Fingertips

Stevie Wonder

About Fingertips

"Fingertips" is a 1963 hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's then Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach No.1 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States since Johnny Standley's 1952 comic monologue "It's in the Book".


Year:
1992
3:11

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Ev'rybody sing Yeah, Yeah, say Yeah,
Yeah, say Yeah, (yeah), yeah, (yeah), yeah, yeah, yeah.
 
Just a little bit of sou-ou-ou-ou-oul
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
Clap your hands just a little bit louder
 
I know that I never got to hey yeah.
Ev'rybody had a good time.
So, if you want me to, if you want me to;
I'm gonna swing this song, yeah, 
just-a one more time until I come back,
just-a one more time until I come back.

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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, Clarence O. Paul

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Belongs to Professional Career Phase
"Fingertips" was recorded during Stevie Wonder's early career phase, where he was still a young teenager.
Harmonica Performance
Stevie Wonder did a remarkable harmonica performance in the song, showcasing his prolific instrumental skills at such a young age.
Song Length
Unlike many songs traditionally of 3 minutes, this song is shorter than usual with a length of only about two and a half minutes.
Live Recording
"Fingertips" was recorded live in concert, a practice quite common in the early 1960s.
First Number-One Hit
This song is the first number-one hit of Stevie Wonder. It topped the Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1963 when Stevie Wonder was just 13 years old.
Youngest Solo Artist
By reaching number one with "Fingertips", Stevie Wonder became the youngest solo artist to have achieved this feat.
Female Backing Singer
The song features a girl shouting "yeah" near the end of the song. This girl was revealed to be Marvin Gaye's wife, Anna Gordy Gaye.
Part of an Album
"Fingertips" is part of Stevie Wonder's album "Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius", and it is the album's leading single.
Inspired Single Release
Two parts of "Fingertips" were initially released separately on either side of a single. Following the song's popularity, they were merged into one single track for future releases.
Live Performance Mistake
Interestingly, there's a blunder in the live recording, which was left unedited. Near the end of the song, Wonder tries to end, but the band keeps playing. This was retained in the final cut as it added a touch of authenticity to the record.
Impact on Career
"Fingertips" sparked off Stevie Wonder's illustrious career, setting a high standard for his successive releases.

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