1976 - Songs In the Key of Life Raymond Maldonado, Bobbye Hall - Percussion All Other Instruments Stevie Wonder Hare Krishna, West Angeles Church Choir - Background Vocals
"Pastime Paradise" was sampled by Coolio in 1995 to make "Gangsta's Paradise", which was then parodied in 1996 by Weird Al Yankovic with "Amish Paradise". But it all started with Stevie.
like with any music i gotta respect the original creator, but in my opinion coolio's sample surpasses this original. the beat is just so well utilized and the song has such good,smart and not to mention meaningful lyrics, along with a good message.
@@jasonfattal1326 my father who's a musician said I prefer the original when Coolio sadly passed, I said there was no original. What a show up lol. I didn't know this track existed either
The man is simply a genius... ahead of his time. There will never be another Stevie Wonder. He's basically responsible for modern R&B music. And matter of fact, categorizing him to just soul music is an injustice. What an irony... the man is blind yet had so much vision in artistry.
I’m so embarrassed that I didn’t know until now that Coolio sampled this song. It’s phenomenal. Stevie Wonder, always imitated never duplicated. Genius.
@@psme3 No. Coolio took the ENTIRE Track hook & bridge more or less. Closer to a remake than merely a sample. A bar or two is a sample. He took the whole damn song.
I’ll be damned. Coolio was my jam in 1995. I must’ve listened to that song with my friends a thousand times. Lord knows it was being played on MTV constantly during that time. I had no idea Coolio sampled the melody from this Stevie Wonder song. I imagine that happens a lot. In fact when I was a boy I loved Ice Ice Baby, from Vanilla Ice and it wasn’t until many years later I heard the song Under Pressure from David Bowie and Freddie Mercury. Coolio passed away very recently so I have a renewed interest in Gangsta’s Paradise and I’m fascinated that a rap artist would sample the melody of a song performed by Stevie Wonder. It seems like a random choice. So are musicians ok with this? You compose and sing a song, and 20 years later someone else steals your melody or tune or whatever, but changes the lyrics and makes subtle changes to the underlying melody, and sells a million records and launches a career in music. Did Stevie get paid royalties at least?
Coolio asked permission before releasing his reworked version of Pastime Paradise, it got turned down the first time because of profanity, but after coolio removed the profanity, Stevie Wonder approved it. also, Stevie liked the reworked version lmao, he even sang it with Coolio once in 1995, making a sort of mix between the two songs, its pretty cool, you should check it out.
it wasnt Coolio who came up with Gangsta's paradise...it was actually L.V (guy who sings the chorus) together with a producer who was playing around with this tune. L.V then took another rapper first who decided L.V should create the song by himself, after which he then took it to coolio (who took some convincing apparently) and then after hearing the beat L.V brought of gangstas paradise, Coolio started writing his lyrics....Shame L.V doesnt get the love he deservs for being the one who actually brought gangstas paradise together.
Dude covers/remakes of other peoples songs should be more accepted. I’ve heard people say that coolio stole Stevie’s music or that a cover of higher ground by the RCHP Isn’t their music to cover and profit from. Like dude. If they are inspired by Stevie then it means they respect him. And why not expose Stevie to new people?
Still as powerful in 2023 as it was when I first heard it in 1976. Absolutely amazing…..how does someone come up with this? Only Mr. Wonder…… the best word to describe him. Stevie’s music is the soundtrack to millions of people’s lives. Thank you for blessing us all.❤
Oh yes..this album (and Hotter than July) were on constant rotation in my household and still today..forget this "heartless music" THIS is my childhood!!
The first time I listened to this album; I was alone with the largest record collection on the face of the planet and tripping on acid. I listened to this album all night. One of the best albums ever made.
Fort those who care, the strings you hear in this song are not played on violins but on a Yamaha GX-1 synthisizer which cost more than a luxury car and was their flagship product at the time.
