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Sally's Jukebox Hits #49

I Just Called To Say I Love You

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Comment from royowen
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That's true. One should always "pick up the phone, call and say, I love you" it's only the right thing to do after all. Yeas he is certainly a lovely man, and talented singer/songwriter friend Sally. Well done, just loved your post Sally, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review of my post, dear Roy. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....
reply by royowen on 28-Apr-2021
    Welcome Sally
Comment from Debra White
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Hey Sally :)
I have a feeling that I'm going to love every single one of your top 50, judging by your numbers 50 and 49! I adore Stevie Wonder and his music - I can't think of a song of his that I don't like!
Bring on number 48!
Best wishes as always, Debra x

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review. So delighted you're enjoying this. My kids (that are your age) enjoy my taste in music. Sigh...Am I really that old? Great times for music represented here.
    Sending you my best today,
    Sal XOs...
Comment from Sugarray77
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Hello Sally. Your story about yourself really is moving and stirred me too. I enjoyed the writing about Stevie and his battles, but it is your own resonating story that you have interwoven throughout this piece that gives it depth. Very well done, my friend.

Melissa

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review and kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, dear Melissa. Sending you my very best,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Gloria ....
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Excellent choice with Stevie Wonder. Always been a fan, and saw him in concert at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, BC. Over 20,000 crowded in there, and I tried jumping up over the heads of people to take photographs, but let's put it this way, they didn't turn out for all the blur.

He is definitely an inspiration to people around the world.

On Saturday's, I had a date with Dick Clark and American Bandstand. - I think Saturdays doesn't need an apostrophe.

Excellent addition to your Jukebox. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
    Aw, thank you so much, dear Gloria. I had always wished to see him live. What a marvelous talent. He's just a few years older than me. I appreciate the wonderful comments and stars as I always do. Blessings dear,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Ric Myworld
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I'm a Stevie Wonder fan and have been since the early 1960s. I like all kinds of music, but as my friends have always said, when it comes to music, I'm a black man trapped in a white man's body. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the lovely review and comments, dear Ric. So glad you like. Sending along my best,
    Sal :))
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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I enjoyed your tribute to SWonder, Sally. He was and still is a major influence on the music many people grew up with. You are right about how he didn't let his blindness keep him from sharing his talent.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the wonder-ful review and kind compliments, dear Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Sending along my best,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Debbie Pope
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I love this jukebox idea, Sally. I intend to follow your countdown and be taken back in time to wonderful younger days. I can't wait to see your top ten.
This would take a lot of thought. I'm not sure I could settle on any favs.
I can't wait to read and hear more.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the wonder-ful review and kind compliments, dear Debbie. I'm glad you are times in dear friend. Sending along my very best,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Judy Lawless
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Thanks, Sally, for filling us in on the amazing history of Stevie Wonder. Many of us enjoy the music, but don't often hear about the back story, unless a movie is made. I love the song you chose, "I Just Called to Say" and thank you for the reminder that I need to call my brother today!

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the wonderful review, dear Judy. It is most appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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Beautiful and remarkable trip down the memory lane. You are right Steve Wonder it's one of the biggest voices that impacted the R& B music. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    Thank you for the womder-ful review, dear Iza. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from AnnaLinda
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Sally,

You did a great job on your Jukebox hit #49 about Stevie Wonder and the
song, "I just came to say I love you." I remember Dick Clark and American Bandstand. I did not watch it that much. I like your comments here:

"Stevie has not let his blindness define him--not one iota. He is the real deal, and has had to overcome tremendous hardships every day of his life. When I want to complain about my blindness, I think of Stevie and his infectious smile."

Thanks for including his quote also:

"Stevie said, "I am what I am. I love me! And I don't mean that egotistically -- I love that God has allowed me to take whatever it was that I had and to make something out of it."

I did listen to the video. I was analyzing it not too long ago when I heard it in the car. I don't even listen to the radio much even while driving, but
the words of this song are odd and eerie to me.

No Libra sun
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No weddings in June
No harvest moon
No Autumn breeze
No falling leaves
No time for birds to fly south
No giving gifts with Christmas joy

And then all he can do is call.
Maybe I think too much, but
this does not sound like a good
scenario. Just because it's put
to nice music and a talented singer...

It sounds like the end of the world
to me - so let's sing about it. lol

Okay,
I better go...

I enjoyed my visit,

AnnaLinda


 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    He starts with New Year's Day and goes through the calendar of things that would prompt a phone call to say... I love you. He's stating: I just called to say I love you, and for no other reason, no special holiday, just to say those three special words. Now, listen again and see if you hear the message inside. Love u dear, and many thanks,
    Sal XOs...
reply by AnnaLinda on 27-Apr-2021
    No...I only hear there are no April showers. No flowers blooming. No Libra sun. No harvest moon. No June weddings. No time for birds to fly south. And on and on. Predictive programming at its best. I do appreciate your talented writing.