Stevie was like The Beatles: so much great material, he had to hold back many great songs from becoming singles and simply release them on albums. This was passed over for single release in favour of Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day, You Met Your Match and For Once In My Life, yet it is easily on a par with those great songs. Personally, I enjoy it even more. Perhaps his best up-tempo song from the 60s.
I remember listening to this while preparing for O´level exams in England, 1972. Was totally in love with a girl and this song along with "You´ve been cheating" by The Impressions still touch the nerves today. This is one of the best songs Stevie ever recorded in my opinion
This song has extremely complex production for a song made in the late 60's. It reminds me more of the kind of Acid and Nu Jazz we hear from the mid to late 90's.
this song was issued on the 45 as the B side of " YESTER-ME, YESTER-YOU, YESTERDAY " this was my favorite song years ago and it's still my favorite song today
whohooo!! is good to know that is not just me that looooove this man and his music... still cant beleieve that i lived 16 years without his music!!!..
One of my all-time favorite Stevie Wonder songs! It was the B-side of Yester Me, Yester You, Yester Day.... but, I played this song just as much as the hit song! I really believe this song had enough merit of its own to be a hit.
I loved this album! had the vinyl record when i was 12 (I'm 25 now.) bought it at a flea market along with a record player that had cassette and A track deck attached . loved it ever since.
This is possibly the most musically sophisticated song he ever wrote. It took me weeks to figure out all these unusual chord changes, and I'm still not sure that I have it exactly right!
Isn't this ubelieveable? Henry Cosby. An amazing Motown producer who's name isn't as well known as it should be. The man crafted some seriously mind-blowing tracks with Stevie. Sylvia Moy- another Motown writer/producer who should have her name etched in stone for the ages co-wrote this and many other staggeringly great songs for the Motown artists. As with many corporations, I don't believe Motown really appreciated what brilliant material was coming out of the "Snakepit."
@tomovox AMEN to all of this!! The movie "Standing In The Shadows of Motown" was an amazing and way overdue tribute to the Funk Brothers, but there really needs to be another film to showcase the producers, writers, & engineers who were also the backbone of "The Motown Sound".
@Bentom86, who knows? at last the Funk Brothers have gotten their due, so maybe with you tube and other avenues on the web, these producers, writers and engineers will finally get the recognition they deserve...
Best track on the album, possibly. :) Check out also the very cool remastered version on the 1977 triple album set "Looking Back". Can be picked up on eBay, etc.
I'm partial to the first 4 tracks myself. Just about every song is really really good though. This is one of my top 3 albums if not my favorite from Stevie.
wow...2 fools disliked this..
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Thank you Zooey
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Oh that Zooey!
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ILOVEWakingUpInVegas 2 weeks ago 68
Stevie was like The Beatles: so much great material, he had to hold back many great songs from becoming singles and simply release them on albums. This was passed over for single release in favour of Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day, You Met Your Match and For Once In My Life, yet it is easily on a par with those great songs. Personally, I enjoy it even more. Perhaps his best up-tempo song from the 60s.
musiclover59 1 month ago
I remember listening to this while preparing for O´level exams in England, 1972. Was totally in love with a girl and this song along with "You´ve been cheating" by The Impressions still touch the nerves today. This is one of the best songs Stevie ever recorded in my opinion
mrputoingles 2 months ago
I love this song !
nkshgrms 3 months ago
Ths should have been a single.
It was a later B-side.
TheAudivisioner 3 months ago
verry gooood...--..-.
7gustavin 6 months ago
This song has extremely complex production for a song made in the late 60's. It reminds me more of the kind of Acid and Nu Jazz we hear from the mid to late 90's.
shaheed79 7 months ago
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this song was issued on the 45 as the B side of " YESTER-ME, YESTER-YOU, YESTERDAY " this was my favorite song years ago and it's still my favorite song today
troyboy7962 8 months ago
The best thing is that this song is still a strong groove today! Stevie transcends Race, genre and time as an artist. Simply the best!
Thedanner1000 11 months ago
this is such a banger, I could/do bump this every day
thejennerator 1 year ago
The B-side to Yester-Me Yester-you Yesterday. My aunt had this on 45. I FLIPPED IT OVER and I was in love with this one.
eric2181965 1 year ago
lets be honest, any track with jamerson and stevie on it isnt going to be a bad one is it! pure quality
jamesjonesrocket 1 year ago
This song had the power to be an "A" side. Was definitely hit material.
The audio was on the weak side, but it had charisma.
A real super soul ballad.
A real treat for the ears, and a sample what the Mottown artist could really do.
TheAudivisioner 1 year ago
This song had the power to be an "A" side. Was definitely hit material.
The audio was on the weak side, but it had charisma.
A real super ballad.
A real treat for the ears, and a sample what the Mottown artist could really do.
TheAudivisioner 1 year ago
I was in High School when this came out. I believe it was the 'b' side of 'my cherie amour'- correct me someone who has the original 45.
