From Demo to Classic
Summary
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of "Until You Come Back to Me," a song co-written by a 15-year-old Stevie Wonder. They discuss how Wonder’s unreleased bossa nova version was later given to Aretha Franklin, who transformed it into a 1973 hit with a stripped-down, jazzy arrangement. The episode highlights the distinct merits of both recordings and the legendary session musicians involved.
Topics discussed
Intro music: Desert Island Discs theme
Welcome and Patreon supporter shoutout
Sponsor message and listener voice mail
The song connecting Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder's early recording and vault status
Aretha Franklin's iconic cover version
Session musicians and song legacy
Audio clips: Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin
Outro and production credits
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