In 1965, The Miracles were performing at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Smokey Robinson typically sang a medley of love songs by other artists, but one night he spontaneously added the line “Ooo baby baby.”
The R&B group soon released “Ooo Baby Baby,” taken from their Going To A Go-Go album. Written by Robinson and Warren “Pete” Moore, with Robinson producing, the song features a plea from the lead singer asking his partner for forgiveness after cheating.
Robinson jokingly referred to the song as his “national anthem,” explaining, "Wherever we go, it’s the one song that everybody asks for."
Aretha Franklin’s Tribute
By 1979, she was going through a slow period on the charts. Her last Top 20 crossover hit had come in 1974, and the disco trend of the late ‘70s hadn’t quite aligned with her sound.
Franklin graciously agreed and played “Ooo Baby Baby on the piano.” Though their duet lasted just two minutes, their impromptu performance is considered “one of the greatest moments in music history,” according to fans.
“No auto tune!! No practice! Real talent! Y’all already know there’s no comparison,” another added.
The duo seemed to share the fans’ sentiment. After the performance, Franklin said, “We should have been a duo,” and Robinson answered, “It’s not too late.”
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