Which Elton John song features a prominent harmonica performance by Stevie Wonder?
Answer
I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" features a prominent harmonica performance by Stevie Wonder.
The song was released in 1983 on Elton John's album Too Low for Zero. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics, while Davey Johnstone and John contributed to the music. Wonder's harmonica gives the recording one of its most recognizable instrumental colors.
The song became a major international hit and is often remembered for its smooth ballad arrangement and expressive vocal performance. It helped make Too Low for Zero one of John's strongest 1980s albums.
The collaboration is sometimes confused with other John-Wonder recordings, particularly "That's What Friends Are For," which involved several artists. In this song, Wonder's contribution is specifically the harmonica part.