Ebony and Ivory

Ebony and Ivory is a song by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder in 1982, which was released on the album Tug of War and as a single.

History

The single Ebony and Ivory was released on March 29, 1982, was in many countries a number -one hit, so in Germany (5 weeks ), UK (3 weeks ) and the USA (7 weeks).

Based on the materials from which originally piano keys were made ​​, Ebony stands ( German: Ebony ) for Black and Ivory ( German: ivory) for white, in general, is the song of the peaceful coexistence of all people, no matter what color skin they have. To write the song McCartney was inspired by a set of Spike Milligan: " Black notes, white notes, and you need to play the two to make harmony folks" Although McCartney wrote the song, he sang the song as a duet with Stevie Wonder, to emphasize the meaning of the song.

Cover versions

Ebony and Ivory feat was, among other things RIAS Big Band Berlin. Horst Jankowski, Richard Clayderman and Benjamin Boyce feat. Haddaway gecovert.