‘Shop Around’ – Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
According to Robinson, Barrett Strong should record “Shop Around,” but Gordy persuaded Smokey that he’s the right man for the job. After hearing it on the radio, Gordy thought it was way too slow. At 3 a.m., he awoke Robinson and summoned him back to the studio to re-cut the song — faster and with more emphasis on Robinson’s vocals. That one worked out well.
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
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