Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Ooh Baby Baby/Anthology Motown/Universal by David Chiu

Like the other classic Motown groups, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles represented soul music royalty. Their chart history is unparalleled and needs no further explanation. But more importantly, the Miracles were a showcase for Robinson's romantic, silky smooth voice and his uncanny ability of writing hit songs. Here is the proof in this compilation: "Going to a Go Go," "Shop Around," "You've Really Got a Hold On Me," "Ooh Baby Baby," "The Tracks of My Tears," "I Second that Emotion, and "The Tears of a Clown." Even the minor hits such as "Abraham, Martin, and John" (famous for being performed by Dion). "The Love I Saw In You Was Just a Mirage," "Whatever Makes You Happy" display a sensitivity and insight furthered by the group's wondrous harmonies and soul. When your material has been covered by by the likes of the Beatles and Linda Ronstadt, being praised by Bob Dylan, and having been named checked in a song by ABC, you know you've done something special and Robinson and Miracles have done that exponentially.