Stevie Wonder

Released: March 6, 1970

Songwriter: Fred Neil

Producer: Stevie Wonder

Everybody's talkin' at me
I don't hear a word they're sayin'
Only the echoes of my mind

People stop and stare at me
I don't see their faces
Only the shadows of their eyes

I'm goin' where the sun keeps shinin'
Through the pourin' rain
Goin' where the weather suits my clothes, yeah
Bankin' off of the northeast wind
Sailin' on a summer breeze
Skippin' over the ocean like a stone
Oh yeah...

I'm goin' where the sun keeps shinin'
Through the pourin' rain, yeah
Goin' where the weather suits my clothes
You know it's gotta suit my clothes
Bankin' off of the northeast wind
Sailin' on a summer breeze
Skippin' over the ocean like a stone
Hey...

Everybody's talkin' at me
I don't hear a word they're sayin'
Only the echoes of my mind

Everybody's talkin' at Stevie
But he don't hear a word they're sayin'
And I ain't gonna let you leave my love behind
Oh 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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