You Are the Sunshine of My Life
Stevie Wonder
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You are the sunshine of my life That's why I'll always be around, You are the apple of my eye, Forever you'll stay in my heart I feel like this is the beginning, Though I've loved you for a million years, And if I thought our love was ending, I'd find myself drowning in my own tears, whoa oh oh ah You are the sunshine of my life, That's why I'll always stay around, mmm mmm yeah yeah You are the apple of my eye, Forever you'll stay in my heart You must have known that I was lonely, Because you came to my rescue, And I know that this must be heaven, How could so much love be inside of you? Whoa oh oh oh You are the sunshine of my life, yeah, That's why I'll always stay around, You are the apple of my eye, Forever you'll stay in my heart. You are the sunshine of my life, baby, That's why I'll always stay around
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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11 facts about this song
Label ClassificationThe song "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" is classified under the genre of Soul, Pop, and R&B.
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Release Date"You Are the Sunshine of My Life" was released in 1972.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Stevie Wonder's 15th studio album, "Talking Book."
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Billboard Ranking"You Are the Sunshine of My Life" achieved significant commercial success by reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Grammy AwardIn 1974, the song earned Stevie Wonder a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is 2 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Backup SingersThe very first lines of the song are sung by Jim Gilstrap and Lani Groves, not Stevie Wonder himself, which is a notable distinctiveness.
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CertificationIn the United States, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over one million copies.
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Famous Cover versionsSeveral other musicians have covered "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Tom Jones, indicating its widespread popularity.
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Cultural ImpactThe song remains one of Stevie Wonder's most famous and beloved songs, often played at weddings due to its touching and romantic lyrics.
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Artist ReputationThe success of "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," along with the rest of his album "Talking Book," solidified Stevie Wonder as a leading innovator in popular music during the 1970s.
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