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Sally's Jukebox Hits #49

I Just Called To Say I Love You

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Comment from Cindy Warren
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I heard that song on the radio this morning, and here it is again. Funny how that happens. Stevie was wonderful. He truly deserved all those awards.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
    You must listed to satellite radio or have an oldies station nearby. I'm delighted pleased. Sending you my best today as always and many thanks,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
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Sally:

It seems we were doing a lot of the same things about the same time - I am apparently about 4 years older than you.
I cannot think of any poorly received Stevie Wonder song!
I agree with every bit of praise you shared about him.

Jan

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments, dear Jan. I just knew it would please. Sending along my very best,
    Sal XOs...
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
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Hello Sally, that's a great number 'I just Called to Say I Love You' - Stevie_Wonder a great performer despite his blindness - nothing keeps you back if you have the talent and the drive. I loved it when I was young, coming back from the dance when my sister and I used to listen to Top of the Pops. It may be before your time but I was listening to Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Frankie Lane and many more, huddled in a cold room where the heat was still present on the old fireplace which we huddled round - happy days! You brought it all back for me. Keep up the good work. This was well written. Best wishes - love Dorothy xx

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review and kind comments. Sending you my best today as always, Sally XOs....
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Magnificent tribute--heartfelt nostalgic reminiscence--fascinating facts about Wonder's background and accomplishments. Certainly, that song is well known! (Was he born blind?)

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Thank you, dear Liz. A wonderful and complimentary review. He was not born blind, but premature. Lack of oxygen in the incubator caused his retinas to detach around six weeks old. :( I have a rare genetic retina disease.
    Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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I have heard some old shows featuring the Casey Kasem records. It was fun. If only others felt the same as Stevie, the world would be a better place. There would be no need for hate and violence. I'm glad we like the same music. There is something about this particular that makes me just melt into a sweet puddle.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments. I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I wholeheartedly agree with your comments. His loving spirit shines! Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from lyenochka
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Thank you for giving Stevie a place on your top 50 list. That's one of my favorite songs, too! And I have his greatest hits CD because I think all of his big hits are musically so enjoyable! So glad he gave glory to God!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments, dear Helen! It was my honor to post this song from such a Wonder-ful performer and person. Sal XOs....
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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It's hard to pick favorites when the singer is so fantastic, so I'll just say I LOVE "Fingertips" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"! Your piece on Stevie Wonder is excellent in all respects--smoothly put-together, with descriptive, specific details.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the complimentary review of my post. I'm delighted you enjoyed both the song and the man. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from poetwatch
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I don't have a jukebox, Sally. I haven't listened to music like I used to. It's a shame really for I love music! I had many records, recordings, cassettes, CDs... you name it, I had it. In Spanish and in English. Then, I had too many complaints about loud music. I was losing my hearing. I don't listen to music that often anymore. Now, I have peace. I'm going crazy!!! :) Thanks for the music and for the call.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    I'm using the term Jukebox here metaphorically, Jose. Any enjoyment of music even singing is where I am going here. I have a partial photographic memory and I visually see the record and the year, spinning on my record player.The jukebox was fun too, and lived at the corner drug store and a local hamburger stand. I always lingered at it with a dime, (or quarter later on) choosing my favorites. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs...
Comment from juliaSjames
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I love this song and I'm a big fan of Stevie Wonder. Sally you don't know what wonderful bitter sweet memories you've stirred up in me by sharing this post. Thank you so much.

Have a restful night dear friend.

Stay safe healthy and blessed

Julia

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review of my post and song choice. I'm glad to hear you love Stevie Womder. He will be up again. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Wendy G
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Thank you so much for honouring Stevie Wonder! This particular song "I just called to say 'I love you'" has been very meaningful to me. We were in Saudi Arabia just prior to the Gulf War, and all the women and children were evacuated. My husband had to remain there to finish his contract - another five months. I remember one night phoning him and putting the radio next to the phone so he could hear this song, from us in Australia. Still brings tears to my eyes! Blessings to you, thank you for this tribute to Stevie Wonder. What a wonderful and humble man.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    He is Womder-ful. I'm so very glad you enjoyed this and hope you will be back. Sending you my best with many thanks,
    Sal XOs....