Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me

“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” is a song written by Smokey Robinson and originally recorded by The Miracles for their 1962 album The Fabulous Miracles. The song was a hit, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It has since been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Marvin Gaye.

Background and composition

“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” was written by Smokey Robinson in 1962. The song is a classic Motown soul ballad about a man who is deeply in love with his woman. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of love.

Recording and production

“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” was recorded at Motown’s Studio A in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Smokey Robinson.

The recording features Smokey Robinson on lead vocals. Robinson’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.

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“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• • The song was written by Smokey Robinson in 1962.
  • The song was originally recorded by The Miracles for their 1962 album The Fabulous Miracles.
  • The song reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
  • “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Marvin Gaye.