Wonder Years

The Wonder of Old Music

What is it about old songs that take you way back to another time and place? A time when you thought things were easier and better, when in fact they may have been on the brink of disaster. Somehow the soothing sound of the music takes away everything distasteful and leaves you longing for that time to somehow magically return and bury your cares.

This weekend I had the opportunity to listen to some old Stevie Wonder and “boy” did it take me back. I seriously felt like crying at times and laughing  at other times. The words were so touching. That man’s a genius. It’s a travesty we didn’t appreciate his talent back in the day because we seldom listened to the words and if we did, they had very little meaning.  

 

My fav is “Songs in the Key of Life”. This album should be in every home in America…so much love and depth in his music. “Timeless”  is the best way to describe this work of art and “As” is the jam. This album was done in the 70’s…unbelievable

 

Thanks Stevie for allowing me to partake and enjoy for so many years “the wonder of Stevie”. If you never make another album or write another song, you have already touched the lives of many generations with the relevance of your music.

If you've never listened to Songs in the Key of Life, might I invite you to give your ears a welcoming break from some of the noise they now call music and try some Stevie tonight. These next years can be  wonder years for you,too.