cover of Wonder, Stevie - Songs in the Key of Life

Stevie Wonder – Songs in the Key of Life

1976, United States
01:44:30; 96M; 128JS; 235;
  1. Love's In Need Of Love Today - 7:07
  2. Have A Talk With God - 2:42
  3. Village Ghetto Land - 3:25
  4. Contusion - 3:46
  5. Sir Duke - 3:52
  6. I Wish - 4:12
  7. Knocks Me off My Feet - 3:36
  8. Pastime Paradise - 3:27
  9. Summer Soft - 4:14
  10. Ordinary Pain - 6:16
  11. Joy Inside My Tears - 4:53
  12. Isn't She Lovely - 4:11
  13. Black Man - 6:35
  14. Ngiculela - Es Una Historia - - 6:30
  15. If It's Magic - 8:27
  16. As - 3:48
  17. Another Star - 3:12
  18. Saturn - 7:08
  19. Ebony Eyes - 8:08
  20. All Day Sucker - 5:05
  21. Easy Goin' Evening - 3:56

Jan Adams - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Henry America - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Linda America - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Dorothy Ashby - harp [2-5]
Baradras - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Brenda Barrett - backing vocals [2-1]
George Benson - backing vocals [2-7], guitar [2-7]
Andrew Berliner - mastered by
Khalif Bobatoon - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Starshemah Bobatoon - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Sudana Bobatoon - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
George Bohanon - trombone [2-3]
Charles Brewer - programmed by [programming], percussion [background percussion] [2-4]
Shirley Brewer - backing vocals [1-4, 2-1], backing vocals ["ordinary pain's" reply] [1-10], percussion [background percussion] [2-4]
Ben Bridges - rhythm guitar [wonderlove] [1-4], rhythm guitar [1-5, 1-9, 1-11, 2-8]
Berry Bridges - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Eddie "Bongo" Brown - percussion [collinga] [1-1]
Cecelia Brown - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Greg Brown - drums [2-6]
Jean Brown - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Rodney Brown - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Gary Byrd - written-by [1-3, 2-3], backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Colleen Carleton - backing vocals [2-1]
West Angeles Church Of God Choir - backing vocals [1-8]
Carole Cole - backing vocals [2-1]
Addie Cox - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Steven St. Croix - other [special thanks - marshall time modulator] [2-8]
Cinmayi Dasi - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Yogamaya Dasi - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Agnideva Ddsa - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Duryodhana Guru Ddsa - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Jayasacinandana Ddsa - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Jitamrtyu Ddsa - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Vedavydsa Ddsa - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Carolyn Dennis - backing vocals [2-8]
Motown Graphics Department - art direction
Bhakta Eddie - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Doé Rain Edwards - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Jacqueline F. English - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Ethel Enoex - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Al Fann - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Barbara Fann - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Al Jocko Fann - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Melani Fann - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Shelley Fann - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Tracy Fann - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Glenn Ferris - trombone [2-3]
John Fischbach - engineer, programmed by [programming], percussion [background percussion] [2-4]
Ronnie Foster - organ [1-9]
Susie Fuzzell - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Carmelo Garcia - timbales [2-7]
Anthony Givens - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Antonio Givens - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Audrey Givens - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Derrick Givens - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Mildred Givens - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Michael Gray - backing vocals [1-4], backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Mi Mi Green - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Susaye Greene - backing vocals [2-2]
Bhakta Gregory - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Bobbye Hall - percussion [1-8]
Thoko Mdalose Hall - translated by [zulu translation by] [2-4]
Herbie Hancock - handclaps [background handclaps] [2-6], keyboards [2-6]
Calvin Hardaway - written-by [1-2]
Renee Hardaway - backing vocals [background] [1-6], percussion [background percussion] [2-4]
Jeania Harris - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
John Harris - effects [special effects]
Troy Harris - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Nelson Hayes - effects [special effects], backing vocals [2-1], percussion [background percussion] [2-4]