I'm hearing this for the first time and it's 2012 !!! Didn't realise Coolio had sampled this tune. Both tracks are great in their own right. Big respect to Stevie. His brilliant songwriting and ability to play so many instruments blows my mind!! He may not have the gift of sight but he is truly blessed with incredible vision!! A true legend.
WithDreday I'm sorry; I've heard so many people ranting like that with seemingly no support. I was probably not in the best mood either, so thanks for being the better person and not getting all sarcastic XD I totally agree with that, though, to be honest. It seems like everybody wants money and nothing more, so they appeal to statistics, pretty much. It's no longer an art at that point; art is "the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination" according to the Oxford dictionary. Where is the creativity in taking the paved road and directly copying the predecessors? So, yeah, you're right. Sorry.
KupferudelWolf No need to apologize. People do that with genres they don't like all the time, so I get how it can become cliché after awhile. It's just a shame to me that pop crap like Bimer can get 100 million views while music like this hardly gets 100,000+ views. But that probably just me getting old.
WithDreday What's with you guys breaking the code? No insults, an apology was issued, neither Hitler or Obama were mentioned. Were these your first posts? What is this world coming to?
Stevie Wonder is a musical delight, His melodies and lyrics take flight, With his soulful voice and talented hands, He creates music that truly expands. He's a master of the keyboard and harmonica too, His skills and creativity are always anew, From "Superstition" to "I Just Called to Say I Love You", His songs are timeless and always true. Stevie Wonder's music touches the heart, His songs are a work of art, His talent and passion are plain to see, Stevie Wonder, you're a true inspiration to me.
Songs in the Key of Life is a true Masterpiece! Stevie wonder is a Musical genius of Epic proportions! He was ahead of his time for 1976 which is why his music will stand the test of time!
Awesomw talent, Stevie Wonder is! I love the orchestration and the string instruments are simply - beautiful, I also enjoy the rap version, adapted by Coolio; may he rest in peace. this song, is prophetic, in many ways and Coolio's version, is a befitting, the Gangsters, in the 21st Centuring, in the USA & Globally. reference: Psalms 37 (Bible).
Here are some in that potential category: Dark side of the moon, Axis: Bold as love, Steely Dan Royal Scam, zeppelin IV, Bob Marley Exodus, Marvin Gaye What’s going on?
When I was young- and lost- and alone- I'd "lay the needle" on 'Innervision' or 'Songs in the Key' and hear the voice of G*d. To me, Stevie Wonder...Steveland Morris is a direct messenger from Heaven....
I appreciate both versions, Coolio I enjoy the rythm, the approach and the difference, with Stevie Wonder the song has a trance like quality, my body moves too but my soul comes alive and I catch myself dreaming of a world without hate, violence and racism.....occasionnally tears may flow.
This album came out in 1976. Stevie Wonder was born in 1950. I am utterly blown away by the emotional and intellectual intelligence of a 26 year old writing songs at this level!
This song is more prolific and pedictive than most know. Actually his whole discography is..but THIS song speaks like a parable. The before and after of our world. When younger and listening to his music, i knew he was saying something deeper than what the lyrics meant. Now, as knowledge increases and the veil being lifted w/an almost sultry subtlety. I know that what i struggled to grasp in Wonder's lyrics then, now I seem to understand on many diff levels. Is that age? Or time?
Ok, after listening to "Praise to our lives Living for the future paradise Shame to anyone's lives Living in the pastime paradise" I started crying....
Stevie Wonder has always been a musical genius. Songs in the Key of Life was the pinnacle of his career. A complete masterpiece. I was 16 when it came out, and my high school friends and I practically wore that album out. 👍👍
I was 17 and received it for Christmas that year. My family and I listened to all four sides at least once while drinking my Grandmother’s Brandy Alexanders ❤️
I can only narrow it down to my favorite five (5) songs for this album! When I die, please bury me with pictures of my family, closest friends, my favorite novel "Go Tell It On The Mountain" (by James Baldwin) and this album!!!!!!!!
