Draft:Bryan Wells

Bryan Wells
Bryan Wells
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Occupation(s)	Jazz Pianist, Singer-songwriter, Composer
Website	bryanwells.com

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Comment: Half of citations are other Wikipedia articles WP:CIRC, other citations are primary sources or trivial mentions of Wells. Other presented sources lack in-line usage or proper formatting. Popturtle (talk) 09:00, 12 May 2025 (UTC)

Bryan Wells is an American jazz pianist and composer. He is best known for his work with Motown artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, and Diana Ross. Wells' advertising accolades include four Clio Awards.^[1]

File:Bryan Wells Piano.jpg

Bryan Wells at his Upper West Side home studio in Manhattan.

Career

Bryan Wells collaborated closely with Ron Miller, contributing to multiple Stevie Wonder songs, including "A Place in the Sun," "Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday," and "Someday at Christmas." "Someday at Christmas" debuted on the Billboard “Best Bets For Christmas” chart during the week ending December 23, 1967,^[2] and has been covered by various artists over the years, including Justin Bieber. In 2015, Wonder recorded a duet version of "Someday at Christmas" with Andra Day, which was featured in an Apple TV commercial.

Legacy and Recognition

Wells' work earned him gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).^[3]

Selected Songs and Contributions

"A Place in the Sun" (Ron Miller, Bryan Wells) – Stevie Wonder, 1966, US #9, UK #20
"Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday" (Ron Miller, Bryan Wells) – Stevie Wonder, 1969, US #7, UK #2
"Someday at Christmas" (Ron Miller, Bryan Wells) - Stevie Wonder, 1966, #24 on Billboard Christmas singles chart.^[2]

Stevie Wonder's 1969 Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday Record

References

^ "Bryan Wells - 54 Below". Retrieved 2025-05-11.
^ ^a ^b "Stevie Wonder - "Someday At Christmas" - Classic Motown". Retrieved 2025-05-11.
^ "Resume". Bryan Wells. 15 March 2012. Retrieved 2025-05-11.

Motown songwriter Ron Miller dies at 74

External links

[1] "Bryan Wells - 54 Below". Retrieved 2025-05-11.

[auto1-2] "Stevie Wonder - "Someday At Christmas" - Classic Motown". Retrieved 2025-05-11.

[3] "Resume". Bryan Wells. 15 March 2012. Retrieved 2025-05-11.

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