Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from… Read Full Bio ↴Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from 1965 to 1972 of renowned American R&B/soul group The Miracles. From Detroit, Michigan, the band Miracles remain notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. Over their career across the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the Miracles were one of Motown's signature acts with over forty top 40 R&B hits. Over the same time period, their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.

The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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And I Love Her
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

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I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.

Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder

I'm in the mood for love?

Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!

If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it

But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love

Overall Meaning

Smokey Robinson's song "I'm In The Mood For Love" is about being in love and how being near the person you love can change your mood instantly. The first verse of the song states, "I'm in the mood for love, simply because you're near me. Funny, but when you're near me, I'm in the mood for love." This suggests that the presence of his loved one impacts the way he feels, and it makes him want to be in love.

The second verse suggests that the person that the singer loves is perfect in every way. Heaven is in their eyes, and they are described as being as bright as the stars they are under. It's clear that the singer is deeply enamored with this person. The chorus is a repetition of the first verse, emphasizing the fact that the mere presence of this person makes the singer feel in love.

The third verse suggests that the singer has no doubt about their love, and they don't want to overthink their relationship. They've already put their hearts together, and they are one. The final verse acknowledges that there may be obstacles in their relationship, such as a cloud above or rain. However, the singer is not worried about those things and chooses to focus on the present. This song expresses a strong connection with someone, and that connection puts the singer in the mood for love whenever he is near them.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the mood for love
I am feeling romantic and affectionate.

Simply because you're near me.
My proximity to you is causing me to feel this way.

Funny, but when you're near me
It's amusing that my emotions change so quickly when you're around.

I'm in the mood for love.
Again, my current emotional state is one of love and romance.

Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes are beautiful and full of joy.

Bright as the stars we're under
Your eyes are shining brightly, like the stars we can see above us.

Oh! Is it any wonder
It's not surprising that I am feeling such strong emotions when I'm with you.

I'm in the mood for love?
Once again, I am feeling very romantic and affectionate.

Why stop to think of whether
Why worry about the future and whether or not our feelings will last?

This little dream might fade?
It's possible that this moment won't last forever, but why dwell on that possibility?

We've put our hearts together
We've come together as two people in love.

Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
We are united in our love for each other and I am not worried about what the future holds.

If there's a cloud above
If something bad happens or if there is a problem.

If it should rain we'll let it
We will not let a little trouble or bad weather ruin our good mood.

But for tonight, forget it!
For now, we should simply enjoy this moment of happiness and love.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh

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Comments from YouTube:

John Meyer

9y↑27

This is the very best version of this song! Smokey just got it right that`s all !!!

Diego Holguin

4y↑1

John Meyer i think OG is the best but this one is phenomenal my 2nd fav, i listen more to rock so i assume that’s why i favor the Beatles version. Ima start listening to Smokey any suggestions?

DemoRadio

15y↑9

when smokey sings it, its heart felt, big time.

Terry Sanders

5y↑4

I've heard many versions of this Beatles classic. Can't nobody Sang it like Smokey. OL.He takes into another world. Smokey Robinson is the crooner of romance. That voice says it all. My guy right here.❤❤❤❤🔥

Douglas Johnson

9y↑10

This song has been in my head an heart every since I've heard it it's a love song thats unforgettable. Smokey an the miracles was a great team an I love her so true for me.

Douglas Johnson

9y↑3

I can't for get Claudette lovely voice gave punch to all the ones she was on

frankie hunter

8y↑8

One of the best Beatles covers of all times.

barbra vire

PLEASE!

Edward Gilbert

9y↑7

The strings compliment Smokey's beautiful voice beautifully! In my opinion.

Michael Pate

8y↑11

Smokey amazes me the control he had over his voice singing in this range...working it...lovely

Edward O. Mason

10y↑5

One of my favorite all-time albums!!!

Sandra Anderson

7y↑4

Smooth and silky is the soul of Smokey!!!

To Rog

7y↑6

This and What Love Has Joined Together make the whole album worth having if you don't!! KUDOS!!

proudbluestaterful

imo that was their best albums

Dee Price

12y↑2

Couldn't find this on Spotify but I knew YouTube would not let me down. Thank you so much for uploading this song....you rock!

khem127

11y↑1

First time I've heard this one, Smokey's singing is perfect as usual, however the large symphonic music kind of drowns him out. Would love to hear it with more smokey and softer music. If you would like to hear an amazingly beautiful rendition of" and I love him ", I suggest you listen to Esther Phillips version. It is also a timeless classic.

Mark Kahan

14y↑1

ADORO ! SMOKEY ROBSON ! FABULOSO !

zaihiraray

11y↑2

This man, Wm Smokey Robinson, is such a consumate showman... I love his singing, the man can SANG.

Cilla C

you must take a listen to the Miracles version of the theme from "love Story"....Smokey does a great job on that one. It's a hard arrangment,but Smokey does it perfectly.

Tincup aley

11y↑3

Sure the Beatles were pleased knowing that the Miracles and Somokey sang a song of theirs.... Pleased and proud! Great song...

Thelonious Coltrane

Now, that is pure soul! Best version ever. It's as if Macca wrote this song to be sung by the GOAT Smokey Robinson. Black singers/musicians was born to sing with soul effortlessly.

