About the song You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me -Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” is a 1962 song written by Smokey Robinson, which became a Top 10 hit single for the Miracles. This million-selling song, which received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1998, is one of The Miracles’ most covered tunes. It has also been selected as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. It was recorded by the Beatles for their second album, With the Beatles (1963). Many other musicians also recorded the song, including The Supremes, The Temptations, and The Rolling Stones.
The song’s impact
“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” was one of Motown’s first hits, and it helped to establish the label’s distinctive sound. The song’s catchy melody and Robinson’s soulful vocals made it an instant classic, and it has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The song’s impact can be seen in the work of many other soul and R&B artists, and it is considered a cornerstone of the Motown sound.
The legacy
“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. It is a reminder of the power of music to move and inspire, and it is a testament to the enduring talent of Smokey Robinson.
Here are some notable accolades for “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me”:
- In 2004, the song was ranked number 224 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
- In 2006, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
- In 2007, the song was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry, for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
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You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me -Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Lyrics
I don’t like you, but I love youSeems that I’m always thinking of youOh, oh, oh, you treat me badlyI love you madly, you really got a hold on meYou really got a hold on me, you really got a hold on me, you really got a hold, babyI don’t want you, but I need youDon’t want to kiss you, but I need youOh, oh, oh, you do me wrong nowMy love is strong now you really got a hold on meYou really got a hold on me, you really got a hold on me, you really got a hold, babyI love you and all I want you to do is just hold meHold me, hold me, hold meTighterTighterI want to leave you, don’t want to stay hereDon’t want to spend another day hereOh, oh, oh, I want to split now, I can’t quit nowYou really got a hold on me, you really got a hold on me, you really got a hold, babyI love you and all I want you to do is just hold me, pleaseHold me, squeeze, hold me, hold meYou really got a hold on meYou really got a hold on meI said you really got a hold on me