Artist: Stevie Wonder
Video: This video contains a 30-second intro which was not included on the MTV countdown.
"Part-Time Lover" may have been the first Stevie Wonder song I ever heard. It was a good song, not great, so I didn't understand that he was a legend at the time. It wasn't until years later, when I listened to classic albums like "Songs In The Key Of Life" and "Talking Book", that I came to appreciate the true greatness of Stevie Wonder.
The tempo of the song is light and upbeat, and in the video Stevie appears to be his familiar jolly self, singing live at a dance club. In contrast, the lyrics explore darker themes of adultery and deception. The video also includes a few scenes with characters illustrating the illicit liaison.
In the song's final two stanzas, we learn of a twist: the philanderer's partner is also having an affair! How can this be so! And yet, it is. For you see, two can play the game of Part-Time Lover.
Finally, it is sad to learn of Donna Summer's passing today. She was an influential performer bridging the disco and pop eras.
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