twenty-five Grammys 30 top-ten hits an
unmistakable voice and lots of classic
melodies you can’t forget
that’s this singer and musician in a
nutshell
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
Stevie Wonder song
for this list we’ve chosen our entries
based on a combination of the artists
fan favorites and their most
commercially successful songs
these include tunes that reflect the
broad spectrum of Stevie’s music from
his many cheerful pop songs and touching
love ballads to his scathing social and
political critique lovin to you
young country to bow
number ten boogie on reggae woman he’s
known for his versatility and on this
grooving track from the grammy-winning
1974 album fulfilling this first finale
stevie plays nearly all the instruments
from the funky synthesizer to his
trademark harmonica the suggestive
lyrics and bouncy rhythm make this a
good song for getting down and won a
Grammy for Best Male rhythm and blues
vocal performance while the song is
neither boogie nor reggae it’s still a
feel-good single and the first
representation on this list from what
music critics call Stevie’s classic 70s
period now that’s something that makes
us holler for more number nine uptight
everything’s alright oh my baby yeah
everything is ah while Stevie Wonder
would eventually master the art of
composing standalone albums he started
off as a great singles artist with
Motown one of his early hits was this
tune backed with a full brass band
behind 15 year old Stevie
the song showcases his infectious
ability to phrase a catchy vocal hook
and his youthful exuberance shines
throughout the 3-minute running time in
those days he was still known as little
Stevie Wonder but starting to come into
his own as a really talented performer
his optimism as a pop star was at an
all-time high which would only change as
he began to explore his serious side
later everything is alright
London is sunshine mustard
number eight you are the sunshine of my
life that’s why one of the most dynamic
vocal performances in Stevie’s catalogue
this heartfelt single went to number one
on the Billboard Hot 100 and won him a
Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal
Performance
it’s a kind of tune you listen to and
ponder who the sunshine in your life is
but you can still enjoy the song if
you’re single thanks to its soul and pop
flavors the tune was Stevie Wonder’s
hugely popular love ballad at the time
and an anthem that continues to endure
decades after its 1972 release
because again in the 21st century he
would go on to perform the song with
artists like Lady gaga
and even at a White House TV special for
President Obama
number seven isn’t she lovely
in 1976 Stevie Wonder released the
record that is commonly acknowledged as
his magnum opus songs and the key of
life
one of the standout tracks from that
double album was this song a tribute to
his baby daughter Aisha
when she became a full-grown woman years
later she would join her father to
perform the song live while never
released as a single in the US isn’t she
lovely became one of Stevie Wonder’s
most popular songs being played after
Michelle Obama’s Democratic convention
speech in 2007 and performed by Wonder
himself for queen elizabeth ii as part
of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in
2012
number six signed sealed delivered I’m
yours this 1970 R&B chart topper marked
the first time Stevie produced a song on
his own and it featured unique audio
flourishes like the 60s style sitar
Stevie’s lyrics suggest a man crawling
back to his woman on his hands and knees
and offering his unwavering devotion to
her but the title of the song was
actually a phrase contributed by
Stevie’s mother who was delighted by
hearing him rehearse the songs melody it
was only 20 years old when he recorded
it and it remains popular for over 40
years
number five living for the city
perhaps Stevie Wonder’s most impactful
attack on racism and inequality this
song’s message is a far cry from the pop
confections that first made him famous
this angry lament was found on inner
visions an album that reinforced Stevie
as an artist interested in tackling
social justice issues
it was hard not to notice that one of
the most poignant observations of
institutionalized racism was coming from
a man who was born without the power of
sight
Charlotte fever
wonders lyrics are sharp and to the
point and yet he has a commercial sense
to wrap it all up with music that
lingers in the mind
– sugar
number four higher ground
a funky musical treatment of a serious
subject this top 5 single deals with the
topic of reincarnation a concept close
to Stevie’s heart he played every
instrument on the track and it was
conceived written and recorded in an
intense three-hour period powers keep
are you people
he bother
the song became a kind of premonition of
sorts after Stevie was involved in a
near-fatal car accident that left him
