On November 16, 1966, “Tamla Motown” label released “Down to Earth”, the sixth Stevie Wonder studio album. It was recorded 1965 – 1966, at “Hitsville USA” in Detroit, and was produced by Clarence Paul and Henry Cosby.
Personnel:
- Stevie Wonder – vocals, harmonica, keyboards, drums, percussion
- The Originals – backing vocals
- The Andantes – backing vocals
- James Jamerson – bass guitar
- Benny Benjamin – drums
- The Funk Brothers – instrumentation
Track listing:
- A Place in the Sun – Ron Miller, Bryan Wells
- Bang Bang – Sonny Bono
- Down to Earth – Ron Miller, Avery Vanderberg
- Thank You Love – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
- Be Cool, Be Calm (And Keep Yourself Together) – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
- Sylvia – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
- My World Is Empty Without You – Holland-Dozier-Holland
- The Lonesome Road – Gene Austin, Nat Shilkret
- Angel Baby (Don’t You Ever Leave Me) – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy
- Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
- Sixteen Tons – Merle Travis
- Hey Love – Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul, Stevie Wonder
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