Ribbon in the Sky

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"Ribbon in the Sky"
Single by Stevie Wonder
from the album Original Musiquarium
B-side "Secret Life of Plants", "Black Orchid"
Released June 13, 1982
Format 7", 12"
Recorded October 1981
Genre R&B, Soul
Length 5:50
Label Motown
Writer(s) Stevie Wonder
Producer Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder singles chronology
"That Girl" (1981) "Ribbon in the Sky" (1982) "What's That You're Doing" (with Paul McCartney) (1983)

"Ribbon in the Sky" is a hit 1982 R&B single released by Motown star, American singer Stevie Wonder. The ballad was first featured on the greatest-hits compilation, Original Musiquarium, and charted at #54 pop and #10 R&B when it was released. In February 1983, Wonder was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 25th Grammy Awards. Wonder performed a version of the song at Whitney Houston's funeral on February 18th, 2012.

Cover versions

It has been covered by Intro, Boyz II Men, and Ivete Sangalo,[1] as well as being sampled by Will Smith.

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