[Chorus] They've been spending most their lives Living in a pastime paradise They've been spending most their lives Living in a pastime paradise They've been wasting most of their time Glorifying days long gone behind They've been wasting most their days In remembrance of ignorance oldest praise [Post-Chorus] Tell me who of them will come to be? How many of them are you and me? [Verse 1] Dissipation, race relations Consolation, segregation Dispensation, isolation Exploitation, mutilation Mutation, miscreation Confirmation to the evils of the world [Chorus] They've been spending most their lives Living in a future paradise They've been spending most their lives Living in a future paradise They've been looking in their minds For the day that sorrow's lost from time They keep telling of the day When the savior of love will come to stay [Post-Chorus] Tell me who of them will come to be? How many of them are you and me? [Verse 2] Proclamation of race relations Consolation is integration Verification of revelation Acclamation, world salvation Vibration, stimulation Confirmation to the peace of the world [Chorus] They've been spending most their lives Living in a pastime paradise They've been spending most their lives Living in a pastime paradise They've been spending most their lives Living in a future paradise They've been spending most their lives Living in a future paradise We've been spending too much of our lives Living in a pastime paradise Let's start living our lives Living for the future paradise Praise to our lives Living for the future paradise Shame to anyone's life Living in a pastime paradise
That string of albums by Stevie Wonder (Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, Songs in the Key of Life) is the greatest in music history. He's a true genius, probably America's greatest living musical talent, and this song is just one of his many greats.
I've been calling him the GOAT and well deserved, for a long time now. No one touches his run from 1967-1985...18 years of just EXCELLENCE with a middle run inside of it of the greatest trio of albums ever made back to back to back (Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life). And that's AFTER the otherwise classic Talking Book in 1972. All that and he hadn't even turned 30 yet. THE GOAT.
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Every hit from the 90's... is actually a hit from the 70's.
music dies a death from nostalgia....
Every hit from the 90s is actually a hit from the 70s and 80s
@@therealckonmixcloud1733
I see what you did there. You took a “sample” of the original comment and made it “your own.”
@@ben2720 lol
Lisa Loeb - Stay?
"Pastime Paradise" was sampled by Coolio in 1995 to make "Gangsta's Paradise", which was then parodied in 1996 by Weird Al Yankovic with "Amish Paradise". But it all started with Stevie.
like with any music i gotta respect the original creator, but in my opinion coolio's sample surpasses this original. the beat is just so well utilized and the song has such good,smart and not to mention meaningful lyrics, along with a good message.
I thought that the year that Weird Al did the parody in 1999?🤔
@Strawberry fields97 this is a parody of Amish Paradise dumb dumb. Amish Paradise was mad in 1699
KalimbaKid I thought gangsta's paradise was the original....
I think gangsters paradise was a cover of another rapper so Coolio was not the originator of that version
It took coolio’s death for me to find out this was the original. My respect went up for Stevie.
Same
@@mrclean7164 Same too!!! Crazy!
@@jasonfattal1326 my father who's a musician said I prefer the original when Coolio sadly passed, I said there was no original. What a show up lol. I didn't know this track existed either
@@patriceaqa288 I was the same. Remember the Coolio one being big in the UK circa 94/95. I probably still prefer that one but I like this one.
Likewise I've never heard this until today
Well, it was today that I learned this was the original.
😂😂
Same! I just texted my mom, mortified. I'm 49 yrs old and just now learned. Stevie is the absolute king.
I just learned this as well. FML
I’m 63. Stevie is my favorite singer. Better late than never!
Yessir
There is Stevie Wonder and then there is everyone else. Simply the best.
Agreed. Musical prodigy.
I like how you set Stevie wonder in a class of his own.....
One of the most talented musicians that ever lived. A true legend.
Facts
He’s not actually blind you inbisile.
This isn’t a sample, this is the whole dam song!
