query: when did stevie wonder released his first album

pos: Stevie Wonder You", was recorded for release as a single, but then pulled and replaced by the Berry Gordy song "I Call It Pretty Music, But the Old People Call It the Blues" as his début single; released summer 1962, it almost broke into the "Billboard" 100, spending one week of August at 101 before dropping out of sight. Two follow-up singles, "Little Water Boy" and "Contract on Love", both had no success, and the two albums, released in reverse order of recording—"The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie" in September 1962 and "Tribute to Uncle Ray" in October 1962—also met with little

pos: The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie also co-writing two of the compositions. The original studio version of "Fingertips" is included on the album; a live version would become Wonder's first hit single. The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie is the debut studio album by Stevie Wonder (then billed as Little Stevie Wonder) released in September 1962 on the Tamla Motown label. The album showcases the 12-year-old Wonder's talents as a composer and instrumentalist, and it's one of two Wonder studio albums on which he doesn't sing (the other being "Eivets Rednow"); he is featured on percussion, the keyboard, and the

pos: The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie is the debut studio album by Stevie Wonder (then billed as Little Stevie Wonder) released in September 1962 on the Tamla Motown label. The album showcases the 12-year-old Wonder's talents as a composer and instrumentalist, and it's one of two Wonder studio albums on which he doesn't sing (the other being "Eivets Rednow"); he is featured on percussion, the keyboard, and the harmonica. Wonder's mentors Clarence Paul and Henry Cosby wrote and produced the material on "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie Wonder", with the young Wonder himself

neg: With a Song in My Heart (Stevie Wonder album) arranged and conducted the album. Side One Side Two With a Song in My Heart (Stevie Wonder album) With a Song In My Heart is Stevie Wonder's third studio album, released in 1963 on the Tamla (Motown) label. The album was the first to drop Wonder's "Little" nickname as the 13-year-old singer went the same route of his label mate Marvin Gaye and covered a set of standards. Like Gaye and other Motown acts, label president Berry Gordy wanted all of his artists to be established on a crossover basis. The album did not immediately spell success for Wonder on

neg: With a Song in My Heart (Stevie Wonder album) With a Song in My Heart (Stevie Wonder album) With a Song In My Heart is Stevie Wonder's third studio album, released in 1963 on the Tamla (Motown) label. The album was the first to drop Wonder's "Little" nickname as the 13-year-old singer went the same route of his label mate Marvin Gaye and covered a set of standards. Like Gaye and other Motown acts, label president Berry Gordy wanted all of his artists to be established on a crossover basis. The album did not immediately spell success for Wonder on the adult contemporary set. Veteran jazz arranger Ernie Wilkins

neg: Tribute to Uncle Ray album was released. All songs composed by Ray Charles, except where indicated. Side One Side Two Tribute to Uncle Ray Tribute to Uncle Ray is the second studio album by Stevie Wonder. Released by Motown in October 1962 shortly after "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie", it had been recorded first, when Wonder was just 11 years old. The album was an attempt by Berry Gordy and Motown to associate the young "Little Stevie Wonder" with the successful and popular Ray Charles who was also a blind African American musician. Like his debut, this album failed to generate hit singles

neg: Tribute to Uncle Ray Tribute to Uncle Ray Tribute to Uncle Ray is the second studio album by Stevie Wonder. Released by Motown in October 1962 shortly after "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie", it had been recorded first, when Wonder was just 11 years old. The album was an attempt by Berry Gordy and Motown to associate the young "Little Stevie Wonder" with the successful and popular Ray Charles who was also a blind African American musician. Like his debut, this album failed to generate hit singles as Motown struggled to find a sound to fit Wonder, who was just 12 when this

neg: Stevie Wonder discography Stevie Wonder discography American musician Stevie Wonder has released 23 studio albums, three soundtrack albums, four live albums, 11 compilations, one box set, and 98 singles. His first album, "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie", was released in 1962 when he was 12 years old, and his most recent, "A Time to Love", was released in 2005. He has had ten US number-one hits on the pop charts as well as 20 R&B number one hits, and has sold over 100 million records, 19.5 million of which are albums; he is one of the top 60 best-selling music artists with

neg: Get It (Stevie Wonder song) Get It (Stevie Wonder song) "Get It" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder with a guest vocal by American pop recording artist Michael Jackson. Taken from his 20th studio album "Characters". The song was third and final single released from Wonder's album. Jackson and Wonder had a history of collaborating with each other over the years. The first dating back to 1974, where Wonder crafted and produced a Jackson 5 album, which was eventually shelved. (One of those songs recorded, "Buttercup" appears on the 2009 compilation album "I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters", released after Jackson's death.)

