Boogie on Reggae Woman
Stevie Wonder
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I like to see you boogie Right across the floor I like to do it to you Till you holla for more I like to reggae But you dance too fast for me I'd like to make love to you So you can make me scream So boogie on reggae woman What is wrong with me Boogie on reggae woman Baby can't you see I'd like to see both of us Fall deeply in love I'd like to see you na Under the stars above Yes I would I'd like to see both of us Fall deeply in love, yeah I'd like to see you in the raw Under the stars above So boogie on reggae woman What is wrong with you Boogie on reggae woman What you tryin' to do (Can I play? Can I play?) (No!) Boogie on reggae woman What is wrong with me Boogie on reggae woman What you tryin' to do Boogie on reggae woman Let me do it to you Boogie on reggae woman What you tryin' to do
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Boogie on Reggae Woman" was released on November 30, 1974, as a part of Stevie Wonder's iconic "Fulfillingness' First Finale" album.
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Chart LeapThe song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was an international hit, proving to be one of Wonder's most commercially successful songs.
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Genre CrossoverThough the song is undoubtedly rooted in funk, it fuses elements of reggae music, as suggested by the title with Wonder's distinctive R&B sound.
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Innovative SoundStevie Wonder performed all instruments on the track, including the Hohner Clavinet, which he played through a Mu-Tron III envelope filter to create a unique and distinct audio effect.
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Legacy and InfluenceOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, including Phish, Marcus Miller, and The String Cheese Incident.
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Grammy Nomination"Fulfillingness' First Finale," the album on which the song appeared, won the 1974 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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Production CollaborationStevie Wonder and Robert Margouleff produced the track together. Margouleff was a frequent collaborator of Wonder's during his "classic period."
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Live PerformancesWonder is known for adding extended instrumental solos when performing "Boogie on Reggae Woman" live, often dazzling audiences with his harmonica skills.
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LongevityDespite being over four decades old, the song continues to receive airplay, and many listeners still resonate with its unique cross-genre appeal.
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Lyric ElementThe lyrics of "Boogie on Reggae Woman" are perceived to continue Wonder's documented interest in music's power to advocate for unity and understanding across boundaries. The song, while primarily about romance, also subtly underlines the power of music erasing divisive geographic or stylistic lines.
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