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Flying High Together
R&B / Soul · 1972

Flying High Together

The Miracles

A lush, bittersweet farewell marking Smokey Robinson's final bow with The Miracles. Polished 1970s soul defined by velvet falsettos and symphonic arrangements.

July 1972 · Tamla Motown

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Flying High Together is a masterclass in the 'farewell' album, capturing a legendary group at a crossroads. As Smokey Robinson prepares to step away from the microphone to the executive suite, the music takes on a heavy, almost cinematic quality. The sound is a departure from the punchy, three-minute pop gems of the 1960s, leaning instead into the lush, symphonic soul that would define the early 70s. It is an album of velvet textures, where every string swell and guitar lick feels intentional and deeply felt.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment in 'We've Come Too Far to End It Now' where the strings swell against Smokey's pleading falsetto.
The delicate, clean guitar work by Marv Tarplin on the cover of 'Got to Be There' that adds a mature depth to the melody.
The hauntingly smooth transition of vocal harmonies during the bridge of 'I Can't Stand to See You Cry'.
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How does Flying High Together sound next to the rest of The Miracles's catalogue?

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It runs notably cooler and more held-back than this artist's baseline.

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