Brilliantbeing

11y↑2

Well said. And that doggone Marv Tarplin on guitar?! My goodness, what a blend that guy had with that patented Miracles sound.

Ricardo Guzmán Urzaiz

15y

Smokey, The Beatles inpiration in many songs. inspired by them. SUPER SOUND & FEELING

willcat

14y

ALL of THE MIRACLES deserve credit ....not just Smokey . They are a magnificent group...one of the best there EVER WAS...or ever will be!!! SMOKEY ROBINSON, CLAUDETTE ROBINSON, BOBBY ROGERS, PETE MOORE, RONNIE WHITE, and MARV TARPLIN. They were A major influence on ALL of the BRITISH INVASION groups ,who covered many of THE MIRACLES' tunes. On this song, The Miracles decided to return the favor. The Beatles covered the Miracles' million-selling hit "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME".

jimmy lucero

3y↑1

I would listen to this 8 track with my dad and is my favorite....

willcat

11y↑3

The last album Smokey recorded with The Miracles was 1972's "Flying High Together".

Edward Gilbert

9y↑13

Shiqrsh you say this version screams 70's, it also screams better than The Beatles version.

thumbsaloft

4y↑1

@Edward Gilbert, just depends on what you like, Smokey brings more horns and brass, while the Beatles is more stripped down and acoustic! I like both.

Pharaoh Kingsley

7y↑1

SUPREME! <3

mightylock

12y↑1

I love this song so much, It hurts.

proudbluestaterful

13y

one of my favorites

Gail McKoy

10y↑2

I have heard both Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney say that they loved and copied American music and just played their version of our music back to us. So of course we love it. I also loved this version better than the original. This song and Yesterday are very clear and clean songs, leaving a lot of room for different voices and other musical instruments to be added to the blend. I think this album came out in the early 70's, 71, 72??? I think I was about 19 years old when my boyfriend bought the album for me. I just about wore this song out.

willcat

15y

THE MIRACLES RULE !!

looneylinda1

12y↑2

This is real music sing Smokey.

willcat

15y

Taken from the MIRACLES' MOST SOUGHT AFTER ALBUM / CD ...1970'S "WHAT LOVE HAS.....JOINED TOGETHER" .

scubarulz

13y

Smokey stopped by Daryl Hall's house last year, chronicled on his website (LFDH.com) as Episode #22. Fantastic show with Smokey and the greatest in "blue-eyed soul, Daryl Hall. Hope you enjoy it! Some of Smokey's classics featured in Daryl's studio and priceless others.

Gemma Scott

15y

it is lovely (speshly the "a love like ours will never die" part) but i do prefer the beatles versh. however I prefer Stevie Wonder's cover of We Can Work it Out to the original. that's fantastic.

dearmalika

15y

Great cover!

scubarulz

13y

Andrijko Dubyckyj

15y

When John Lennon wrote Woman he sad the Beatles were all trying to sound like Smokey when they first started. Smokey can write songs and reninvent the covers...

willcat

11y↑1

Marv Tarplin was inducted with the rest of the original Miracles into the ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME on April 14th, 2012.

blaziermissy

15y↑1

Damn that songs awesome.....

Edward Gilbert

9y↑7

Smokey & The Miracles did an outstanding job on this song . They out did The Beatles on this. Put Paul Ms Cartney's vocals against Smokey's vocals. No Contest, Smokey will sing him under the rug.....under the floor. Ad the Miracles sing rings around The Beatles. Don't get me wrong when I first heard the Beatles I liked it, thought I was a jam, then I heard this version and I never wanted to hear The Beatles version again.

Robert Martin

Beatles were better song writers and were gifted singers and song writters and played there own instruments. Ohh yes and they wrote this song by the way!! Fuck out of here with all that black church singing bullshyt

willcat

That's 'Cause "Other Groups may be Cool....But THE MIRACLES RULE !!!"

yrogerg281

9y↑9

This WHOLE ALBUM is baddddddddd. Enough said.

Christopher Gagliardi

14y

THIS IS SOOOOO LIQUID cool!!!

andgar923

13y

this is a great cover, but I would've liked it more bare. Its too overproduced and it detracts away from the original's simplicity as well as Smokey's voice and soul. If it was just Smokey a guitar and his soul, lord!!!!

willcat

15y

NO,,, I MEAN THE MIRACLES .The Beatles, and many other British Invasion acts, were inspired by The Miracles' songs and music. See "The Miracles" in Wikipedia for details.

willcat

13y

@formyearsonly Yes, they are. This is from a MIRACLES album...What Love Has....Joined Together (1970)

barbra vire

CAN'T GET NO BBETTER THEN THIS!!!!

Zab Romero

Mark Henry sampled this beautifully for Fat Joe.

marshell55

13y

@formyearsonly This song was originally recorded on the album , "What Love Has Joined Together" back in the 70's.......

willcat

13y

@formyearsonly This is from THE MIRACLES' 1970 album/ CD, "WHAT LOVE HAS JOINED TOGETHER. I know. I have it .

Cj purnell

13y

this is smokey on a solo album...the miracles were not on this track...

Henrique Gonzalez

13y

@andgar923 I know where you are coming from. For me, all this overproduction in this track sounds like record company's demands. Is good anyway, I mean....what could sound bad with this dude singing on?