Wonder was born prematurely; which caused him to be blind; on May 13; 1950 in Saginaw; Michigan. His family later moved to Detroit when he was 4. He took up piano at age 7; and had mastered it by age 9. During his early childhood he was active in his churchs choir.He also taught himself to play the harmonica and the drums; and had mastered both by age ten. Wonder also learned to play the bass during his early years at Motown. Motown founder Berry Gordy signed him at age 11; impressed by his many musical talents. "I Don't Know Why", (sometimes listed as "I Don't Know Why I Love You"), is a 1968 song by Stevie Wonder, from the album For Once in My Life. It also serves as B-Side for the 1969 hit My Cherie Amour.
The song was recorded when Stevie was only 18 years old, and became a moderate hit single, together with "You Met Your Match", another song from the album.
The Rolling Stones recorded a version on June 30, 1969, released on the Metamorphosis album in 1975. They were mixing the song when they learned that Brian Jones had died. (July 3, 1969)
The Jackson 5 cover the song (listed as "Don't Know Why I Love You") on their 1970 album ABC.
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