This is one of my favorite Stevie hits! It is non-stop excitement in one track, starting with the Latin-influenced beat and boisterous intro. In tribute to Stevie Wonder, I am thrilled to share several songs that have been instrumental to my twenty-something life: Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing (1973) Of the special, soulful adventure of resonating with sounds and lyrics that someone has so wholeheartedly composed. Along my ongoing journey with mental health, Stevie Wonder’s masterpieces have also reminded me of hope and happiness. It has strengthened my imagination for the better, sharpening my visions of the legacy that love can leave, the importance of celebration, the commonality of sadness, and the timelessness of music that is honest. In the past four years, it has been a dear friend to me in the difficult and joyful times of solitude. While I have always loved Stevie’s music, its meaning has become more significant in adulthood. It is an honor to be from the same city as this musically gifted genius. To this day, I dream of marveling at his talent while he performs live, of sitting so close to the stage that I can see dust relaxing on his piano. Growing up, I annoyed my Mama while singing along to every song on 92.3 and 105.9, songs like “Ribbon in the Sky”, “Do I Do”, and “Overjoyed”. I am committed to Stevie Wonder’s music like Stevie Wonder is committed to his braids.
