Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - Part 1

Album #266 - September 1976

Episode date - March 4, 2026

The Top 500 of The Top 40
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    Without doubt, Stevie Wonder was one of the most influential artists of the 1970s, and “Songs in the Key of Life” represents the apotheosis of his career.

    On this very generous double album, he reaches a creative pinnacle that cemented his legacy, probably for all time. This may sound like exaggeration, but if you really and honestly reviewed the ten-year period between 1967 and 1976, you’d be crazy if you didn’t acknowledge Stevie Wonder as the most influential album artist of that remarkably creative era.

    Think about that. It seems that present-day musicians underestimate Stevie Wonder, or on the other hand, they have stolen so much from him that they’d rather not admit it. But if you look back with an honest and discerning eye, you’d have to be deaf to miss the stunning importance of his relevance, Keep in mind that before his absolute dominance of the album era, he was also one of Motown’s most reliable singles artists! It’s really a lot to wrap your head around, but stop worrying and just listen, because “Songs in the Key of Life” speaks for itself.

    Featured tracks:

    Love’s in Need of Love Today

    Have a Talk with God

    Village Ghetto Land

    Confusion

    Sir Duke

    I Wish

    Knocks Me Off My Feet

    Pastime Paradise

    Summer Soft

     Ordinary Pain

     Saturn (bonus 45)

     Ebony Eyes (bonus 45)

    September 1976 - Billboard Charted #1

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