I Ain't Gonna Stand for It
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"I Ain't Gonna Stand for It" is the second single from Stevie Wonder's 1980 album, Hotter Than July. It reached number four on the Billboard R&B singles chart and number 11 on the Hot 100.[3] It also hit number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is famous for Wonder's imitation of a seasoned country-and-western crooner and his inspiring drumming. Charlie and Ronnie Wilson of The Gap Band provide backing vocals on the song. It was covered by Eric Clapton in 2001.
Quick Facts Single by Stevie Wonder, from the album Hotter than July ...
"I Ain't Gonna Stand for It" | ||||
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Single by Stevie Wonder | ||||
from the album Hotter than July | ||||
B-side | "Knocks Me Off My Feet" | |||
Released | November 1980 | |||
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Length | 4:39 | |||
Label | Motown | |||
Songwriter(s) | Stevie Wonder | |||
Producer(s) | Stevie Wonder | |||
Stevie Wonder singles chronology | ||||
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Record World called it a "beautifully constructed song" and praised the "warm, universal lyrics" as well as the "irresistible chorus hook."[4]