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Stevland Hardaway Morris ( / ˈstiːvˌlənd /; né Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include R&B, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz.
- “The Tears of a Clown,” Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (1967) Written by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Henry Cosby. Smokey Robinson thought “The Tears of a Clown” sounded like a circus song when Stevie Wonder first played it for him during a Motown Christmas party.
- “It’s a Shame,” The Spinners (1970) Written by Stevie Wonder,Syreeta Wright, and Lee Garrett. “It’s a Shame” was written by Wonder, his then-wife Syreeta Wright, and Lee Garrett—who also co-wrote Wonder’s 1969 hit “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours”—for The Spinners.
- “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do),” Aretha Franklin (1973) Written by Stevie Wonder, Morris Broadnax, and Clarence Paul. Stevie Wonder recorded “Until You Come Back to Me” in 1967, but since it didn’t have any movement, he gave it to Aretha Franklin who added her own soulful spin to the track.
- “Bad Weather,” The Supremes (1973) Written by Stevie Wonderand Ira Tucker Jr. Wonder wrote and produced one of the first post-Diana Ross Supremes songs for the group, a subtle transition for the group into the early 1970s disco era.
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- Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day. This was the first single to showcase Stevie Wonder’s talents at the clavinet keyboard, and was one of his first successful co-written tracks during his 1960s Motown period.
- I Wish. Taken from Stevie's iconic Songs in the Key of Life album, this song focuses on his childhood from the 1950s into the early 1960s. The song was a top five hit in the UK, while it topped the US charts in 1976.
- Fingertips. Little Stevie Wonder ... Fingertips"... 1964. This was the song that introduced 'Little' Stevie Wonder to the world, and proving just what a genius he is, aged just 12 at the time.
- Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer. I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer - Stevie Wonder. From his 1971 album Where I'm Coming From, this ballad describes a failed relationship using the metaphor of changing seasons.
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May 12, 2020 · Stevie Wonder, on the cover of the June 19th, 1975, issue of Rolling Stone. Illustration by Milton Glaser. “Well, it looks as though we might be going to Japan,” Stevie said. “Maybe ...
Mar 2, 2022 · Dennis Oulds/Getty Images. It's been called "The Greatest Creative Run in the History of Popular Music" – and it started 50 years ago this week. Stevie Wonder released five brilliant albums in...
Oct 27, 2022 · 50 Years Ago, Stevie Wonder Heard the Future. On the anniversary of the landmark 1972 album “Talking Book,” musicians who made it and artists who cherish it share their stories.