Frrrr
This is NOT the whole song
apparently its an interpolation
@@imago8343 Almost
@@valenb2839 its just the chorus
The man is simply a genius... ahead of his time. There will never be another Stevie Wonder. He's basically responsible for modern R&B music. And matter of fact, categorizing him to just soul music is an injustice. What an irony... the man is blind yet had so much vision in artistry.
Stevie Wonder is still alive
Never meant he was dead... I was talking about his music in the past
He’s an excellent musician and is a legend.
@@christianmoller6141 he is retired tho
He's the opposite of Beethoven, one could not hear so they wrote, the other could not see so they spoke
I’m so embarrassed that I didn’t know until now that Coolio sampled this song. It’s phenomenal. Stevie Wonder, always imitated never duplicated. Genius.
Little but more than a sample.
Lol "sampled" riiight
@@schwann145 This song fits the exact definition of a sample.
I only discovered this now, literally 5 min ago. Thought Coolio was original all these years.
@@psme3 No. Coolio took the ENTIRE Track hook & bridge more or less. Closer to a remake than merely a sample. A bar or two is a sample. He took the whole damn song.
At 41 years and 7 months old, I now learned that this is the original. Good tune!
Yea, 45 here. Listening to some of the greatest albums of all time and found this. Mind blown
Yıllardır peşindeydim 😅 yahu kim hangi grup söylüyordur bunu asıl diye sonunda buldum❤ çocukluk ve gençliğim kendisi.
Let's not pretend this wouldn't climb to #1 on modern charts if this was released today. Truly timeless music.
it explains why Gangsters Paradise hit 1 Billion views on youtube. Unfortunate that it wasnt this version that did but eh
It wouldn’t
I’ll be damned. Coolio was my jam in 1995. I must’ve listened to that song with my friends a thousand times. Lord knows it was being played on MTV constantly during that time. I had no idea Coolio sampled the melody from this Stevie Wonder song. I imagine that happens a lot. In fact when I was a boy I loved Ice Ice Baby, from Vanilla Ice and it wasn’t until many years later I heard the song Under Pressure from David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.
Coolio passed away very recently so I have a renewed interest in Gangsta’s Paradise and I’m fascinated that a rap artist would sample the melody of a song performed by Stevie Wonder. It seems like a random choice.
So are musicians ok with this? You compose and sing a song, and 20 years later someone else steals your melody or tune or whatever, but changes the lyrics and makes subtle changes to the underlying melody, and sells a million records and launches a career in music. Did Stevie get paid royalties at least?
Coolio asked permission before releasing his reworked version of Pastime Paradise, it got turned down the first time because of profanity, but after coolio removed the profanity, Stevie Wonder approved it.
also, Stevie liked the reworked version lmao, he even sang it with Coolio once in 1995, making a sort of mix between the two songs, its pretty cool, you should check it out.
@@mmsL125 Agreed. This version blows.
That a song written 46 years ago could sound so fresh, current and edgy just confirms the absolute f-ing genius of Stevie Wonder.
Think About What You Said, 46 Years Ago This Song Is Exactly 46 Years Ago September 28 1976 When Did Coolio Die ? September 28
@@trayhops6967 Wow golly gee that proves absolutely NOTHING!!!!
Great music is timeless!
Stevie did not write it
@@MOrtiz-dc9ulhe did though
Stevie Wonder, the Original Gangsta
Isn't he blind
@@nkumbusimwawa9837 are you suggesting the blind people can be gangsta? HAHAHAHAHA just kidding!!
He’s a lover not a gangsta 🥰
@alex: 😍
"Songs in the key of Life",is indeed an iconic album...one of the Greatest of all time!
I agree.........
Very good...
So many good songs in the same album... Masterpiece
My all time favorite album
IF NOT THE BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME IT'S 1 OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ALBUMS!
