Reviewing Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life
I have decided to review Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life. This album was released on September 28, 1976 and the record consists of different combinations of genres. Songs featured in the album have genres that ranged from R&B to Instrumental Jazz or Pop. I would classify “Isn’t She Lovely” and “Love’s in Need of Love Today” as R&B because of the instrumental beat. On the other hand, songs like “Contusion” fit into the Instrumental Jazz genre. Instrumental Jazz consists of just the instruments being played in the background with no lyrical intervention. I really enjoyed this album because the music that is being produced nowadays puts to shame singers like Stevie Wonder. I also feel touched by this album because it hits a soft spot.
Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in May 13, 1950. His last name changed to Morris when his mother remarried. Born premature, he was put on an oxygen treatment in an incubator. According to Steve Huey a biographer from AllMusic.com, the…show more content… In 1970, Wonder received his first credit for co-producing for the album, Signed, Sealed & Delivered (AllMusic.com). His next album, Music of my Mind showcased his abilities towards pushing boundaries in R&B. Wonder’s 1974’s Fulfillingness’ First Finale included hits such as “You Haven’t Done Nothing” and won him a second consecutive Grammy for Album of the Year. He worked two vigorous years to construct Songs in the Key of Life. His hard work payed off and without question once again he won Grammy for Album of the Year. In that year, Wonder also won Best Producer of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male. Songs like “Sir Duke,” “I Wish,” and “Isn’t She Lovely” were instant hits. “Sir Duke” is an attributed tribute to Duke
