A man dreams of everlasting love while watching a ribbon in the sky, reflecting on love's beauty, importance and potential transcendence.
Musical Setting
Musical Expression
Slow, soulful tempo builds gradually to a stirring crescendo with impassioned vocal delivery and intricate instrumentation. Evokes a sense of yearning and longing, before soaring to a hopeful and uplifting climax. Unique performance includes emotional vocal inflections and dynamic shifts in intensity.
Performance Challenges
Trivia
Known for being one of Stevie Wonder's iconic ballads, this song was released in 1982 and is considered a classic in the R&B genre. It is often played at weddings for its romantic lyrics and soulful melody.
Song Rank
The track peaked at number 54 on the Billboard 100 in 1982, charting for 6 weeks.
