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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I Like It Like That
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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We're gonna have some fun tonight
We're gonna sing, shout, knock ourselves out
Everything's gonna be alright (alright)
Now let the bassman start playin'
He's gonna come in right on time
He's gonna add a beat to make you pat your feet
And we can say I like it like that (I like it like that)
I like it like that (I like it like that)
Oh, that's where it's at and I like it like that
Now after a man finds himself a woman
She doesn't have to be a beauty queen
And then she holds you tight, she makes you feel alright
Any man that I've ever seen
He's got to say, I like it like that (I like it like that)
Oh, I like it like that (oh, I like it like that)
Oh, that, I'm trying to tell you (oh, that's where it's at, that's where
It's at, oh, that's where it's at) and I like it like that
I like it like that (I like it like that)
I like it like that (I like it like that)
I like it like that (I like it like that)
Yeah, ooh, now I know why my mama, taught me to be true
She must have known one day that you would come my way
And I would fall in love with you
And we could say I like it like that (I like it like that)
Oh, I like it like that (oh, I like it like that)
(Oh, that's (I'm trying to tell you) where it's at, that's where it's at,
Everybody sing now(that's where it's at, that's where it's at)
(That's where it's at) one more time now (that's where it's at, that's where it's at)
"I Like It Like That" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles is an upbeat track that encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time. The song lures listeners right from the start with its clapping, rhythm, and the invitation to have some fun. The lyrics say that everyone is welcome to sing, shout, and knock themselves out because everything is going to be "alright." The bass then starts to play, adding a beat to make you pat your feet. The combination of the bass and rhythm makes the listeners feel like they are dancing to the song with the band. The song emphasizes on the phrase "I like it like that," which is repeated several times throughout the song.
The song portrays a man who has found a woman and is telling the world how he feels. The lyrics suggest that the woman doesn't need to be a beauty queen, but the man is satisfied with the woman he has found. He makes it known that she has made him feel alright and that he loves being with her. The man then invites everyone to join in and sing along with him. The song exudes happiness and contentment, and the use of the catchy phrase "I like it like that" makes it easy for anyone to remember and sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Clap your hands now everybody
Let's get the party started and celebrate together
We're gonna have some fun tonight
We'll enjoy ourselves to the fullest
We're gonna sing, shout, knock ourselves out
We'll be so happy and energetic that we'll lose our minds
Everything's gonna be alright (alright)
Things will turn out fine in the end, no need to worry
Now let the bassman start playin'
The musician playing the bass guitar should start performing now
He's gonna come in right on time
His timing will be perfect
He's gonna add a beat to make you pat your feet
The bassist will create a rhythm that will make you want to dance along
Everything's gonna work out fine
The music will go well and we'll have a great time
And we can say I like it like that (I like it like that)
We can express our enjoyment for the music by saying we like it
Oh, that's where it's at and I like it like that
This music is the place to be and we love it
Now after a man finds himself a woman
Once a man finds a partner
She doesn't have to be a beauty queen
She doesn't have to be conventionally beautiful
And then she holds you tight, she makes you feel alright
But if she loves and comforts you, that's all that matters
Any man that I've ever seen
In the singer's experience
He's got to say, I like it like that (I like it like that)
He'd love to express his happiness by stating how much he enjoys it
Oh, that, I'm trying to tell you (oh, that's where it's at, that's where it's at
Again, this music is the center of the party
I like it like that
We really like this music
Yeah, ooh, now I know why my mama, taught me to be true
I now understand why my mother taught me to be honest and genuine
She must have known one day that you would come my way
Perhaps she knew I would meet someone who appreciates me
And I would fall in love with you
And that person will become my love interest
(Oh, that's (I'm trying to tell you) where it's at, that's where it's at, Everybody sing now(that's where it's at, that's where it's at), (That's where it's at) one more time now (that's where it's at, that's where it's at)
A repetition of the idea that this music is where the fun and happiness is
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARVIN TARPLIN, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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willcat
I Like It Like That was a 1964 hit song by Motown group The Miracles on its Tamla label subsidiary. It reached the Top 30 of the Billboard Pop chart, charting at #27 and the Top 10 of Cash Box R&B chart, peaking at #10.(Billboard Magazine's R&B chart was temporarily suspended during this time). This is NOT the Chris Kenner hit song of the same name, but rather, a Miracles original, written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Marv Tarplin, and is included on the group's first greatest hits album, "Greatest Hits from the Beginning". It was also the title song from their long-since deleted 1964 album of the same name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Like_It_Like_That_(The_Miracles_song)
willcat
This song is MORE PROOF that THE MIRACLES were , and ARE ,
The Baddest Group EVER !!! ROCK IT, Y'ALL !!!
willcat
R.I.P. to original Miracles member Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (Top Center) -June 13, 1941 – September 30, 2011 Chosen as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists and songwriters of ALL TIME by Britain's MOJO music magazine. A winner of the ASCAP AWARD OF MERIT, THE BMI SONGWRITERS AWARD , and recieved a STAR with the rest of THE MIRACLES on the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME , and was also inducted with the rest of The Miracles into the ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME in 2012. Marv....you will be missed !!!
Jim Jackson
Blessings also tho the late Bobby...the late Ronnie....and the late Pete.
willcat
IMO, The MIRACLES are the BADDEST group of ALL TIME !! Their performance on this song is BEYOND COOL !! Especially with Miracle Marv Tarplin's guitar at the start,,,and the group's acapella harmonies at the end. It sounds like they had an absolute BALL recording this tune at the Motown studios in '64... !
Jeffrey Parent
How could anyone not know about this song? This is the song that got me started on the Miracles. ☺ P. S. I'm from Detroit, MI. 😁
Jo Ann Kelly
I like this song and the miracles and marv tarplin. His riffs on the tracks of my tears - bring me to tears.
rollerchickable
I LOVE THIS SONG THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING THIS IS A TUNE FOR MY SOUL, AND I LOVE TO ROLLER SKATE ON IT THIS JAM.
willcat
OTHER GROUPS may think they're COOL.... BUT....THE MIRACLES RULE !!!
rollerchickable
SANG IT SMOKEY & THE MIRACLES, I LOVE THIS SONG, I LIKE IT LIKE THAT, RIP BOBBY ROGERS. THIS IS MY SKATING JAM, THANK YOU FOR SHARING.