neg: Where I'm Coming From All songs written by Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright.<br> Arranged by David Van DePitte, Jerry Long, Paul Riser and Stevie Wonder Where I'm Coming From Where I'm Coming From is a 1971 album by Stevie Wonder. The album was released by Motown Records on April 12, 1971 and peaked on the Billboard Pop Albums at #62, and on the "Billboard" R&B Albums Chart at #7. All nine songs were written by Wonder and Motown singer-songwriter Syreeta Wright, his first wife. It was the last album produced under his first contract with Motown Records. Including live albums, this is Stevie Wonder's

neg: Do I Do it for his song, "Livin' It Up." The same year, smooth jazz artist Gerald Veasley did a cover version of this song for his album "On the Fast Track". The song was also covered by Mark Whitfield from his 2009 album "Songs of Wonder", but the song is mainly instrumental. Do I Do "Do I Do" is a song written and performed by American singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder, first released in 1982 on the album "Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I". The single peaked at #2 on the soul chart and peaked at #13 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart

neg: Characters (Stevie Wonder album) Characters (Stevie Wonder album) Characters is the twenty-first studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder released in late 1987. The album features three singles including "Get It", the Grammy-nominated "Skeletons" and "You Will Know", which both reached number one on the "Billboard" R&B Singles chart (the latter being his final American top 40 hit of his career). Although highly anticipated like his last album, 1985's "In Square Circle" upon its release, the album received mixed reviews from critics, and debuted at number 17 on the US "Billboard" 200. It became his first album since "Music of My Mind" not to

neg: Stevie at the Beach 1965 when he was finally allowed to showcase his musical talents more. Side One Side Two Stevie at the Beach Stevie at the Beach is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder released on the Tamla (Motown) label on June 23, 1964. With the exception of the mild hit, "Hey Harmonica Man", it was a concept album of sorts, focusing on beach and surfer anthems as an attempt to get Wonder to now sing surf tunes. However, much like the label's attempts to first make him the teenage version of Ray Charles and then for one album as

neg: Characters (Stevie Wonder album) at the ceremony. "Characters" received a nomination at the 31st Grammy Awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, losing to Terrence Trent D'Arby's debut "Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby". To promote the album, Wonder performed a one-hour "Characters" special on MTV, in which he also performed unreleased material as well as a duet with Stevie Ray Vaughan. All songs written by Stevie Wonder except where noted. Characters (Stevie Wonder album) Characters is the twenty-first studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder released in late 1987. The album features three singles including "Get It", the Grammy-nominated "Skeletons" and

neg: They Won't Go When I Go Stevie's 1973 car accident. The harmonic progression is very similar to Chopin's Etude Opus 10 number 4, measures 5 and 6, although at a much slower pace. They Won't Go When I Go "They Won't Go When I Go" is a song co-written and performed by Stevie Wonder from his 1974 album "Fulfillingness' First Finale". This song is the only one on the album that Wonder did not write by himself. His co-writer was Yvonne Lowrene Wright, who co-wrote songs with Wonder for other albums. Wright's sister, Syreeta Wright, was Wonder's first wife. Wonder performed this song, along with "Never

neg: They Won't Go When I Go They Won't Go When I Go "They Won't Go When I Go" is a song co-written and performed by Stevie Wonder from his 1974 album "Fulfillingness' First Finale". This song is the only one on the album that Wonder did not write by himself. His co-writer was Yvonne Lowrene Wright, who co-wrote songs with Wonder for other albums. Wright's sister, Syreeta Wright, was Wonder's first wife. Wonder performed this song, along with "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer", at Michael Jackson's memorial service on July 7, 2009. The song has been considered a "retro composition" comparing the piano to that

neg: Looking Back (Stevie Wonder album) Looking Back (Stevie Wonder album) Looking Back, also later known as Anthology, is a triple LP anthology by American soul musician Stevie Wonder, released in 1977 on Motown Records. Since its release in 12-inch triple LP format, it has not been reissued and is considered a limited edition. The album chronicles 40 songs from Wonder's first Motown period, which precedes the classic period of his critically acclaimed albums. Between 1963 and the end of 1971, Wonder placed over 25 songs on "Billboard" Hot 100. Twenty-four of those — including such radio staples as "Fingertips, Pt. 2", "Uptight (Everything's Alright)", "I

neg: Stevie Wonder David Foster, the albums to be released in 2014. He is featured on two tracks on Mark Ronson's new album "Uptown Special". Wonder did a 13-date tour of North America in 2007, starting in San Diego on August 23; this was his first U.S. tour in over ten years. On September 8, 2008, Wonder started the European leg of his Wonder Summer's Night Tour, the first time he had toured Europe in over a decade. His opening show was at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. During the tour, Wonder played eight UK gigs; four at the O2 Arena in

neg: Natty Dread Tour Wonder Dream Concert, featuring Stevie Wonder and his old bandmates Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. While on the Natty Dread Tour, Marley did his first performance outside Jamaica, England and the United States when playing the Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The standard setlist of the tour mostly looked like the following: All songs from the Natty Dread album had been performed at least once, except for "Revolution" (which was a standard song during the Uprising Tour in 1980). There were performances of two earlier songs which are not featured on any of Marley's Island albums released at that

neg: Luther Vandross the album "" was released. The album is a collection of some of his songs performed by various artists, including Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Fantasia, Beyoncé, Donna Summer, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Celine Dion, Wyclef Jean, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Angie Stone, Jamie Foxx, Teddy Pendergrass, and Aretha Franklin. Aretha Franklin won a Grammy for her rendition of "A House Is Not a Home", and Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé won a Grammy for their cover of "So Amazing". The violin duo Nuttin' But Stringz did a remix of the song "Dance with My Father" for their album

