I Wish
Stevie Wonder
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Looking back on when I Was a little nappy headed boy Then my only worry Was for Christmas what would be my toy Even though we sometimes Would not get a thing We were happy with the Joy the day would bring Sneaking out the back door To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine Greeted at the back door But thought I told you not to go outside Tryin' your best to bring the Water to your eyes Thinkin' it might stop her From woopin' your behind I wish those days could come back once more Why did those days ever have to go I wish those days could come back once more Why did those days ever have to go 'Cause I love them so Brother says he's tellin' 'Bout you playin' doctor with that girl Just don't tell I'll give you Anything you want in this whole wide world Mama gives you money for Sunday school You trade yours for candy after church is through Smokin' cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall (you nasty boy) Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the wall You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain't right But while you were doin'it-it sure felt outta sight I wish those days could come back once more Why did those days ever have to go I wish those days could come back once more Why did those days ever have to go
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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11 facts about this song
Composition"I Wish" is a song by American musician Stevie Wonder, primarily known for its funky sound and upbeat tempo.
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AlbumThe song was one of the hits on his 1976 landmark double album "Songs in the Key of Life", widely considered one of the greatest albums in pop music history.
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Chart Performance"I Wish" topped the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1977, making it Stevie Wonder's fifth number one hit.
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Genre"I Wish" is usually classified as soul or R&B, featuring strong elements of pop.
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Influential SoundThe song's catchy baseline has been sampled and influential in many other songs in hip hop and popular music.
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InstrumentsStevie Wonder played all of the instruments on the track, including the distinctive bassline, drums, and keyboards.
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Song Theme"I Wish" is a nostalgic song in which Wonder recalls his childhood and wishes for those simple days to come back again.
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CollaborationsWonder's backing vocalists on "I Wish" were two of his backing vocalists that frequently sang with him, Deniece Williams and Shirley Brewer.
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Live Performances"I Wish" has been a consistent part of Wonder's live performances, including his iconic appearance on Sesame Street.
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Covers and AdaptationsThe song has been covered by numerous artists across many genres, from R&B singer Mary J. Blige to pop musician Olly Murs, and was famously performed by the band on The Late Show with David Letterman as a tribute to Wonder.
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Awards"I Wish" also won Wonder the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1977.
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