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This four CD can be considered somewhat rare now.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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What can one say about Smokey Robinson & The Miracles that hasn't been said at least 1000 times before? Not much, I'm afraid. Except, perhaps, from my point of view, how important those guys - Smokey in particular, of course - and their music is to me and my personal and spiritual well being. This music is just so spiritual, soul-soaking and timeless that it is difficult to describe it in mere words without it coming across as an unbearable drivel. But while there are and have been many good Smokey compilations out there (the classic double "Anthology" and/or 19992's "Greatest Hits" come highly recommended for those whose budgets are too modest for this 4CD set), this is the ULTIMATE Smokey Robinson & The Miracles collection since it not only contains their very best work as a unit, but also after they went their seperate ways. Then why 'only' a 4 star (4 & a half is more accurate, but that's not possible here, unfortunately) review, you might ask. Well, as much as I LOVE almost all of their stuff, some of the very early songs are just a tad 'ordinary'. I mean, they sound a bit like they could've been done by almost any late 50's/early 60's R'n'B outfit; the sophistication and uniqueness which came with and, indeed, brought on success for both Smokey & co and Motown a little later, just wasn't there that early on. So that's my only beef with these discs: the early years in their representation here could've used some slimming down. Otherwise, though, this is pure heaven. "You've Really Got A Hold On Me", "Ooo Baby Baby", "The Tracks Of My Tears", "Save Me", "More Love", "I Second That Emotion", "Abraham, Martin And John" (THE definitive version...sorry Marvin), "The Tears Of A Clown", "Going To A Go-Go", "Cruisin'", "Quiet Storm", "Love Machine" and many, many more - all titles of legendary proportions in the history annals of popular music and plenty enough reason to dish out whatever amount Amazon is asking for this set. But wouldn't it have been cool if we'd have gotten an extra disc containing some of the best stuff Smokey & associates wrote (& produced) for other Motown acts like The Temptations, The Supremes, Stevie, Marvin, Supremes, Mary Wells, Marvelettes and all the others? Phew! But, for the time being, this'll do very well indeed.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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No one will ever have a complete anthology of music where every song is a favorite...the compilation of Smokey and the Miracles is a close as they come.
Whether you enjoy the harmony of the 50s or the seductiveness of the 80s/90s, Smokey Robinson has to be respected for recognizing the trends of the times and appealing to the sounds of that era.
More importantly, his genius as a song writer clearly is reflected in this collection. Listen to the words and how he intertwines the music and the melodies and you can't help but appreciate his talents. Before Wonder, before Gaye, even before Holland, Dozier and Holland, there was Robinson. He was the original and the others but imitators.
You may not find all of your favorite Smokey songs here, but you can be guaranteed you will find others you may have forgotten or are hearing for the first time. And that's what really makes this a worthwhile collection to have. You aren't necessarily getting the songs you hear over and over on the radio. "Tracks of My Tears" is a great song, but "Fork in the Road" is more emotionally interesting and will have you hitting the repeat button more often.
Sit back and groove with the oldies, reminisce with the sounds of your youth or experience the smooth jazz sounds of today...Smokey and the Miracles share it all, and it doesn't get any better.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I find it frustrating to read reviews of certain artists albums by critics who are not fans. Peter Kane of Emap Consumer Magazines Limited. truly proves himself to be a bit of a novice when it comes to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. It would be more of a challange to really examine The Miracles 35th Anniversary Collection by looking beyond You've Really Got A Hold On Me, Ooo Baby Baby, The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage, I Second That Emotion, Tracks Of My Tears, and Going To A Go-Go to praise the merits of the great Smokey Robinson songs that have not been praised since they were first recorded. The original version of Shop Around alone would be worth mentioning in any review of this collection, not to mention all the great unavailable B-sides that we fans have been waiting for for years! Even some of the songs that have appeared on countless number of greatest hits collections and repeated here, are the original 45 (singles) versions that i had not heard for years! The totally different vocal treatment of Come Around Here (I'm The One You Need) has been unavailable since the song was released in the '60s. Songs with Smokey's wife Claudette singing the leads; the longer version of That's what Love is Made of.....great unreleased tracks. This was the collection for any Smokey Robinson fan! There is so much more to be said but I think that is is so rare to find a collection so respectful of the fans. This feat was duplicated in the release of The Tempations boxed set but the ball was dropped with the realese of the jack Five's set. sigh.......
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Box Set!
I was listening to this box set a few weeks ago, and I must say that these songs stand up to the test of time! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Duval Sherman
Happy Dad
My Dad absolutely love these cd's. I got this for my dad for Fathers Day. Order process and deliver was prompt.
Published 11 months ago by Libra
the 35th anniversary collection
I have purchased a lot music from Amazon and have always been satisfied with what I receive. As far as the collection it's the greatest because it's Smokey Robinson and I love... Read more
Published 11 months ago by delores
Smokey Robinson 35th Anniversary Collection
I highly recommend! Has 4 CD's full of songs hard to come by these days if you are a Smokey fan! Also has an added bonus:a booklet containg fun facts about Smokey Robinson and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Raccine E. Williams
Incomplete Order
When I received this 4 CD set in anticipation, one of them was a duplicate; instead of it being 1,2,3,4-it was 1,2,4,4 so needless to say I sent the set back for a refund. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Wanda Deese
Forever Smokey
Finally I purchased a CD with all my favorite Smokey Robinson songs I grew up with and enjoyed all my life. Read more
Published on April 12, 2010 by Jeannette M. Bennett
Best of the Best Box Sets
This four-disc retrospective showcases one of the most prolific and innovative artists of all time. Smokey Robinson began his musical career in 1958, and he's still going strong... Read more
Published on November 14, 2008 by J. Moffet
A True Miracle...
Simply Stated... Smokey Robinson and the Miracles give you all there is to give and more! Kudos the Smokey's former wife Claudette who sings on a couple of songs and that brave... Read more
Published on April 20, 2008 by TopDog 8
Not What I Thought...
First let me start by saying I purchased this Boxed Set years ago because I have been a fan of Smokey and the Miracles from back in the day.. Read more
Published on April 6, 2008 by Roz S
the MIRACLES....NOT IN THE ROCK HALL OF FAME ? ... OUTRAGEOUS !!!
Let's see here...the Supremes are in...the Temptations are in...the Four Tops..the Jackson Five ...even Martha and the Vandellas are in , but the MIRACLES...MOTOWN'S FIRST GROUP... Read more
Published on July 28, 2006 by willgee
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