Thank You Love - Stevie Wonder

Thank You Love - Stevie Wonder

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Down To Earth, 1966

Written by Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, and Stevie Wonder

A paean to the narrator's love.  "Just like the sunshine makes the flower grow / That's just the way you change my whole life show."  Here Wonder is not fully formed into the multiple-masterpiece machine he would later become, but this is a solid, catchy Motown track.  His delivery is vibrant and confident, matching the driving horn lines and strong percussion.

Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder

Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder

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Up-Tight Everything's Alright, 1966

Written by Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, and Sylvia Moy

Title trax!

A high-energy burst of classic Motown, showcasing Stevie Wonder's raw vocal power. The driving horns, bouncing bass, and crashing beat emphasize the song's uplifting lyrics.  It's a joyful underdog anthem; the narrator's got an uptown girl, who doesn't care about his dated suit and old shoes.  He's got the world on a string!  An unstoppable beat, a feel-good groove.  You can actually hear the smile in Wonder's singing.