I Just Called To Say I Love You
“I Just Called To Say I Love You” is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. It was released in 1984 as the second single from his album The Woman in Red. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart. It also won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1985.
Background and composition
“I Just Called To Say I Love You” was written by Stevie Wonder for the soundtrack of the 1984 film The Woman in Red. The song was inspired by Wonder’s then-wife, Syreeta Wright. Wonder wanted to write a song that would express his love for her in a simple, yet elegant way.
The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal language of love. The song is also a reminder that sometimes the best way to express our love is simply to say it.
Recording and production
“I Just Called To Say I Love You” was recorded at the Wonderland Studios in Los Angeles, California. The song was produced by Stevie Wonder.
The recording features Wonder’s vocals and piano playing, accompanied by a string orchestra. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, and it perfectly complements Wonder’s vocals and lyrics.
“I Just Called To Say I Love You” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written for the soundtrack of the 1984 film The Woman in Red.
- The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal language of love.
- “I Just Called To Say I Love You” has been covered by many artists, including Whitney Houston, Elton John, and Luther Vandross.