STEVIE WONDER - With a Song in My Heart [1963] MOTOWN

Having tried to turn Little Stevie Wonder into Big Ray Charles, then broken him through with "Fingertips, Pt. 2," Motown then gave us "Steve Wonder, Lounge Lizard." At least, that's what you'd think listening to this string-filled crooning session, in which the 13-year-old earnestly makes his way through the likes of Johnny Mercer's "Dream," "Get Happy," "Without A Song," and other supper club standards. Berry Gordy's wish for all his artists may have been to play the Copacabana, but this one was far below the legal drinking age, and, although Wonder brought his usual willingness to the project, it was years beyond his abilities. by William Ruhlmann

Tracklist

1 With A Song In My Heart 3:12

2 When You Wish Upon A Star 2:59

3 Smile 3:20

4 Make Someone Happy 4:04

5 Dream 2:11

6 Put On A Happy Face 2:37

7 On The Sunny Side Of The Street 4:00

8 Get Happy 2:14

9 Give Your Heart A Chance 2:16

10 Without A Song 4:14

STEVIE WONDER - With a Song in My Heart 

[1963] MOTOWN / CBR320 / scan

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