I Was Made to Love Her

Stevie Wonder

About I Was Made to Love Her

"I Was Made to Love Her" is a hit single recorded by American soul musician Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label in 1967. The song was written by Wonder, his mother Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, and producer Henry Cosby and included on Wonder's 1967 album I Was Made to Love Her. Released as a single, "I Was Made to Love Her" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in July 1967. The song was held out of the top spot by "Light My Fire" by The Doors and spent four non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart in the United States. The song reached No. 5 in the UK. When asked in a 1968 interview which of his songs stood out in his mind, Wonder answered "I Was Made to Love Her because it's a true song." The song features Wonder's harmonica solo in the introduction. The song also features strings following the bridge section. The song also features the use of an electric sitar in the opening and repeated throughout the verse. The last lyric line "You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her" was ad libbed by Wonder. 


Year:
1977
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I was born in Lil' Rock
Had a childhood sweetheart
We were always hand in hand
I wore hightop shoes and shirt tails
Suzy was in pig tails
I know I loved her even then
You know my papa disapproved it
My mama boohooed it
But I told them time and time again
"Don't you know I was made to love her
Built a world all around her"
Yeah! Hey, hey, hey
She's been my inspiration
Showed appreciation
For the love I gave her through the years
Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love blossomed tenderly
My life grew sweeter through the years
I know that my baby love me
My baby needs me
That's why we made it through the years
I was made to love her
Worship and adore her
Hey, hey, hey
All through thick and thin
Our love just won't end
'Cause I love my baby, love my baby. Ah!
My baby loves me
My baby needs me
And I know I ain't going nowhere
I was knee high to a chicken
And that love bug bit me
I had the fever with each passing year
Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
If this whole world crumbles
By her side I'll still be standing there
'Cause I was made to love her
I was made to live for her, yeah hey hey hey
Ah, I was made to love her
Built my world all around her
Hey, hey, hey
Oo baby, I was made to please her
You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
Hey, hey, hey

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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: Henry Cosby, Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder

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12 facts about this song

Composition Fact
"I Was Made to Love Her" was co-written by Stevie Wonder, his mother Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, and Motown's songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland.
Chart Performance Fact
Released in 1967, the song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and topped the Billboard R&B Singles chart for 4 weeks.
Influence Fact
"I Was Made to Love Her" has been covered by numerous artists, including the Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, and Michael McDonald.
Studio Recording Fact
It was recorded at Hitsville U.S.A, Motown's first headquarters and recording studio located in Detroit, Michigan.
Album Fact
The song is the title track of Stevie Wonder's album, "I Was Made to Love Her," released in the same year, 1967.
Critical Reception Fact
It’s considered one of Wonder’s signature early hits and is noted for its soulful and heartfelt delivery.
Commercial Success Fact
"I Was Made to Love Her" sold over one million copies and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Song Length Fact
The original track is two minutes and thirty-six seconds long.
Instrumental Fact
The song features a signature riff on the electric bass, played by James Jamerson, a member of the Funk Brothers.
Cultural Impact Fact
The song is important in the history of Wonder's career; it was one of his first major successful hits that demonstrated his evolving sound and maturity as an artist.
Music Video Fact
Despite the song's release in 1967, a music video wasn't made until many years later. The video, available on YouTube, is a mix of performance footage and animation.
Songwriting Potential Fact
The lyrics, allegedly inspired by Wonder's real-life girlfriend, showed Wonder's ability to write and interpret complex emotional experiences at a very young age. He was only 16 years when the song was released.

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