Released: August 2, 1965

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder Clarence Paul Ted Hull

Producer: Clarence Paul

[Intro]
Yeah, ah

[Verse 1]
Ah the language of music Is known around the world
It's the language that's understood by people everywhere
(Yes everywhere)
Soon you'll hear the trumpets begin to blow
Ah listen to the trombones playing way down low
Well everybody seems to be playing
With a lot of soul
Fellas do you mind if I join in and play along

Everybody yeah

[Bridge]
Just a little bit of drum

[Verse 2]
Ahh I think the drummer has found a new groove
Listen close and you will hear the saxophones move
If you're feelin' what you hearing well don't you know
Yeah, ah it's just the music that friendly music talking to your soul
It can make you blue or make you feel so glad
It's best way of talking that man has ever had

Everybody around the world sing with me now

[Outro]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Stevie Wonder

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.