Stevie Wonder's greatest songs of all time
From 'Sir Duke' to 'Part-Time Lover'
Throughout his amazing career, Stevie Wonder has used his incredible music talents to create countless hit songs. As a singer, songwriter, musician and record producer, he has created music across a range of genres including rhythm and blues, jazz, soul, funk, pop and gospel.
From writing beautiful lyrics, to playing the Harmonia and of course his smooth vocals, there is no end to his talent!
With so many amazing songs to choose from, including 'Isn't She Lovely', 'Superstition' and 'Master Blasting (Jammin')' to name a few, here are some of our favourite tunes from the wonderful Stevie Wonder.
Take a look at Stevie Wonder's greatest songs:
'I Was Made To Love Her'
Released in 1967 and written when Stevie Wonder was only 16, 'I Was Made To Love Her' was one of his first big hits. The song is about his first love, a girl named Angie.
Listen to 'I Was Made To Love Her' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'For Once In My Life'
'For Once In My Life' was released by Barbara McNair in 1966 and The Temptations in 1967, but Stevie Wonder put an upbeat spin on the slow ballad and released his version in 1968.
Although Stevie was only 17 when he recorded his version of the song, it became the most well-known and popular.
Listen to 'For Once In My Life' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday'
This nostalgic track was released in 1969 and made it to Number 2 on the UK Charts, making it Stevie Wonder's biggest song in the UK at that time.
Watch 'Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'My Cherie Amour'
Written for his then girlfriend and originally called 'Oh My Marcia', the song title was changed to 'My Cherie Amour' when it was released in 1969 as the pair had broken up.
Listen to 'My Cherie Amour' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours'
During his teenage years, Stevie Wonder's mother helped write his songs. In 1970, she was co-nominated the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for co-writing Stevie's hit 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours'.
Watch 'Signed, Dealed, Delivered I'm Yours' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Superstition'
'Superstition' is one of Stevie Wonder's signature songs, it was released in 1972 and has since been covered by numerous artists including Stevie Rae Vaughan and The Jackson 5.
Watch 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Boggie On Reggae Woman'
This 1974 track takes on some reggae influence but despite its title is considered an R&B song. The song features Stevie Wonder on the harmonica as well as lead-vocals and it won the Grammy for Best R&B Vocal the year it came out.
Listen to 'Boogie On Reggae Woman' by Stevie Wonder
'As'
'As' was the last track on Stevie Wonder's 'Songs In The Key Of Life' which came out in 1976. The song was covered by George Michael and Mary J Blige in 1999, and has featured in several films over the years including The Best Man in 1999 and a Will & Grace episode in 2006.
Listen to 'As' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Isn't She Lovely'
'Isn't She Lovely' was written by Stevie Wonder for his daughter Aisha Morris to celebrate her birth. It was released on his 1976 album 'Songs in the Key of Life'.
The original recording was a longer version of the song which included a baby's cries and clips of Aisha as a toddler, but it was the shorter radio version that gained so much popularity and became well-known.
In 2012, Stevie Wonder adapted to song and performed it at the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II.
Listen to 'Isn't She Lovely' on YouTube
'I Wish'
Written about his childhood and reminiscing about simpler times, 'I Wish' went on to win Best R&B Vocal Performance at the 1977 Grammy Awards.
Listen to 'I Wish' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Sir Duke'
'Sir Duke' was written as a tribute to music and to show appreciation for jazz musician Duke Ellington who greatly influenced Stevie Wonder, and sadly passed away in 1974.
Listen to 'Sir Duke' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Master Blaster (Jammin')'
Reggae tune 'Master Blaster (Jammin')' paid tribute to reggae legend and Stevie's friend Bob Marley and references Bob Marley's 1977 hit 'Jamming'.
'Master Blaster (Jammin')' came out on Stevie's album 'Hotter than July' in 1980, and Bob Marley sadly died the following year.
Listen to 'Master Blaster (Jammin')' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Happy Birthday'
Released in 1980, Stevie Wonder's take on 'Happy Birthday' is one of the most popular to date. It was written as tribute for Martin Luther King Jr. in an attempt to get his birthday made into a national holiday in the US.
Today no birthday celebration is complete without Stevie wishing you a Happy Birthday!
Listen to 'Happy Birthday' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Ebony and Ivory'
Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney teamed up to create the song 'Ebony and Ivory' and it went to Number 1 in the UK Charts in 1982.
Watch 'Ebony and Ivory' by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'I Just Called To Say I Love You'
Released in 1984, the song was the lead single on the soundtrack for The Woman In Red film. It went to Number 1 in the UK charts and is one of Stevie Wonder's best known songs.
Watch 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
'Part-Time Lover'
The 1985 synth pop track 'Part-Time Lover' made it to Number 3 in the UK Chart. It's about a cheating couple hiding their relationship, and Stevie Wonder says he drew on personal experiences to write the song.
Listen to 'Part-Time Lover' by Stevie Wonder on YouTube
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