I Just Called to Say I Love You
Stevie Wonder
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No New Year's Day to celebrate No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away No first of spring No song to sing In fact here's just another ordinary day No April rain No flowers bloom No wedding Saturday within the month of June But what it is, is something true Made up of these three words that I must say to you I just called to say I love you I just called to say how much I care I just called to say I love you And I mean it from the bottom of my heart No summer's high No warm July No harvest moon to light one tender August night No autumn breeze No falling leaves Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies No Libra sun No Halloween No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring But what it is, though old so new To fill your heart like no three words could ever do I just called to say I love you I just called to say how much I care, I do I just called to say I love you And I mean it from the bottom of my heart I just called to say I love you I just called to say how much I care, I do I just called to say I love you And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart I just called to say I love you I just called to say how much I care, I do I just called to say I love you And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Just Called to Say I Love You" is a popular song by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. It was released in 1984 as the lead single from the soundtrack album "The Woman in Red".
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Song CompositionThe song was both written and produced by Stevie Wonder himself. The song is known for its catchy melody and simple, heartfelt lyrics about expressing love.
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Chart Success"I Just Called to Say I Love You" is one of Stevie Wonder's most commercially successful singles. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for three weeks, and it also reached number one in 19 other countries around the world.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 1985, this song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, given to the songwriters of a song specifically written for a motion picture. Stevie Wonder beat out contenders from the films "Footloose" and "Ghostbusters." The song was also nominated for a Golden Globe.
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Notable PerformancesStevie Wonder has performed "I Just Called to Say I Love You" at various high-profile events, such as the closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy.
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Important ReviewsWhile the song was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its simplicity and emotional sincerity, while others found it overly sentimental.
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Track DetailsAt 6:17 in length on the original release, this single is longer than the average pop song. The "I Just Called to Say I Love You" 45 RPM single release has a running time of 3:54.
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Covers and AdaptationsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Julio Iglesias, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Jessica Sanchez. It has been translated and performed in various languages, including Spanish, French, and Italian.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe song has featured in numerous films and TV shows beyond "The Woman in Red," such as "2020,” "Bride of Chucky," and most recently, in the Netflix series "Stranger Things."
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ControversyDespite its success, the song was the subject of a plagiarism lawsuit in 1986. Songwriter Lloyd Chiate claimed that Wonder stole the song from him after the two worked together in 1976. The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
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