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Whatever Makes You HappyThe Miracles

Songwriter: Smokey Robinson Ronald White

Producer: Smokey Robinson

[Verse 1]
If my sadness brought you gladness, I’d be glad to be sad
If my feeling bad made you feel good, I would always feel bad

[Chorus]
And I wouldn’t think twice about the sacrifice
Anything that I’d have to do
‘Cause whatever makes you happy makes me happy too

[Verse 2]
If my tears could make you smile, I could smile through my tears
Oh, your sweet and laughing voice is music to my ears

[Chorus]
Oh, and I wouldn’t think twice about the sacrifice
Anything that I’d have to do
‘Cause whatever makes you happy makes me happy too

[Bridge]
Even if you wanted someone else to take my place
Although I love you so much, I’d still give you up
Just to keep a smile on your face

[Verse 3]
If my woes seem to please you, I’d be pleased with my woe
And if my sorrow brought you joy, I’d enjoy my sorrow

[Chorus]
And I wouldn’t think twice about the sacrifice
Anything that I’d have to do
‘Cause whatever (makes you happy)
Whatever (makes you happy), tell her one more time
(Makes you happy) would make me happy too…

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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