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)
Mickey's Monkey
The Miracles Lyrics
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Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Come on, let's do Mickey's monkey, children
Yea, let's do Mickey's monkey, children
Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Come on, you can do the monkey, children
Yea, you're doing Mickey's monkey, children
Lum di lum di lie
Lum di lum di lie
Do the monkey, Mickey's monkey
Do the monkey, Mickey's monkey
Mickey's monkey
Mickey's monkey
The lyrics to The Miracles' song "Mickey's Monkey" are deceptive in their simplicity. At first glance, they seem like a nonsensical call to dance to a catchy beat. However, there is a deeper meaning to be found. The song is actually a tribute to a dance craze that was popular at the time. Mickey's Monkey was a specific dance that involved swinging your arms and legs in a random and exaggerated way. The lyrics are imploring children to join in and do the dance themselves. By doing so, they are not only participating in the latest trend but also referencing the playful and carefree attitude that comes along with childhood.
The song was written by William "Smokey" Robinson and released in 1963. It quickly became a hit and solidified the popularity of the Mickey's Monkey dance. The song's upbeat rhythm and catchy lyrics made it a classic of the Motown era. It also foreshadowed the arrival of more experimental and genre-defying music to come. Overall, Mickey's Monkey may seem like a silly tune, but it holds a special place in the history of dance and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Lum di lum di lie
Let's keep the beat going strong with this fun nonsense phrase
Come on, let's do Mickey's monkey, children
Let's all dance together in the style of Mickey's famous monkey dance
Yea, let's do Mickey's monkey, children
Yes, we are going to dance just like Mickey's monkey, kids
Come on, you can do the monkey, children
Don't worry, everyone can join in and dance like a regular monkey
Yea, you're doing Mickey's monkey, children
Yes, you are all successfully dancing in the style of Mickey's monkey
Do the monkey, Mickey's monkey
Let's dance the monkey dance that Mickey made famous
Mickey's monkey
This is the type of monkey dance that Mickey Mouse used to do
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BillFEILHAUER-bu7go
I remember when this was on the radio living in Brooklyn. Where did the years go 😂
@peterpagliaro1835
Pretty cool for 1963!
@advjoe2
You had to be there in 1963 to feel how cool it really was !!!!
@lowanaharris4644
I love this song
@punagurl8
“I second that emotion.”
@smokeyrobinson4626
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@smokeyrobinson4626
@@punagurl8 Hello dear, this is a private messaging account linked to my main verified page. I might get so busy and not be able to reply to all your comments and that's why I had to seize this opportunity to specially thank you. Thanks for the likes and the comments. This is isn't my verified page as you can see, I just had to use this medium to broadcast appreciation messages and also tell you all how much I love you and need you to get quarantined and stay safe. I don’t want to loose anyone of you to this virus anymore. I love you all.❤️❤️
@smokeyrobinson4626
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@joellyons9112
@@punagurl8 A good music can make you smile😊 I hope my simple Hello can make you smile🌹
@deshawnjohnson5703
My grandma put me on this song early in my years im 21 now I miss my old lady this song reminds me of her