Ordinary Pain

About Ordinary Pain

Ordinary Pain is a song written and performed by Stevie Wonder, released in 1976 as part of his album Songs in the Key of Life. The track features Wonder on multiple instruments, including Fender Rhodes electric piano and synthesizers. Additional contributions include Mike Sembello on lead guitar and Hank Redd performing alto saxophone solos. The song is structured in two distinct parts representing different perspectives of heartbreak. The first section contains Wonder's vocals expressing the initial pain of loss .

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About this song

Credited to

Stevie Wonder

Album

Songs In The Key Of Life · Track 10 of 20

Released

September 28, 1976

Duration

6:23

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From the album: Songs In The Key Of Life