Songs in the Key of Life

by Stevie Wonder

Songs in the Key of Life cover art

'Songs in the Key of Life' is an ambitious double album that serves as a culmination of Stevie Wonder's classic period, blending soul, funk, jazz, and pop into a seamless whole. [1, 5, 9] Thematically, the work is a comprehensive exploration of existence, moving from nostalgic childhood reflections and odes to musical heroes to sharp social commentary and spiritual inquiries. [7, 10] Recorded with meticulous perfectionism and featuring a host of guest artists, the Grammy-winning album is regarded as the creative apex of Wonder's career and a landmark recording that has influenced generations of musicians. [2, 3, 6, 8]

Genres

  • Soul

Tracklist

  1. Love's In Need Of Love Today
  2. Have A Talk With God
  3. Village Ghetto Land
  4. Contusion
  5. Sir Duke
  6. I Wish
  7. Knocks Me Off My Feet
  8. Pastime Paradise
  9. Summer Soft
  10. Ordinary Pain
  11. Isn't She Lovely
  12. Joy Inside My Tears
  13. Black Man
  14. Ngiculela-Es Una Historia-I Am Singing
  15. If It's Magic
  16. As
  17. Another Star
  18. Saturn
  19. Ebony Eyes
  20. All Day Sucker
  21. Easy Goin' Evening (My Mama's Call)