comatose following its release
however Wonder was still able to respond
with his fingers when his road manager
sang the song’s lyrics into the artists
the tune would later find new life when
it was covered by Red Hot Chili Peppers
number three sir Duke music is a world
within itself there’s a language beyond
the dust
leave it to stevie to get a song about
jazz master Duke Ellington at number one
on the pop charts composed as a tribute
to the recently deceased musical giant
this gem of a song features one of
Stevie’s catchiest courses and still
sounds fresh forty years after many
musical movements later in WeatherWatch
black Caliban Ellington had an influence
on Stevie Wonder’s music clearly heard
here by the horns that open the song
with exuberance surging showed the world
that his composer was inspired and
informed by a diverse array of musical
genres and had a creative reach that
knew no bounds
number two I just called to say I love
you no new thing to say
by the 1980s Stevie Wonder had achieved
superstar status due in no small part to
this unforgettable chart-topper written
for a comedy starring Gene Wilder that
is now largely forgotten this hit also
ones TV his first and only Academy Award
to date is to say I love you a
quintessentially 80s tune it’s the
product of an era before text messaging
became the de facto way to communicate
to fill your heart techno
nowadays if all one wanted to say was
three words they would log into their
smartphones and let their thumbs do the
talking but back in the day
phones were the way to go and this was
another number one hit for mr. Wonder
and on me
oh my
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
Hey
number one superstition featuring
arguably the baddest keyboard riff in
all of Motown this justly celebrated
funk Jam is what everyone wants playing
when they’re walking down the street
legendary rock guitars Jeff Beck gave
Stevie the inspiration for the famous
drum kickoff and once that funky
clavinet was added wonder had a hit on
his hands it was also his first
number-one as an adult musician this
lead single from the Talking Book album
heralded a new era in Stevie’s
discography one where a mature creative
artist was at the peak of his powers and
would only get into the bigger and
better things as his career moved
forward
so do you agree with our list which
songs did we miss
our let’s
for more entertaining top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
you
unmistakable voice and lots of classic
melodies you can’t forget
that’s this singer and musician in a
nutshell
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
Stevie Wonder song
for this list we’ve chosen our entries
based on a combination of the artists
fan favorites and their most
commercially successful songs
these include tunes that reflect the
broad spectrum of Stevie’s music from
his many cheerful pop songs and touching
love ballads to his scathing social and
political critique lovin to you
young country to bow
number ten boogie on reggae woman he’s
known for his versatility and on this
grooving track from the grammy-winning
1974 album fulfilling this first finale
stevie plays nearly all the instruments
from the funky synthesizer to his
trademark harmonica the suggestive
lyrics and bouncy rhythm make this a
good song for getting down and won a
Grammy for Best Male rhythm and blues
vocal performance while the song is
neither boogie nor reggae it’s still a
feel-good single and the first
representation on this list from what
music critics call Stevie’s classic 70s
period now that’s something that makes
us holler for more number nine uptight
everything’s alright oh my baby yeah
everything is ah while Stevie Wonder
would eventually master the art of
composing standalone albums he started
off as a great singles artist with
Motown one of his early hits was this
tune backed with a full brass band
behind 15 year old Stevie
the song showcases his infectious
ability to phrase a catchy vocal hook
and his youthful exuberance shines
throughout the 3-minute running time in
those days he was still known as little
Stevie Wonder but starting to come into
his own as a really talented performer
his optimism as a pop star was at an
all-time high which would only change as
he began to explore his serious side
later everything is alright
London is sunshine mustard
number eight you are the sunshine of my
life that’s why one of the most dynamic
vocal performances in Stevie’s catalogue
this heartfelt single went to number one
on the Billboard Hot 100 and won him a
Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal
Performance
it’s a kind of tune you listen to and
ponder who the sunshine in your life is
but you can still enjoy the song if
you’re single thanks to its soul and pop
flavors the tune was Stevie Wonder’s
hugely popular love ballad at the time
and an anthem that continues to endure
decades after its 1972 release
