"My Cherie Amour" is an album by world-renowned American musician Stevie Wonder, released in 1969 under the label Motown. The album represents a hallmark in Wonder's career, showcasing his versatile talents as a singer and musician. Its title track "My Cherie Amour," is one of his biggest-selling singles; a delightful, romantic ballad that has captivated audiences worldwide over the decades.
The album also features several other engaging tracks. Alongside the title track, the most successful single from the album was "Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday," which also achieved high ranks in the charts. Other notable songs comprise "Angie Girl," "I've Got You," and "Don't Know Why," enriching the album with various elements of soul, pop, and R&B music. Wonder co-wrote many of the songs on this album, a testament to his burgeoning prowess as a songwriter at the time.
While it was initially released with the title "Stevie Wonder In The Square Circle," it was later changed to "My Cherie Amour" following the massive success of the title song. The album was produced by the notable Motown team of writers and producers, also known as The Corporation, consisting of Berry Gordy, Alphonzo Mizell, Freddie Perren, and Deke Richards.
"My Cherie Amour" was a significant moment in Wonder's career, heralding the mature phase of his creative output where he began to take more control of his musical direction. The album remains one of his best-loved works and a classic in the annals of American pop music.
