Black Man
Stevie Wonder
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First man to die For the flag we now hold high (crispus attucks) Was a black man The ground were we stand With the flag held in our hand Was first the redman's Guide of a ship On the first Columbus trip (pedro alonzo nino) Was a brown man The railroads for trains Came on tracking that was laid By the yellow man We pledge allegiance All our lives To the magic colors Red, blue and white But we all must be given The liberty that we defend For with justice not for all men History will repeat again It's time we learned This world was made for all men Heart surgery Was first done successfully By a black man Friendly man who died But helped the pilgrims to survive Was a redman Farm workers rights Were lifted to new heights By a brown man Incandescent light Was invented to give sight By the white man We pledge allegiance All our lives To the magic colors Red, blue and white But we all must be given The liberty that we defend For with justice not for all men History will repeat again It's time we learned This world was made for all men Here me out Now I know the birthday of a nation Is a time when a country celebrates But as your hand touches your heart Remember we all played a part in america To help that banner wave First clock to be made In america was created By a black man Scout who used no chart Helped lead lewis and clark Was a redman Use of martial arts In our country got its start By a yellow man And the leader with a pen Signed his name to free all men Was a white man We pledge allegiance All our lives To the magic colors Red, blue and white But we all must be given The liberty that we defend For with justice not for all men History will repeat again It's time we learned This world was made for all men God saved his world for all men All people All babies All children All colors All races This world's for you And me This world My world Your world Everybody's world This world Their world Our world This world was made for all men
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Written by: Shatema Byrd, Stevie Wonder
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13 facts about this song
Album"Black Man" is one of the songs included in Stevie Wonder's eighteenth studio album, "Songs in the Key of Life," released in 1976.
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Chart StatusDespite being a standout track on a chart-topping album, "Black Man" was not released as a single and did not separately chart.
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DurationComing in at over eight minutes long, "Black Man" is one of the lengthiest tracks in Stevie Wonder’s discography.
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Gary Byrd, a longtime collaborator and friend of Stevie Wonder.
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Song Theme"Black Man" is celebrated for its potent social message of racial unity and the celebration of historical achievements by diverse ethnic groups.
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Musical StyleThe song represents an intricate fusion of R&B, funk, jazz, and spoken word, demonstrating Stevie Wonder's genre-bending capabilities.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics educate listeners about the contributions to society and history made by people of all races, with specific references to prominent historical figures.
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AccomplishmentsWonder's album "Songs in the Key of Life," containing "Black Man," received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1976, and is occasionally listed in the greatest albums of all time.
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Educational PurposeThe song's informational lyrics were later adapted into a school textbook, making "Black Man" serve an educational purpose.
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Live PerformancesStevie Wonder performed "Black Man" live during his 2015 Songs in the Key of Life Tour, demonstrating the track’s enduring relevance.
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Background VocalsThe song features a children's choir singing the preamble to the United States Constitution in the outro—a rare foray into political commentary and use of children's choir in Wonder's catalogue.
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LineupIn addition to Wonder and Byrd, many accomplished musicians were involved in the making of "Black Man," including Herbie Hancock, Michael Sembello and others.
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Significant InstrumentThe song relies heavily on the use of synthesizers, indicative of Stevie Wonder's pioneering efforts in embracing technology in music.
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