Wonder's single "Fingertips" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, at the age of 13, making him the youngest artist ever to top the chart. Wonder's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s. His "classic period" began in 1972 with the releases of Music of My Mind and Talking Book, the latter featuring "Superstition", which is one of the most distinctive and famous examples of the sound of the Hohner Clavinet keyboard. His works Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs in the Key of Life (1976) all won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, making him the tied-record holder for the most Album of the Year wins, with three. He is also the only artist to have won the award with three consecutive album releases. Wonder began his "commercial period" in the 1980s; he achieved his biggest hits and highest level of fame, had increased album sales, charity participation, high-profile collaborations (including Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson), political impact, and television appearances. Wonder has continued to remain active in music and political causes.
Wonder is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million records worldwide. He has won 25 Grammy Awards (the most by a solo artist) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song, for the 1984 film The Woman in Red). Wonder has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday in the U.S. In 2009, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, and in 2014, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 13, 1950, the third of five children born to Lula Mae Hardaway, and the second of Hardaway's two children with Calvin Judkins. He was born six weeks premature which, along with the oxygen-rich atmosphere in the hospital incubator, resulted in retinopathy of prematurity, a condition in which the growth of the eyes is aborted and causes the retinas to detach, so he became blind.
09 Bird Of Beauty
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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Do do do do do do
Do do do do do do
Ooh oh
Do do do do do do
Do do do do do do
Free to join in fun and plenty recreation
There awaits you a ticket
At please have a good time station, yeah
'Cause what is, is gonna stay
Til ole father time decides to change
Simon says that your mind is requesting furlough
Let it find the answers to things
That you've always wanted to know
There's a tour of many places
That you've always wanted to go, yeah
And to me that sure sounds best
'Cause it means happiness for you
There is so much in life for you to feel
Unfound in white, red, or yellow pills
A mind excursion can be such a trill
You please satisfy
Take the chance and ride
The bird of beauty of the sky
Do do do do do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do do do do do
Tudo bem voce deve descannar a sua mente
Natilde faz mal o qu vai acontecer daqui pra fente
Vai cantar alegria
Voce coracao assim tao feliz ja vai cantar carnaval
There is so much in life for you to feel
Unfound in white, red, or yellow pills
A mind excursion can be such a trill
You please satisfy
Take a chance and ride
The bird of beauty of the sky
Do do do do do do
Do do do do do do (the bird of beauty of the sky)
Do do do do do do
Do do do do do do (the bird of beauty of the sky)
The song "Bird of Beauty" by Stevie Wonder is an uplifting and positive song, that encourages listeners to take a break from their routine and explore the world around them. The song starts with a simple melody, and the repetition of the words "Do do do do do do" creates a calming and meditative effect. The first verse, sung by Simon, suggests that taking a break from work and stress is important for one's mental health. The song suggests that there is a world of opportunities waiting for those who take a chance and explore the unknown.
The second verse highlights the idea that there are more experiences to be had in life than can be found in white, red, or yellow pills. Stevie Wonder suggests that the best way to experience life is by going on a "mind excursion" and taking a chance on the unknown. The song's lyrics are both encouraging and uplifting, suggesting that there is a world of possibilities waiting for those who are willing to take the leap of faith.
Overall, "Bird of Beauty" is a song that celebrates the power of exploration and the excitement of the unknown. The song suggests that taking chances and exploring the world around us is crucial for our well-being in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Uuh uh
Stevie Wonder begins the song with a non-verbal sound
Do do do do do do
Stevie Wonder repeats the same sounds in a rhythmic pattern
Do do do do do do
Continuation of the rhythmic pattern
Ooh oh
Stevie Wonder adds a new sound to the song
Do do do do do do
Repetition of the rhythmic pattern
Do do do do do do
Repetition of the rhythmic pattern
Simon says that now your mind desires a vacation
Stevie Wonder imagines Simon as a game host suggesting that we need a break from our daily routines
Free to join in fun and plenty recreation
Simon invites us to engage in joyful activities and have some fun
There awaits you a ticket
We have an opportunity presented to us
At please have a good time station, yeah
The place that the opportunity awaits us is at a location where we can enjoy ourselves
'Cause what is, is gonna stay
Everything that we have now will not change
Til ole father time decides to change
Only time can bring about changes
Simon says that your mind is requesting furlough
Simon is suggesting that we take a break
Let it find the answers to things
The break can help us find answers to questions that we have
That you've always wanted to know
Questions that we may have had for a long time
There's a tour of many places
There are many opportunities for us to explore
That you've always wanted to go, yeah
Places that we have always wanted to visit
And to me that sure sounds best
Stevie thinks that this is the best course of action
'Cause it means happiness for you
Exploring new places and taking a break can bring happiness
There is so much in life for you to feel
Life has so much to offer
Unfound in white, red, or yellow pills
We cannot find everything in medication
A mind excursion can be such a trill
Exploring the mind can also be thrilling
You please satisfy
We should satisfy ourselves
Take the chance and ride
We should take the opportunity and explore
The bird of beauty of the sky
The opportunity is like a beautiful bird in the sky that we should not miss
Tudo bem voce deve descannar a sua mente
Everything is good and we should take time to rest our minds
Natilde faz mal o qu vai acontecer daqui pra fente
It's not good to worry about what is going to happen in the future
Vai cantar alegria
We should sing with joy
Voce coracao assim tao feliz ja vai cantar carnaval
When our hearts are happy, we will sing and celebrate like we're at a carnival
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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Cheryl Rowland Hall
on Isn't She Lovely
Dedicated to my lovely daughter, Amy Kathleen Rawson, the lovely child who helped mom to grow up!