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For Once in My Life

by Stevie Wonder

Released: December 06, 1968

Soul, jazz, pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

The album demonstrated a departure from his earlier works as it marked a maturing 18-year-old Wonder, evolving his style and transitioning into his classic period. "For Once in My Life" is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. The album featured a combination of soul, pop, and Motown sound, displaying an increasing social consciousness and maturity in Wonder's songwriting.

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Interesting Facts

It was released on December 6, 1968, on…

It was released on December 6, 1968, on the Motown record label Tamla.

The album's tracks include a mix of ballads…

The album's tracks include a mix of ballads, pop-oriented tunes, and some of his first experimentations with soul and funk.

The title track, "For Once in My Life,"…

The title track, "For Once in My Life," is a significant highlight of the album.

It has been a massive success, becoming one…

It has been a massive success, becoming one of Wonder's most iconic songs.

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Essential Tracks

For Once in My Life

"For Once in My Life" is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.

Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day

Other noteworthy tracks include "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day," "You Met Your Match," and "I Wanna Make Her Love Me." Moreover, "For Once in My Life" was critically acclaimed for its music, compositions, and Wonder's vocals.

You Met Your Match

I Wanna Make Her Love Me

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Reception

The album charted at number nine on Billboard's R&B charts and peaked at 50 on the U.S. Pop charts. Besides its commercial success, the album is also known for its impact and influence on the sub-genres of Motown Sound and Soul music. Other noteworthy tracks include "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day," "You Met Your Match," and "I Wanna Make Her Love Me." Moreover, "For Once in My Life" was critically acclaimed for its music, compositions, and Wonder's vocals.

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The Complete Album Story

"For Once in My Life" is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. It was released on December 6, 1968, on the Motown record label Tamla. The album demonstrated a departure from his earlier works as it marked a maturing 18-year-old Wonder, evolving his style and transitioning into his classic period.

The album featured a combination of soul, pop, and Motown sound, displaying an increasing social consciousness and maturity in Wonder's songwriting. The album's tracks include a mix of ballads, pop-oriented tunes, and some of his first experimentations with soul and funk.

The title track, "For Once in My Life," is a significant highlight of the album. It has been a massive success, becoming one of Wonder's most iconic songs. Other noteworthy tracks include "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day," "You Met Your Match," and "I Wanna Make Her Love Me."

Moreover, "For Once in My Life" was critically acclaimed for its music, compositions, and Wonder's vocals. The album charted at number nine on Billboard's R&B charts and peaked at 50 on the U.S. Pop charts. Besides its commercial success, the album is also known for its impact and influence on the sub-genres of Motown Sound and Soul music.