100 MOST ESSENTIAL STEVIE WONDER SONGS 
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THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

STEVIE WONDER

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ANOTHER STAR

1976

 ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’ included radio staples “I Wish”, “Sir Duke” and “Isn’t She Lovely”. As a result, it’s inevitable many of that album’s deep cuts may still not be as familiar. “Another Star” features George Benson on guitar and on background vocals. It is one of the longest tracks on the LP, running for 8 minutes and 19 seconds.

THE TIME CAPSULE:
LOVE LIKE THIS.
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LOVE LIKE THIS

Faith Evans

1998

U.K. - #24; U.S.A. - #7

 

Trivia:

"Love Like This" samples the 1978 Chic track "Chic Cheer". As well as her recording output, Faith Evans is remembered as the widow of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G.

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100 MOST ESSENTIAL STEVIE WONDER SONGS 
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THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

STEVIE WONDER

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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED I’M YOURS

1970

This single was written by Stevie with 3 others. First was Lee Garrett, a friend he met while both attended the Michigan School for the Blind. Second was Syreeta Wright, who would become Stevie’s first wife. The working title was “Nothing For Nothing”. Lula Hardaway, his mother, suggested the new name for the song. Once recorded, a copy was sent to Berry Gordy who immediately recognized its potential. The disc reached #1 R&B and #3 Pop in America. In Britain, it climbed to #15.   

THE TIME CAPSULE:
JUMP.
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JUMP

Van Halen

1983

U.K. - #7; U.S.A. - #1

Trivia:

"Jump" had been sitting in Eddle Van Halen's batch of song ideas for around 5 years. Lead singer David Lee Roth had suggested the group's renowned axe man focus on his guitar-playing rather than the synthesizer / keyboards. While Van Halen was recording the '1984' album, the guitarist offered "Jump" which, once released as the LP's lead single, became the group's biggest hit.

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100 MOST ESSENTIAL STEVIE WONDER SONGS 
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THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

STEVIE WONDER

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KNOCKS ME OFF MY FEET

1976

Stevie’s ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’ album offers a vast array of styles and rewards. Among the best of its deep tracks is this tender love song. This one is all Stevie: he penned the ballad, handled the vocals and all of the instruments.  

THE TIME CAPSULE:
LADY D'ARBANVILLE.
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LADY D’ARBANVILLE

 Cat Stevens

1970

U.K. - #8

Trivia:

"Lady D'Arbanville" was inspired by Cat Stevens' then girlfriend Patti D'Arbanville.She moved on to relationships with the likes of Mick Jagger and Don Johnson (from the TV series "Miami Vice").

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100 MOST ESSENTIAL STEVIE WONDER SONGS 
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THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

STEVIE WONDER

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HIGHER GROUND

1973

Released as a single in July, “Higher Ground” preceded the issue of parent album ‘Innervisions’ which followed in August. Both discs were making a significant impact on the respective charts when Stevie almost died in a vehicle on his way to a concert. He suffered a broken skull and contusion of the brain when a log on a truck struck his head. Stevie was in a coma for a few days. His aide Ira Tucker sang this song to the unconscious musician. Fortunately, Stevie recovered. As a result of the collision, he no longer has the sense of smell. The single peaked at #4 Pop and topped the Soul Chart.   

THE TIME CAPSULE:
TONIGHT I'M YOURS.
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TONIGHT I’M YOURS

 Rod Stewart

1981

U.K. - #8; U.S.A. - #20

Trivia:

As well as singing the song, "Tonight I'm Yours" was co-written and co-produced by Rod Stewart. The song served as the title track of his 1981 album.

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THE TIME CAPSULE:
BABY I LOVE YOU.
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BABY I LOVE YOU

 The Ronettes

1963

U.K. - #11; U.S.A. - #24

Trivia:

"Baby I Love You" was co-written by its producer, Phil Spector. The Ronettes' hit single also reached #6 on the US Soul Chart. Spector is currently incarcerated in the California state system. He is one decade into his sentence of 19 years to life for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.

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