(You Can) Depend on Me

The Miracles

About (You Can) Depend on Me

"(You Can) Depend on Me" (TAMLA 54028), was a 1959 song by Motown Records group The Miracles, which also appeared on the group's first album, Hi... We're The Miracles (released in 1961). It also appeared as the "B" side of the group's hit single, Way Over There. It was written by Motown Records' President and founder Berry Gordy and Miracles member William "Smokey" Robinson. While not charting nationally, this song was a very popular regional hit tune in many areas of the country, so much so, in fact, that it was included on the group's first greatest hits album, Greatest Hits from the Beginning, and Smokey still sings it, by request, in his live shows today. A slow, intimate ballad number, with relatively sparse orchestration compared to much of their later work, "Depend On Me" starts with the singular guitar of Miracles member Marv Tarplin. Recorded in the popular Doo-Wop style, Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson, as the song's narrator, then takes it from there, singing to the woman he loves, promising her eternal devotion: 


Year:
1965
3:10
92 

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You,
You need a love like mine that you can depend on
When your whole world's falling in 
And you need a friend 
You can depend on me
Oh, I'll be by your side
When you need me
When the whole world seems unfair
And no one seems to care
You can depend on me
Oh when life seems not worth living
And nothing seems to be going right
Comfort and love will be giving
Will change  your darkness to light
I'll be right by your side
When you need, need me
When the whole world seems unfair
And no one seems to care
You can depend on me
Oh, don't you know that I'll be right by your side
Oh, little girl, little girl, little girl
When you need a friend
I'm yours 'til the end
Oh, yeah, I love you. I love you.

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The Miracles

The Miracles were an American rhythm and blues group that was the first successful recording acts for Motown Records in the 1960s. Founded in 1955 by Smokey Robinson,Pete Moore , and Ronnie White, the group's most notable lineup included that of Robinson, White ,Moore, Bobby Rogers, Claudette Robinson and Marv Tarplin. more »

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Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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11 facts about this song

History and Artists
"(You Can) Depend on Me" is a song that has been performed by a number of artists under the Motown Records label including Brenda Holloway, Mary Wells, Smokey Robinson, The Miracles, and The Temptations.
Initial Release
The song was initially released in December 1959 by The Miracles.
Songwriters
"(You Can) Depend on Me" was written by William "Smokey" Robinson and Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records.
Notable Recordings
Brenda Holloway's version of the song was included on her 1964 album, "Every Little Bit Hurts." - The song was also recorded by Mary Wells and included in her 1961 album, "Bye Bye Baby." - The Temptations recorded it as part of their 1964 album, "Meet The Temptations."
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Version
The version of the song by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles was featured on their album "Hi... We're The Miracles" released in 1961.
Remix Version
In 1962, a remix of the song was released on the "Greatest Hits from the Beginning" double-LP by The Miracles.
Motown singles
"(You Can) Depend on Me" was one of the earliest successful singles released by Motown, helping to establish the label's reputation.
Mary Wells Version
Wells's version of the song, released as a single in 1961, became her breakthrough hit, reaching the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Brenda Holloway Version
Holloway's version of the song is particularly notable for her powerful vocals and emotional delivery.
Legacy
The song, despite being covered by various artists, remains a stand-out example of the Motown sound that dominated American popular music during the 1960s.
Live Performances
The Temptations often included "(You Can) Depend on Me" in their live performances, with the song becoming a staple of their shows.

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