neg: Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) but declares their determination to contact and win their partner back. Miki Howard recorded the song for her 1989 self-titled album. Her version was an R&B hit in 1990 when it peaked at no. 3 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart. Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" is a song written by Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul, and Stevie Wonder. The song was originally recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1967, but his version was not released as a single and did not appear on an

neg: Fulfillingness' First Finale for Best Male Pop Vocal, Best Male Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance (for "Boogie On Reggae Woman"), and Album of the Year in 1974. All songs written by Stevie Wonder, except where noted. Fulfillingness' First Finale Fulfillingness' First Finale is a 1974 album by Stevie Wonder; widely considered one of the albums from his "classic period". Released on July 22, 1974 on the Tamla label, it is Wonder's nineteenth album overall, and seventeenth studio album. According to "Billboard" magazine, it was Wonder's first studio album to top the Pop Albums chart where it remained for two weeks, while it was

neg: Stevie at the Beach Stevie at the Beach Stevie at the Beach is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder released on the Tamla (Motown) label on June 23, 1964. With the exception of the mild hit, "Hey Harmonica Man", it was a concept album of sorts, focusing on beach and surfer anthems as an attempt to get Wonder to now sing surf tunes. However, much like the label's attempts to first make him the teenage version of Ray Charles and then for one album as a lounge singer, it failed to connect with audiences. Wonder would not have another hit until

neg: Where I'm Coming From Where I'm Coming From Where I'm Coming From is a 1971 album by Stevie Wonder. The album was released by Motown Records on April 12, 1971 and peaked on the Billboard Pop Albums at #62, and on the "Billboard" R&B Albums Chart at #7. All nine songs were written by Wonder and Motown singer-songwriter Syreeta Wright, his first wife. It was the last album produced under his first contract with Motown Records. Including live albums, this is Stevie Wonder's fifteenth album overall, and thirteenth studio album. Motown's founder Berry Gordy had maintained tight control over his company's productions, but as

neg: Looking Back (Stevie Wonder album) stores. It wouldn't be until 1999's "At the Close of a Century" that another Stevie Wonder anthology which included material from this period would be released. This compilation marks the first release of Stevie Wonder's 1967 original recording of "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)," which was a 1973 hit for Aretha Franklin. It's also the only collection of his to feature material from his instrumental album "Eivets Rednow". In a contemporary review, Russell Gersten of "The Village Voice" wrote that, although it suffers from some poorly chosen material and omissions, the album is ultimately

neg: Stevie Wonder discography combined sales of singles and albums. He has 30 main album releases, all of which are single albums, apart from "Songs in the Key of Life" which was released as a double album with a bonus four track EP. There are 11 official compilation albums; in addition, a box set, "The Complete Stevie Wonder", was released in 2005. He is eighth on the list of artists with the most number-ones on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Source: Google Images Note: "Faith" topped the Israel chart. Stevie Wonder discography American musician Stevie Wonder has released 23 studio albums, three soundtrack albums,

neg: Lately (Stevie Wonder song) (Motown Week), Season 11's Colton Dixon (Stevie Wonder/Whitney Houston Week), and by Season 12's Amber Holcomb (Music of Detroit Week). This song was also sampled in Rick Ross' song "Here I Am" Lately (Stevie Wonder song) "Lately" is a song by American singer Stevie Wonder recorded for his album "Hotter than July" (1980). The song was covered by R&B group Jodeci and released as a promotional single for the live album "Uptown MTV Unplugged" in June 1993. Jason Elias at Allmusic retrospectively praised the song, believing that unlike some of Wonder's similar material, "Lately" in particular hit all the perfect

neg: For Once in My Life (Stevie Wonder album) For Once in My Life (Stevie Wonder album) For Once in My Life is the ninth (tenth overall) studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder on Motown Records, released in November 1968. Then eighteen years old, Wonder had established himself as one of Motown's consistent hit-makers. This album continued Wonder's growth as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. It featured songs like the title track, "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" and the modest hits "I Don't Know Why" and "You Met Your Match". It also marked the debut of the Hohner Clavinet on a Stevie Wonder album, which would become a mainstay on albums to

neg: Music of My Mind Music of My Mind Music of My Mind is the fourteenth studio album by American soul musician Stevie Wonder. It was released on March 3, 1972, by Tamla Records. Wonder used synthesizers for many musical parts on this album. It was a modest commercial success, but critics found the record representative of Wonder's artistic growth. Wonder played all of the instruments on this album except trombone by Art Baron and guitar by Howard "Buzz" Feiten. This is the first of a set of collaborations between Wonder and his co-producers Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil. When "Music of My Mind" was

