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Songs in the Key of Life
Stevie Wonder · 1976
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Duración3:48
ÁlbumSongs in the Key of Life
Año1976
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The story behind
The story behind *Songs in the Key of Life* takes us to a crucial moment in Stevie Wonder's career. By 1974, he was already an established figure in popular music, with a streak of critically acclaimed albums such as *Music of My Mind* (1972), *Talking Book* (1972), *Innervisions* (1973), and *Fulfillingness' First Finale* (1974). However, in March 1975, Wonder was on the verge of leaving the music industry. His idea was to emigrate to Ghana to help children with disabilities, and plans for a farewell concert had even begun to be organized. It was at that moment of reflection that he changed his mind, deciding to continue his path in music.
This triple album, released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown, is considered the pinnacle of Stevie Wonder's most creative period, which had begun in 1972 with *Music of My Mind*. Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 13, 1950, Stevie Wonder, blind since childhood, became one of Motown's most successful and recognized artists, selling over 100 million records. His ability to play a variety of instruments, including piano, harmonica, and keyboard, along with his songwriting and production, has earned him 22 Grammy Awards, in addition to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.