones
The Stones are all in Toronto, getting ready for their iconic show at the El Mocambo Club. At the time, Jagger wrote “Miss You” and worked with R&B superstar Billy Preston. This is the band’s first big song in five years, with disco rhythm and blues delivered by a harmonica player discovered in the Paris underground. “It’s not about a girl,” Jagger clarified. “This song is about a feeling of longing.”
‘Miss You’ The Rolling Stones
