“Isn’t She Lovely” is a gorgeous, universally beloved 1976 soul and pop masterpiece that stands as one of the most heartwarming celebrations of parenthood in music history. Released on his monumental album Songs in the Key of Life, the song features a bouncing, joyful rhythm driven by a warm acoustic piano, a bubbling bassline, and Wonder’s legendary, virtuosic mouth harmonica solos. The track is famous for including actual audio recordings of Wonder playing with his newborn daughter, Aisha, giving the song a deeply personal, organic intimacy.

The lyrics are a pure, ecstatic expression of awe, gratitude, and unconditional love upon the birth of his daughter, marvelling at the miracle of life and celebrating her very existence. Wonder delivers a bright, joyful, and completely sincere vocal performance, his voice bursting with pride and happiness in every single line. Although he refused to release it as a commercial single at the time to protect its personal nature, the track’s infectious melody turned it into an immortal, global classic played at family celebrations everywhere.