‘Shop Around’ – Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
According to Robinson, Barrett Strong should record “Wandering Around”, but Gordy convinced Smokey that he was the perfect candidate for the job. Gordy heard this on the radio after the release and thought it was too slow. He wakes Robinson at 3 in the morning and calls him back to the studio to edit it again-quicker, with more emphasis on Robinson’s singing. That one was quite well-received.
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
‘Miss You’ – The Rolling Stones
The Stones are all in Toronto, preparing for their legendary performance at the El Mocambo Club. At that time, Jagger came up with “Miss You” and also collaborated with R&B legend Billy Preston. This is the band’s first hit song in five years, with disco rhythm and blues provided by a harmonica player they found in the Paris subway. “It’s not about a girl,” Jagger explained. “This song is about a feeling of longing.”
‘Miss You’ The Rolling Stones