Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants is the soundtrack composed by Stevie Wonder for the documentary of the same name, based on the book by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird. The album was released on October 30, 1979, and represents a significant departure from Wonder's funk and soul style, incorporating extensive instrumental passages, synthesizers, and orchestral arrangements.
The album was recorded in multiple studios and featured the New York Symphony Orchestra on some pieces. Although initially met with mixed reviews for its experimental nature and length, it has since been reappraised as a pioneering work in the fusion of electronic and classical music. It reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 1 on the R&B albums chart.
The lead single, 'Send One Your Love', was a moderate success, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable tracks include 'Outside My Window' and the instrumental 'The Secret Life of Plants'. The album was certified gold by the RIAA in 1980.