"Ebony and Ivory"
Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
Lead single from McCartney's third solo album, Tug of War (1982)
"Ebony and Ivory" strives to create racial harmony with the visual of black and white piano keys
No. 1 in the UK and U.S. (Billboard Hot 100)
No. 1 on the Irish Singles Chart
A top-selling single of 1982 in the U.S.
The song was Paul McCartney's 28th to reach No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100.
The song was the first by any Beatle member to chart on Billboard R&B.
The song was Stevie Wonder's longest running No. 1 hit, making him the first solo artist to chart at the top in the U.S. over three consecutive decades.
Point of interest - The "Ebony and Ivory" duet was McCartney's first to partner with a major artist (Michael Jackson was to follow).
No. 59 on Billboard Hot 100's all time (2008)
No. 69 in 2013
Certified Gold in New Zealand, the UK, and the U.S.
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