I played this song soooooooooo much it had grooves :)
gayle2020 1 year ago
I remember the 1977 remastered (or remixed) version of this song, but it was featured in Stevie's greatest hits album "Looking Back"
solesirching73 1 year ago
@solesirching73 yes that version may be better, i love the extra reverb on stevie's voice.
Wittttte107 3 weeks ago
wath a FANTASTIC song man.. thank GOD for this blessed man!!..
..and thanks to mr. johnnie who takes the time to publish this masterpieces!!
jujuuu PD; i'm a bbbig fan of stevie's, and i discovered this song right here bout 2 months ago! 4 real; THANK u man
olanchazul 1 year ago
whohooo!! is good to know that is not just me that looooove this man and his music... still cant beleieve that i lived 16 years without his music!!!..
since then, life has been less bad!
olanchazul 1 year ago
Happy 60th Birthday, Stevie!
mvp822 1 year ago
One of my all-time favorite Stevie Wonder songs! It was the B-side of Yester Me, Yester You, Yester Day.... but, I played this song just as much as the hit song! I really believe this song had enough merit of its own to be a hit.
HoneyKone 1 year ago
Holy crap, how did I go my whole life without hearing this great song!
itsme111478 1 year ago
When i first heard this, being the wonder
fanatic i am, i said listen to this!! You
hear even that early in his career those trademark chord changes. No one composes
like stevie, then, now, or ever.
yolonlovell 1 year ago
Jam Jamerson Jam!
barrtok 1 year ago
I loved this album! had the vinyl record when i was 12 (I'm 25 now.) bought it at a flea market along with a record player that had cassette and A track deck attached . loved it ever since.
yumikumi 2 years ago
I have loved this song for years! Thanks!!!
Sayhi2noelle 2 years ago
this is a really pretty song by stevie wonder.
i have it on a 45. it's on the other side of
yester me, yester you, yesterday.
bjc19199 2 years ago
Well underated!
whiff1 2 years ago
It HAS to be one of Stevies best.
DiggingEvenDeeper 2 years ago
,,,,on the outside looking inside. Damn!!!!
Womackette 2 years ago
Wow!! Stevie has so many gems on his albums that are overlooked.
"I'd Be A Fool Right Now If I Should Hurt You Girl"
travelinman 2 years ago 2
The bassline on this is awesome! - James Jamerson I suspect.
Splodgo 2 years ago
Stevie Wonder: The Movie!
motowninvestor 2 years ago
This is one of my favorites!!
JamesWhistleJr 2 years ago
thius has the good beat and everything
randaatl 3 years ago
This IS THE song!! fantastic.thanks.Makes you wanna relive those motown nights all over again!
Naomi0111 3 years ago 2
i love this song!! my favorate!! '
Thank you for posting!!
redrelle1 3 years ago 2
great song and an overall great album
sack46 3 years ago 2
This is possibly the most musically sophisticated song he ever wrote. It took me weeks to figure out all these unusual chord changes, and I'm still not sure that I have it exactly right!
IDLERACER 3 years ago 7
Isn't this ubelieveable? Henry Cosby. An amazing Motown producer who's name isn't as well known as it should be. The man crafted some seriously mind-blowing tracks with Stevie. Sylvia Moy- another Motown writer/producer who should have her name etched in stone for the ages co-wrote this and many other staggeringly great songs for the Motown artists. As with many corporations, I don't believe Motown really appreciated what brilliant material was coming out of the "Snakepit."
tomovox 3 years ago 7
@tomovox AMEN to all of this!! The movie "Standing In The Shadows of Motown" was an amazing and way overdue tribute to the Funk Brothers, but there really needs to be another film to showcase the producers, writers, & engineers who were also the backbone of "The Motown Sound".
Bentom86 2 years ago
@Bentom86, who knows? at last the Funk Brothers have gotten their due, so maybe with you tube and other avenues on the web, these producers, writers and engineers will finally get the recognition they deserve...
tomovox 2 years ago
@IDLERACER I was thinking the same thing! Awesome chord changes! Very dramatic.
jamesbrown69 1 year ago
@IDLERACER E-mail me.I majored in theory in college.I can help.
Capcoor 1 year ago
Wow! great song!
yumikumi 3 years ago 2
Awesome bassline! ... c/o James Jamerson
Splodgo 3 years ago 5
Seriously, it's jaw-dropping.
residentgiant 2 years ago
Best track on the album, possibly. :) Check out also the very cool remastered version on the 1977 triple album set "Looking Back". Can be picked up on eBay, etc.
ElectrickFingers 4 years ago 6
I'm partial to the first 4 tracks myself. Just about every song is really really good though. This is one of my top 3 albums if not my favorite from Stevie.
johnniewalker23 4 years ago
@ElectrickFingers Yeah I had that about-buried somewhere I believe. Totally amazing tracks on it!!
brucecap 6 months ago