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Aired on VH-1 and PBS, the video of SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE includes new interviews, performances, and additional footage not previously seen.
SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE is a milestone in Stevland Morris' career and a masterwork of American popular music. Released in 1976, this double LP spent 14 of its 80 charting weeks at number one. From his sharp commentaries on American social history and pro-peace supplications to some of his most intimate professions of love, witness Stevie Wonder at a prolific point in his career, casting his music further beyond R&B, funk, and disco than ever before.
Present here are some of Stevie's greatest hits in their original context: the widely-sampled horn swirls of "Sir Duke," comical baby-noise-laced jamming of "Isn't She Lovely" and fiercely poetic declaration of "As" still shine as brightly as ever. Perhaps less well-known are tunes like, "Joy Inside My Tears," a slow, entrancing, synth-vamp on love's redemptive powers, or the fast-grooving funkout, "Black Man," a compelling salute to America's pioneers of color. The keyboard sounds are as varied as ever, the bass as waggish as Bootsy, the arrangements a consummate preparation of melody and harmony. KEY OF LIFE is an inspired work in which Stevie marvels at life's unexpected miracles.
This is a limited edition digipak.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Recorded at the Hit Factory, New York, New York, The Record Plant, Los Angeles, California and The Record Plant, Sausalito, California.
Recorded at the Hit Factory, New York, New York; The Record Plant, Los Angeles, California; The Record Plant, Sausalito, California. Includes liner notes by Stevie Wonder
Personnel includes: Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica, piano, keyboards); George Benson (guitar, background vocals); Michael Sembello (guitar); Peter Kleinow (steel guitar); Dorothy Ashby (harp); Bobbi Humphrey (flute); Hank Redd (alto & tenor saxophones); Trevor Lawrence (tenor saxophone); Jim Horn (saxophone); Raymond Maldonado (trumpet, percussion); Glen Ferris (trombone); Ronnie Foster (organ); Herbie Hancock, Gregory Phillinganes (keyboards); Eddie Brown (collinga); Nathan Watts (bass, percussion); Raymond Pounds (drums); Carmello Hungria Gracia (timbales); Renee Hardaway (percussion); Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble, Minnie Riperton, Deniece Williams, Syreeta Wright, West Angeles Church Of God Choir, Hare Krishna Singers (background vocals).Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.112) - Ranked #56 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "...[Wonder] displays his effortless mastery of funk, jazz, balladry, Afrobeat and even a string-quartet minuet..." Q (10/99, p.161) - Included in Q Magazine's Best Motown Records Of All Time - "...the apex of Wonder's creativity....A big record in many senses." Muzik (8/99, p.138) - "...[SONGS] best reflects [Stevie's] global influence on contemporary soul, jazz, funk, rap and pop....[it] speaks to the adult mind, politically, racially and emotionally. It shows how shockingly talented Wonder is..."
Just as I remembered it sounded 27 years ago - very good. dkjldkjkjlfdkljdfjs;iefcnm nlkdjse Submitted by rbell19 (Denver, CO) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Funky soul! Yes, this is one of my fave non-rock albums! Love the melodies and arrangements that only a HUGE artist like Stevie can do. The "killer" songs like Isn't she lovely, Saturn really can sing to TRUE hearts and make you think of our CRUEL ans VIOLENT world....this album shows us that there IS a ray of hope...let's embrace it then!! Submitted by dragster (Sydney, NSW, Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Classic! AWESOME,,,If you are a music lover,,,you must have this CD Submitted by dmannstan99 (Greenville,SC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
King Stevie This is simply the best album ever created. Submitted by lucasmadigan (Atlanta, GA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Best Album ever! period. people should watch how many stars they enter unless you change it it defaults at 3 stars. bcuz some are saying that its great but only giving 3 stars. Submitted by zach (zach,de,la) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Just as I remembered it sounded 27 years ago - very good.
Funky soul!
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