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.
That's What Friends Are For
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today and then if you can remember
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well you came and opened me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
And then for the times when we're apart
Well then close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
The lyrics of Stevie Wonder’s “That’s What Friends Are For” convey a deep and enduring friendship. The song is a powerful testament to the support and love that comes from a strong bond between two people. The singer begins by reflecting on how unexpected their feelings are, revealing that they never thought they would feel such intense emotions. Despite the surprise, the singer is grateful that they have the opportunity to express their true feelings, admitting that they love their friend.
The song goes on to acknowledge that there may come a time when the friends are separated, but the singer encourages the listener to keep the feelings from the present moment in their heart. The chorus is a powerful reminder that friends will always be there, through good times and bad. The song speaks to the importance of unconditional love and support, and how valuable it is to have someone by your side who will always be there when needed.
Overall, “That’s What Friends Are For” is a moving tribute to the power of friendship, and the emotional bonds that can form between people even when they least expect it.
Line by Line Meaning
And I never thought I'd feel this way
I never expected to feel such a strong emotion.
And as far as I'm concerned
From my perspective,
I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe I love you
I'm happy I had the opportunity to express that I truly love you.
And if I should ever go away
If I ever leave,
Well then close your eyes and try To feel the way we do today and then if you can remember
Just close your eyes for a moment and recall the happiness we feel today.
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Always be happy and bright,
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Remember, you can always rely on me.
That's what friends are for
This is the true essence of friendship.
For good times and bad times
In both happy and difficult times,
I'll be on your side forever more
I'll always support and stand by you.
Well you came and opened me
You came into my life and changed me,
And now there's so much more I see
I now see things in a different light.
And so by the way I thank you
In addition, I want to express my gratitude to you.
And then for the times when we're apart
And for the moments we're not together,
Well then close your eyes and know These words are coming from my heart
Remember these words are sincere and from my heart.
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, CAROLE BAYER SAGER, BURT BACHARACH, CAROL BAYER SAGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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