Doggone Right
Smokey Robinson
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Mmm, you make me feel just like I'm the luckiest man to ever live 'Cause all the love one man Could possibly get, honey you give In your voice, soft and low There's a little something That let's me know If you took your heart And made it mine I would be true Till the end of time Ooh yeah, doggone right (Doggone right) You brighten up baby Each and every day that I have to face And if the sun don't shine Your smile is there to take its place Smooth and warm tender touch Letting me know that it means so much To be loved by somebody who (somebody who) Is just as much in love as you Oh yeah, doggone right (Doggone right) oh yeah Said you're doggone right (Doggone right) Oh, you're doggone right now (Doggone right) Oh you're doggone right Ooh, when I am sad You take the time to be concerned It makes a man feel so good To know that his love is being returned Eenie meenie miny moe Love is a guessing game I know Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose But I've got to win 'cause it's you that I choose (I choose) ooh yeah Doggone right (doggone right) Doggone right (doggone right) Said you're doggone right (doggone right), ooh baby (Doggone right) If you think I'm gonna stay (doggone right) Let nobody take my love away (doggone right)
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Written by: ALFRED CLEVELAND, MARVIN TARPLIN, WILLIAM ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE
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10 facts about this song
Song Title and Performers"Doggone Right" is a song by American vocal group, The Miracles, with Smokey Robinson as the lead singer.
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Release Date and AlbumThe song was released in 1969 as part of The Miracles' album, "Special Occasion".
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Song Writers and Producers"Doggone Right" was written by Smokey Robinson, Al Cleveland, and Berry Gordy. The song was also produced by Smokey Robinson.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed incredibly well on the Billboard charts. It reached No. 32 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and No. 7 on the R&B Singles chart in 1969.
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Genre and Style"Doggone Right" is categorized under the genre of Soul and Rhythm and Blues. It is characterized by Smokey Robinson's distinct falsetto and The Miracles' harmonious background vocal contributions.
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Song LegacyDespite being over 50 years old, "Doggone Right" still enjoys significant airplay on oldies radio stations. The song has also been covered by a number of artists over the years, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Featured in Media"Doggone Right" has been featured prominently in various media outlets. For instance, it was included in the four-CD Miracles anthology, "The 35th Anniversary Collection", in 1994.
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Controversy and CriticismWhile "Doggone Right" received positive responses from critics and fans alike, there was some controversy regarding its release. Some critics felt that the song was overly commercial and lacked the depth of The Miracles' earlier works.
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Unique CollaborationsThe success of "Doggone Right" led to more future collaborations between Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, and Al Cleveland. They later co-wrote another massive hit, "The Tears of a Clown".
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Iconic PerformancesThe Miracles performed "Doggone Right" on American Bandstand - a popular music-performance show. This performance is considered one of the most iconic renditions of the song.
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