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Shop Around

Music by Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy

Originally Performed by The Miracles

"Shop Around" is a song written by Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy. It became a popular hit in 1960 when originally recorded by the Miracles, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A 1976 cover version by the American husband and wife pop duo Captain & Tennille was also a popular hit, reaching number 4 on the Hot 100 chart, number 4 on the RPM chart in Canada and charting at number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

Release Date: 1960

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Smokey Robinson : Sheet Music Collection

17 Smokey Robinson classics arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Includes: Ain't That Peculiar - Being with You - Cruisin' - Get Ready - Going to a Go-Go - I Second That Emotion - Just to See Her - More Love - My Girl - One Heartbeat - Ooo Baby Baby - Quiet Storm - Shop Around - The Tears of a Clown - The Tracks of My Tears - The Way You Do the Things You Do - You've Really Got a Hold on Me.

Songlist: Get Ready, The Tracks Of My Tears, Ooo Baby Baby, Being With You, Cruisin', More Love, Going To A Go-Go, Ain't That Peculiar, Quiet Storm, One Heartbeat, I Second That Emotion, Just To See Her, My Girl, Shop Around, The Tears Of A Clown, The Way You Do The Things You Do, You've Really Got A Hold On Me

Various : The Big Book of Motown

84 grooving classics from the glory years of Motor City music!

Songlist: Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Ain't That Peculiar, All I Need, All Of My Life, Automatically Sunshine, Baby Baby Don't Cry, Baby Love, Back In My Arms Again, Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today), Beechwood 4-5789, Ben, Coolin' Out, Dancing Machine, Don't Mess With Bill, Get Ready, Got A Job, Hallelujah Day, The Happening, Heaven Must Have Sent You, Hitch Hike, Hot Spot, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You), I Don't Blame You At All, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, I Like It Like That, I Love The Way You Love, I Want You Back, I Wish It Would Rain, I'll Be Doggone, and more

Various : Sister Act 2

33 songs from the hit movie with Whoopi Goldberg. Includes: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Dancing in the Street - His Eye Is on the Sparrow - Ode to Joy - What Have You Done for Me Lately - and more.

Songlist: A Deeper Love, Joyful, Joyful, Pay Attention, What Have You Done For Me Lately, Get Up Offa That Thing, Love Child, Devil With The Blue Dress, Shot Gun, Nowhere To Run, Can't Turn You Loose, Never Should've Let You Go, Oh Happy Day, Wandering Eyes, O.P.P., Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Ode To Joy, Bad Girls, Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today), We Are Family, Dancing In The Street, His Eye Is On The Sparrow, The Hustle, I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), I Will Follow Him (I Will Follow You), Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini, Le Freak, Mr. Big Stuff, My Guy, Please Mr. Postman, Proud Mary, and more

Individual Folios

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Mark Brymer : Shop Around

It was a hit in 1961 with the Miracles and again in 1976 with the Captain and Tennille, and this bluesy Discovery Series edition will be a hit with your choir, too! Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composers: Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy Performed By: The Miracles

Alan Billingsley : Shop Around

This SSA Showcase of the 1961 hit by The Miracles and covered by The Captain and Tenille in 1976 is a sensational blast from the past!Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composers: Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy Performed By: The Miracles

Paul Langford : Shop Around

Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy joined forces to pen this pop hit which was a chart topper for The Miracles in the '60s and Captain and Tennille in the '70s. Paul Langford gives his arrangement a fresh update with non-stop energy and jazz-infused chords that fill this hot chart. Shop Around will knock your audience out! Available separately: SATB, SSA, Digital Instrument Pack (trumpet 1, 2; a.sax; t.sax; b.sax; trombone 1, 2; bass; drums guitar/rhythm). Duration: ca. 3:05.

Arranger: Paul Langford | Composers: Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy Performed By: The Miracles