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That’s the Way I FeelThe Miracles

Released: November 13, 1961

Songwriter: Smokey Robinson Berry Gordy

Producer: Berry Gordy

Feelin' like I need you baby
Just like the day needs light
To make my life seem right
That's the way I feel
Hey, pretty baby
I'm lost 'til you get back
Like a needle that's lost in a haystack
That's the way I feel
Well, now you've got me crying
Oh boy I'm feeling so bad
This lonesome feeling is drivin' me mad
Feelin' like I need you baby
Just like the night needs the stars
Gonna let you know that wherever you are
That's the way I feel
Hey pretty baby, baby
I'm lost 'til you get back
Just like a needle that's been lost in a haystack
That's the way I feel
Oh, you've got me crying
Oh boy I'm feeling so bad
This lonesome feeling is drivin' me mad
Feelin' like I need you baby
Just like the day needs light
Girl, to make my life seem right
That's the way I feel
Hey pretty baby, baby
I'm lost 'til you get back
Like a needle that's lost in a haystack
That's the way I feel
Well, now I feel like a bird
That's been taking from flight
I worry all day and I cry all night
Feel like a fish moved from the sea
There's no explaining the hurting in me
Oh baby, yeah yeah yeah
Don't you know it now, baby

The Miracles

The Miracles (also known as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles from 1965 to 1972) were an American rhythm and blues vocal group.

They were formed at school in Detroit in 1955 as The Five Chimes. In 1956 they changed their name to The Matadors, adding Claudette Rogers to the line-up. They were spotted by Berry Gordy at an audition in late 1957 and in February 1958 changed their name to The Miracles. Their first release, ‘Get A Job’ b/w ‘My Mama Done Told Me’, was issued via the End label that same month. Another single on End followed, and then one on Chess and Motown, before the group finally found a home on Tamla where they had a string of hits and Smokey established himself as a key songwriter for the label throughout the 1960s.

In late 1965 Berry Gordy decided to adjust the group’s name and they were billed thereafter as Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, until Smokey left the group in July 1972 (although the final Smokey Robinson & The Miracles single was not released until November). He was replaced by Billy Griffin, with the name being reverted back to The Miracles for the new line-up.

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