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"'''Do I Do'''" is a song written and performed by American singer and songwriter [[Stevie Wonder]], first released in 1982 on the compilation album, ''[[Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I]]'' (1982). The single peaked at #2 on the US ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' soul chart and #13 on the ''Billboard'' [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=636}}</ref> On the ''Billboard'' dance chart, "Do I Do" went to number one for two weeks.<ref>{{cite book |title= Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=283}}</ref> Overseas, it reached #10 in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|title=officialcharts.com|website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]] |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/5543/stevie-wonder/|accessdate=June 16, 2021}}</ref>
"'''Do I Do'''" is a song written and performed by American singer and songwriter [[Stevie Wonder]], first released in 1982 on the compilation album, ''[[Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I]]'' (1982). The single peaked at #2 on the US ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' soul chart and #13 on the ''Billboard'' [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=636}}</ref> On the ''Billboard'' dance chart, "Do I Do" reached number one for two weeks.<ref>{{cite book |title= Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=283}}</ref> Overseas, it reached #10 in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|title=officialcharts.com|website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]] |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/5543/stevie-wonder/|accessdate=June 16, 2021}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
The album version of the song is ten and a half minutes long. It features a rare example of Wonder [[rapping]] near the end of the track. [[Dizzy Gillespie]] is also featured on the track with a trumpet solo. Both of these are omitted from the single edit of the song (some longer edits retain the Gillespie solo but omit the rapping). Wonder audibly counts down at the end of the track, which is not commonly heard at the end of musical singles. The song is noted by bassists for its intricate bassline, played by [[Nathan Watts]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Jisi | first = Chris | url = http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/nathan-watts-on-stevie-wonder39s-39do-i-do39/26140 | title = Nathan Watts On Stevie Wonder's 'Do I Do' | date = 1 June 2010 | access-date = 3 February 2017}}</ref> A commercial success, it was the recipient of three [[Grammy Award]] nominations including for [[Best Male R&B Vocal Performance]] and [[Best R&B Song]]. The song became the basis for Ja Rule's "[[Livin' It Up (Ja Rule song)|Livin it Up]]."
The album version of the song is ten and a half minutes long and features a rare example of Wonder [[rapping]] near the end of the track. [[Dizzy Gillespie]] also appears on the track with a trumpet solo. Both of these elements are omitted from the single edit of the song (some longer edits retain the Gillespie solo but omit the rapping). Wonder audibly counts down at the end of the track, which is not commonly heard at the conclusion of musical singles. The song is noted by bassists for its intricate bassline, played by [[Nathan Watts]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Jisi | first = Chris | url = http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/nathan-watts-on-stevie-wonder39s-39do-i-do39/26140 | title = Nathan Watts On Stevie Wonder's 'Do I Do' | date = 1 June 2010 | access-date = 3 February 2017}}</ref> A commercial success, it received three [[Grammy Award]] nominations including for [[Best Male R&B Vocal Performance]] and [[Best R&B Song]]. The song became the basis for Ja Rule's "[[Livin' It Up (Ja Rule song)|Livin it Up]]."


==Personnel==
==Personnel==

Latest revision as of 03:41, 25 October 2024

"Do I Do"
Single by Stevie Wonder
from the album Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I
B-side"Rocket Love"
ReleasedFebruary 19, 1982
Recorded1981
Genre
Length5:02 (Single version)
10:30 (Album version)
LabelTamla
Songwriter(s)Stevie Wonder
Producer(s)Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder singles chronology
"That Girl"
(1981) 		"Do I Do"
(1982) 		"Ebony and Ivory"
(1982)
Alternative covers
Alternate 7-Inch single cover

"Do I Do" is a song written and performed by American singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder, first released in 1982 on the compilation album, Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I (1982). The single peaked at #2 on the US Billboard soul chart and #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3] On the Billboard dance chart, "Do I Do" reached number one for two weeks.[4] Overseas, it reached #10 in the UK.[5]

Background

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The album version of the song is ten and a half minutes long and features a rare example of Wonder rapping near the end of the track. Dizzy Gillespie also appears on the track with a trumpet solo. Both of these elements are omitted from the single edit of the song (some longer edits retain the Gillespie solo but omit the rapping). Wonder audibly counts down at the end of the track, which is not commonly heard at the conclusion of musical singles. The song is noted by bassists for its intricate bassline, played by Nathan Watts.[6] A commercial success, it received three Grammy Award nominations including for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. The song became the basis for Ja Rule's "Livin it Up."

Personnel

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Charts

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Henderson, Eric (23 October 2003). "Stevie Wonder – Innervisions". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  2. ^ Sheffield, Rob (September 27, 2022). "100 Best Songs of 1982". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 9, 2023. Do I Do" is just a vamp to close out his 1982 compilation, Original Musiquarium I, but it's the most blissed-out brunch-funk groove...
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 636.
  4. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 283.
  5. ^ "officialcharts.com". Official Charts. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  6. ^ Jisi, Chris (1 June 2010). "Nathan Watts On Stevie Wonder's 'Do I Do'". Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  7. ^ Stevie Wonder - Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium (original 1982 vinyl release) back cover.
  8. ^ Stevie Wonder - Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium (2000 reissue).
  9. ^ Stevie Wonder - At the Close of a Century (1999) compilation album liner notes.
  10. ^ Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Stevie Wonder". Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 284. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Do I Do". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  12. ^ "Talent in Action : Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 94, no. 51. December 25, 1982. p. TIA-20.


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