The song was originally written about Wonder's girlfriend while he was at the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing, Michigan, and had the title "Oh My Marsha". After they broke up, the lyrics and title were altered to the more general "My Cherie Amour". All the instruments except for the horns and the strings were recorded on November 8th 1967. Then, on November 17th of that year, the horns and strings were added at Golden World Records, one year before it closed down.
Finally, Wonder's vocals were added on January 15th 1968, but it was not released until January 28th 1969 because, at the time of the song's release, Wonder could not record any new stuff due to some vocal problems, and had to wait until it had cleared up. Losing your voice CAN be fortuitous then. This made No. 4 in both the UK and US Billboard charts in 1969. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Cherie_Amour_%28song%29
remember him as Little Stevie Wonder..one of those songs due to the sweetness you'll always remember..i do..must be like having a tattoo taken off..'.change of name, better to have an anon....enjoyed thx
11 Comments (since 2 Oct 2013)
leejohnson
The song was originally written about Wonder's girlfriend while he was at the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing, Michigan, and had the title "Oh My Marsha". After they broke up, the lyrics and title were altered to the more general "My Cherie Amour". All the instruments except for the horns and the strings were recorded on November 8th 1967. Then, on November 17th of that year, the horns and strings were added at Golden World Records, one year before it closed down.
leejohnson
Finally, Wonder's vocals were added on January 15th 1968, but it was not released until January 28th 1969 because, at the time of the song's release, Wonder could not record any new stuff due to some vocal problems, and had to wait until it had cleared up. Losing your voice CAN be fortuitous then. This made No. 4 in both the UK and US Billboard charts in 1969. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Cherie_Amour_%28song%29
soorajsoman
Yes! Wonderful :-) cheers
lynn200
remember him as Little Stevie Wonder..one of those songs due to the sweetness you'll always remember..i do..must be like having a tattoo taken off..'.change of name, better to have an anon....enjoyed thx
farood
very nice
lindatee
Wonderful Track
roseyrhymes
@leejohnson one of my favorite songs of all-time. great post!
florencevibert
Stevie... gorgeous choice.
BladeRunner
Love it!
DiamondDog
fabulously wonderful...
BeeBee
Bleedin' brilliant!!