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Smokey Robinson, who was a member of The Miracles, wrote this. He could write some very deep and heart wrenching songs, but was also capable of some lighter, fun tunes like this one, which is about going dancing. A Go-Go is a '60s disco.
The Rolling Stones released this as a live track in 1982. It is on their album Still Life. Their version went to #1 on the Canadian charts for 2 weeks, following Queen's "Body Language" and preceding Survivor's "Eye Of The Tiger." (thanks, Kent - Toronto, Canada)
The album Going To A Go-Go was reissued in 2002 with 3 unreleased bonus tracks.
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Comments:
I LOVE the bongo opening at the beginning of the song - you sure won't be able to sit down after this record plays!
- Kristin, Bessemer, AL
The Rolling Stones' live version of "Going To A Go-Go" (from the album "Still Life" even went to Number One in Canada (and stayed at the top for two weeks, following Queen's "Body Language" and preceding Survivor's "Eye Of The Tiger".
- Kent, Toronto, Canada
I once read a funny story about this song on the internet. I don't remember who the guy was but he thought at one time that the lyrics were "going to a boat show" instead of "going to a go-go".
- Kathy, Jasper, AL