Studio Album · No. 3
Going to a Go-Go Songwriting Credits by Smokey Robinson
Produced by William "Smokey" Robinson, William "Mickey" Stevenson
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 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
Going to a Go-Go is widely considered the artistic and commercial peak of the Miracles' early period. Produced entirely by Smokey Robinson, the album peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 (the group's highest chart position to that point) and topped the R&B Albums chart, remaining on the Billboard charts for 40 weeks. Four singles reached the Hot 100 top 20: "Ooo Baby Baby" (#16), "The Tracks of My Tears" (#16), "My Girl Has Gone" (#14), and the title track "Going to a Go-Go" (#11). The album received RIAA Gold certification in 2003 and ranked at #271 on Rolling Stone's original Greatest Albums list.
Going to a Go-Go is the seventh studio album by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, released in October 1965 on Tamla/Motown and produced by William 'Smokey' Robinson and William 'Mickey' Stevenson. The album is one of the defining documents of mid-1960s soul music, featuring the timeless classics 'The Tracks of My Tears,' 'My Girl Has Gone,' 'Ooo Baby Baby,' and the title track. 'The Tracks of My Tears' in particular is widely considered one of the greatest songs ever written, with Robinson's heartbroken falsetto and the Miracles' exquisite harmonies creating a perfect miniature of emotional devastation. The album reached number eight on the Billboard 200 and produced multiple hit singles that established Motown's dominance of American pop radio. Going to a Go-Go is Smokey Robinson's masterpiece of his Miracles era and one of the cornerstones of soul music's golden age.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Tracks of My Tears
#16
|
Warren MooreSmokey RobinsonMarvin Tarplin | Warren MooreSmokey RobinsonMarvin Tarplin | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Going to a Go-Go
#11
|
Warren MooreSmokey RobinsonRobert RogersMarvin Tarplin | Warren MooreSmokey RobinsonRobert RogersMarvin Tarplin | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Ooo Baby Baby
#16
|
Warren MooreSmokey Robinson | Warren MooreSmokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
My Girl Has Gone
#14
|
Warren MooreSmokey RobinsonMarvin TarplinRonald White | Warren MooreSmokey RobinsonMarvin TarplinRonald White | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
In Case You Need Love
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Choosey Beggar
|
Warren MooreSmokey Robinson | Warren MooreSmokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Since You Won My Heart
|
Smokey RobinsonWilliam Stevenson | Smokey RobinsonWilliam Stevenson | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
From Head to Toe
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
All That's Good
|
Warren MooreSmokey Robinson | Warren MooreSmokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
My Baby Changes Like the Weather
|
Hal DavisFrank Wilson | Hal DavisFrank Wilson | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Let Me Have Some
|
Smokey RobinsonRobert Rogers | Smokey RobinsonRobert Rogers | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
A Fork in the Road
|
Warren MooreSmokey RobinsonRonald White | Warren MooreSmokey RobinsonRonald White | William "Smokey" RobinsonWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson | Smokey Robinson (Lead Vocals) |