Thank you for posting.....My father is Pete Moore of The Miracles, he is no longer here with us in the physical. He was the most humble and intelligent person to converse with....he was my best friend and love of my life!! millions of blessings to you always
Your father is a LEGEND! Motown is spiritual. They changed the world. So sorry you father is not here with you in the physical, but he is definitely in heaven!
Just can't believe that all but Billy Griffin is still alive while all the others are now up there giging with their other Motown stable-mates. What a WONDERFUL era of music this was. I thank God I was born to hear and see it all originally unfold before my Motown hungry teenage years. Stoned Love, Steve.
My God! Those outfits along with their voices are straight slaying me!! I can remember loving this song when I was about 8 or 9, I’m 55 now and it still sounds good!!
@@larsjarredspeetjens Fred Sanford said it best "The haves and the haves Nots." We weren't aware of any distributions. What part of town were you living on?
Smokey wrote for everybody. But Bikly held his own he was who got the Miracles their 1st Grammy. He could write and sing. While looking good doing it Yes Hunty!
The Miracles already had Grammys before Billy joined . In fact the Miracles have more songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, then any other Motown group... Even more than the Supremes and the Temptations That is why right now in Los Angeles, The Miracles are receiving a special honor at the Grammy Museum in downtown LA. It's called "LEGENDS OF MOTOWN: HONORING THE MIRACLES". The special exhibit will continue until summer 2017. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Miracles_awards_and_achievements#Grammy_Hall_of_Fame www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/legends-of-motown-celebrating-the-miracles
Warren "Pete" Moore, an original member of the first Motown group, The Miracles, died yesterday (November 19, 2017) on his 79th birthday. Moore formed the Miracles with childhood friend Smokey Robinson. Once the group was signed by Motown as its first major act, Moore and Robinson began actively writing songs together, and they became a force, penning hits for their own group, such as “Ooh Baby Baby,” as well as for other groups like The Tempations (“Since I Lost My Baby”) and Marvin Gaye (“I’ll Be Doggone”). Once Robinson left the group, Moore soldiered on with new lead singer Billy Griffin, co-writing the #1 hit “Love Machine” and producing much of the group’s 70s hits.
Millennial here, i found a 70s dance party in my parents cd collection and decided to give it a try. I have a whole new appreciation for 70s music, theres so much lyrical diversity and so many instruments that make amazing songs as opposed to the songs my generation adores like 'baby' or 'work work work'
wow... I remembering growing up listening to Billy Griffin and the Miracles.... WOW.. real music... miss this type of sound... Nothing like it now.....Bring it back....
It seems like Soul and Rock Music have been lost in the time warp! Today’s kids listen to nothin but RAP which sounds the same to me! No medley, harmonizing vocals, , and simply no soul!
"Love Machine" is a 1975 single recorded by Motown group The Miracles, taken from their album City of Angels. The song was a #1 Pop smash on the Billboard Hot 100, and the biggest-selling hit single of The Miracles' career. This single was one of two Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 hits recorded by The Miracles with Billy Griffin as lead vocalist; the other is 1973's "Do It Baby". Griffin had replaced Miracles founder Smokey Robinson as lead singer in 1972. The song features a growling vocal by Miracle Bobby Rogers, with group baritone Ronnie White repeating "yeah, baby" throughout the song.
I'm from Baltimore Nd and we were and still are very proud of our hometown boy who made it bigtim e and became the guy that finally gave the miracles an outright bona fide #1 hit !
Funny, no one thought those hot pink outfits and Billy's exaggerated dance moves on "Love Machine" were a little flamboyant. It seems the public back then was more open minded back then...interesting! Love the vocals!!!
Their clothes and moves were nothing unusual then, or now, for that matter. Dang lady! these boys are just SUPER FLY and possess something in their DNA which makes them ultra cool, able to move with effortless grace and able to sing like angels of soul! xxx
Baby Girls you had to be there. This was the 70's and those were the styles. It's a begone era that you young people will never experience. Not trying to be mean but it sucks to be you. No shootings because someone stepped on my toe, no terror attacks and no president elect stump. You truly had to be there, the good ole days were no auto tune everybody could sang!
