Hey Harmonica Man
Stevie Wonder
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Hey Harmonica Man, Whatcha calling my name? Tell us if you can, It's my one big thing. Does it really move? Whatcha want to know? What your thing can do, Did ya every hear me blow? Can you play that thing? I can play that thing? Make it dance and sing? Make you dance and sing Do it if you can can can Harmonica man. Aw I'm gonna blow now Now we've been searching for a long long time, To find a way to leave our trouble behind. We been down under and we sure been good Come on and play it like we know you can do. Hey Harmonica Man What'cha calling me for? You wanna take the stand? You wanna dance some more? We wanna dance some more Everything's alright. Everything is sure. I can play all night! Do the Monkey Watusi, Do the Monkey Watusi. Like little Lucy I'm playing it loosey. Do it if you can can can Harmonica Man Were gonna wail now. Hey Harmonica Man What'cha calling me for? Wanna take the stand? Gonna dance the floor. We wanna dance some more. Everything's alright. Don't sell your soul. I can play all night! Do the Monkey Watusi, Do the Monkey Watusi. Like little Lucy I gonna play real loosey. Do It if you can can can, Harmonica Man. Aw everybody's gonna wail now.
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Written by: Lou Josie, Marty Cooper
Lyrics © MARTIN COOPER MUSIC
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13 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Hey Harmonica Man" is a song by Stevie Wonder, who is an iconic American singer and songwriter, famed for a range of popular hits in various genres from R&B and pop to soul.
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ReleaseThis track was released in 1964 by the renowned Motown Records, which was also home to other high-profile artists like Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross.
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Billboard PerformanceThis harmonica-centered tune reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and held a spot on the charts for eight weeks.
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Signature InstrumentThe song spotlights the harmonica, an instrument that Stevie has mastered and is known for. He played the harmonica solo in this song which highlighted his extraordinary talent at a young age.
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Album Details"Hey Harmonica Man" was included on Stevie's fifth studio album, titled "Up-Tight," which also included another big hit, "Uptight (Everything's Alright)."
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Song FormatAs a single-format song, its B-side was "This Little Girl," another popular track by Stevie Wonder.
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Song StyleThe song showcases Wonder's ability to meld pop and R&B styles, very much reflective of the Motown sound that had become popular during that era.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Hey Harmonica Man" center around a festive atmosphere, where the harmonica is used to liven up the mood.
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Early Career HighlightThe song is one of Stevie Wonder's earlier hits. It exemplifies his extraordinary talent, especially considering he was just 14 years old when he released this song.
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Songwriters"Hey Harmonica Man" was penned by Marty Cooper and Lou Josie. While they gained success with this song, neither were regular collaborators with Stevie Wonder.
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Re-emergenceThe song gained renewed interest in 2002 when it was used in a commercial for Gap clothing, showing the lasting appeal of Stevie's early music.
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Live PerformancesDespite its initial success, "Hey Harmonica Man" was not a regular feature in Stevie Wonder's performances later in his career. He did, however, play it once during a performance at London's O2 Arena in 2008, to the delight of his fans.
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Recording TechniqueThe song's recording was technologically advanced for its time, with multitracked harmonica parts that showcase Stevie's innovative use of the studio.
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