because again in the 21st century he
would go on to perform the song with
artists like Lady gaga
and even at a White House TV special for
President Obama
number seven isn’t she lovely
in 1976 Stevie Wonder released the
record that is commonly acknowledged as
his magnum opus songs and the key of
life
one of the standout tracks from that
double album was this song a tribute to
his baby daughter Aisha
when she became a full-grown woman years
later she would join her father to
perform the song live while never
released as a single in the US isn’t she
lovely became one of Stevie Wonder’s
most popular songs being played after
Michelle Obama’s Democratic convention
speech in 2007 and performed by Wonder
himself for queen elizabeth ii as part
of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in
2012
number six signed sealed delivered I’m
yours this 1970 R&B chart topper marked
the first time Stevie produced a song on
his own and it featured unique audio
flourishes like the 60s style sitar
Stevie’s lyrics suggest a man crawling
back to his woman on his hands and knees
and offering his unwavering devotion to
her but the title of the song was
actually a phrase contributed by
Stevie’s mother who was delighted by
hearing him rehearse the songs melody it
was only 20 years old when he recorded
it and it remains popular for over 40
years
number five living for the city
perhaps Stevie Wonder’s most impactful
attack on racism and inequality this
song’s message is a far cry from the pop
confections that first made him famous
this angry lament was found on inner
visions an album that reinforced Stevie
as an artist interested in tackling
social justice issues
it was hard not to notice that one of
the most poignant observations of
institutionalized racism was coming from
a man who was born without the power of
sight
Charlotte fever
wonders lyrics are sharp and to the
point and yet he has a commercial sense
to wrap it all up with music that
lingers in the mind
– sugar
number four higher ground
a funky musical treatment of a serious
subject this top 5 single deals with the
topic of reincarnation a concept close
to Stevie’s heart he played every
instrument on the track and it was
conceived written and recorded in an
intense three-hour period powers keep
are you people
he bother
the song became a kind of premonition of
sorts after Stevie was involved in a
near-fatal car accident that left him
comatose following its release
however Wonder was still able to respond
with his fingers when his road manager
sang the song’s lyrics into the artists
the tune would later find new life when
it was covered by Red Hot Chili Peppers
number three sir Duke music is a world
within itself there’s a language beyond
the dust
leave it to stevie to get a song about
jazz master Duke Ellington at number one
on the pop charts composed as a tribute
to the recently deceased musical giant
this gem of a song features one of
Stevie’s catchiest courses and still
sounds fresh forty years after many
musical movements later in WeatherWatch
black Caliban Ellington had an influence
on Stevie Wonder’s music clearly heard
here by the horns that open the song
with exuberance surging showed the world
that his composer was inspired and
informed by a diverse array of musical
genres and had a creative reach that
knew no bounds
number two I just called to say I love
you no new thing to say
by the 1980s Stevie Wonder had achieved
superstar status due in no small part to
this unforgettable chart-topper written
for a comedy starring Gene Wilder that
is now largely forgotten this hit also
ones TV his first and only Academy Award
to date is to say I love you a
quintessentially 80s tune it’s the
product of an era before text messaging
became the de facto way to communicate
to fill your heart techno
nowadays if all one wanted to say was
three words they would log into their
smartphones and let their thumbs do the
talking but back in the day
phones were the way to go and this was
another number one hit for mr. Wonder
and on me
oh my
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
Hey
number one superstition featuring
arguably the baddest keyboard riff in
all of Motown this justly celebrated
funk Jam is what everyone wants playing
when they’re walking down the street
legendary rock guitars Jeff Beck gave
Stevie the inspiration for the famous
drum kickoff and once that funky
clavinet was added wonder had a hit on
his hands it was also his first
number-one as an adult musician this
lead single from the Talking Book album
heralded a new era in Stevie’s
discography one where a mature creative
artist was at the peak of his powers and
would only get into the bigger and
better things as his career moved
forward
so do you agree with our list which
songs did we miss
our let’s
for more entertaining top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
you
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