A soul ballad from Stevie Wonder's peak creative period, notable for its heartfelt lyrics and jazz-influenced harmonies.
Jazz-influenced R&B ballad with characteristic clavinet accompaniment and introspective lyrics, featured on the album "Hotter than July".
"Lately" is a signature soul ballad from Stevie Wonder's album "Hotter than July" (1980). Known for its emotional vulnerability and jazz-influenced chord progressions, the song showcases Wonder's virtuosic keyboard work and distinctive vocal phrasing. It became one of his most critically acclaimed compositions, later covered by artists like Tyrese and Jodeci.