Hotter Than July

Categories: Stevie Wonder albums | 1980 albums

Hotter Than July is an album by Stevie Wonder, originally released on the Tamla Motown label on September 29th, 1980. Despite the wide critical acclaim for Wonder's previous works such as Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions, Hotter Than July was his first major platinum-selling opus.

Inspired by the growing popularity of Bob Marley's music and its clear messages against war, "Master Blaster (Jammin')" was Wonder's way of honoring Marley. The song was a big hit too. The ballad "Lately" and "Happy Birthday" were other notable successes from the album. Wonder wrote "Happy Birthday" in order to commemorate Martin Luther King and used the song to campaign for Luther King's birthday, January 15th, to become a national holiday in the USA. The inlay of the compact disc contains images of Martin Luther King and some of his famous protests.

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Tracklisting

All songs written, produced and arranged by Stevie Wonder

  1. Did I Hear You Say You Love Me - 4:07
  2. All I Do - 5:06
  3. Rocket Love - 4:39
  4. I Ain't Gonna Stand For It - 4:39
  5. As If You Read My Mind - 3:47
  6. Master Blaster (Jammin') - 5:07
  7. Do Like You - 4:25
  8. Cash In Your Face - 3:59
  9. Lately - 4:05
  10. Happy Birthday - 5:57
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