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.
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Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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You were meant for me
Deep in my soul I know
That I'm your destiny
Though you're unsure
Why fight the tide
Don't think so much
Let your heart decide
Baby, I see your future
And it's tied to mine
I look in your eyes and see
You searching for a sign
But you'll never fall
Till you let go
Don't be so scared
Of what you don't know
True to you heart
You must be true
To your heart
That's when the
Heavens will part
And baby, shower you
With my love
Open your eyes
Your heart can tell
You no lies
And when you're true
To your heart
I know it's gonna lead
You straight to me
(Got to be true
To your heart)
Someone you know is on
Your side, can set you free
I can do that for you if
You believe in me
Why second-guess
What feels so right
Just trust your heart
And you'll see the light
True to you heart
You must be true
To your heart
That's when the
Heavens will part
And baby, shower you
With my love
Open your eyes
Your heart can tell
You no lies
And when you're true
To your heart
I know it's gonna lead
You straight to me
(Ya know it's true)
Your heart knows
What's good for you
(Good for you)
Let your heart show
You the way
(Ya know it's true)
It'll see you through
(True
To your heart)
Girl, my heart is driving
Me to where you are
Well, you can take both hands off
The wheel and still get far
Be swept away
Enjoy the ride
You won't get lost
With your heart to guide you
True to you heart
You must be true
To your heart
That's when the
Heavens will part
And baby, shower you
With my love
Open your eyes
Your heart can tell you no lies
And when you're true
To your heart
I know it's gonna lead
You straight to me
True to you heart
You must be true
To your heart
That's when the
Heavens will part
And baby, shower you
With my love
Open your eyes
Your heart will tell you no lies
And when it's true
To your heart
I know it's gonna lead
You straight to me
(Got to be true
To your heart)
When things are getting' crazy
And you don't know
Where to start
Keep on believin', baby
Just be true to your heart
When all the world
Around you
It seems to fall apart
Keep on believin', baby
Just be true to your heart
(Got to be true
To your heart)
(Got to be true
To your heart)
Stevie Wonder's song Your Cheatin' Heart is a song about a person who has found the love of their life and believes that they are meant to be together. The singer is urging their love interest to let go of their doubts and trust in their feelings because they are their destiny. The song speaks about how their future is tied together, and they'll never reach their full potential until they let go of their fears. The chorus of the song emphasizes how being true to one's heart is the key to happiness and finding love. The song ends with the singer telling their love interest to keep believing and stay true to their heart even when life gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I knew at once that
From the moment I met you, I knew that you and I were meant to be together.
You were meant for me
You were specifically chosen by fate to be with me.
Deep in my soul I know
My intuition is telling me that we belong together.
That I'm your destiny
You and I are meant to be together and there's nothing that can change that.
Though you're unsure
You may be hesitant, but deep down you know we belong together.
Why fight the tide
Why resist the inevitable? Our love is meant to happen.
Don't think so much
Don't overthink things. Follow your heart and everything will fall into place.
Baby, I see your future
I have a vision of our future together and it's bright and beautiful.
And it's tied to mine
Our futures are intertwined and we're destined to be together.
I look in your eyes and see
When I look into your eyes, I can see that you're searching for a sign and I want to be that sign for you.
You searching for a sign
You're looking for a sign to guide you towards what's meant to be.
But you'll never fall
You won't make any missteps as long as you trust your heart.
Till you let go
You need to let go of your fears and trust in what your heart is telling you.
Don't be so scared
Don't let fear control you. Trust in the power of love.
Of what you don't know
Don't be afraid of the unknown. Trust in the path that your heart is leading you down.
True to your heart
You need to be true to your feelings and let them guide you.
You must be true
It's important that you stay true to your heart and what it's telling you.
To your heart
Follow the path that your heart is leading you towards.
That's when the heavens will part
When you follow your heart, you will be rewarded and all of the obstacles in your path will fade away.
