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- Special_Occasion_(The_Miracles_song) abstract ""Special Occasion" is a 1968 hit single recorded by Motown Records R&B group Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, issued by its Tamla Records subsidiary and taken from the album of the same name. It was a Billboard Top 30 Pop hit, peaking at #26,and a Top 10 R&B hit as well, peaking at #4 It was written and composed by Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson and Motown staff songwriter Al Cleveland,the authors of the group's Top 10 million-selling smash, I Second That Emotion the previous year. A joyous up-tempo tune with a calypso influence, Smokey, as the song's narrator, celebrates the happiness of being in love with his new girl, comparing it with other "special occasions" one has in life, such as dressing up for a night on the town ("like when you dress up in your tie and tails"),graduation ("like when in school, you get your cap and gown"), or giving a "salute" to something special ("something that calls for a toast of champagne"). Miracle Marv Tarplin's outstanding guitar work is evident throughout,while the other Miracles, Bobby, Ronnie, Pete and Claudette,punctuate the song's melodies with their tight harmonies on the chorus and elsewhere."Special Occasion" has inspired a cover version by Jazz/R&B singer Jim Gilstrap. Its flip side, "Give Her Up", like many Miracles' "B" sides, was also a popular regional hit.Video on YouTube".
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- Special_Occasion_(The_Miracles_song) subject Category:1968_songs.
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- Special_Occasion_(The_Miracles_song) comment ""Special Occasion" is a 1968 hit single recorded by Motown Records R&B group Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, issued by its Tamla Records subsidiary and taken from the album of the same name. It was a Billboard Top 30 Pop hit, peaking at #26,and a Top 10 R&B hit as well, peaking at #4 It was written and composed by Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson and Motown staff songwriter Al Cleveland,the authors of the group's Top 10 million-selling smash, I Second That Emotion the previous year.".
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