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.
La La La La La
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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How about another'round of applause, little Stevie
On the drums, doing a little thing entitled
"Tra la la la la", how about it? Ok?
Thank you, I'd like to say
The name of the song is called, "La La La La La"
And I want you to sing with me out there
I want you to repeat after me singing, "La la la la la"
You get it? (Yeah)
La la la la la
(La la la la la)
La la la la la
(La la la la la)
La la la la la, ha
(La la la la la)
La la la la la la la
(La la la la la la la)
La la la la la
(La la la la la)
La la la la la
(La la la la la)
La la la la la
(La la la la la)
La la la la la
(La la la la la)
La la la la la, ha
(La la la la la)
La la la la la la la
(La la la la la la la)
La la la la la
(La la la la la)
The lyrics of Stevie Wonder's song "La La La La La" may seem simple and repetitive, but they convey an important message about the power of music to bring people together. The opening lines introduce Stevie Wonder as a young drummer, asking for applause before launching into the song. He then invites the audience to join in by repeating the phrase "la la la la la" with him, encouraging them to sing along to create a harmonious chorus.
The repeated refrain of "la la la la la" is infectious, encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and join in the joyous celebration. The song is a testament to the power of music to unite people from all walks of life, regardless of their differences. Stevie Wonder's infectious drumming and catchy melody make the song a timeless classic, inspiring generations to come together and sing along to the simple yet powerful lyrics.
Overall, "La La La La La" is a simple and infectious song that celebrates the power of music to connect people and bring them together. Through its catchy melody and repetitive lyrics, the song encourages listeners to let their guard down and simply enjoy the moment, creating a harmonious chorus that celebrates the joy of being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
And now ladies and gentleman
Introducing the performer and calling for attention.
How about another'round of applause, little Stevie
Requesting for applause for the performer.
On the drums, doing a little thing entitled
Introducing the style of music being performed.
"Tra la la la la", how about it? Ok?
Asking the audience if they are ready for the performance and confirming their agreement.
Thank you, I'd like to say
Expressing gratitude and preparing the audience for the next part of the performance.
The name of the song is called, "La La La La La"
Announcing the title of the song.
And I want you to sing with me out there
Inviting the audience to participate in the song.
When I say, "La la la la la"
Explaining how to participate in the song.
I want you to repeat after me singing, "La la la la la"
Asking the audience to join in and repeat the lyrics.
You get it? (Yeah)
Checking if the audience understands the instructions and receiving confirmation.
La la la la la
Start of the song's lyrics.
(La la la la la)
Repeating the lyrics for emphasis and rhythm.
La la la la la, ha
Adding a vocal flourish for expression.
La la la la la la la
Repeating the lyrics for continued emphasis and rhythm.
La la la la la
Continuation of the song's lyrics.
(La la la la la)
Repeating the lyrics for emphasis and rhythm.
La la la la la la la
Repeating the lyrics for continued emphasis and rhythm.
La la la la la, ha
Adding a vocal flourish for expression.
La la la la la la la
Repeating the lyrics for continued emphasis and rhythm.
La la la la la
Continuation of the song's lyrics.
(La la la la la)
Repeating the lyrics for emphasis and rhythm.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Clarence O. Paul
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@benyaaap2294
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
Maybe someday, you'll see my face among the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
@abelflexes2
Makes me think of an old high school crush.. The girl that got away, simply because I was always too shy to go up and talk to her.
@BigWilt2000
Aw man I feel you I was the same way. Eventually I ended up doing so and we ended up together. Wish it was the same for you
@tssup562
Me too we were in love...we know we liked each other but it was nothing i didn't approached her i was confused if do it or not and now is just a lovely memory...
@stephondjohnson8953
I know that feeling
@jamesoppy900
I dated that girl years later bad idea
@Prod.JuSmoove
@@tssup562 love can be so amazing ๐
@1998232v6
You know itโs a good song when it can be appreciated across multiple generations. This man was a true artist.
@rosaelviravicentecalagua7579
Bellissima canzone mi querido amor
@daniellegodwin6127
I did not know this song til around 2006, I was 26
@trots4940
He is a true artist