Fortunate
Maxwell
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Oh Never seen a sunshine like this Never seen the moon glow like this Never seen the waterfalls like this Never seen the lights off like this Never dug anyone like this Never had tasty lips to kiss Never had someone to miss Never heard a song quite like this Fortunate, to have you girl I'm so glad, you're in my world Just as sure, as the sky is blue I bless the day, that I found you Never had room service all night Never took a trip first class flight Never had a love affair so tight I never felt a feeling so right Never seen a winter so white Never had words to recite Never had a flame to ignite And I never sang a song with all my might Fortunate, to have you girl I'm so glad, you're in my world Just as sure, as the sky is blue I bless the day, that I found you Fortunate, to have you girl I'm so glad, you're in my world Just as sure, as the sky is blue I bless the day, that I found you Can you hear the silence shout? (Silence shouts, I hope you hear, I'm calling out to your body) I'm calling out (Baby you know just what to do, close the door, no interviews) Put your hands together now Fortunate, to have you girl I'm so glad, you're in my world Just as sure, as the sky is blue I bless the day, that I found you Fortunate, to have you girl I'm so glad, you're in my world Just as sure, as the sky is blue I bless the day, that I found you
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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Fortunate" is a song by American R&B artist Maxwell. It was released in 1999 as the second single off his second studio album titled "Embrya".
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed exceptionally well at the Billboard charts, rising to the top of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Notably, it became Maxwell's first number-one single on that particular chart.
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Award-Recognition"Fortunate" was recognized and awarded at the 2000 Billboard Music Awards as the R&B Single of the Year.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fortunate" was directed by renowned music director Paul Hunter.
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Commercial SuccessDespite not being originally released to pop radio, "Fortunate" managed to peak at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Maxwell's highest-charting single to date on that chart.
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Grammy-NominationsThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000.
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InspirationThe song was written by R&B singer-songwriter and record producer R. Kelly.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Fortunate" was featured in the 1999 film "Life" and appeared on the film's soundtrack.
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Cultural InfluenceOver the years, "Fortunate" has often been hailed as a classic R&B love song and remains one of the finest works in Maxwell's music catalog.
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Modern ReceptionToday, it retains a popular place on many R&B and adult contemporary radio stations and playlists.
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Wax PoeticsIn a 2009 Wax Poetics interview, Maxwell explained his concept behind the "Embrya" album and especially "Fortunate," stating he wanted to not just produce a typical love song, but take it deeper into a spiritual type of love.
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