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The Woman in Red

by Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick

Released: August 28, 1984

R&B, soul, funk, pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"The Woman in Red: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" is the second soundtrack album released by American musician Stevie Wonder on the Motown label. Released in 1984, the album is associated with the film *The Woman in Red*, which stars Gene Wilder. The album also includes the follow-up hit "Love Light in Flight," which reached the US top 20.

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Additionally, the track "Don't Drive Drunk" is notable…

Additionally, the track "Don't Drive Drunk" is notable for its role in a public service announcement by the Ad Council and the US Department of Transportation, aimed at promoting drunk driving prevention.

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The Woman In Red

"The Woman in Red: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" is the second soundtrack album released by American musician Stevie Wonder on the Motown label.

I Just Called To Say I Love You

The soundtrack features Stevie Wonder's biggest hit, "I Just Called to Say I Love You," which achieved international success, hitting number one and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Love Light In Flight

The album also includes the follow-up hit "Love Light in Flight," which reached the US top 20.

Don't Drive Drunk

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The soundtrack features Stevie Wonder's biggest hit, "I Just Called to Say I Love You," which achieved international success, hitting number one and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

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The soundtrack features Stevie Wonder's biggest hit, "I Just Called to Say I Love You," which achieved international success, hitting number one and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The album also includes the follow-up hit "Love Light in Flight," which reached the US top 20. Additionally, the track "Don't Drive Drunk" is notable for its role in a public service announcement by the Ad Council and the US Department of Transportation, aimed at promoting drunk driving prevention.