Some songs are classics that everyone should own. This blog is littered with them, of course, but there are some tracks that defy criticism. Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' is one such tracks.
Released on October 24, 1972, it was the lead single for Wonder's 'Talking book' album and topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the USA, peaking at number 10 and 11 in the Netherlands and the UK respectively. I've owned this song on CD for years already, but it's nice to finally add a 7" single to my collection.
My collection: 7" single no. 5837
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, April 17, 2016
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Superstition' / 'You've got it bad girl'
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Thursday, 28 April 2016
Monday, 30 January 2012
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
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Released as a single from Stevie Wonder's 1976 album 'Songs in the key of life' in 1977, it reached number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 2 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 5281
Found: Velvet Vinyl Outlet, Leiden, January 27, 2012
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Sir Duke' / 'He's misstra know it all'
Monday, 21 November 2011
Ribbon in the sky - Stevie Wonder
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Astonishingly, the single wasn't a big hit although it did reach number 9 in the American R&B charts. The song was later covered by Intro, Ivete Sangelo and Boys II Men.
My collection: 7" single no. 5234
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, November 19, 2011
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Ribbon in the sky' / 'The secret life of plants'
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Get it - Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson
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The song features Wonder and Jackson talking about how to treat a lady, alongside what does a woman wants, needs, and respect from her lover. The single reached number 80 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 5161
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Get it' / 'Get it (instrumental)'
Friday, 12 February 2010
State of independence - Donna Summer
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Donna Summer recorded her version a year later on her 1982 self-titled album, with Quincy Jones producing. Her version of the song features an all-star choir including among others Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. Upon its original release, it became a number 1 hit in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 14 in the UK singles chart and number 41 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Remixes were released in 1990 and 1996.
My collection: 7" single no. 293
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, 1985
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'State of independence' / 'Love is just a breath away'
Saturday, 9 January 2010
I wish - Stevie Wonder
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The track was written by Wonder himself. The lyric is about looking back on his childhood. Taken from his classic album 'Songs in the key of life', it reached number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 5 in the UK singles chart and number 4 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 4419
Found: Kringloop, Den Haag, January 9, 2010
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'I wish' / 'You and I'
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
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The track was featured on McCartney's 1982 album 'Tug of war', and when released as a single it shot to number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK singles chart, and number 3 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 4020
Found: Vinylfabriek, Haaksbergen, September 14, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Ebony and ivory' / 'Rainclouds'
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Part-time lover - Stevie Wonder
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Sounds familiar? Well that's because I wrote about the 12" single of 'Part-time lover' on this blog a few months ago...
My collection: 7" single no. 2261
Found: April 8, 1995
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'Part-time lover' / 'Part-time lover (instrumental)'
Monday, 7 September 2009
Don't drive drunk - Stevie Wonder
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The song was recorded for the soundtrack of the movie 'The woman in red' and released as a single in December 1984. It reached number 62 in the UK singles chart and number 30 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 3349
Found: Record fair, 2002
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'Don't drive drunk' / 'Don't drive drunk (instrumental)'
Monday, 31 August 2009
Happy Birthday - Stevie Wonder
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Wonder used the song to popularize the campaign, and continued his fight for the holiday. President Ronald Reagan approved the creation of the holiday, signing it into existence on November 2, 1983. The first official Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was held on January 20, 1986, and was commemorated with a large-scale concert, where Stevie Wonder was the headlining performer.
My collection: 7" single no. 2818
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, February 1, 1997
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'Happy Birthday' / 'Happy Birthday (instrumental)'
Monday, 10 August 2009
Lately - Stevie Wonder
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The track was later covered by acts like S Club 7 and Jodeci. Not that those versions could compete with the original, of course...
My collection: 7" single no. 3957
Found: Record Exchange, London, August 5, 2009
Cost: 10p
Tracks: 'Lately' / 'If it's magic'
Friday, 7 August 2009
There must be an angel (playing with my heart) - Eurythmics
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The song's music video was one in a long line of innovative clips from the Eurythmics. In the clip, Stewart portrays Louis XIV of France in the Court of the Sun King, while Lennox appears as a singer brought forth to perform and entertain the King. Bored at first, Stewart eventually becomes enthralled with Lennox's performance as the song reaches its conclusion. The video clip was rotated endlessly on television at the time, causing me getting totally bored with the song. Fortunately that effect has worn off now.
My collection: 7" single no. 3941
Found: Record Exchange, London, August 5, 2009
Cost: 30p
Tracks: 'There must be an angel (playing with my heart)' / 'Grown up girls'
Sunday, 2 August 2009
That girl - Stevie Wonder
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My collection: 7" single no. 797
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, April 15, 1989
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'That girl' / 'All I do'
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Master Blaster (Jammin') - Stevie Wonder
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'Master Blaster' became a major hit, reaching number 2 on the UK singles chart and the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 1065
Found: London, October 18, 1989
Cost: 1 pound
Tracks: 'Master Blaster (Jammin')' / 'Master Blaster (dub)'
Friday, 13 March 2009
We are the world - USA for Africa
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The lyric 'There's a choice we're making / we're saving our own lives' was originally written as 'There's a chance we're taking / we're taking our own lives'. It was rewritten when it was feared the original phrasing's first part might look like the artists are patting themselves on the back while the last part might suggest collective suicide.
The single became a worldwide number 1 hit, raising more money for emergency needs in Africa, where several countries were suffering from an unprecedented famine. Not much has changed in over thirty years though: Africa is still in need.
My collection: 7" single no. 3541
Found: La La Land, Den Haag, January 9, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'We are the world' (USA for Africa) / 'Grace' (Quincy Jones)
Wednesday, 7 January 2009
Part-time lover - Stevie Wonder
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I bought the 12" single mostly out of curiosity how the eight minute extended version would sound. The single was infectious enough, but the 12" single is a decent effort.
My collection: 12" single no. 482
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, 2002
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Part-time lover [extended]' / 'Part-time lover (instrumental)'
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