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.
I've just called to say I love
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring, no song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high
No warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun
No Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
In Stevie Wonder's song Just Called To Say I Love You, the lyrics talk about an ordinary day without any special occasion to celebrate such as New Year's Day, Valentine's Day or even a wedding in June. The absence of seasonal changes like April rain, flowers bloom, summer's high, warm July, autumn breeze, falling leaves and the Libra sun symbolizes the usual routine of life which can be monotonous and unremarkable. But, the singer uses these mundane daily occurrences to emphasize the importance of the three words "I love you" which are more powerful than anything else that life can offer. The singer expresses that love does not require a special day or moment to be expressed, it can be expressed any time.
The song captures the essence of love between two individuals who share a deep connection and affection. It is a simple yet powerful message of love and care that can light up someone's world. The song is also a reminder that saying "I love you" should not be reserved for special occasions only but every day, as it helps to strengthen the bond between loved ones. The melody of the song is catchy, and Stevie Wonder's smooth and soothing voice brings the lyrics to life.
Line by Line Meaning
No New Year's Day to celebrate
There is no special occasion or festive day that I can use as an excuse to reach out to you
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There is no gift or present that I can offer or give to you
No first of spring, no song to sing
There is no change in seasons or melody coming to inspire me to express myself to you
In fact here's just another ordinary day
Today is not special or different from any other day, but I still wanted to talk to you
No April rain
There is no rain or particular weather condition that can express the depth of my feelings for you
No flowers bloom
There are no flowers or natural beauties to compare with how much you mean to me
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
Even though it's a month where weddings are common, there's no specific wedding that would match the power of my message to you
But what it is, is something true
My love for you is simple, genuine, and authentic
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
The only thing that can express how I feel about you are these three words
I just called to say I love you
The purpose of my call is to simply express my love to you
I just called to say how much I care
I want to make sure you know that you hold a special place in my heart
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
My words are sincere and come from the deepest part of my being
No summer's high
Even the most beautiful, bright and happy season cannot compare to how much you mean to me
No warm July
The warmth that comes with July is not enough to fully express how much I love you
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
The beauty of the full moon in August cannot compare to how much I cherish you
No autumn breeze
The cool breeze in the fall cannot express the warmth and passion that I feel for you
No falling leaves
As the leaves fall off the trees, my love for you grows more and more each day
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
There is no time enough for any creature to truly convey how much I love and care for you
No Libra sun
Even the sun in the astrological sign of Libra could not compare to how much you mean to me
No Halloween
Even a spooky holiday like Halloween cannot compare to the joy and happiness you bring me
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
Although it's a time for giving thanks, nothing can express the gratitude and love I feel for you
But what it is, though old so new
Although this message is simple and has been said many times, it's still true and new every time I say it
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
These three words can fill your heart with love and happiness more than any other words or phrase
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
My love for you is so deep and genuine that I cannot express it enough, even with these three simple words
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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No New Year's Day to celebrate
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring, no song to sing
In fact, here's just another ordinary day
No April rain, no flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
But what it is, is something true
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high, no warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze, no falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun, no Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old, so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
Of my heart
Of my heart (baby, of my heart)
@eileendandashi9587
I sang this to my hubby today. We’ve been married 50 years this month. He asked to hear this on YouTube. He’s 92 years old.
@richardmoore3930
That’s a blessing to make to 92 God bless y’all
@eileendandashi9587
@@richardmoore3930 More than you can imagine. When you find your soulmate, you'll know.
@mightyhuygi5068
Like that nigga can hear
@laurie7267
I'm so happy for you two. My grandparents were married for 65 years, but my grandpa recently died at 83. People like them and you guys are something I aspire to!
@obzrv9628
Eileen Dandashi Maybe your husband remembers this if he does I’m truly sorry for those memorieshttps://youtu.be/VzMpKabxeQc
@DaveAjieren
Who is listening in 2021!!! Cheers to all the great things this year has to offer!!!
@solidify38
Yessirrr
@woofergram8796
It’s been one day but we’ll see
@kamikazimace1107
No more 2020 :)