As a stevie wonder fan i'd have to say coolio did an amazing job of taking this song and making it true for him while staying true to the original
it wasnt Coolio who came up with Gangsta's paradise...it was actually L.V (guy who sings the chorus) together with a producer who was playing around with this tune. L.V then took another rapper first who decided L.V should create the song by himself, after which he then took it to coolio (who took some convincing apparently) and then after hearing the beat L.V brought of gangstas paradise, Coolio started writing his lyrics....Shame L.V doesnt get the love he deservs for being the one who actually brought gangstas paradise together.
Wowww… this comment is all the way in 2013!! 😳😳😳
R. I. P. Coolio. He just passed away not long ago, September 2022. Amzingly, Stevie Wonder outlived him.
Dude covers/remakes of other peoples songs should be more accepted. I’ve heard people say that coolio stole Stevie’s music or that a cover of higher ground by the RCHP Isn’t their music to cover and profit from. Like dude. If they are inspired by Stevie then it means they respect him. And why not expose Stevie to new people?
It’s a blatant rip-off, they barely changed anything
Still as powerful in 2023 as it was when I first heard it in 1976. Absolutely amazing…..how does someone come up with this? Only Mr. Wonder…… the best word to describe him. Stevie’s music is the soundtrack to millions of people’s lives. Thank you for blessing us all.❤
stevie IS a WONDER
If "Songs In the Key of Life" had been the only album he ever recorded, it would have been enough to make him a legend, this album is amazing.
This was a true gift to the world
Amen.
Triple F
In Stevie’s days he won Grammy after Grammy and if he was nominated he always won.
Stevie has left a imprint on the World !!
No doubt! After losing PRINCE, it makes us know how to appreciate our GREATS, even more!
Oh yes..this album (and Hotter than July) were on constant rotation in my household and still today..forget this "heartless music" THIS is my childhood!!
And he's still here!
Facts
All those strings were done on a Yamaha GX-1 synth. Mind-blowing how real they sounded in 1976.
2024 and it’s still so powerful.
"Hitchin' up the buggy/
churnin' lots of butter/
Raised a barn on Monday/
Soon I'll raise another/"
Think your really righteous? Think your pure at heart?
@@Catchmarley I'll prove I'm a million times as humble as thou art
I'LL GO MEDIEVAL ON YOUR HINEY
*soon I'll raise (uhnudder)
If you're gonna quote pac use the right word
amish paradise
Today I learned Gangsta's Paradise is based off a Stevie Wonder song.
Cool(io).
11/28/24 is when I found out.
(2022 for me) So is "Time", Mary J. Blige
@@shannonmorrow2399 (2022 for me) So is "Time", Mary J. Blige
12/4/2024
this lyrics are so powerful, it pretty much timeless.
Absolutely true!
Thanks to Coolie for bringing this great Stevie Wonder song to a new generation. May you rest in peace.
I actually thank Weird Al Yankovic
Thank all three! Al, coolio and Stevie!
What a killer song. We should listen to more older songs . Stevie Wonder is blind in his eyes but not in his rockin spirit.
This was my jam 1976…. Wore out this album. Thanks mom for letting me play this over and over. ❤
Didn't get much air time..... we played it like crazy at home. Who cared? ♡♡♡♡
Me too!
Nina Houchen wasn’t born early enough to see this come out sadly, but who’s to say newer generations can’t love good music.
Stevie really is the greatest to ever do it.
He is he really is. Bad!
The first time I listened to this album; I was alone with the largest record collection on the face of the planet and tripping on acid. I listened to this album all night. One of the best albums ever made.
How did you get into that situation?
He just said it, trippin on acid
@@gamersinacontainer No sh!T Tell us all! Sounds like a great story
@@cattycorner8 Yeah!
How can you listen to this shit on Acid - Bloody hell try something a bit more trippier.
The greatness of Stevie Wonder, and a set of impressive lyrics way ahead of its time, but will be relevant forever!
Great point..............,
Fort those who care, the strings you hear in this song are not played on violins but on a Yamaha GX-1 synthisizer which cost more than a luxury car and was their flagship product at the time.
