Sir Duke

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Sir Duke stands as one of Stevie Wonder's most celebrated compositions, released in 1977 as a single from his landmark Songs in the Key of Life (1976). The song serves as both a musical tribute and a historical document, honoring Duke Ellington, the pioneering jazz pianist and bandleader who revolutionized American music before his passing in 1974. Beyond Ellington, Wonder's lyrics celebrate a constellation of jazz luminaries including Count Basie

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