Stevie Wonder

Released: November 16, 1966

Songwriter: Ronald Miller Avery Vanderberg

Producer: Clarence Paul Henry “Hank” Cosby

Down to earth once again
I've been away too long
I got lost but then I came home again
Home where I belong

Down to earth just in time
To the love I failed to see
I gave up a dream for a change of scene
Now I'm back where I should be

Down to earth, down to earth
All that I lost I have found
What's it worth, this bitter earth
Whithout your love around

I got lost in the crowd
That's the price I had to pay
'Cause I couldn't find what I left behind
'Til love showed me the way, yeah

Down to earth down to earth
All that I lost I have found
What's it worth, this bitter bitter bitter earth
Without your love around, yeah

Welcome home, little fool
And it's been a long hard time
From a world unreal to the things I feel
Where love was waiting all the time

Down to earth, down to earth
Down, down to earth, yeah yeah

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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