That intro still gives you chills
je suis francais et je dis que cet homme est une légende pour toute les générations
T'as vu la vidéo de seb
Came today because of Coolio's death. RIP. 🙏🏻
The genius of Stevie Wonder is his music stays relevant be it the 70's, 90's or 2022.
He passed the same date the Stevie album was released. Kind of crazy
I'm hearing this for the first time and it's 2012 !!! Didn't realise Coolio had sampled this tune. Both tracks are great in their own right.
Big respect to Stevie. His brilliant songwriting and ability to play so many instruments blows my mind!!
He may not have the gift of sight but he is truly blessed with incredible vision!!
A true legend.
Is it still 2012?
Asking for a friend.
Damn made 9 years ago I felt that
@@Laggyboi No fucking way it's been 10 years since 2012 🤦
@Jassim Ali ooh ma god now its 10 makes me feel old even tho I'm only 15
Ten years later, I find this.
One of the best song writers ever in the world what an incredibly insightful song timeless thank you Stevie who in the world will ever replace you?
No one.
There will be others to come
But Stevie is irreplaceable👌❤
Wowww… this comment is in 2015 😳😳
@@paradise8849 Time is flying 😳
2015 is 8 years ago now wtf!!!
سمعت هذه الأغنيه أول مره سنة 1984 فعلآ أغنيه رائعه ..
The whole album is gold.
👍 yes
Didn't expect it from Stevie?? Sounds like you've got a lot to listen to ;)
What a haunting melody
It's a shame that this doesn't have 1 million+ views.
Support real music people.
What makes any other song "unreal" music? Your dislike for it?
KupferudelWolf
The fact that it's made strictly for the pop charts and nothing else.
No need to get defensive:p
WithDreday I'm sorry; I've heard so many people ranting like that with seemingly no support. I was probably not in the best mood either, so thanks for being the better person and not getting all sarcastic XD
I totally agree with that, though, to be honest. It seems like everybody wants money and nothing more, so they appeal to statistics, pretty much. It's no longer an art at that point; art is "the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination" according to the Oxford dictionary. Where is the creativity in taking the paved road and directly copying the predecessors?
So, yeah, you're right. Sorry.
KupferudelWolf No need to apologize. People do that with genres they don't like all the time, so I get how it can become cliché after awhile.
It's just a shame to me that pop crap like Bimer can get 100 million views while music like this hardly gets 100,000+ views.
But that probably just me getting old.
WithDreday
What's with you guys breaking the code? No insults, an apology was issued, neither Hitler or Obama were mentioned. Were these your first posts? What is this world coming to?
Stevie Wonder is a musical delight,
His melodies and lyrics take flight,
With his soulful voice and talented hands,
He creates music that truly expands.
He's a master of the keyboard and harmonica too,
His skills and creativity are always anew,
From "Superstition" to "I Just Called to Say I Love You",
His songs are timeless and always true.
Stevie Wonder's music touches the heart,
His songs are a work of art,
His talent and passion are plain to see,
Stevie Wonder, you're a true inspiration to me.
❤Beautiful ❤️ 😢
How am I only just learning of this song in 2023?!
How am I only just learning of this song in 2024? :D
the legend that is stevie wonder
Songs in the Key of Life is a true Masterpiece! Stevie wonder is a Musical genius of Epic proportions! He was ahead of his time for 1976 which is why his music will stand the test of time!
Amen to that!
Awesomw talent, Stevie Wonder is! I love the orchestration and the string instruments are simply - beautiful, I also enjoy the rap
version, adapted by Coolio; may he rest in peace. this song, is
prophetic, in many ways and Coolio's version, is a befitting, the
Gangsters, in the 21st Centuring, in the USA & Globally.
reference: Psalms 37 (Bible).
I can't name five albums better than this one in the history of modern music.
Here are some in that potential category: Dark side of the moon, Axis: Bold as love, Steely Dan Royal Scam, zeppelin IV, Bob Marley Exodus, Marvin Gaye What’s going on?
