Stevie Wonder - Part Time Lover Apr 2026
Whether you’re spinning the original 7" or the fan-favorite extended 12" version, "Part-Time Lover" remains a timeless reminder of Stevie’s infectious charm and musical genius.
Stevie described the melody as an "ode" to The Supremes’ classics like "You Can't Hurry Love". Stevie Wonder - Part Time Lover
Stevie played nearly every instrument himself, using then-cutting-edge tech like the LinnDrum machine to create that unmistakable uptempo beat. Whether you’re spinning the original 7" or the
Beneath the catchy rhythm is a cheeky story of double lives—only for the narrator to realize at the end that "two can play that game" when he finds out his wife has a part-time lover too!. Beneath the catchy rhythm is a cheeky story
This vibrant lead single from the In Square Circle album didn't just dominate the Pop charts—it simultaneously topped the R&B, Dance, and Adult Contemporary charts, a feat never achieved before.
Ever wonder which track holds the record for being the first to hit #1 on FOUR different Billboard charts? 🏆 Look no further than Stevie Wonder's 1985 smash, "Part-Time Lover."
Those smooth background ad-libs? That's the legendary Luther Vandross . The track also features backing vocals from Syreeta Wright and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire.

