Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing - Stevie Wonder (1974) 4/10/23)

A few hours before Stevie Wonder was to record today's "Great Song of 1974," he met a woman from Puerto Rico, and was instantly smitten with her Spanish accent.

So much so, he invited her to come to the studio to add some dialogue to "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing," which was later released as a single from his classic "Innervisions" album).

Although it appeared that Stevie spoke fluent Spanish, he did not...but that really didn't make a difference in the finished song.

"Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" was a Latin-flavored hit that encouraged everyone--in Spanish and English--to be fearless in exploring what life has to offer, and to always look on the bright side.

That positive message sent the song right up Billboard's Rhythm & Blues Chart to #2, the Easy Listening Chart to #9, and the Hot 100 to #16.

Over the years, the song has been covered by several artists, most notably Tori Kelly for the animated movie, "Sing," and John Legend for the movie "Hitch."

"Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" by Stevie Wonder: It's been a "Great Song" since 1974!

Stevie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxsBc5p-dPU

Tori: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzPQ61oYMtQ

John: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHHUsexXDfw