Bob Seger said The Miracles were the best Motown band he ever saw, praising them for a performance style that was understated rather than showy. His comments matter because they highlight the group’s reputation as a foundational Motown act whose strength lay in musical precision, songwriting and emotional delivery.

The article centres on Seger’s recollection that The Miracles were “not flash at all”, suggesting their impact came without elaborate stage theatrics. Led for much of their best-known period by Smokey Robinson, the group helped establish Motown’s sound through hits including ‘Shop Around’, ‘The Tracks of My Tears’ and ‘The Tears of a Clown’.