Perfect time to listen to this song.
You forget just how GIFTED and TALENTED this man is until you listen to his music again. What an unbelievably talented person.
Hi
Isn't it weird how you commented this when you were 11 years younger than you are now?
Speechless. What a pioneer.
OMG SO much wisdom in this song!!! Relevant even today 2022.
When I was young- and lost- and alone- I'd "lay the needle" on 'Innervision' or 'Songs in the Key' and hear the voice of G*d. To me, Stevie Wonder...Steveland Morris is a direct messenger from Heaven....
I appreciate both versions, Coolio I enjoy the rythm, the approach and the difference, with Stevie Wonder the song has a trance like quality, my body moves too but my soul comes alive and I catch myself dreaming of a world without hate, violence and racism.....occasionnally tears may flow.
One is a creator. the other a thief who just plagiate
@@wd1534Do you not know how many songs are sampled from other ones?
@@wd1534plagiarism is different from sampling
One of the deepest tracks on one of the deepest albums ever made. That is all.
This album came out in 1976. Stevie Wonder was born in 1950. I am utterly blown away by the emotional and intellectual intelligence of a 26 year old writing songs at this level!
And this was his peak. He wrote my favorite album of his at 18!
He is so smart! And so talented! He is sooooooo amazing! I love everything about him!
My mind is blown away.
One of the 70s greatest albums
I was today years old when I found out THIS was the original!
This song is more prolific and pedictive than most know. Actually his whole discography is..but THIS song speaks like a parable. The before and after of our world. When younger and listening to his music, i knew he was saying something deeper than what the lyrics meant. Now, as knowledge increases and the veil being lifted w/an almost sultry subtlety. I know that what i struggled to grasp in Wonder's lyrics then, now I seem to understand on many diff levels. Is that age? Or time?
Ok, after listening to
"Praise to our lives
Living for the future paradise
Shame to anyone's lives
Living in the pastime paradise"
I started crying....
Stevie Wonder has always been a musical genius. Songs in the Key of Life was the pinnacle of his career. A complete masterpiece. I was 16 when it came out, and my high school friends and I practically wore that album out. 👍👍
I was 17 and received it for Christmas that year. My family and I listened to all four sides at least once while drinking my Grandmother’s Brandy Alexanders ❤️
I can only narrow it down to my favorite five (5) songs for this album! When I die, please bury me with pictures of my family, closest friends, my favorite novel "Go Tell It On The Mountain" (by James Baldwin) and this album!!!!!!!!
Incredible song.
This was one of my favorites from this genius.
[Chorus]
They've been spending most their lives
Living in a pastime paradise
They've been spending most their lives
Living in a pastime paradise
They've been wasting most of their time
Glorifying days long gone behind
They've been wasting most their days
In remembrance of ignorance oldest praise
[Post-Chorus]
Tell me who of them will come to be?
How many of them are you and me?
[Verse 1]
Dissipation, race relations
Consolation, segregation
Dispensation, isolation
Exploitation, mutilation
Mutation, miscreation
Confirmation to the evils of the world
[Chorus]
They've been spending most their lives
Living in a future paradise
They've been spending most their lives
Living in a future paradise
They've been looking in their minds
For the day that sorrow's lost from time
They keep telling of the day
When the savior of love will come to stay
[Post-Chorus]
Tell me who of them will come to be?
How many of them are you and me?
[Verse 2]
Proclamation of race relations
Consolation is integration
Verification of revelation
Acclamation, world salvation
Vibration, stimulation
Confirmation to the peace of the world
[Chorus]
They've been spending most their lives
Living in a pastime paradise
They've been spending most their lives
Living in a pastime paradise
They've been spending most their lives
Living in a future paradise
They've been spending most their lives
Living in a future paradise
We've been spending too much of our lives
Living in a pastime paradise
Let's start living our lives
Living for the future paradise
Praise to our lives
Living for the future paradise
Shame to anyone's life
Living in a pastime paradise
Verse 1 looks like lyrics to a metal song tbh lol
One of the greatest songwriters of our time.
