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Stevie Wonder Releases New Song for Obama, "Keep Moving Forward"

October 26, 2012

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Stevie Wonder is the latest star to put his talents to work for President Obama.

The famed singer released a new song he wrote specifically for Obama, called "Keep Moving Forward" on Friday, which highlights the president's record on foreign policy, healthcare and education.


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Reply #1 posted 10/26/12 1:28pm

Musicslave

Sounds like an outtake from Jungle Fever sad I applaud his effort and purpose though. Totally agree with the message.

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Reply #2 posted 10/26/12 1:32pm

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Musicslave said:

Sounds like an outtake from Jungle Fever

To me, it sounds a little Bollywoodish.

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Reply #3 posted 10/26/12 1:35pm

Musicslave

MickyDolenz said:

Musicslave said:

Sounds like an outtake from Jungle Fever

To me, it sounds a little Bollywoodish.

I can hear what you're referring to.

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Reply #4 posted 10/26/12 2:02pm

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If anyone still wants to say something stupid about Prince making crappy music this days. Now what is this? New Prince music sounds incredible compared to this. And I love alot of Stevies tracks. This sounds like the South Park dudes are making fun of a new Stevie Track that had some bollywood influence to it.

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Reply #5 posted 10/26/12 2:08pm

Azz

i cant believe what im hearing

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Reply #6 posted 10/26/12 2:32pm

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Musicslave said:

Sounds like an outtake from Jungle Fever sad I applaud his effort and purpose though. Totally agree with the message.

This is exactly how I feel lol I'm not crazy about the song,but I applaud the effort and purpose.

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Reply #7 posted 10/26/12 2:54pm

LittleBear

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eek Interesting... lol

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Reply #8 posted 10/26/12 2:59pm

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MickyDolenz said:

Musicslave said:

Sounds like an outtake from Jungle Fever

To me, it sounds a little Bollywoodish.

That's the first thing that popped in my head.

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Reply #9 posted 10/26/12 3:00pm

Azz

what effort?

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Reply #10 posted 10/26/12 3:24pm

manray10
Go Stevie!
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Reply #11 posted 10/26/12 4:15pm

smoothcriminal
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LMAO falloff

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Reply #12 posted 10/26/12 4:26pm

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First thing that came to mind lol

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Reply #13 posted 10/26/12 11:19pm

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Replica said:

If anyone still wants to say something stupid about Prince making crappy music this days. Now what is this? New Prince music sounds incredible compared to this. And I love alot of Stevies tracks. This sounds like the South Park dudes are making fun of a new Stevie Track that had some bollywood influence to it.

I don't know why, but mediocre Wonder is still more tolerable than Prince's crappy "RNR Affair", which has zero redeeming qualities.

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Reply #14 posted 10/27/12 1:46am

novabrkr

It sounds like... a demo? Like something he didn't even record in a studio.

Yeah, I agree that it's better than Prince's new single.

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Reply #15 posted 10/27/12 2:14am

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A political promo statement that could have been written by a PR spin doctor?!!! C'mon, Stevie! Damn!

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #16 posted 10/27/12 2:30am

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This is South Park material for sure. I mean, he is blind, but it sounds like he is reading a high school political speech at the same time as he is singing it. It wouldn't even sound like Stevie if it wasn't for the unmistakable distinct sound of his voice. Also like somebody else said, it sounds like a demo. Would he even approve of something corny as this ever being released?

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Reply #17 posted 10/27/12 6:10am

Graycap23

Unintentional Parody?

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Reply #18 posted 10/27/12 7:20am

aardvark15

Musicslave said:

Sounds like an outtake from Jungle Fever

I actually like that album. This is just disbelief

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Reply #19 posted 10/27/12 8:32am

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I think we were wrong about Bollywood. Seems alot more Balkan or similar Eastern Europe music to me.

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Reply #20 posted 10/27/12 9:28am

novabrkr

True, it has a balkan vibe. But Balkanic music has been greatly influenced by Middle-Eastern music (to the extent of that type of stuff being considered pop and folk music there).

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Reply #21 posted 10/27/12 10:12am

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Identity said:

Replica said:

If anyone still wants to say something stupid about Prince making crappy music this days. Now what is this? New Prince music sounds incredible compared to this. And I love alot of Stevies tracks. This sounds like the South Park dudes are making fun of a new Stevie Track that had some bollywood influence to it.