neg: Ribbon in the Sky Ribbon in the Sky "Ribbon in the Sky" is a hit 1982 R&B single released by Tamla/Motown star and American singer Stevie Wonder. The ballad was first featured on the greatest hits album, "Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I", and charted at #54 pop and #10 R&B when it was released. In February 1983, Wonder was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 25th Grammy Awards. Wonder performed a version of the song at Whitney Houston's funeral on February 18, 2012. It has been covered by Dennis Brown, Intro, Boyz II Men, 2 Men 4

neg: The Superstars label Melodiya, credited to Stars on 45 but released under the title "Discotheque Stars 3". The fourth Stars On 45 single released in both Europe and the U.S. was "Stars on Stevie", paying tribute to Stevie Wonder and including a selection of his best-known songs, ranging from his breakthrough single "Fingertips" (released in 1963 and credited to Little Stevie Wonder) to his then most recent US hit "Master Blaster (Jammin)". The "Stars On Stevie" medley - in the UK somewhat confusingly released by CBS as Starsound: "Stars Medley", the very same title as the album - became Stars On 45's

neg: The Supremes Sing Country, Western and Pop had recorded in 1962 and released in 1963 as a single. One of Paul's songwriting partners on the album was his fourteen-year-old charge Stevie Wonder, making the Supremes the first act besides Wonder himself to record Wonder's songs. Motown's session group, The Andantes, appear on all but two of the tracks. They accompany Ross completely above Wilson and Ballard on "Baby Doll". The album was a modest success peaking at #79 on the Billboard Top 200. It sold around 200,000 copies. Though the album did not make the Billboard Country Album charts, Diana would later record a couple of solo

neg: Eivets Rednow Eivets Rednow Eivets Rednow is an easy listening instrumental album by Stevie Wonder released on the Gordy Records label in 1968. The album was created as a follow-up to the successful easy listening instrumental single "Alfie". "A House Is Not a Home", another song by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, also appears on the album. Eivets Rednow is Stevie Wonder spelled backwards; Wonder's name does not appear on the cover of the original releases. This was Wonder's ninth studio album, released on November 20, 1968. Wonder plays the harmonica, drums, piano and clavinet on this album, though like his debut

neg: Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I side: "Front Line", "Ribbon in the Sky", "That Girl", and "Do I Do". The latter track features a solo by bebop innovator Dizzy Gillespie. All songs written by Stevie Wonder except "Front Line" by Wonder and Gary Byrd. Arrangements and all vocals and instruments by Wonder except as indicated. Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I is a compilation album by R&B/soul musician Stevie Wonder that was released in 1982 by Tamla Records. It collects eleven Top 40 hit singles and five album tracks, including four previously unreleased tracks, from 1972 to 1982. The album peaked at

neg: Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants" Life of Plants"" contained new synthesizer combinations, including the first use of a digital sampling synthesizer, the Computer Music Melodian, used in most tracks of this album. "Journey" is an early digital recording, released three months after Ry Cooder's "Bop till You Drop", generally believed to be the first digitally recorded popular music album, with this album being the second (and charting higher than the album Cooder produced). Stevie Wonder was an early adherent of the technology and used it for all his subsequent recordings. Motown released the album as the long-awaited sequel to Stevie Wonder's 1976 Grammy Award-winning "Songs

neg: Conversation Peace a retrospective review for Allmusic and felt the music wasn't contemporary enough to get radio play. All songs written and composed by Stevie Wonder, except where noted. Personnel involved in the album include: Conversation Peace Conversation Peace is the 22nd album released by American musician Stevie Wonder, on the Motown label in 1995. The album was Wonder's first full-length non-soundtrack studio album since 1987's "Characters". This album yielded the hits "For Your Love" (a Grammy winner for Wonder for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance) and the reggae-flavored "Tomorrow Robins Will Sing". This album also saw Wonder reuniting with Robert Margouleff,

neg: Hey Love (Stevie Wonder song) Hey Love (Stevie Wonder song) "Hey Love" is a 1966 soul song by Stevie Wonder, from his album "Down to Earth". It was released as a B-side to "Travelin' Man," but it also reached the charts in its own right, peaking at number 90 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and number nine on the R&B Singles chart in the spring of 1967. It has been covered by other artists, including Bettye LaVette and R. Kelly. "Hey Love" is the closing track on Stevie Wonder's 1966 album "Down to Earth". Co-written with Morris Broadnax and Clarence Paul, it is the best-known

neg: Get It (Stevie Wonder song) on "All I Do" from Wonder's platinum-selling "Hotter than July" album. At the time of the single's release, and their respective albums released in the same year, Wonder again worked with Jackson on his top-selling "Bad" album for the song, "Just Good Friends", this time as a duet. The single was a top five R&B hit (#4), and a top twenty Adult Contemporary hit (#11). It didn't fare well on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 chart, stalling at #80, its peak position. Get It (Stevie Wonder song) "Get It" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder with a

neg: Stevie Wonder a private tutor was provided for when Wonder was on tour. Wonder was put in the care of producer and songwriter Clarence Paul, and for a year they worked together on two albums. "Tribute to Uncle Ray" was recorded first, when Wonder was still 11 years old. Mainly covers of Ray Charles's songs, the album included a Wonder and Paul composition, "Sunset". "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie" was recorded next, an instrumental album consisting mainly of Paul's compositions, two of which, "Wondering" and "Session Number 112", were co-written with Wonder. Feeling Wonder was now ready, a song, "Mother Thank

