Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday / I Wanna Make Her Love Me

Released in 1969, Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday was a pivotal single for Stevie Wonder during a transitional period in his career. Produced by Henry Cosby, the track reflects the polished, emotive pop-soul aesthetic that defined the late Motown sound of the 1960s. It served as a bridge between his earlier child-prodigy persona and the more mature, socially conscious artist he would fully emerge as in the early 1970s.

The song was composed by Ron Miller and Bryan Wells, who were known for crafting sophisticated, storytelling-driven pop hits for Motown artists. The design and presentation of this 45rpm release adhered to the standard Tamla Motown branding of the era, which emphasized the label's identity as a powerhouse of vocal talent. While the track was a significant commercial success internationally, reaching the Top 10 in both the United States and the United Kingdom, it remains a hallmark of the collaborative studio craftsmanship that characterized the label's golden age.