Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, “I Second That Emotion” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 52^nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I Second That Emotion” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. 

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he vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶! Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past.  The records that grace Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils 🦴! All genres of music are welcome – we don’t discriminate ‘round here! In the 52^nd edition of Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 (2022), we recollect and reflect on 🎵 “I Second That Emotion”, performed by 🎙 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.

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Theme & Lyrics ✍ 

“Maybe you want to give me kisses sweet / But only for one night with no repeat.”  Hmm, I’m not sure that’s the ideal situation for 🎙 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.  Actually, I KNOW that’s not going to fly with the legendary soul collective! On their classic, 1967 single, 🎵 “I Second That Emotion,” Smokey has some conditions for getting involved with this lady.  “Oh, little girl, in that case, I don’t want no part / That would only break my heart.” Basically, if the situation is one where it’s merely a hook-up and she exits, he’s not ‘bout it – WORD.  Lemme get this straight. There’s a man that exists who desires a relationship of substance? Can’t be! 

If this lady is willing to open herself up to LOVE, Mr. Robinson and his Miracles have no problem entertaining it! Love? Monogamy? No one-night-stand? You can tell this is an old-school joint!

“Oh, but if you feel like loving me

If you got the notion

I second that emotion

Said, if you feel like giving me

A lifetime of devotion

I second that emotion.”

For SR&TM, they seek an LTR – long-term relationship! If that’s what she’s willing to do, well, they – Smokey –  is all in!

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Final Thoughts 💭

The kids today may or may not agree with Smokey Robinson & The Miracles’ stance on relationships, but the song is timeless.  I mean, there’s no way that I can’t ‘second that emotion’ on the marvelous 🎵 “I Second That Emotion”.  This is vintage Smokey Robinson, y’all!

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🎙 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles • 💿 The Definitive Collection • 🏷 Motown • 📅 2008

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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, “I Second That Emotion”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 52 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay,  Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash,  Motown, The Musical Hype]

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