I love this love machine I love the fact that Billy Griffin sings it it's my favorite version I don't care who else tries to sing it they're not singing it the way they did with Billy Griffin 😊
Love the memories. I was just in the beginning of my teen years ... and bought the music (45's) with my allowance, in Harlem USA ...yeah, I loved music at that early age ... enough to spend my money on it as a little man.
I'm just a love machine!!!!!! LOL i sware music is a good cure. I just got home, had a very bad ruff day but the music puts a smile back on my face :) especially these classics.
I love the way Billy Griffin does these two songs. And I really, really want one of them pink suits with the shoes to match, ok! This makes me remember why I loved the '70s so much. Psychadelic!!!
When Smokey Robinson left the Miracles who ever thought that he was going to be replaced by Billy Griffin with one of the best voices that is out of this world.Recently bought Billy Griffin CD and I could listen to his voice all the times............
I gotta agree with you too my friend. I'm only 38, but I do remember hearing these two cuts being played when I was a youngster. And after reading some of the history of things, The Miracles were supposed to have had more hits than they did. Billy Griffin on lead vocals was awesome. Great post :)
This brings back some awesome memories! Thanks for posting. I also remember another Miracles song from that era called "Give me just another day"... It doesn't play much on oldies station but I consider it a real classic. Actually they had a lot of tunes on their albums that could have become hits if ever released as singles. I guess is now too late to bitch so let's just say we keep them in our hearts as hits.
Good ole days, good music and good groups. The best performers ever in the 70's none like any of them. Bring back great memories i'll never forget. Never having to lock your door or car being stolen. Disco was a fun way of art and is missed.
Warren Thomas "Pete" Moore (November 19, 1938 - November 19, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer, notable as the bass singer for Motown group the Miracles from 1955 onwards, and was one of the group's original members. He is also a 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, and a BMI and ASCAP award-winning songwriter and was the vocal arranger on all of the group's hits.
I was 11yearsl old when this song came out love me some smokey Robinson he still looks good to be 83years old this is when music was outstanding the 60s 70s and 80s is the best music of all times smokey Robinson he is legend
Thank you for posting.....My father is Pete Moore of The Miracles, he is no longer here with us in the physical. He was the most humble and intelligent person to converse with....he was my best friend and love of my life!! millions of blessings to you always
Your father is a LEGEND! Motown is spiritual. They changed the world. So sorry you father is not here with you in the physical, but he is definitely in heaven!
@@SmoothCinnamonX Awwwwh! So Sweet of you to say. He does exist in a Better World. Sending Love and Millions of Blessings to you ❤ 💛 ♥ 💕 ✨ 💖 ❤
I was a BIG FAN of your dad back in the 60's and 70's....... I saw him in PHilly back in 1970......
GREAT SHOW !!!
AMEN RIP SIR: I LOVE THIS SONG.
Smooth voice and handsome!🥰
Just can't believe that all but Billy Griffin is still alive while all the others are now up there giging with their other Motown stable-mates. What a WONDERFUL era of music this was. I thank God I was born to hear and see it all originally unfold before my Motown hungry teenage years. Stoned Love, Steve.
Steve Weaver No, Pete Moore is still with us.
+Steve Weaver Billy Griffin is alive and well,he is now 65 but he did just lose his brother Don
+Alex Brennor +halltrimm .. that is essentially what was said.... all BUT (except for) Billy and Pete are up there
+daretosayit OOPS..sorry Steve and thanks daretosayit for showing me the error of my ways,lol,take care
I don't know about THAT. Claudette and Smokey are still alive. That makes 4 Miracles that are still with us !!
My God! Those outfits along with their voices are straight slaying me!! I can remember loving this song when I was about 8 or 9, I’m 55 now and it still sounds good!!
I'm 65, and it's GROOVIN.
I'm 52 years old, and I'm still loving and grooving like I did when I was a child listening and dancing to their music. ❤❤❤
I'm 51...and I'm groovin' down......so glad to have grown up during the golden era of soul...the 70's
Good memory !
This song is becoming my new mantra. I wanna be a love machine!!
Heavyweights movie, FOREVER. This song made history on my lifetime. Rock on The Miracles.
Don't put Twinkies on your pizza
@@BigPurpNurp hahahahahaha that comment made my night!
Lars dancing to this lmfao
Yessssss and long live the blob!
I didn’t send you to go-cart camp
Billy Griffin is AMAZING!