neg: Armageddon (Guy Sebastian album) Year. Although Sebastian released the retrospective album "Twenty Ten" in 2010, "Armageddon" is his first studio album since "Like It Like That", an album of original soul music, was released in October 2009. "Armageddon", while mainly pop with some R&B songs, still shows the soul influences that "Like it Like That" did on many of the songs. Sebastian has said he grew up listening to old school soul music from artists like Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder, and they had always been his strongest musical influences. He said early in his career he was steered away

neg: Eivets Rednow album, he does not sing on any of the tracks. On some reissues, "How do you spell Stevie Wonder backwards" is printed on the top corner of the album sleeve in small print. This is also the first album that has song credits solely by Wonder himself. Side One Side Two Eivets Rednow Eivets Rednow is an easy listening instrumental album by Stevie Wonder released on the Gordy Records label in 1968. The album was created as a follow-up to the successful easy listening instrumental single "Alfie". "A House Is Not a Home", another song by Burt Bacharach and Hal

neg: Morris Broadnax He auditioned for Mickey Stevenson at Motown and, though the company did not offer him a recording contract, Stevenson liked one of the songs he had written and performed, and signed him to a songwriting contract in 1961. At Motown, he worked closely with songwriter and record producer Clarence Paul, and with the young Stevie Wonder. His most successful songs, all co-written with Paul and Wonder, included the Contours' 1966 hit "Just a Little Misunderstanding"; "All I Do (Is Think About You)", first recorded by Tammi Terrell and later by Brenda Holloway, and by Stevie Wonder on his album "Hotter

neg: The Rolling Stones American Tour 1972 various bootlegged versions of varying quality. Stevie Wonder was the support act for the tour. Having released his groundbreaking "Music of My Mind" album in March 1972, Wonder would go on to release another epochal album ("Talking Book") by year's end. This placement, along with his hard-edged hit "Superstition" (released in October 1972), did much to increase Wonder's visibility to rock audiences. He and his band would also sometimes join the Stones at the end of the group's performance for an encore medley of Wonder's 1966 hit "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction". The standard set list

neg: Lately (Stevie Wonder song) album, "Absolute Benson". The song was also covered by English pop group S Club 7 and released as a bonus track on their album "7", released in 2000, as well as by Will Martin on his album "Inspirations", 2010. South Korean ballad singer Sung Si Kyung has covered "Lately" at several of his concerts. The cover is also featured in his special album "Try to Remember." On American Idol, the song was performed by Season 1's finalist RJ Helton (Semi-finals - Wildcard Round), Season 3's John Stevens (Motown Week), Season 5's Melissa McGhee (Stevie Wonder Week), Season 10's Stefano Langone

neg: Ribbon in the Sky Soul, Lloydie Crucial and Ivete Sangalo, as well as being sampled by Will Smith and featured in Diana Ross's Central Park Concert. The intro is also sampled in Jamal's "Keep it Real". Ribbon in the Sky "Ribbon in the Sky" is a hit 1982 R&B single released by Tamla/Motown star and American singer Stevie Wonder. The ballad was first featured on the greatest hits album, "Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I", and charted at #54 pop and #10 R&B when it was released. In February 1983, Wonder was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the

neg: R. Kelly to be released in late 2014, Kelly presented his first Christmas album, and fourteenth studio album, "12 Nights of Christmas", on October 21, 2016. Kelly's music took root in R&B, hip hop and soul. One of Kelly's earliest musical memories is listening to his mother, Joanne Kelly sing. As a young child, he was influenced by the work of musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and The Isley Brothers. Although Stevie Wonder had a substantial influence on Kelly, Marvin Gaye, and Donny Hathaway are Kelly's greatest inspirations. In reference to Hathaway, Kelly declared:

neg: Syreeta (1972 album) Syreeta (1972 album) Syreeta is the debut solo album by Motown singer Syreeta Wright, released in 1972 on Motown's MoWest subsidiary. Produced by Wright's ex-husband Stevie Wonder, it was released following the former couple's separation and subsequent divorce. The album featured compositions by both Wonder and Wright, and also featured Wright's takes on other artists' songs including a Wonder-produced funk-oriented version of his earlier recording, "I Love Every Little Thing About You", which was initially recorded by Wonder for his "Music of My Mind" project, released earlier that year. Wonder and Wright used the talk box prominently on Wright's cover

neg: Lately (Stevie Wonder song) Lately (Stevie Wonder song) "Lately" is a song by American singer Stevie Wonder recorded for his album "Hotter than July" (1980). The song was covered by R&B group Jodeci and released as a promotional single for the live album "Uptown MTV Unplugged" in June 1993. Jason Elias at Allmusic retrospectively praised the song, believing that unlike some of Wonder's similar material, "Lately" in particular hit all the perfect emotional and musical notes. Of the song's emotional power itself Elias stated, "it's enough to make a listener fall prey to an old-fashioned cry." "Lately" was notably covered by R&B group Jodeci

