The Definitive Collection

by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Smokey Robinson

Overview

Released by Motown/Universal in 2008, The Definitive Collection is an update of 1998's The Ultimate Collection, albeit one with seven fewer cuts and less information in the liner notes (release dates, chart placements, musician credits). There is no indication that the mastering of the material between the two releases is any different. For the casual Smokey Robinson & the Miracles fan, the truncated tracklisting is not a big deal. The songs not on this disc that were included on The Ultimate Collection were not major; in fact, not one of them cracked the Top 30 of the Black Singles chart. All the basic essentials are here, from 1962's "I'll Try Something New" through 1970's "The Tears of a Clown." ~ Andy Kellman

Product Details

Release Date:	09/23/2008
Label:	Motown
UPC:	0602517805446
Rank:	70257

Tracks

1. Shop Around
2. I'll Try Something New
3. You've Really Got A Hold On
4. Mickey's Monkey
5. I Like That
6. Ooo Baby Baby
7. The Tracks Of My Tears
8. My Girl Has Gone
9. Going To A Go-Go
10. (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need
11. More Love
12. The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage
13. I Second That Emotion
14. Yester Love
15. Special Occasion
16. Baby, Baby Don't Cry
17. Doggone Right
18. The Tears Of A Clown

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles   Primary Artist
Smokey Robinson   Primary Artist
The Miracles   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Kevin Reeves   Mastering
Lamont Dozier   Composer,Producer
Eddie Holland   Composer
Wade Marcus   Arranger
Ronald White   Composer
Robert Rogers   Composer
Al Cleveland   Composer
Brian Holland   Composer,Producer
Stevie Wonder   Composer
Henry Cosby   Composer,Producer
Paul Riser   Arranger
David Van De Pitte   Arranger
Smokey Robinson   Composer,Producer
Marvin Tarplin   Composer
Stu Hackel   Liner Notes
Ryan Null   Photo Coordination
Ryan Rogers   Design
Al Cleveland II   Producer
Connie Choi   Product Manager
Warren "Pete" Moore   Composer,Producer
Berry Gordy, Jr.   Producer,Composer
Terry Johnson   Composer
Harry Weinger   Compilation Producer