Sir Duke
Sir Duke a song by Stevie Wonder on Foxsoundi
About Sir Duke
Sir Duke stands as one of Stevie Wonder's most celebrated compositions, released in 1977 as a single from his landmark Songs in the Key of Life (1976). The song serves as both a musical tribute and a historical document, honoring Duke Ellington, the pioneering jazz pianist and bandleader who revolutionized American music before his passing in 1974. Beyond Ellington, Wonder's lyrics celebrate a constellation of jazz luminaries including Count Basie .
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About this song
- Credited to
- Stevie Wonder
- Album
- The Definitive Collection (Deluxe Edition) · Track 2 of 38
- Released
- October 29, 2002
- Duration
- 3:52
- Ranking
- #2 most played Stevie Wonder track on Foxsoundi
- On Last.fm
- 1,024,549 listeners on Last.fm
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From the album: The Definitive Collection (Deluxe Edition)
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