Terry Hendricks - backing vocals [1-10]
David Henson - engineer [assistant], backing vocals [2-1], handclaps [background handclaps] [2-6]
Jim Horn - saxophone [1-12]
Bobbi Humphrey - flute [2-7]
Don Hunter - effects [special effects]
Adrian James - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Josie James - backing vocals [1-4, 2-7]
Tony Warren & Jim/Jan - artwork by [illustration]
Calvin Johnson - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Carolyn Johnson - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Pat Johnson - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Madelaine 'Gypsy' Jones - backing vocals [1-10]
Fountain Jones - effects [special effects]
Nathan Alford, Jr. - percussion [2-7]
Bhakta Kevin - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Phillip Kimble - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Sneaky Pete Kleinow - steel guitar [1-12]
Hare Krishna - backing vocals [1-8]
James Lambert - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Larry Latimer - percussion [1-9]
Lynda Laurence - backing vocals [1-10]
Trevor Lawrence - tenor saxophone [1-5, 1-6, 2-7]
Irma Leslie - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Kim Lewis - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Howie Lindeman - engineer [assistant, hit factory, new york city, new york]
Carl Lockhart - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Gail Lockhart - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Steve Madaio - trumpet [1-5, 1-6, 2-3, 2-7]
Ray Maldonado - trumpet [1-5, 1-6, 2-7], percussion [1-8], translated by [spanish translation by] [2-4]
Carolyn Massenburg - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Amale Mathews - percussion [background percussion] [2-4]
Artece May - backing vocals [1-4, 2-1]
Charity McCrary - backing vocals [1-10]
Linda McCrary - backing vocals [1-10]
Willie Moore - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Lonnie Morgan - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Chris Morris - engineer [assistant, record plant, sausalito, california]
Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble, Harlem, N.Y. - backing vocals [teacher's and student's verbal replies] [2-3]
Kim Nixon - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Lisa Nixon - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Larri Nuckens - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
Gary Olazabal - engineer, technician [bass eq]
Edna Orso - backing vocals [2-1]
Dean Parks - guitar [2-6]
Tom Parma - other [special thanks - 'z' articulation] [1-12]
Gwen Perry - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Greg Phillinganes - keyboards [wonderlove] [1-4], keyboards [1-11, 2-1, 2-2]
Raymond Pounds - drums [wonderlove] [1-4], drums [1-5, 1-6]
Hank Redd - alto saxophone [1-5, 1-6, 1-10, 2-7], alto saxophone, tenor saxophone [2-3]
Minnie Riperton - backing vocals [1-10]
Gregory Rudd - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Rukmini - backing vocals [hare krishna] [1-8]
Jeff Sanders - mastered by
Larry Scott - effects [special effects]
Michael Sembello - lead guitar [1-4, 1-5, 1-10, 1-11], written-by [1-11], rhythm guitar [2-8]
Yolanda Simmons - handclaps [background handclaps] [2-6]
Keith Slaughter - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., children] [2-3]
Rick Smith - engineer [assistant, record plant, los angeles, california]
Steve Smith - engineer [assistant, record plant, los angeles, california]
Rosona Starks - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Dennis Swindell - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Syreeta - backing vocals [1-10]
Sundray Tucker - backing vocals [1-10, 2-1]
Josette Valentino - backing vocals [2-1], percussion [background percussion] [2-4], handclaps [background handclaps] [2-6]
Gary Veney - backing vocals [al fann theatrical ensemble, harlem, n.y., teachers] [2-3]
WG "Snuffy" Walden - lead guitar [2-8]
Sheryl Walker - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]
Marietta Waters - percussion [background percussion] [2-4]
Nathan Watts - bass [wonderlove] [1-4], bass [1-5, 1-6, 1-12, 2-6, 2-7, 2-9], percussion [background percussion] [2-4], handclaps [background handclaps] [2-6]
Mary Lee Whitney - backing vocals [1-10, 2-6]
Deniece Williams - backing vocals [1-10]
Stevie Wonder - lead vocals, musician, producer, arranged by, composed by, programmed by [programming], written-by [1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, 1-9, 1-10, 1-11, 1-12, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9], harmonica [2-5], handclaps [background handclaps] [2-6], backing vocals [2-7]
Wonderlove - featuring [1-4]
Michael Wycoff - backing vocals [west angeles church of god choir] [1-8]

Engineered and mastered at Crystal Industries, Inc., Hollywood, California.

Full title on spine and back sleeve reads "Songs In The Key Of Life - Vol. 1 & 2"

(p)(c) 1976 Motown Record Company, L.P.
Distributed by Polygram.

Motown, 530 034-2
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