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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California Soul
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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That lingers in your ear
You can't forget
From sunrise to sunset
It's all in the air
You hear it everywhere
No matter what you do
California soul
California soul
They say the sun
Comes up every morning
And if you listen carefully
The winds that ride
On the high tide
Whistle a melody
So the people started to sing
And that's how the
Surf gave birth untold to
California soul
California soul
When you hear the beat
You wanna pat your feet
And you've gotta move cause
It's really such a groove
Puts a brand new kind of
Thinking in your mind
And you can't go wrong
'Cause you're happy all day long
California soul
California soul
They had the melody and the beat
But it still didn't seem complete
Until they saw two lovers kissing
They knew just what was missing
So happy they were
Rocking and reeling
Because they added
That loving feeling
To California soul
California soul
California soul
Now if they move you
Will it move you
It can groove, you, baby
California soul
California soul, yeah
California soul
Satisfaction, darling
The opening lines of Smokey Robinson and The Miracles' "California Soul" describe the irresistible quality of the state's unique vibe. The sound of California is something that stays with you, a feeling that lingers long after you’ve left. It possesses a certain magic that draws you in, from sunrise to sunset, and once it takes hold of you, it becomes impossible to forget. Robinson notes that California's soul is omnipresent and inescapable, a force that permeates through the air and follows you wherever you go.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "California soul," which serves as an ode to the state's iconic music scene. The song notes that it's impossible not to bop your head or tap your feet when you hear the beat of a California groove. The music creates a new kind of thinking in your mind and makes you feel happy all day long. The song describes how the surf culture gave birth to California soul, and it was only after they added a touch of romance that the genre felt complete. The song closes with the question, "Now if they move you, will it move you?" - a lingering invitation for listeners to get swept up in California's soulful energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a sound you hear
Similar to a sound that catches your attention,
That lingers in your ear
Which stays in your memory,
You can't forget
It's unforgettable,
From sunrise to sunset
Starting from sunrise till sunset every day,
It's all in the air
It fills the air with its presence,
You hear it everywhere
And you can hear it wherever you go,
No matter what you do
Regardless of your actions,
It's gonna get a hold on you
It will captivate you,
California soul
This thing is what is known as the California spirit,
They say the sun
According to common belief,
Comes up every morning
The sun rises every morning,
And if you listen carefully
If you pay close attention,
The winds that ride
The wind moving,
On the high tide
Above the tide,
Whistle a melody
Produces a melodious sound,
So the people started to sing
As a result, people began to sing,
And that's how the
This is how the,
Surf gave birth untold to
Surfing created,
California soul
The California spirit,
When you hear the beat
Upon hearing the rhythm,
You wanna pat your feet
You would want to tap or move your feet,
And you've gotta move cause
You need to dance/move because,
It's really such a groove
The experience is so enjoyable/satisfying,
Puts a brand new kind of
It creates a new type of,
Thinking in your mind
Thinking within individuals,
And you can't go wrong
It cannot be erroneous,
'Cause you're happy all day long
Because it makes you feel joyous all day long,
They had the melody and the beat
They possess the rhythm and melody,
But it still didn't seem complete
But it felt insufficient,
Until they saw two lovers kissing
Until they witnessed two lovers kissing,
They knew just what was missing
They finally realized what was deficient,
So happy they were
Very excited,
Rocking and reeling
Swaying and dancing,
Because they added
As a result of adding,
That loving feeling
That sensation of love,
To California soul
The California spirit.
Now if they move you
If these words impact you,
Will it move you
Don't you think it will impact you,
It can groove, you, baby
It can captivate you,
California soul
The California spirit,
California soul, yeah
Yeah, the California spirit,
California soul
The California spirit,
Satisfaction, darling
The contentment, sweetheart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
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