My Cherie Amour

Stevie Wonder

About My Cherie Amour

"My Cherie Amour" is a 1969 soul classic by Motown singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. The song was originally recorded from late 1967 to early 1968, but not released until early 1969. The song was co-written by Wonder, Sylvia Moy, and Henry Cosby; Cosby also served as producer of the song.


Year:
1994
2:48
96 
#1

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la

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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, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"My Cherie Amour" is a 1969 soul classic by American music icon Stevie Wonder. - The song was produced by Henry Cosby and released by the legendary Motown Records.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 4 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. - The song also reached number 9 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart.
Song Evolution
Originally, "My Cherie Amour" was not intended to be a romantic song. It was first titled "Oh, My Marsha", written by Stevie Wonder when he was in love with his then-girlfriend named Marcia.
Amazing Fact
The song was Stevie Wonder's first top 5 success on the Billboard Hot 100 in several years, since "For Once in My Life" in 1968.
Music Composition
The song was composed by Wonder, alongside Sylvia Moy and Henry Cosby, with the lyrics demonstrating Wonder's fondness for writing about love.
Album Namesake
The song was so popular that it became the title track for Stevie Wonder's album "My Cherie Amour," which was his 12th studio album.
Song Recognition
The song "My Cherie Amour" is now recognized as one of Stevie Wonder's signature songs, due to its timeless appeal and the popularity it has garnered over the years.
International Recognition
Internationally, the song also garnered success by charting in Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands, in addition to the US and UK.
Cover Versions
Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour" has been covered by numerous artists including Rod Stewart, and has been sampled in many songs due to its iconic melody and memorable lyrics.
Song Facts
Despite having a major and lasting hit with "My Cherie Amour", Wonder has admitted in interviews that it's not one of his personal favorites.

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