Stevie Wonder

Released: November 27, 1967

Songwriter: Ronald Miller Deborah Wells

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Chorus]
Once upon a Christmas Eve
A shepherd who believed
That peace could come to any man
Made a promise to the star above
The day that love began

[Verse 1]
I will give to him my lamb
A shepherd's all I am
And so he walked the lonely sand
To find the place his heart was dreaming of
The day that love began

[Bridge]
Over meadows over mountains
They came from valleys and from streams
Every poet and every king
And one little shepherd with a dream

[Verse 2]
But as the shepherd knelt to pray
His lamb just ran away
And tear drops filled his empty hand
He broke his promise to a star above
The day that love began

[Bridge]
Then the smiling face of Mary
Beckoned the shepherd to her side
Today you gave Him the best gift of all
The moment that you cried

[Chorus]
Oh, once upon a Christmas Eve
A shepherd who believed
That peace could come to an-any man
Found the place his heart was dreaming of
And he kept his promise to a star above
The day that love began, mmm, mmm-hmm

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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