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!.
Stevie described the melody as an "ode" to The Supremes’ classics like "You Can't Hurry Love". Stevie Wonder - 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. Beneath the catchy rhythm is a cheeky story
Stevie played nearly every instrument himself, using then-cutting-edge tech like the LinnDrum machine to create that unmistakable uptempo beat. That's the legendary Luther Vandross
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.
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.
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."