From Rolling Stone · Kory Grow · · 1m
Stevie Wonder Releases Unheard Songs
Stevie Wonder surprise-releases four unreleased tracks from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life.
In brief
Stevie Wonder surprise-releases four unreleased tracks from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. Stevie Wonder released four previously unheard songs from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life for its 50th anniversary. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Stevie Wonder surprise-releases EP
Stevie Wonder surprise-released Songs in the Key of Life 50: The EP with four previously unreleased studio recordings.
Tracks recorded in 1976
He recorded 'It’s Easier,' 'My Life Story of Love,' 'I Can See the Sun in Late December,' and 'I’m Into Livin' during sessions for his 1976 album.
50th anniversary timing
The EP arrived on streaming services at 4:54 a.m. PDT, the time the original sessions wrapped.
“Fo’FiftyFo’”
Album’s legacy
Songs in the Key of Life ranked fourth on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, featuring Wonder’s infant daughter Aisha Morris.
Song themes
The tracks explore themes of love, nostalgia, and life’s joys and struggles through Wonder’s heartfelt lyrics.
At a glance
Stevie Wonder released four previously unheard songs from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life for its 50th anniversary.
