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 Just Called To Say I Love You
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
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
Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You" is a timeless classic that touches hearts with its simplicity and vulnerability. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who doesn't need a special occasion to express their love. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, "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." The absence of typical holidays and special moments, in fact, highlights the significance of the message. The following verses point out the lack of seasonal delights and celebrations, only emphasizing the importance of telling the person they love, how much they mean to them.
The repeated line, "I just called to say, I love you," reinforces the simplicity of the message. The vulnerability of the lyrics shows the depth of the love that the person feels for their beloved, despite the lack of grand gestures, and the presence of ordinary moments.
Overall, the song is a timeless classic that showcases the power of love's simplicity. The message is a reminder to cherish every moment and use every opportunity to express love.
Line by Line Meaning
No New Year's Day to celebrate
There's no special occasion or holiday to mark this particular day
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There's no traditional gift giving happening on this day
No first of spring, no song to sing
There's no natural event or seasonal occurrence to accompany this day
In fact, here's just another ordinary day
This is just a typical day without any unique characteristics
No April rain
There's no rain in April, typically known for being a wet month
No flowers bloom
There are no blooms or signs of spring
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
There is not a specific day in June traditionally known for weddings
But what it is, is something true
What is present, however, is a deep and genuine feeling
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
This feeling can be expressed with just three simple words
I just called to say, I love you
The reason for this call is to express a deep and true love
I just called to say, how much I care
This love is accompanied by a strong sense of caring for the other person
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
This message is not superficial, but rather comes from a truly sincere place within the singer's heart
No summer's high
There's no typical summer heat or excitement
No warm July
July, often a warm summer month, is not special in any way on this day
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
The typical occurrences associated with August are also absent
No autumn breeze
The season of fall has not yet arrived, so there is no crisp autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Similarly, there are no leaves falling from trees to mark the changing season
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
It's not yet the time of year when birds migrate to warmer regions, so there are no changes happening in the natural world
No Libra sun
The astrological sign of Libra doesn't hold any significance on this day
No Halloween
The spooky holiday of Halloween has no bearing on this day
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
Even the joy and anticipation of Christmas hasn't yet arrived
But what it is, though old so new
Despite the lack of any special events or markers, what is present still feels fresh and new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
These three words of love have the power to fill the listener's heart like nothing else ever could
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
The singer once again emphasizes the sincerity and depth of their love for the listener
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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@thallesvinicius2729
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 :)