Stevie Wonder

Released: November 16, 1966

Songwriter: Holland-Dozier-Holland Brian Holland Lamont Dozier Eddie Holland

Producer: Clarence Paul Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Chorus]
My world is empty without you, babe (you, babe)
My world is empty without you, babe (you, babe)

[Verse 1]
And as I go my way alone, yeah
I find it hard for me to carry on
I need your strength, I need your tender touch
I need the love I miss so much

[Chorus]
My world is empty without you, babe (you, babe)
Oh, my world is empty without you, babe (you, babe)

[Verse 2]
From this whole world, I try to hide my face
But from this loneliness, there's no hiding place
Inside this cold and empty house I dwell
In darkness with memories I know so well

[Chorus]
My world is empty without you, babe (you, babe)
My world is empty without you, babe (you, babe)

[Verse 3]
I need your love more than before
I can hardly carry on anymore

[Chorus]
My world is empty without you, babe (you, babe)
Without you, babe, without you, babe (you, babe)

[Verse 4]
My mind and soul have felt like this
Since love between us, no more exists
And every time that darkness falls
It finds me alone with these four walls

[Outro]
Well, my world is empty without you, babe
Without you, babe, without you, babe
Without you, babe, without you, babe
Without you, baby 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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Down To Earth (1966)

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