I Like It Like That
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Smokey Robinson
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Clap your hands now everybody We're gonna have some fun tonight We're gonna sing, shout, knock ourselves out Everything's gonna be alright (alright) Now let the bassman start playin' He's gonna come in right on time He's gonna add a beat to make you pat your feet Everything's gonna work out fine And we can say I like it like that (I like it like that) I like it like that (I like it like that) Oh, that's where it's at and I like it like that Now after a man finds himself a woman She doesn't have to be a beauty queen And then she holds you tight, she makes you feel alright Any man that I've ever seen He's got to say, I like it like that (I like it like that) Oh, I like it like that (oh, I like it like that) Oh, that, I'm trying to tell you (oh, that's where it's at, that's where It's at, oh, that's where it's at) and I like it like that I like it like that (I like it like that) I like it like that (I like it like that) I like it like that (I like it like that) Yeah, ooh, now I know why my mama, taught me to be true She must have known one day that you would come my way And I would fall in love with you And we could say I like it like that (I like it like that) Oh, I like it like that (oh, I like it like that) (Oh, that's (I'm trying to tell you) where it's at, that's where it's at, Everybody sing now(that's where it's at, that's where it's at) (That's where it's at) one more time now (that's where it's at, that's where it's at)
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Written by: MARVIN TARPLIN, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song's Creation"I Like It Like That" is a song written by Chris Kenner and Allen Toussaint. Despite being covered by many artists, the original version was released by Kenner himself in 1961.
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Bobby Vee's VersionThe version of "I Like It Like That" sung by Bobby Vee was featured on his 1967 album, "Come Back When You Grow Up". Interestingly, Bobby Vee is known for his pop idol status during the early 1960s.
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Mitch Ryder's VersionMitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels also covered "I Like It Like That". They included it in their 1966 debut album "Take A Ride", presenting their version as a high energy rock n' roll tune.
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Smokey Robinson and The Miracles' VersionSmokey Robinson and The Miracles, one of the best known Motown Records acts, also recorded "I Like It Like That". Their version went mainstream in 1964 and was featured on the album of the same name.
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About Song's PopularityThe song "I Like It Like That" gained high popularity and has been covered by a multitude of artists. This is a testament to the widespread appeal of its easy rhythm and catchy phrase.
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Influence in Music History"I Like It Like That" holds a significant place in the annals of rock and roll history. It is immortalized by artists from various music genres, showcasing its ultimate crossover appeal.
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Dave Clark Five's VersionThe British band "Dave Clark Five" covered this song too and their version reached #7 on the UK Singles Chart in 1965, providing strong global recognition for the song.
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Song’s RenditionDespite being covered by multiple artists, each of the versions remained true to the song's original upbeat and celebratory mood.
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Song Celebration"I Like It Like That" is a celebratory song of assured excess, likely playing a role in its widespread success and popular appeal. It was usually played on the dance floors during the 60s.
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Influence on Mitch Ryder’s CareerThe song played a significant role in furthering Mitch Ryder's career, helping him cement his status as one of rock's premier vocalists during the mid-'60s.
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