I don't know why, but mediocre Wonder is still more tolerable than Prince's crappy "RNR Affair", which has zero redeeming qualities.

I totally agree, I can't stand RNR Affair and even if this song is crappy in Stevies standards - it's more tolerable. At least this is more interesting than RNR.

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace -Jimi Hendrix
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Reply #22 posted 10/27/12 10:15am

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novabrkr said:

True, it has a balkan vibe. But Balkanic music has been greatly influenced by Middle-Eastern music (to the extent of that type of stuff being considered pop and folk music there).

It does have a balkan vibe and also gypsy romanian type of sound.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace -Jimi Hendrix
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Reply #23 posted 10/27/12 10:28am

novabrkr

That sure must help dissolving the views of all those rednecks that think Obama and his supporters are socialists. razz

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Reply #24 posted 10/27/12 10:30am

novabrkr

I listened to this song several times. I like it, because even if it sounds like something Stevie throw together quickly it also sounds like he was into it himself. At least it's not another mawkish power ballad as these type of songs often are.

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Reply #25 posted 10/27/12 5:40pm

KCOOLMUZIQ

Love it!!!! three geniuses releasing music this year is unbelievable..First Andre Cymone's "America", then "MasterPiece" RnR Love Affair then Stevie...Can't get no better than this...



Stevie Wonder - Keep Moving Forward Lyrics

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Stevie Wonder - Keep Moving Forward Lyrics
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Stevie Wonder – Keep Moving Forward Lyrics

Here we are, it’s a brand new day
Four years ago the skys were a darker gray
Troops coming home, we’re ending the wars
It’s time for peace, cause that’s who we are
Jobs for all that succeed in their task
And health care for the middle class
The common man deserves a chance
Barack’s the one who will take a stance,

So, keep moving forward, don’t turn around
Keep moving forward, we can’t turn back now
Keep moving forward, don’t turn it around
Keep moving forward, don’t let them bring us down
Down, down
Don’t bring us down, down, down, down

Here we are with hope intact
The records clear, so check the facts
We’re moving on, we’re out of Iraq
Detroit was saved, and so were the banks
Talking education energy
College for all, and a world more green
Lets keep the faith, so all can succeed
Man, woman and child, every nationality

Keep moving forward, don’t turn around
Keep moving forward, we can not turn back now
Keep moving forward, don’t turn it around
Keep moving forward, they can not take us down
Keep moving forward, don’t turn it around
Keep moving forward, we can not turn back now
Keep moving forward, don’t turn it around
Keep moving forward, don’t let them bring you down
Keep moving forward, we can’t turn around
Keep moving forward,
We can’t afford to go backwards now
Keep moving forward, don’t turn back now
Barack’s the man, don’t let them bring us down

I’m fired up, and ready to go
I’m fired up, and ready to go
We’re fired up, America’s ready to go
Keep moving forward, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Keeṗ moving forward,
Keep moving forward,
Keep moving forward,

[Lyrics to Keep Moving Forward by Stevie Wonder]





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Reply #26 posted 10/28/12 8:04am

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Big thumbs down!

Stevie you are way to much of a class act to get involved in politics!
The greatest live performer of our times was is and always will be Prince.

Remember there is only one destination and that place is U
All of it. Everything. Is U.
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Reply #27 posted 10/28/12 8:58am

KCOOLMUZIQ
This is not the first time Stevie has been involved in poiltics. He wrote a big hit song for Martin Luther Kings Holiday to be approved. "Happy BirthdayTo U" and that song is played at every birthday celebration across the world.Plus what is wrong with him supporting & writing a song for a candidate he supports..rolleyes



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Reply #28 posted 10/28/12 10:10am

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2020 said:

Big thumbs down! Stevie you are way to much of a class act to get involved in politics!

Stevie's always been involved in politics. You Haven't Done Nothing, Higher Ground, Living For The City, Pastime Paradise.....

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Reply #29 posted 10/28/12 11:05am

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2020 said:

Big thumbs down! Stevie you are way to much of a class act to get involved in politics!

Stevie's always been involved in politics. You Haven't Done Nothing, Higher Ground, Living For The City, Pastime Paradise.....

Not this involved...too much!

The greatest live performer of our times was is and always will be Prince.

Remember there is only one destination and that place is U
All of it. Everything. Is U.
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