neg: For Once in My Life (Stevie Wonder album) come. Side One Side Two "I'd Be a Fool Right Now" would be remixed in 1977 for Wonder's "Looking Back" Anthology. For Once in My Life (Stevie Wonder album) For Once in My Life is the ninth (tenth overall) studio album by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder on Motown Records, released in November 1968. Then eighteen years old, Wonder had established himself as one of Motown's consistent hit-makers. This album continued Wonder's growth as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. It featured songs like the title track, "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" and the modest hits "I Don't Know Why" and "You Met Your Match". It

neg: I Wish (Stevie Wonder song) that recorded the original. I Wish (Stevie Wonder song) "I Wish" is a hit song by Stevie Wonder. It was released in 1976 as a single and included on the album "Songs in the Key of Life". Written and produced by Wonder, the song focuses on his childhood from the 1950s into the early 1960s. The single hit number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and soul singles chart. For the television series "Classic Albums", Wonder recreated a small section from the song to demonstrate how he composed and arranged it. He played the keyboards and drums himself, and used

neg: I Wish (Stevie Wonder song) I Wish (Stevie Wonder song) "I Wish" is a hit song by Stevie Wonder. It was released in 1976 as a single and included on the album "Songs in the Key of Life". Written and produced by Wonder, the song focuses on his childhood from the 1950s into the early 1960s. The single hit number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and soul singles chart. For the television series "Classic Albums", Wonder recreated a small section from the song to demonstrate how he composed and arranged it. He played the keyboards and drums himself, and used most of the musicians

neg: Up-Tight Up-Tight Up Tight (shown as Up-Tight Everything's Alright on the cover) is a 1966 album by American singer Stevie Wonder. It was his fifth studio release. The album was released on May 4, 1966 on Motown Records' Tamla label. The album features the U.S. Top 5 single "Uptight (Everything's Alright)", which Wonder co-wrote with Sylvia Moy and Henry Cosby. The tracks on "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" were the beginning of Wonder's development into a mature recording artist, independent of his earlier "Little Stevie Wonder" moniker and his image as a young Ray Charles imitator. Nonetheless, it included two earlier recordings, the

neg: Stevie Wonder but eventually became a major success when re-released as a single in 1970, which prompted Robinson to reconsider his intention of leaving the group). In 1968 he recorded an album of instrumental soul/jazz tracks, mostly harmonica solos, under the title "Eivets Rednow", which is "Stevie Wonder" spelled backwards. The album failed to get much attention, and its only single, a cover of "Alfie", only reached number 66 on the U.S. Pop charts and number 11 on the US Adult Contemporary charts. Nonetheless, he managed to score several hits between 1968 and 1970 such as "I Was Made to Love Her",

neg: Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius just "Stevie Wonder." Side One Side Two Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius is the first live album by Stevie Wonder. The album was released on the Tamla record label (catalog #240) in May 1963, the same month as the single release of "Fingertips" (catalog #54080). "Fingertips" topped both the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart and the R&B Singles chart, and "Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius" topped the "Billboard" 200, all of which happened in 1963. This is the last album to use the "Little" in Stevie Wonder's name. Starting with

neg: Stevie Wonder success. At the end of 1962, when Wonder was 12 years old, he joined the Motortown Revue, touring the "chitlin' circuit" of theatres across America that accepted black artists. At the Regal Theater, Chicago, his 20-minute performance was recorded and released in May 1963 as the album "". A single, "Fingertips", from the album was also released in May, and became a major hit. The song, featuring a confident and enthusiastic Wonder returning for a spontaneous encore that catches out the replacement bass player, who is heard to call out "What key? What key?", was a No. 1 hit on

neg: Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants" the things that entered my mind from the Venus's Flytrap to Earth's creation to coming back as a flower." The cover of the album was selected by "Rolling Stone" in 1991 for their list of 100 Classic Album Covers as a memorable example of album art. All tracks written, produced and arranged by Stevie Wonder, except where noted. Side one Side two Side three Side four Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants" Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants" is an album by Stevie Wonder, originally released on the Tamla Motown label on October 30,

neg: Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" is a song written by Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul, and Stevie Wonder. The song was originally recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1967, but his version was not released as a single and did not appear on an album until 1977's anthology "Looking Back". The most well-known version of this song is the 1973 release by Aretha Franklin, who had a million-selling top 10 hit on "Billboard" charts. The song reached no. 1 on the R&B chart and no.

