Dr. Christian To Write Authorized Biography About Sylvia Moy, Motown’s First Female Songwriter, Producer Who Helped Revive Stevie Wonder’s Early Career As Teen

Behind every great man is an even greater woman. The groundbreaking Sylvia Moy was Motown’s first certified female in-house songwriter and producer to do both simultaneously, consistently, and consecutively alongside her male counterparts in the 1960s. 

​The time has come for Moy’s story to be told. She will take center stage in the biography written by Dr. Christian. The book is officially titled, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, with a release date of February 10, 2026 (Da Capo). 

Moy was the mastermind behind classic hits such as The Isley Brothers’ “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You)”, Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston’s “It Takes Two,” and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas’ “My Baby Loves Me,” and “Honey Chile,” among just a few. She was most notably known for writing a string of hits for a teen Stevie Wonder that revived his career and launched him into superstardom. This included “Uptight (Everything’s Alright),”“I Was Made to Love Her,” “My Cherie Amour,” and "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day." 

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