Smokey "Bill" Robinson and Ronnie White, co-member of the Miracles. One of the first Tamla records. Keep in mind that this song came out about 23 years before the blockbuster film "E.T" LOL!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsU6reIg7ew
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Smokey "Bill" Robinson and Ronnie White, co-member of the Miracles. One of the first Tamla records. Keep in mind that this song came out about 23 years before the blockbuster film "E.T" LOL!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsU6reIg7ew
I've always wondered if Steven Spielberg heard Ron & Bill's "It" and was inspired to make E.T. in 1982.
I've heard about[it]for years but this is the first time i've heard it!!!
He would have been a young teenager, age 13 in Cincinnati at the time of this recording so who knows?Quote:
Originally Posted by Motown Eddie
Well... I had read that, hmm, less than enthusiastic review of the song before, but never actually listened to it... turns out, it's not that bad. A bit odd and pointless but likeable in a weird way. Sorta. :)
An interesting curio in the history of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles..... :rolleyes:
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WOW!!! I had not ever heard Little Lisa's version. It's great!!! She sounds a lot like Smokey. I like it with those more modern background tracks. "It" was trying to piggyback on the popularity of "The Purple People Eater". I like "People From Another World" by The Jive Five, best of that genre.
Not odd or pointless...the USA film industry was churning out lots of sci-fi movies at this time. Gordy saw the potential, as Rob says, to cash in on the current trend.
Nothing new under the sun.
Great observation Snakepit. There were a slew of Sci-Fi produced in the late 1950s.Quote:
Originally Posted by snakepit
Oh yes, snakepit, I mean it's a bit odd and pointless 60 years on... a bit of novelty nonsense or as the review puts it, "a load of utter arse”! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by snakepit
I agree that this is actually a very catchy tune and an awesome production with a "killer" instrumental track. Little Lisa had a nice pleasant voice although the limited way the vocal melody was written musically, it doesn't appear to actually showcase her voice, however, it did fit the song's purpose: a nice, fun, song kids could relate to.Quote:
Originally Posted by robb_k
One thing about Motown: they knew when to catch in on trends lol
The flip was an Every Bros sound a like...
Ron & Bill/ Don & Phil..geddit??
BTW...you often hear of the two Everly Bros, Don and Phil
You rarely hear of the third.....Drinks!!
What? LOL!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by snakepit
Shows you how young they were when they did songs like that. I don't know if they were just playing around or trying to find a sound?Quote:
Originally Posted by snakepit
Their first record imitated the Silhouettes after all!
I'm guessing "It" and that other song came before "Bad Girl" and "You Can Depend on Me"?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i1ljtahd2lk
Flip to "it", "Don't say bye bye"
Here are the Everyly Bros. partying in Detroit with the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wilson etc.
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See..no sign of "Drinks Everly" :)
Or their uncle "Smokes"...
That definitely has a 50s , Everly Bros. sound to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by snakepit
As stated earlier this is definitely a then trendy song. It's interesting to see/hear how much Smokey's songwriting skills evolved over time.
Smokey and Ronnie White sounded great as a duo.