What a talent.
I'm so glad to be part of a era that enjoyed life and not try to destroy it.
The thing is people were normal back then 😅 and wealth was more equally distributed between the poor and top wealthers 😅
@@larsjarredspeetjens
Fred Sanford said it best
"The haves and the haves Nots." We weren't aware of any distributions. What part of town were you living on?
These are THE MIRACLES I grew up on...respect to Smokey.
Darn, dig that pink! Billy Griffin was one cute dude!
If you got the swag....you can almost get away with anything you put on.....ALMOST. :-)
James Johnson heh heh heh :D
Dee Mari 👍
" Without THE MIRACLES, The Motown Record Corporation would NOT have been possible" - Berry Gordy Jr.
Smokey wrote for everybody. But Bikly held his own he was who got the Miracles their 1st Grammy. He could write and sing. While looking good doing it Yes Hunty!
The Miracles already had Grammys before Billy joined . In fact the Miracles have more songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, then any other Motown group... Even more than the Supremes and the Temptations That is why right now in Los Angeles, The Miracles are receiving a special honor at the Grammy Museum in downtown LA. It's called "LEGENDS OF MOTOWN: HONORING THE MIRACLES". The special exhibit will continue until summer 2017.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Miracles_awards_and_achievements#Grammy_Hall_of_Fame
www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/legends-of-motown-celebrating-the-miracles
Warren "Pete" Moore, an original member of the first Motown group, The Miracles, died yesterday (November 19, 2017) on his 79th birthday. Moore formed the Miracles with childhood friend Smokey Robinson. Once the group was signed by Motown as its first major act, Moore and Robinson began actively writing songs together, and they became a force, penning hits for their own group, such as “Ooh Baby Baby,” as well as for other groups like The Tempations (“Since I Lost My Baby”) and Marvin Gaye (“I’ll Be Doggone”). Once Robinson left the group, Moore soldiered on with new lead singer Billy Griffin, co-writing the #1 hit “Love Machine” and producing much of the group’s 70s hits.
Pete Moore always reminded me of Levi Stubbs-they both could have soared as solo acts, but they stayed loyal to their roots.
rip, ❤ , he brought lots of joy to total strangers just thru his mysic!!👏👏❤️🥇🥇
So smooth, tight, and professional. That was from an era when performers really took pride in themselves and their presentations.
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Millennial here, i found a 70s dance party in my parents cd collection and decided to give it a try. I have a whole new appreciation for 70s music, theres so much lyrical diversity and so many instruments that make amazing songs as opposed to the songs my generation adores like 'baby' or 'work work work'
wish everybody could remember and appreciate this music. im 54 years old and i love it. think i was in about the 7th grade or so.
Love the pink....love their energy....timeless songs. The Miracles are timeless!
Hey did you ever think about it they were the only ones who could have carried that color and still be real men .
those suits were crazy lol
but Billy's tenor was the sweetest i've ever heard.... wow
GODSON Music Yeah - I actually prefer Billy’s voice to Smokey’s.
@@SteveWeaverIvyfield me too
wow... I remembering growing up listening to Billy Griffin and the Miracles.... WOW.. real music... miss this type of sound... Nothing like it now.....Bring it back....
Ron Chevalier I agree Please bring this music back
It seems like Soul and Rock Music have been lost in the time warp! Today’s kids listen to nothin but RAP which sounds the same to me! No medley, harmonizing vocals, , and simply no soul!
Ron Chevalier well shit naw!! All you for now is a bunch of talking ( not making any sense )
Hemi Vic lots of explicit lyrics#
Amen. Or take me back to that time. I promise to never return.Billy Griffin
Among being a great falsetto singer, Billy Griffin wrote both songs on this video. Awesome talent - we didn't see enough of his great talent.
Yes. He and my father Warren Pete Moore, co-wrote the songs on The City of Angels Album, including these two on the video 💕 ♥️ 💜
@Tiffonique thanks for sharing your dad with the world
THis song is one of many All-time classics
I heard this 15 years ago on heavyweights and now it's on Netflix !! So it brought me here !! Ooooo ooo yaaah
Back to back cuts and the music was the truth, respect always
"Love Machine" is a 1975 single recorded by Motown group The Miracles, taken from their album City of Angels. The song was a #1 Pop smash on the Billboard Hot 100, and the biggest-selling hit single of The Miracles' career. This single was one of two Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 hits recorded by The Miracles with Billy Griffin as lead vocalist; the other is 1973's "Do It Baby". Griffin had replaced Miracles founder Smokey Robinson as lead singer in 1972. The song features a growling vocal by Miracle Bobby Rogers, with group baritone Ronnie White repeating "yeah, baby" throughout the song.
