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.
Lookin' for Another Pure Love
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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I had no problems, never a problem in my life
Never a worry on my mind
All my days before today were happy
And secure until your phone call
You were tellin' me goodbye
Now I'm lookin' for another love
Oh
And I'm lookin' for another love
I'm lookin' for another pure love in my life
Now the wheel of fate has turned
I'm worried 'bout the new love you've discovered
He is a problem in my life
I have a problem on my mind
Things you cherish most in your life
Can be taken if they're left neglected
Leavin' a problem in your life
'Cause now I'm lookin' for another love
I'm lookin' for another pure love in my life, ooh
And now I'm lookin' for another love
I'm lookin' for another pure love in my life, ooh
I'm lookin' for another love
I'm lookin for another pure love in my life
I'm lookin' for another love
I'm lookin for another pure love in my life
You know, I'm lookin' for another love
I'm lookin for another pure love in my life
The lyrics of Stevie Wonder's song Lookin' For Another Pure Love are about a person who had a happy and carefree life until they received a phone call from their lover informing them of a goodbye. The singer now struggles with the fear and worry of losing their loved one and replaces their feelings with the pursuit of another pure love. The lyrics imply that losing the one cherished the most can leave a hole in one's life and cause them to search for a replacement or a new meaning.
The chorus highlights the desperation of the singer's search for a new love. The wheel of fate has turned, and now their life is filled with problems and worries. The things that were once cherished can be taken for granted, and negligence can lead to a problem in one's life. In essence, the song is about the fear of loss and the frantic search for love, which can be seen as an essential component of life.
In conclusion, Stevie Wonder's Lookin' For Another Pure Love is a poignant song about the fear of losing loved ones and the desperate search for pure love. It speaks to a universal experience of loss and the need to find replacements or new meaning when things fall apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Never tears or sorrows came before me in my mind
I never experienced any sadness or despair before you left me
I had no problems, never a problem in my life
My life was free of any trouble or difficulties before you walked out on me
Never a worry on my mind
I never had any concerns or anxieties to fret about
All my days before today were happy
I had a content and joyful life prior to this moment
And secure until your phone call
I felt safe and protected until the moment you called to break up with me
You were tellin' me goodbye
You were terminating our relationship
Now I'm lookin' for another love
I'm searching for a new romance
I'm lookin' for another pure love in my life
I desire a genuine and true love to enter my life
Now the wheel of fate has turned
My destiny has changed
I'm worried 'bout the new love you've discovered
I'm anxious about the new person you have fallen for
He is a problem in my life
This new person has become a complication for me
I have a problem on my mind
I'm preoccupied with this issue
Things you cherish most in your life
The things you hold dear and value the most
Can be taken if they're left neglected
If you neglect something or someone you love, you may lose them
Leavin' a problem in your life
Abandoning someone or something can lead to complications
'Cause now I'm lookin' for another love
I am now actively searching for a new love interest
You know, I'm lookin' for another love
As you know, I am on the lookout for a new romantic relationship
I'm lookin' for another pure love in my life
I am seeking a genuine, honest, and true love to enter my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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Darryl Tolliver
RIP Jeff Beck. His solo is mesmerizing on this track. Amazing artist. The world lost a great one.
spacerockwizard
I'm not gonna lie, I've shed a few tears these last two days. You're right, it's a lovely solo.
Joe Gillam
Particularly hit hard by Jeff's passing. He was still full of life and brilliant music.
Garth Morgan
Couldn't agree more,Darryl. Rest in power,Jeff!
Tim Turpin-Fleck aka The Curator
I've owned this album for over 20 years and only just realised that it is Jeff Beck on guitar. Such a beautiful track ❤
wendy mcduffy
The collaboration was magical. Rest in Peace Jeff Beck. A Gem
Edith Harris
Yes, yes, and yes.
mike j
One of the world's musical treasures. Loved it when Stevie said, "Do it, Jeff" during Jeff Beck's beautiful solo. A WONDERful musical journey.....
Richard N
You took the word's right out of my mouth bro.
Albert Germany
RIP Jeff Beck, One of the Most Versatile Guitar Talents of his generation