How do you follow up two of the most amazing talents of our time? Probably with one of the many brilliant songs by the timeless Stevie Wonder. We all know his hit list. We all have a favorite or two. Mine is from the wonder years of my life, back in 1973 when the world was huge and the park across the street was my own playground. Talk about blissful ignorance! You Are The Sunshine Of My Life! It’s a pure love song with a rumba rhythm and harmonies for days. It’s another of my favorite karaoke hits (as if I have even a fraction of the capacity to sing it) and it will always tether me to those golden childhood moments I hope to never forget. Memories of my Cheri Amour, my beautiful sister Rosemarie, my childhood friends Linda and Greg, our house on Wright Avenue, my mom’s AM Radio in the pantry. All the colors of joy.
From the historical writing archive. Original date: December 18, 2016. Recovered from local source material; editorial review is still in progress.