Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day

Stevie Wonder

About Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day

"Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" is a 1968 single released by American and Motown recording artist Stevie Wonder. The song, co-written by Wonder and produced by Henry Cosby and Sylvia Moy, was the first to showcase Wonder's talents at the clavinet and was one of his first successful co-written tracks during his 1960s Motown period. The song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in 1968, and went to number one on the R&B chart. It was also performed by a young Michael Jackson on his album Ben. Madonna paid homage to the song in her song, "Shoo-Bee-Doo," on her second album Like a Virgin. 


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1977
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Your precious sweetheart, she's so faithful, she's so true, oh yeah,
Her dreams are tumblin', her world is crumblin' because of you, uhh uh.
One day you'll hurt her just once too much,
And when you finally lose your tender touch, hey, hey,

Shoo-be-doo-be-doo- be-doo-da-day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, oh yeah,
Shoo-be-doo-be-doo- be-doo-da-dee.
You gonna send your baby straight to me,

I'm gonna give her all the lovin' within my heart, oh yeah,
I'm gonna patch up every single little dream you tore apart, understand me?
And when she tells you she's cried her last tear,
Heaven knows I'm gonna be somewhere near, oh yeah,

Shoo-be-doo-be-doo- be-doo-da-day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, baby,
Shoo-be-doo-be-doo- be-doo-da-dee.
Love's gon' send your baby straight to me, yeah, hum, yeah,

You'd better listen to me, yeah, yeah.
Heartaches are callin' tears are fallin' because of you, hey, yeah,
And when you're gone she'll know I'm the one to go to her rescue
Baby you didn't know that thing.

You're gonna leave her once too many times and when you come back
That girl's gonna be mine, all mine, hey, hey.
Shoo-be-doo-be-doo- be-doo-da-day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, yeah, yeah

Shoo-be-doo-be-doo- be-doo-da-dee.
Love's gon' send your baby straight to me, 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: Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy

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13 facts about this song

Artists
"Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" is a song that was performed by both Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, two giants in the music world.
Original Artist
Stevie Wonder originally recorded and released "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" on April 30, 1968.
Popularity of Original
This song was a hit for Stevie Wonder, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, and number 1 on the R&B chart in the U.S.
Songwriters
The song was penned by Stevie Wonder himself, alongside Sylvia Moy and Henry Cosby.
Michael Jackson's Cover
Michael Jackson covered "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" for his 1972 album "Ben."
Michael Jackson's Age
At the time of recording his version of "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day", Michael Jackson was only 14 years old.
Background Vocals
Michael's cover version included additional background vocals by his brothers, collectively known as The Jackson 5.
Genre
The song is classified as a pop and soul song.
Thematic Material
The song features an uplifting, youthful melody with a positive message. It captures the essence of the joyous and carefree nature of childhood.
Influence
Both artists' performances of "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" have gone on to influence a number of future musicians and remain staple songs within the Motown genre.
Live Performances
The song was a regular part of the setlist for both artists' live performances.
Recognition
The track is well-regarded in both artists' discographies and is often cited as a classic example of Motown's unique sound.
Cultural Impact
Due to its timeless appeal, the song continues to be covered by various artists and featured in media and popular culture even to this day.

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