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Song Review: A Greatest Hits Collection

Stevie Wonder · 1996

78 min · 21 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B

A vibrant tapestry of soul, funk, and pop that captures the essence of Stevie Wonder's unparalleled artistry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory sing-alongs with friends
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • joyful tunes for gatherings
  • timeless classics that uplift
  • catchy melodies for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking experimental or avant-garde
  • prefer contemporary chart-toppers

Where this album fits

Themes
fatherhood celebration· jazz tribute· funk innovation
Career context
By 1996, Stevie Wonder was an established musical icon, celebrated for his contributions to soul and R&B since the 1960s. 'Song Review: A Greatest Hits Collection' came after a series of acclaimed albums and marked his return to the forefront of popular music following a less active period in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This compilation highlighted his enduring appeal and showcased the breadth of his influential catalog.
Stylistic neighbors
Marvin Gaye· Prince· Curtis Mayfield
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Sign "O" the Times by Prince — Combines funk, pop, and jazz-inflected arrangements with introspective themes of life and love.
What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Shares a deep emotional resonance and social consciousness through soulful melodies and lush instrumentation.
That's the Way of the World by Earth, Wind & Fire — Blends funk and soul with uplifting themes, featuring vibrant arrangements and a celebration of life.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Isn’t She Lovely 3:20
  • 2 I Just Called to Say I Love You 4:22
  • 3 Superstition 4:00
  • 4 Sir Duke 3:52
  • 5 Master Blaster (Jammin’) 4:49
  • 6 Ebony & Ivory 3:40
  • 7 Happy Birthday 5:53
  • 8 Living for the City 3:40
  • 9 He’s Misstra Know It All 5:33
  • 10 You Are the Sunshine of My Life 2:55
  • 11 Lately 4:05
  • 12 Part‐time Lover 3:42
  • 13 My Cherie Amour 2:51
  • 14 Yester‐me, Yester‐you, Yesterday 3:05
  • 15 Uptight (Everything’s Alright) 2:52
  • 16 I Was Made to Love Her 2:35
  • 17 For Once in My Life 2:47
  • 18 Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours 2:38
  • 19 For Your Love 4:04
  • 20 Kiss Lonely Good‐bye 4:08
  • 21 Redemption Song 3:47

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