Hey Love

Stevie Wonder

About Hey Love

"Hey Love" is a 1966 soul song by Stevie Wonder, from his album Down to Earth. It was released as a B-side to "Travelin' Man," but it also reached the charts in its own right, peaking at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the R&B Singles chart in the spring of 1967. It has been covered by other artists, including Bettye LaVette and R. Kelly.


Year:
1966
2:41
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Hey love
May I have a word with you?
I'd like to tell you, yeah
Just what I've been going through
My nights are so long
As I watch each hour go by
Hoping and praying
That someday I will be your guy

Hey love
You're my one true soul desire
Hey love, baby
Can you feel this burning fire

Hey love
There's one thing I find so true
When you are near me
I go through a change or two
Hearing your footsteps
I hurry to catch your eye
And I stand there waiting, yeah
But girl, you just walk on by

Say love
With a cold heart you are dealing
Hey love, yeah
It's an awful hurting feeling

Hey love
Don't pass me without some sign
Just look me over, yeah
I want to change your mind

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Stevie Wonder

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950 as Stevland Hardaway Judkins), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day. more »

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Written by: Morris Broadnax, Stevie Wonder, Clarence Paul

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10 facts about this song

Artist
The song "Hey Love" is a masterful composition by the legendary American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.
Album
"Hey Love" is from Stevie Wonder's "Down to Earth" album, which was his sixth studio album. The album was released in 1966.
Chart Performances
Even though "Hey Love" didn't technically chart upon its initial release, it has become a classic amongst fans and is well-regarded in Stevie Wonder's canonical works.
Genre
The song falls under the genres of R&B/Soul, showcasing Wonder's voice and passionate delivery.
Background
"Hey Love" was one of the songs Stevie Wonder released when he was just 16 years old. It showcased his immense talent at such a young age and foreshadowed his future success.
Song Theme
The song speaks of a love that Stevie believes will last forever, showing his romantic side, which is a prevalent theme in many of his works.
Cover Versions
“Hey Love” has been covered by multiple artists over the years, including The Delfonics and King Sun.
Contributors
The song was written by Morris Broadnax, Stevie Wonder, and Clarence Paul.
Duration
With its duration of 2:44, "Hey Love" is a relatively short song compared to Stevie Wonder’s later works.
Music style
The song features smooth vocals and harmonizing background singers typical of Motown sound, which was a signature trait of many songs released under that label.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1967

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