Episode Details

In this episode, we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s masterpiece album, “Songs in the Key Of Life” which was released, September 28, 1976. We are taking a deep dive into the impact of this great album and it’s great reach which includes the pioneering of the synthesizer sound. We’re also exploring the album’s influence on contemporary artists including the songs sampled from some of hip-hop’s biggest names and much more.

Song Credits:

• “Love’s in Need of Love Today” by Stevie Wonder ℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
• “Pastime Paradise” by A Tribe Called Quest ℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
• “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio (feat. LV) ℗ 1995 Tommy Boy Records
• “Footprints” by A Tribe Called Quest ℗ 1990 Jive Records
• “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder ℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
• “Wild, Wild West” by Will Smith (feat. Dru Hill & Kool Mo Dee) ℗ 1999 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
• “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder ℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
• “Ngiculela/Es Una Historia/I Am Singing” by Stevie Wonder ℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
• “If It’s Magic” by Stevie Wonder ℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
• “Another Star” by Stevie Wonder ℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.

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