Hi... We're the Miracles
Produced by Berry Gordy, William "Smokey" Robinson
Smokey Robinson wrote 10 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 11 self-written
Every track is scored by writing credit — whether Smokey Robinson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Hi...We're the Miracles is the debut studio album by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, released in 1961 on Tamla Records. The record introduces Robinson as both a natural vocalist and a gifted songwriter in the early Motown mold, most of the album's material was written by Robinson alone or with fellow Miracles members, establishing the self-authored approach he would sustain for his entire career. The hit 'Bad Girl,' co-written with Ronnie White, had been released a year earlier and gave the group their first national chart exposure. 'Way Over There' and 'Depend on Me' further showcased Robinson's instinct for melodic, emotionally direct soul songwriting at a moment when Motown's signature sound was still taking shape. The album stands as a foundational document of early Detroit soul and an early example of the songwriting credibility Robinson would build across six decades.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Who's Lovin' You
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 2 |
Depend on Me
|
Smokey RobinsonBerry Gordy | Smokey RobinsonBerry Gordy | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 3 |
Heart Like Mine
|
Ronnie WhiteSmokey Robinson | Ronnie WhiteSmokey Robinson | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 4 |
Shop Around
|
Smokey RobinsonBerry Gordy | Smokey RobinsonBerry Gordy | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 5 |
Won't You Take Me Back
|
Smokey RobinsonBerry Gordy | Smokey RobinsonBerry Gordy | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 6 |
Cause I Love You
|
Ronnie WhiteSmokey Robinson | Ronnie WhiteSmokey Robinson | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 7 |
Your Love
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 8 |
After All
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 9 |
Way Over There
|
Smokey RobinsonBerry Gordy | Smokey RobinsonBerry Gordy | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 10 |
Money
|
Berry GordyJanie Bradford | Berry GordyJanie Bradford | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson | |
| 11 |
Don't Leave Me
|
Smokey RobinsonBerry GordyBrian HollandRobert Bateman | Smokey RobinsonBerry GordyBrian HollandRobert Bateman | Berry GordyWilliam "Smokey" Robinson |