Studio Album · No. 4
Away We a Go-Go Songwriting Credits by Smokey Robinson
Produced by William "Smokey" Robinson
Holds writing credit on 4 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 4 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Smokey Robinson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Away We a Go-Go featured production from across Motown's stable (Smokey Robinson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Frank Wilson, Norman Whitfield, Ivy Jo Hunter, and Mickey Gentile), making it one of the most producer-diverse Miracles albums. The 12-track set blended originals with covers of songs by Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, and The Temptations. "(Come 'Round Here) I'm the One You Need" reached #17 on the Hot 100 and #4 on the R&B chart.
Away We a Go-Go is the seventh studio album by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, released in 1966 on Tamla Records. The album followed the commercial breakthrough of Going to a Go-Go and continued Robinson's reign as both the group's lead vocalist and primary songwriter, with nearly every track penned by Robinson in collaboration with fellow Miracles members Warren Moore and Marvin Tarplin. 'Whole Lot of Shakin' in My Heart (Since I Met You)' became one of the album's standout performances, showcasing the group's tight vocal interplay and Robinson's increasingly sophisticated approach to romantic soul. '(Come 'Round Here) I'm the One You Need' crossed over to the pop charts and demonstrated the Miracles' ability to blend R&B grit with mainstream pop appeal. Robinson had by this point assumed full production duties, giving the album a unified sonic identity that reflected his total creative control over the Miracles' sound.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Whole Lot of Shakin' in My Heart (Since I Met You)
|
Frank Wilson | Frank Wilson | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
|
Pino DonaggioSimon Napier-BellVicki WickhamVito Pallavicini | Pino DonaggioSimon Napier-BellVicki WickhamVito Pallavicini | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
(Come 'Round Here) I'm the One You Need
#17
|
Brian HollandLamont DozierEddie Holland | Brian HollandLamont DozierEddie Holland | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Save Me
|
Smokey RobinsonRobert RogersWarren Moore | Smokey RobinsonRobert RogersWarren Moore | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Oh Be My Love
|
Smokey RobinsonWarren Moore | Smokey RobinsonWarren Moore | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Can You Love a Poor Boy
|
Ivy Jo HunterStevie Wonder | Ivy Jo HunterStevie Wonder | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
|
Norman WhitfieldEdward Holland Jr. | Norman WhitfieldEdward Holland Jr. | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself
|
Burt BacharachHal David | Burt BacharachHal David | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Baby Baby
|
Helen LewisKay Lewis | Helen LewisKay Lewis | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Walk On By
|
Burt BacharachHal David | Burt BacharachHal David | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Swept for You Baby
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
More, More, More of Your Love
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" Robinson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |