"Down to Earth" is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, released on November 16, 1966, on the Tamla (Motown) label. This album marked a significant departure from Wonder's earlier, teen pop-driven albums, and, along with its predecessor Up-Tight, it helped re-establish the now sixteen-year-old Wonder as a Motown hitmaker after his voice had matured.
The album features the hit single "A Place in the Sun," which became one of Wonder's early successes, helping to solidify his position within the Motown roster. Another notable track, "Hey Love," was later covered by Detroit soul singer Bettye LaVette in 1969. This song was initially released as a B-side to LaVette's single "With a Little Help from My Friends."