LOVE this song, but never saw this video! OMG at the suits. Ahhh the 70's! MY decade.
I'm from Baltimore Nd and we were and still are very proud of our hometown boy who made it bigtim e and became the guy that finally gave the miracles an outright bona fide #1 hit !
Very surprised there aren't more views! Everyone knows this song!
Love the song and I really love the pink attire!
One of my favorite childhood songs...
billy griffins voice is the best
:x
Funny, no one thought those hot pink outfits and Billy's exaggerated dance moves on "Love Machine" were a little flamboyant. It seems the public back then was more open minded back then...interesting! Love the vocals!!!
To me, he's really "gettin' down" in comparison to his band mates. It's a great thing.
+Tara Sigidi I have to agree. The lead singer is very flamboyant. lol.
Their clothes and moves were nothing unusual then, or now, for that matter. Dang lady! these boys are just SUPER FLY and possess something in their DNA which makes them ultra cool, able to move with effortless grace and able to sing like angels of soul! xxx
Baby Girls you had to be there. This was the 70's and those were the styles. It's a begone era that you young people will never experience. Not trying to be mean but it sucks to be you. No shootings because someone stepped on my toe, no terror attacks and no president elect stump. You truly had to be there, the good ole days were no auto tune everybody could sang!
Tara Sigidi
Rick James said it best.
Cocaines a hell of a drug
if only we had this type of talent these days!
BILLY GRIFFIN DOES A EXCELLENT JOB WITH THIS GENUINE CLASSIC
MASTERPIECE WITH HIS SOULFUL
SPIRIT FOR ENTERTAINMENT
Holy pepto bismol suits! They rock it though, because hell, they're The Miracles. This is fantastic!
That's my uncle with the handlebar mustache (far right, in Love Machine; front left, in Do It Baby)
RIP Uncle Ron
Believe it or not Smokey is MJs dad
I love this love machine I love the fact that Billy Griffin sings it it's my favorite version I don't care who else tries to sing it they're not singing it the way they did with Billy Griffin 😊
Now this is real music love this
Love the memories. I was just in the beginning of my teen years ... and bought the music (45's) with my allowance, in Harlem USA ...yeah, I loved music at that early age ... enough to spend my money on it as a little man.
how can you not love this song??? it's just so catchy!
Billy Griffin Is A Force To Be Reckoned With and The Miracles Makes The Ship Function In Tip Top Ccondition!
The old school motown players brought style to the game. Dig the the clothes and the choreography, these brothers were Detroit smooth for sure. 😎
Thanks for posting these two classics!
One of the Baddest songs of the 70s Do it Baby
I'm just a love machine!!!!!! LOL i sware music is a good cure. I just got home, had a very bad ruff day but the music puts a smile back on my face :) especially these classics.
Great video and music! Thanx for uploading!
*Amazing time, the music from the 70's always sounded fresh*
Will play this video until my last dying day! ❤️ Billy GRIFFIN and the Romantic Dudes! ❤️ Love them!
I love the way Billy Griffin does these two songs. And I really, really want one of them pink suits with the shoes to match, ok! This makes me remember why I loved the '70s so much. Psychadelic!!!
Billy Griffin looks good in any color....lol
one of the greatest songs from back in the day, i love this shit.
When Smokey Robinson left the Miracles who ever thought that he was going to be replaced by Billy Griffin with one of the best voices that is out of this world.Recently bought Billy Griffin CD and I could listen to his voice all the times............
Do It Baby. Autumn 1974. Senior year HS.
FABULOUS pink suits. So downtown!!
