During their nineteen year run on the American music charts, The Miracles charted over fifty hits and recorded in the genres of doo wop, soul, disco, and R&B. Twenty-six Miracles songs reached the Top Ten of the Billboard R&B singles chart, including four R&B number ones. Sixteen of the Miracles' songs charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, with seven songs charting within the Top Ten and two - 1970's "The Tears of a Clown" and 1975's "Love Machine" (Part 1) - reaching number-one.
Original members:
Ronald "Ronnie" White (1955–1978, 1980–1983, 1993–1995 (died 1995)
Warren "Pete" Moore (1955–1978) (died 2017)
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (1955–1972)
Claudette Robinson (1956 - 1972, 2005 -2011)
Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (1958 - 1973) (died 2011)
Ain't Nobody Straight In L.A
The Miracles Lyrics
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It seems that everybody is gay
Homosexuality is a part of society
I guess that they need some more variety
Freedom of expression is really the thing
Bisexuales es un grupo amoroso
Bisexuals on a loving spree
Homosexuality is a part of society
Well, I guess that they need some more variety
Freedom of expression is really the thing
Ain't nobody straight in L.A
(Ain′t nobody in L.A. straight)
It seems that everybody is gay
Oooh oooh, oooh oooh,
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh
"Hey, man, check that out."
Ain't nobody straight in L.A
It seems that everybody is gay
"Hey, man, let's ride out"
"Yeah c′mon, man!"
"I mean that′s cool with me, uh, where we gon' go?"
"Hey, man, I know where a real hip place is on Sunset Boulevard and there′s another place on La Cienega that's really..."
"Nah, nah, I saw that place on Hollywood Boulevard..."
"Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute, Bill, that place you took me the other night..."
"Yeah?"
"Hey, but wait a minute, man, that′s a gay bar"
"Hey, man, ain't nothing but gay bars in Los Angeles"
"Yeah, Bill, that might be true though, but, uh... You know some of the finest women are in the gay bar"
"Hey, but dig, Bob, how do you know they women?"
"Well... uh... Hey, man, look, well, look, gay people are nice people too, man"
"Yeah, let′s go, man. Let's go, man"
The Miracles's song Ain't Nobody Straight in L.A highlights the prevalent homosexuality in Los Angeles. The song was released in 1975 and quickly became a hit. The lyrics suggest that everyone in L.A is homosexual, highlighting the society's need for variety. The song suggests that homosexuality is an integral part of society and people have the freedom of expression to express themselves in any way they deem fit. The lyrics are an acceptance of homosexuality at a time when the society was largely reluctant to do so.
The lyrics also introduce the idea of bisexuality, which was not a popular concept at the time. The lyrics state, "Bisexuals on a loving spree," suggesting that love transcends gender and sexual orientation. This is another proof of the acceptance of homosexuality and a celebration of love in all forms.
The song is not only musically significant, but it also has an interesting backstory. It is said that the inspiration for the song came from the band witnessing the experiences of a band member's brother who had come out as gay. The song was one of the first songs to celebrate homosexuality and bisexuality, and many people embraced the song and found it to be a representation of their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain′t nobody straight in L.A
There is no one who identifies as completely straight in the city of Los Angeles
It seems that everybody is gay
It appears that the majority of people in Los Angeles identify as gay
Homosexuality is a part of society
Having same-sex attractions and relationships is a prevalent aspect of the culture in Los Angeles
I guess that they need some more variety
Perhaps the people in Los Angeles desire more diversity in sexual orientation and expression
Freedom of expression is really the thing
The ability to express oneself without fear of judgement or persecution is highly valued in Los Angeles
Bisexuales es un grupo amoroso
Bisexuals are a loving group of individuals
Well, I guess that they need some more variety
It seems that the people in Los Angeles desire more diversity in their sexual experiences and relationships
Ain't nobody straight in L.A
No one in Los Angeles exclusively identifies as heterosexual
(Ain′t nobody in L.A. straight)
It is not common for someone to identify as straight in Los Angeles
Oooh oooh, oooh oooh, Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh
This refrain highlights the prevalence of homosexuality in Los Angeles
"Hey, man, check that out."
Someone is directing another person's attention to something
"Hey, man, let's ride out" "Yeah c′mon, man!"
Two or more people are planning to go somewhere together
"I mean that′s cool with me, uh, where we gon' go?"
One person is asking where the group will be going
"Hey, man, I know where a real hip place is on Sunset Boulevard and there′s another place on La Cienega that's really..."
Someone is suggesting different locations to go to
"Nah, nah, I saw that place on Hollywood Boulevard..."
Someone is suggesting a specific location that they have seen before
"Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute, Bill, that place you took me the other night..."
Someone is bringing up a previous experience at a certain location
"Yeah?"
Someone is responding to the previous statement with agreement or curiosity
"Hey, but wait a minute, man, that′s a gay bar"
Someone is pointing out that a certain location is primarily frequented by people who identify as gay
"Hey, man, ain't nothing but gay bars in Los Angeles"
Someone is suggesting that many bars in Los Angeles tend to be frequented by people who identify as gay
"Yeah, Bill, that might be true though, but, uh... You know some of the finest women are in the gay bar"
Someone is suggesting that attractive women can be found at gay bars
"Hey, but dig, Bob, how do you know they women?"
Someone is questioning how someone else can identify someone's gender at a gay bar
"Well... uh... Hey, man, look, well, look, gay people are nice people too, man"
Someone is defending the idea that people who identify as gay are still friendly and likable
"Yeah, let′s go, man. Let's go, man"
Someone is suggesting that the group move on to the suggested location
Writer(s): Billy Griffin, Pete Moore
Contributed by Caroline W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tone Pagan
on I Love You Secretly (Alternate Intro)
These are not the lyrics