Yes with prince
@@chezchezchezchez Michael Jackson too.
@@startracker5895 sort of. MJ has song writers that wrote WITH him.
Wonder and Prince worked alone.
Back in the 1970s when I first heard this it blew me away. It is as awe- inspiring now as it was then.
Yet another classic from the Genius Stevie Wonder may your light never dim my brother! I'm a 70s baby
How have I never heard this song
I literally just learned of this song today and I’m just…🤯
That string of albums by Stevie Wonder (Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, Songs in the Key of Life) is the greatest in music history. He's a true genius, probably America's greatest living musical talent, and this song is just one of his many greats.
This song's lyrics are still very relevant today.
Beautiful Transcendent music performed by a brilliantly spiritual artist.
This single song is enough to prove how gifted Stevie Wonder is.
Stevie was singing about this shit way back!!!! wake up ya'll!!!!
All of his music still relevant.
How the fuck do you have a teenage grandson?! You look 25.
It’s shocking, I keep finding so many artist who for so long now have been trying to wake people up.
Makes you wonder what the hell we are in!
I love this! I am glad it's Stevie Wonder that created this classic gem!
I love this album...i love ALL Stevie music...so intuitive and full. Again sounds...a lot of sound...his music is complete.
They keep telling of the day
When the savior of love will come to stay
Hallelejah Stevie! I'm waiting and preparing excitedly!
Man, this song sounds really, REALLY good! 🔥
Everybody needs to listen, back to front, to this album!
Been listening to this since the 70's Stevie is a phenom. Much health to you Mr Wonder...just called to say I love you.
One of the most influential singers born. Loved his music, saw him live and really admire his words!!
This is a beautiful message by the greatest artist of my generation. 1LOVE
A true classic, stands the test of time. This whole album never gets old.
Listen to the instruments!!
This is the original one and the best period...
You learn something new everyday
You know the greatness of an artist by the times they are sampled. Original is always golden!
That’s not necessarily true. Not all songs lend them selves to being sampled.
One of the best songs from a brilliant album by a timelessly brilliant singer.
This is beautiful
My musical genius Stevie wonder may 13!!!! Wonderfully blessed man. Truthful lyrics
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Shows the music genius of stevie wonder when other artists do their covers of his songs
I was Today years old when I found this out. Amazing
Play this loudly. Layers upon layers upon layers of total genius. Listen to the lyrics on top of that musical genius. Legendary.
I've been calling him the GOAT and well deserved, for a long time now. No one touches his run from 1967-1985...18 years of just EXCELLENCE with a middle run inside of it of the greatest trio of albums ever made back to back to back (Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life). And that's AFTER the otherwise classic Talking Book in 1972. All that and he hadn't even turned 30 yet. THE GOAT.
lmao....man I love the username!
So glad I got to see Stevie in 1995 with a full orchestra. An unforgettable concert. Saw him again in 2012 but he did not have the full orchestra.
@@TheresaofTheWorld That's awesome. I've been lucky enough to see him twice too, both times were incredible!
Another very good song! Classic! Legendary Stevie Wonder is a one of a kind artist!
RIP Coolio (9/28/2022). This day happens to also be when Songs in the Key of Life was released (9/28/1976) ruclips.net/video/fPO76Jlnz6c/видео.html
RIP Rap Legend Coolio 🪦😢
What a day. Rip to a legend
What the f f whoAa that is mind blowing!!!!!!!!!!
Meditate....meditate quanta BELLA MUSICA ancora ascoltare......basta cercare.
thank you stevie wonder for this awesome song
Stevie wonder is just an amazing person .its astonishing how he's able to put his words together............
Loved this as a kid and dug it when Coolio covered it. The school the movie was about was our local high school, Carlmont.
One of the best songs ive ever heard. Especially love the background vocals with Stevie Wonder near the end of song