And baby, shower you
Once you're true to your heart, love and happiness will come pouring down on you.
With my love
I will be there to love and support you every step of the way.
Open your eyes
Be open to the possibilities that are available to you when you let your heart lead the way.
Your heart can tell
Your heart is wise and can be trusted to guide you towards what's meant to be.
You no lies
Your heart will never lead you astray or deceive you.
And when you're true
When you're true to your heart, there's nothing that can hold you back.
I know it's gonna lead
I am certain that your heart will lead you to where you're meant to be.
You straight to me
Your heart will lead you right to me and our love will flourish.
Someone you know is on
You don't have to go through this alone. I am here for you and will always be on your side.
Your side, can set you free
I can be your rock and help guide you towards freedom by following your heart.
I can do that for you if
I am here to be your support and guide, but only if you're ready to follow your heart.
You believe in me
You need to trust that I have your best interests at heart and am here to help you follow the path that's meant for you.
Why second-guess
Why doubt the power of love and the path that your heart is leading you down?
What feels so right
Everything about our love feels right and true, so why resist it?
Just trust your heart
Trust that your heart will lead you to where you're meant to be and you'll find true love and happiness.
And you'll see the light
When you trust in your heart and follow the path that's meant for you, everything will become clear and you'll see the light.
Girl, my heart is driving
I am following my heart and it's bringing me straight to you.
Me to where you are
My heart is leading me to where you are because that's where I'm meant to be.
Well, you can take both hands off
You don't have to worry or stress about where our love is going because my heart is leading the way.
The wheel and still get far
Even without control of the wheel, our love will take us where we need to be.
Be swept away
Let your heart guide you and allow yourself to be swept away by the power of love.
Enjoy the ride
Don't worry about the destination, enjoy every moment of the journey that our love takes us on.
You won't get lost
As long as you're following your heart, you'll never get lost on the path to true love and happiness.
When things are getting' crazy
During the times when life feels chaotic and overwhelming, you need to listen to your heart more than ever.
And you don't know
When the future feels uncertain and uncertain, your heart is there to guide you.
Where to start
When you're feeling lost, start by following your heart and letting it lead you.
Keep on believin', baby
Never give up on the power of love and the path that your heart is leading you down.
Just be true to your heart
Stay true to your heart and trust in where it's leading you.
When all the world
When everything around you feels like it's falling apart, trust in your heart to lead you towards what's meant to be.
Around you
No matter what's happening around you, your heart will always be able to guide you towards love and happiness.
It seems to fall apart
Even when everything feels hopeless, your heart will be there to guide you back towards the light.
Got to be true to your heart
Staying true to your heart is the key to finding true love and happiness in life.
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923rememberme
I love the All American College Band. :D I wish I could perform with them! That part with the little girl was so sweet.
Robert Barba
BlackIce123491 not.
BlackIce123491
that was really heart warming
Mels Moraal
for the people that want to know the names of the songs:
2:25 sir duke
3:42 isn't she lovely
4:30 superstition
6:00 i wish
the_others
thanks for indexing. great set..was hopin for higher ground & signed sealed delivered too
Carla C
This was adorable, I showed my son, we were looking for bands (college) and high school he's 12, and wondering which instrument to start him on... we are starting with the instrument that made him say "WOW!" The Saxphone....
Taco Bell • 23 years ago
You should let him test the instruments first. When I first started band class in sixth grade (band was delayed by a year), I was able to try out multiple instruments and I chose the trumpet because it felt comfortable for me. If you let him try different instruments first before buying a sax there will be a lesser chance of him not enjoying it and having to pay for a new one.
DAPS MAGIC
That’s awesome! What a great way to start!
Ms Happy Apple
Brings back so many memories of being the High School Band and Orchestra. We had so much fun! There is nothing like having music in your life and being able to play an instrument. Those were the days........
the_others
i remember going to disneyworld for band competitions in HS..some of the best memories of my life