Stevie Wonder’s classic, today’s song is “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” Sassy vocals, a catchy bass line, and clever lyrics give this song all the makings of a Motown hit.
- Stevie Wonder was born Stevlan Hardaway Morris in 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. Due to birth complications, he has been blind virtually his entire life.
- Stevie Wonder began singing as a child and by age 11, he signed with Motown Records. He got his stage name due to his age and his talent for playing many instruments.
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” was released in June of 1970. Later that year, the song was released on Wonder’s twelfth studio album entitled Signed, Sealed & Delivered.
- Wonder earned his sixth Grammy nomination for “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” but did not win the award.
- This song marks the first solo production of Wonder’s career. He wrote the song at age 20 with his then-wife and fellow musician, Syreeta Wright.
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivery” has been covered by numerous other artists, including The Osmonds, Peter Frampton, and Elton John.
- At the time of its release, the song spent six weeks at number 1 on the U.S. R&B chart. It also reached number 3 on the U.S. Pop chart.
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” is certified gold in Denmark and platinum in the United Kingdom.
Lyrics:
(Genius)
Ah-hey!
Oh yeah, baby!
[Verse 1]
Like a fool I went and stayed too long
Now I’m wondering if your love’s still strong
Ooh baby, here I am, signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours! Mmh!
Then that time I went and said goodbye
Now I’m back and not ashamed to cry
Ooh baby, here I am, signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours! Ahh!
[Chorus]
Here I am, baby, oh oh
Signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours
(You got my future in your hands)
Here I am, baby
Signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours
[Bridge]
You got my future in your hands, hey hey
I’ve done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn’t mean, ah hey, yeah yeah
Didn’t I? Oh baby
[Verse 2]
Seen a lot of things in this old world
When I touch them, they mean nothing, girl
Ooh baby, here I am, signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours!
Ahh, I’m yours!
Ooh wee baby, you set my soul on fire
That’s why I know you’re my heart’s only desire
Ooh baby, here I am, signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours!