Songs in the Key of Life
Stevie Wonder · 1976
104 min · 21 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant tapestry of soul, funk, and jazz that celebrates love, life, and social consciousness.
Why this album works
'Songs in the Key of Life' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and remained there for 14 weeks, solidifying Wonder's status as a musical innovator. It won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards in 1977 and has been praised for its ambitious scope and depth, influencing countless artists across various genres.
- Best for
- celebratory anthems for gatherings introspective moments for reflection cathartic releases of emotion
- Context
- Released on September 28, 1976, 'Songs in the Key of Life' is Stevie Wonder's 18th studio album and a culmination of his creative peak during the 1970s. Following the critical success of 'Talking Book' and 'Innervisions', this double album showcased Wonder's evolution as an artist, blending intricate melodies with profound lyrics amidst a backdrop of personal and political themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ABBA· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Akiko Yano· Morning Musume· Modern Talking· Julio Iglesias· The Cranberries
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Love’s in Need of Love Today 7:06
- 2 Have a Talk With God 2:42
- 3 Village Ghetto Land 3:25
- 4 Contusion 3:46
- 5 Sir Duke Standout 3:52
- 6 I Wish Standout 4:12
- 7 Knocks Me Off My Feet 3:36
- 8 Pastime Paradise 3:27
- 9 Summer Soft 4:14
- 10 Ordinary Pain 6:16
- 11 Saturn 4:54
- 12 Ebony Eyes 4:10
Disc 2
- 1 Isn’t She Lovely Standout 6:34
- 2 Joy Inside My Tears 6:30
- 3 Black Man 8:27
- 4 Ngiculela – Es una historia – I Am Singing 3:48
- 5 If It’s Magic 3:12
- 6 As 7:08
- 7 Another Star 8:08
- 8 All Day Sucker 5:05
- 9 Easy Goin’ Evening (My Mama’s Call) 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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