neg: Undeniable (Raven-Symoné album) album, in terms of sales, did worse than her previous record despite new kinds of promotion such as opening for 'N Sync. She was dropped from Crash Records in 2000, and the following year she sold her share of RayBlaize. Raven-Symoné was an opening act for 'N Sync's first tour, the 1998-1999 'N SYNC Tour. One single was released, "With a Child's Heart", a Stevie Wonder song. It spawned three music videos, one for each version of the song. Undeniable (Raven-Symoné album) Undeniable is the second (and first independently released) studio album by American singer Raven-Symoné. Although her first album

neg: To Know You Is to Love You To Know You Is to Love You "To Know You Is to Love You" is a song written by Syreeta Wright and Stevie Wonder in the early 1970s. The duet was first released on Syreeta Wright's debut album (Syreeta, MW 113) by MoWest Records (a Motown company) in 1972. It is also a single and an album by B. B. King, released by ABC Records in 1973, with the title song co-interpreted with Stevie Wonder (track B1 on the album "To Know You Is to Love You"). A song with the same title is actually renamed from Phil Spector's "To

neg: Gotta Have You (Stevie Wonder song) Gotta Have You (Stevie Wonder song) "Gotta Have You" is a 1991 song by American rhythm and blues singer Stevie Wonder. The song was the first release from the 1991 soundtrack to the film "Jungle Fever". Wonder wrote the song, and co-produced it with Nathan Watts.The song peaked at No. 3 in the Hot R&B/ Hip Hop chart, making it one of Wonder's very few Top 10s of the 90s. James E. Perone wrote in "The Sound of Stevie Wonder: His Words and Music" that "it anticipates the regularly 6-minutes-plus songs of his next album, "Conversation Peace"" and that it

neg: Hotter than July the pleasure in which Wonder performed the songs was evident in "his free-floating melodicism and his rolling overdrive, his hope and his cynicism". In "The Rolling Stone Album Guide" (2004), J. D. Considine found the record "buoyantly tuneful" and said fans viewed it as a return to form after the commercial disappointment of "Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants". All songs written, produced and arranged by Stevie Wonder except where noted. Hotter than July Hotter than July is the nineteenth album by American recording artist Stevie Wonder, originally released on Motown's Tamla label on September 29, 1980. It was

neg: Get It (Stevie Wonder song) That same year, Jackson and his brothers provided backing vocals to Wonder's hit "You Haven't Done Nothin'" from his parent album "Fullfillingness' First Finale". Coincidentally, both Wonder and Jackson were both part of an all-star choir including Donna Summer's 1982 single "State of Independence" and 1985's "We Are the World", which Jackson co-wrote and both singles produced by Quincy Jones. Jackson worked with Wonder again for the song "I Can't Help It" for his 1979 breakthrough album "Off the Wall", which was written by Wonder and former Supremes member Susaye Greene. Within a year, Jackson also did background vocal work

neg: Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder song) Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder song) "Higher Ground" is a funk song written by Stevie Wonder which first appeared on his 1973 album "Innervisions". The song reached number 4 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and number 1 on the US Hot R&B Singles chart. Wonder wrote and recorded the song in a three-hour burst of creativity in May 1973. The album version of the song contains an extra verse and runs 30 seconds longer than the single version. The unique wah-clavinet sound in the song was achieved with a Mu-Tron III envelope filter pedal. The bass line is provided by a

neg: Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder song) Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder song) "Higher Ground" is a funk song written by Stevie Wonder which first appeared on his 1973 album "Innervisions". The song reached number 4 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and number 1 on the US Hot R&B Singles chart. Wonder wrote and recorded the song in a three-hour burst of creativity in May 1973. The album version of the song contains an extra verse and runs 30 seconds longer than the single version. The unique wah-clavinet sound in the song was achieved with a Mu-Tron III envelope filter pedal. The bass line is provided by a

neg: One to One (Syreeta album) there. Wright produced a video for the song which featured the singer performing the song in a recording studio. The album was critically well-received upon its release. Later that year, Wright focused on duet work with singer G.C. Cameron on the album, "Rich Love, Poor Love". One to One (Syreeta album) One To One is the third studio album released by Motown recording artist Syreeta Wright in 1977. It was the first album Wright released where former husband Stevie Wonder did not oversee most of its production, instead only being involved with the song 'Harmour Love'. By the time of

neg: Jungle Fever was by Stevie Wonder and was released by Motown Records. Although the album was created for the movie, it was released before the movie's premiere in May 1991. It has 11 tracks, all of which are written by Stevie Wonder, except for one. Though some believe that Wonder's album was unappealing, others believed that it was his best work in years. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: Jungle Fever Jungle Fever is a 1991 American romantic drama film written, produced and directed by Spike Lee. The film stars Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Lee, Ossie Davis,

neg: Stevie Wonder to thank Stevie Wonder, who didn't make an album this year." The double album-with-extra-EP "Songs in the Key of Life" was released in September 1976. Sprawling in style, unlimited in ambition, and sometimes lyrically difficult to fathom, the album was hard for some listeners to assimilate, yet is regarded by many as Wonder's crowning achievement and one of the most recognizable and accomplished albums in pop music history. The album became the first by an American artist to debut straight at No. 1 in the "Billboard" charts, where it stood for 14 non-consecutive weeks. Two tracks became No. 1 Pop/R&B

neg: Stevie Wonder for a Grammy award; and played harmonica on Sting's 1999 "Brand New Day". In December 1999, Wonder announced that he was interested in pursuing an intraocular retinal prosthesis to partially restore his sight. Into the 21st century, Wonder continues to record and perform; though mainly occasional appearances and guest performances, he did do two tours, and released one album of new material, 2005's "A Time to Love". His key appearances include performing at the opening ceremony of the 2002 Winter Paralympics in Salt Lake City, the 2005 Live 8 concert in Philadelphia, the pre-game show for Super Bowl XL in

