I Wish (4:13)
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“I Wish” (1976) is a hit funk song by Stevie Wonder. It was released as a single and included on the album Songs In The Key Of Life. Written and produced by Wonder, the song focuses on his childhood. The single hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the United World Chart.
In 1999, Will Smith recorded “
Wild Wild West”, a hip-hop song that sampled the instrumental track from “I Wish”. Wonder also appeared in the music video of the song, which was featured on the soundtrack to the 1999 film, Wild Wild West.
Another cover of the song was done by Randy Coven, Al Pitrelli and John O’Reilly for their 1992 album C.P.R., with a young Zakk Wylde on vocals. Céline Dion also performs this song in her Las Vegas show “A New Day…”.
The song is covered by Patti LaBelle, Fantasia and Yolanda Adams on the soundtrack to the Warner Bros. animated movie Happy Feet released on October 31, 2006, although a small piece of the original song can be heard during a brief dance sequence. It has also been covered by Donny Osmond on a DVD of a concert he performed in London, as well as by Widespread Panic on its 2004 live release Night of Joy. The song was also covered by Melanie C in 2003 at her Shepherd’s Bush performance and included as a B-side on her single “Yeh Yeh Yeh”.
Fingerstyle jazz guitarist Tuck Andress has also recorded a solo guitar arrangement.
In 1999, Will Smith recorded “
Wild Wild West”, a hip-hop song that sampled the instrumental track from “I Wish”. Wonder also appeared in the music video of the song, which was featured on the soundtrack to the 1999 film, Wild Wild West.Another cover of the song was done by Randy Coven, Al Pitrelli and John O’Reilly for their 1992 album C.P.R., with a young Zakk Wylde on vocals. Céline Dion also performs this song in her Las Vegas show “A New Day…”.
The song is covered by Patti LaBelle, Fantasia and Yolanda Adams on the soundtrack to the Warner Bros. animated movie Happy Feet released on October 31, 2006, although a small piece of the original song can be heard during a brief dance sequence. It has also been covered by Donny Osmond on a DVD of a concert he performed in London, as well as by Widespread Panic on its 2004 live release Night of Joy. The song was also covered by Melanie C in 2003 at her Shepherd’s Bush performance and included as a B-side on her single “Yeh Yeh Yeh”.
Fingerstyle jazz guitarist Tuck Andress has also recorded a solo guitar arrangement.
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catdog707 wrote:
oh yeah!!!
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knowt wrote:
The wonder of Steve!
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funnymataleao wrote:
Yeah!
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newthing01 wrote:
Brilliant track
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ennio44 wrote:
the bass...he plays
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zolwik1234 wrote:
i luv this song :)
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gaby1976 wrote:
AMAAAAAAAAAAzing
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sinisterfw wrote:
just bought his three classic cd's. Compare this to "I just called..." (or rather, don't)
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peggyc wrote:
saw stevie in oakland ca the night john lennon was killed..stevie is one class act!
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YI0I wrote:
'i`m bad, i'm bad ... '. jacko loves that song, too.
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necrophilissimo wrote:
This + dancing emperor penguin chick = the only movie trailer that totally stole my soul :D
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ZOOMZOOM1 wrote:
I wish the 8th September would hurry so I can be in the same building !
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Bilde wrote:
Stevie "makes" wonders
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ilackpants wrote:
i always wondered why i loved will smith's tunes when i was a young'n :(
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Alex_Stone91 wrote:
One of the best rhythm and blues songs ever recorded!
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AGM_Shikamaru wrote:
Stevie rocks :) but Will Smith's cover wasn't that bad
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fleetorvl wrote:
man, Stevie rocks the house
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ChrisWebb49 wrote:
what an awesome bass line :) and song of course
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takara13 wrote:
Tryin your best to bring the water to your eyes, hopin that might keep her from whoopin your behind! Ah, the good ol days, when parents actually disciplined their kids and the world still knew the word RESPECT.
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PhamilyJules wrote:
Dang, I didn't know that Will Smith covered this song. Dammit. :( I can't listen to this song without hearing Wicky Wild Wild...Wicky Wild Wild. Thanks a lot Will Smith, you ruined this song for me!
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