I gotta agree with you too my friend. I'm only 38, but I do remember hearing these two cuts being played when I was a youngster. And after reading some of the history of things, The Miracles were supposed to have had more hits than they did. Billy Griffin on lead vocals was awesome. Great post :)
They are all fantastic! Love the pink suits, shoes, shirts and hat!❤
This brings back some awesome memories! Thanks for posting. I also remember another Miracles song from that era called "Give me just another day"... It doesn't play much on oldies station but I consider it a real classic. Actually they had a lot of tunes on their albums that could have become hits if ever released as singles. I guess is now too late to bitch so let's just say we keep them in our hearts as hits.
Ilove this jam
BILLY GRIFFIN STEP INTO THE GROUP BEHIND SMOKEY AND DID AN AWESOME JOB. LOVE BOTH LOVE MACHINE AND DO IT BABY. LOVE IT!!!!
So much fun watching those guys!
何と恰好いいだろう。
何といっても歌っている彼らも楽しそうなのが最高！！
無条件にいい・・・
Billy Griffin was so confident and nice to look at! Love it
Two classic Miracles songs "without Smokey!" Thanks for posting.
Good ole days, good music and good groups. The best performers ever in the 70's none like any of them. Bring back great memories i'll never forget. Never having to lock your door or car being stolen. Disco was a fun way of art and is missed.
So slick so tight, I love love it! This was a golden era for all styles of music, and one we need back really bad.
Among their songs, this is the best, I think. I bought their LP recoeds 35 years ago.
i love this group!! heard this song while i was in junior high school when i was 13 .
REMEMBERING SONGWRITER/PRODUCER FREDDIE PERREN
(MAY 15, 1943 - DECEMBER 16, 2004)
❤😂 I love the music by MOTOWN. The best, thanks from CD MX 😅🎉❤ !
Fantasticooo! I loveee the pink suits:-)
I remember listening to Love Machine in the back of my dads 72 Electra 225. Singing my heart out. Miss you pops.
Something about Pink... love the suits. Music has the ability to supersede even Pink suits. So awesome.
This was the era of wearing hot pink!
That was AWESOME !
Im 60 and so blessed to have experienced the 70s - one of a kind era
I started humming this song today for no particular reason. Love this!
This is a fantastic song for me. --- Excellent ---
Great Conquest Great funk Ever !!!
Nobody can rock the color pink like the Miracles ❤️ Pimpalicious ❤️
Warren Thomas "Pete" Moore (November 19, 1938 - November 19, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer, notable as the bass singer for Motown group the Miracles from 1955 onwards, and was one of the group's original members. He is also a 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, and a BMI and ASCAP award-winning songwriter and was the vocal arranger on all of the group's hits.
love this song and i'm 19 i wish music was still like this!
I like this song and music very much and these guys who is singing this song.
I like there song and them.
Use to listen to them all the time in the 70
Childhood memories thanks for sharing
Love it - thanks for the upload. My 11 year old niece would die for one of those pink outfits! x
Those Brothers know they have the moves coordinated with the music. Real music without computers.
I was 11yearsl old when this song came out love me some smokey Robinson he still looks good to be 83years old this is when music was outstanding the 60s 70s and 80s is the best music of all times smokey Robinson he is legend
Hes MJs father
Classic talent. Classic performance. Classic music & group. The pink suits & all. They are sharp as a tack! Pink Love Machine.
Never gets old...
Now this is the way to start a Friday morning ❤️ Gorgeous Billy and the Miracles serenading you ❤️
my jam I was 13 yrs when this hit..love it
Wow! Thanks for sharing. Love it!
RIP Pete Moore. Thanks for the beautiful music
Which one is Pete Moore ?
@@guleet75 Pete is the darker brotha with the pink hat
Billy is smooth as heck \●/♡♡♡
Love everything about it❤️”And let me love you for a little while”❤️
Thank you for this💚
Pure Class!
All I have to say is wow👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊💚💜💙💛❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💞💖💕💓sounds soooo good
I love this song, the beat, the harmonies, the dance moves 🥰🤩❤️
Great clip! City Of Angels should be released on CD.
Two of my favorites by them, OOOOOh Yeah !
Love this song thanks
The PERFECT WAY to start off a dreary rainy Monday morning!! ❤️
The best song of the Miracles.
Which one ? :D
WHY aren't there more likes on this amazing (& classic) song? 🤔🤷🏼♂️
What a massive favourite of mine! Excellent song. Dance favourite! ktf
Will always love you Billy. .forever and a day💗