"I'm Wondering" is a single released by American singer-songwriter

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as a non-album single in 1967. The single was released after his album, '' I Was Made to Love Her'', had made its debut.

Background

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'' described the single as "driving, pulsating material with a wailing performance that moves and grooves all the way." ''

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'' said that it's a "tremendous mid-speed blues rock side with "overwhelming vocals tied up with the powerful push of Detroit orking."

Personnel

* Lead vocals, harmony vocals, harmonica and possible keyboards by

* Backing vocals by

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* Other instrumentation by

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Charts

"I'm Wondering" peaked at No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was a hit in the

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as well, where it made #22 on the Pop Charts.

References

1967 songs 1967 singles Stevie Wonder songs Motown singles Tamla Records singles {{1960s-R&B-song-stub