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)
I've Been Good To You
The Miracles Lyrics
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You made a fool out of someone
Who thought love was true
And found out that you we're just having fun, oh yeah
Oh, why do you wanna make me blue
After all, I've been good to you
(I've been good to you)
Woah, I recall the time
You needed someone and I made you mine
You needed a friend
So I took you in and treated you so kind, oh yeah
Oh, why do you wanna make me blue
After all, I've been good to you
(I've been good to you)
Oh
I have always been around
And I never, never, never let you down
And now you're telling me that you must go
You know that you're hurting me so
But there come a time
One day, one day, one day, one day, one day you gonna wake up and find
You'll come back to me on your bending knees
And you're gonna be crying
Oh, believe me, what I say is true
After all, Lord I've been good to you
(I've been good to you) oh yes I have
I've been good, I've been good, I've been good (I've been good to you)
Everyday
I've been good, I've been good, I've been good (I've been good to you)
The Miracles' song "I've Been Good To You" is a soulful ballad that speaks of the pain of being let down and betrayed by someone you once loved. The lyrics recall the memory of a love that was once strong, but has since faded away. The singer speaks of how he had always been kind and loving to his partner, only to find that they had been playing games with his heart. He wonders why he has been made to feel so blue, despite having done everything in his power to make his partner happy.
The song begins with the singer reflecting on how he had been made to feel foolish by his partner's betrayal. He had always believed that their love was true, only to find out that his partner had been using him for their own amusement. The chorus of the song asks why his partner would want to make him blue, after he had always been good to them.
The second verse speaks of how the singer had always been there for his partner when they needed him. He had taken them in and treated them with kindness, only to be repaid with heartbreak. The song's bridge sees the singer pleading with his partner to stay, telling them that they are hurting him by leaving. The final verse sees the singer predicting that one day his partner will realize their mistake and come back to him.
Line by Line Meaning
Look what you've done
You have made me look foolish
You made a fool out of someone
You caused me to look silly for believing in love
Who thought love was true
I believed that love was genuine
And found out that you were just having fun, oh yeah
I realized that you were only playing around and not serious about our relationship
Oh, why do you wanna make me blue
Why do you want to make me sad
After all, I've been good to you
I have always been kind and helpful to you
(I've been good to you)
I have been good to you
Woah, I recall the time
I remember when
You needed someone and I made you mine
When you needed someone, I became your lover
You needed a friend
You needed a companion
So I took you in and treated you so kind, oh yeah
I welcomed you and treated you with respect and care
I have always been around
I have always been present and available for you
And I never, never, never let you down
I have never disappointed you
And now you're telling me that you must go
You are saying you have to leave me
You know that you're hurting me so
You understand that your actions are causing me pain
But there come a time
One day in the future
One day, one day, one day, one day, one day you gonna wake up and find
At some point, you will realize
You'll come back to me on your bending knees
You will return to me apologetically
And you're gonna be crying
You will be filled with remorse and tears
Oh, believe me, what I say is true
Trust me when I tell you
After all, Lord I've been good to you
Despite everything, I have always been good to you
I've been good, I've been good, I've been good (I've been good to you)
I have consistently been kind and loyal
Everyday
And always
I've been good, I've been good, I've been good (I've been good to you)
I have been faithful and caring
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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Bernice Diaz
Love this song 💖 Smokey Robinson #1
Brown Knowledge
I have this exact CD. Pure gold. I play all my doo wop favorites in my car. Loud and proud, even sometimes drowning out hip hop from the car next to me at the traffic light.
Renato Brito
The vocal harmonies are amazing. Inspiration to "This Boy" from the Beatles and many other blues songs. So sad that is so underrated.
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Ken Newton
This is such an amazing song only smokey can make beautiful music like this I can listen to this all night long
Eva Cuevas
Such a long time that I hadn't heard this beautiful song, so glad I remembered it and found it.
Carol Donohoe
Love it!!!! ❤️
Creole Lady
What a love song, all I can do is just shake my head and say, Lawd have mercy. 4/23/20.