Master Blaster (Jammin')
Stevie Wonder
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Everyone's feeling pretty It's hotter than July Though the world's full of problems They couldn't touch us even if they tried From the park I hear rhythms Marley's hot on the box Tonight there will be a party On the corner at the end of the block Didn't know you would be jammin' until the break of dawn I bet you nobody ever told you That you would be jammin' until the break of dawn You would be jammin' and jammin' and jammin' jam oh They want us to join their fighting But our answer today Is to let all our worries Like the breeze through our fingers slip away Peace has come to Zimbabwe Third World's right on the one Now's the time for celebration 'Cause we've only just begun Didn't know you would be jammin' until the break of dawn Bet you nobody ever told you That you would be jammin' until the break of dawn Bet you nobody ever told you that you Would be jammin' until the break of dawn I know nobody told you that you Would be jammin' until the break of dawn (we're in the middle of the makin's) (Of the master blaster jammin') But gonna jammin', jammin', jammin' You ask me am I happy Well as matter of fact I can say that I'm ecstatic 'Cause we all just made a pact We've agreed to get together Joined as children in Jah When you're moving in the positive Your destination is the brightest star You didn't know you (We're in the middle of the makin's) Would be jammin' until the break of dawn (of the master blaster jammin') Bet you nobody ever told you that you (We're in the middle of the makin's) Would be jammin' until the break of dawn Oh, you would be jammin' until the break of dawn Don't you stop the music, no no (We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin') (We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin') (We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin') I bet you if someone approaches you Yesterday to tell you that you would be jammin' you would not believe it Because you never thought that you would be jammin' oh, oh, oh, oh (We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin') Oh, oh, oh, you may as well believe what you are feeling Because you feel your body jammin' (We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin') (We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin') (We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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6 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Master Blaster (Jammin')" was released on Stevie Wonder's 1980 album "Hotter Than July."
- The song became a hit, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Inspiration and ThemeThe song was inspired by and is a tribute to Bob Marley. It was written after Stevie Wonder visited Jamaica and experienced the positive impact of Marley's music.
- The title "Master Blaster (Jammin')" is a reference to Marley’s title as the 'Master Blaster', an unofficial crown given to him by his fans.
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Song Features"Master Blaster (Jammin')" fuses elements of reggae music with Wonder's signature soul sound, a reflection of Marley's influence.
- The repetitive chorus and the ‘jammin’ phrase was an homage to Marley's own song called "Jamming."
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Live PerformancesWonder performed this song as a duet with Sting at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival, showing the song's lasting popularity.
- During the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, Stevie Wonder also performed "Master Blaster."
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Acknowledgement to Bob MarleyThis song served as Wonder's acknowledgement of Marley's significant contribution to music and his ability to bring reggae into the mainstream.
- Wonder performed the song live as part of a medley with "Jamming" at the 1981 Bob Marley Tribute Concert.
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Impact and LegacyThe song was noted as one of the standout tracks from the "Hotter Than July" album.
- "Master Blaster (Jammin')" has been covered by numerous artists worldwide and sampled in several songs, showing its enduring influence in various music genres.
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