Stevie Wonder

Released: August 27, 1967

Songwriter: Otis Redding

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby Clarence Paul

Oh yeah, well...
What you want, baby, I got it
What you need, you know I got it
All I'm asking for
Is just a little respect when I get home
Yeah, when I get home
Yeah yeah

You can do me wrong while I'm gone
You can do me wrong if you want
I ain't gonna do you wrong 'cause I don't wanna
All I'm asking for
Is just a little respect when I get home
When I get home, yeah, oh yeah

I'm about to give you all of my money
But all I'm asking in return, honey
Is to give me my respect when I get home
Oh yeah, got to have respect

Yeah yeah yeah, give it to me
Oh baby, you know I need it

Ooh, your kiss is sweeter than honey, baby
But guess what, so is all my money
All I want you to do for me
Is give it up when I get home
Yeah baby, a little respect, darlin'

[Harmonica solo]

Hey, little respect, darlin'
What I want, yeah, I really need it now
Give it up to me, 'cause I got to have it, baby
Really, really need it, oh yeah
When I get home, I really need it
In the morning, in the evening
Come on, please, please Stevie
Oh yeah, baby love
Just a little respect when I get home

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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