neg: Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder song) Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder song) "Overjoyed" is a hit single written and performed by American R&B singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder on the Tamla (Motown) label from his 1985 album "In Square Circle". The single peaked at No. 24 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart in early 1986, remaining in the Top 40 for six weeks. In addition, "Overjoyed" was a No. 1 hit on the adult contemporary chart, the eighth (and, to date, last) of his career. An alternate single release featured an instrumental version on the B-side. The song was written first for the 1979 album "Journey Through the Secret Life

neg: Together (Sister Sledge album) Together (Sister Sledge album) Together is the second studio album by the American R&B vocal group Sister Sledge, released on August 9, 1977 by Cotillion Records. The album was the group's first release on the Cotillion label after parting from Atco Records. The album features a cover version of the Stevie Wonder R&B hit "As"; which was released the previous year by Wonder. The group performed the single on an episode of "Soul Train", which aired in December 1977. Although the single charted to number thirty–six on the R&B/Soul charts for Wonder, Sister Sledge's version failed to chart. This album

neg: Superstition (song) Laurence. The Jackson 5 performed the song during a concert in Japan in 1973. It was released on their album, "The Jackson 5 in Japan". Wonder performed a live-in-the-studio version of "Superstition" on "Sesame Street" in 1973, episode 514. This version later appeared on the collection "Songs from the Street: 35 Years in Music". Jeff Beck recorded his own version of the song with Beck, Bogert & Appice. This was released on their eponymous debut album. It contained only two verses of lyrics, the latter of which differs from any in the Stevie Wonder version, as does its refrain. Stevie

neg: One to One (Syreeta album) One to One (Syreeta album) One To One is the third studio album released by Motown recording artist Syreeta Wright in 1977. It was the first album Wright released where former husband Stevie Wonder did not oversee most of its production, instead only being involved with the song 'Harmour Love'. By the time of its release, Wright was a noted yet overlooked artist on the Motown label. Initially established as a session backing vocalist for such Motown stars such as Diana Ross and the Supremes and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, she also had gained recognition in the music industry

neg: Happy Birthday (Stevie Wonder song) Happy Birthday (Stevie Wonder song) "Happy Birthday" is a 1981 single written, produced and performed by Stevie Wonder for the Motown label. Wonder, a social activist, was one of the main figures in the campaign to have the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. become a national holiday, and created this single to make the cause known. Besides being released as a single, the song also appears on Wonder's album "Hotter Than July". The song, one of many of Wonder's songs to feature the use of a keyboard synthesizer, features Wonder lamenting the fact that anyone would oppose the idea

neg: Stevie Wonder the occasion of his 35th birthday, Stevie Wonder was honored by the United Nations Special Committee Against Apartheid for his stance against racism in South Africa that same year (1985). The album also featured a guest appearance by Dionne Warwick, singing the duet "It's You" with Stevie and a few songs of her own. Following the success of the album and its lead single,Wonder made an appearance on The Cosby Show,in the episode "A Touch of Wonder" where he demonstrated his ability to sample. The following year's "In Square Circle" featured the No. 1 pop hit "Part-Time Lover". The album

neg: Skeletons (Stevie Wonder song) Skeletons (Stevie Wonder song) "Skeletons" is a number-one R&B single performed by American recording artist Stevie Wonder from his 1987 "Characters" album. The song earned Stevie Wonder two 1988 Grammy Award nominations for Best R&B Song and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, while the album "Characters" would be nominated the following year for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance. "Skeletons" went to number one on the Black Singles Chart, and peaked on the "Billboard" Hot 100 at number 19, and was the final top 20 hit for Wonder to date. The single also peaked at number 20 on the US dance

neg: A Time to Love (album) My Heart". This was his fourth win in this category. Wonder last won this award twenty-nine years earlier in 1976 for "Songs in the Key of Life". His other wins in this category were in 1973 ("You Are the Sunshine of My Life") and 1974 ("Fulfillingness First Finale"). A Time to Love (album) A Time to Love is the twenty-third studio album by Stevie Wonder, his first since 1995's "Conversation Peace". Originally to have been completed in 2004, it was finally released to stores on October 18, 2005, following an exclusive digital release on Apple's iTunes Music Store on September

neg: Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) and composer who entered the company as a secretary. The lyric "trying to boss the bull around" references the woman trying to control Stevie who is a Taurus. Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) "Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)" is a 1972 soul track by Stevie Wonder. It was the second track on Wonder's "Music of My Mind" album, and was also released as the first single. In essence a two-part song, there is a coherence in that it tells a story of the singer's relationship with "Mary". The first part covers her desire to

neg: Deni Hines original track co-written by Hines & Edward Said. The album also includes two other Hines co-writes, with "I Got Your Back" and "Runnin'". The album also features Hines tributes to artists including Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Jill Scott, Ertha Franklin, Stevie Wonder & Brea. "—" denotes albums that were released but did not chart. "—" denotes singles that were released but did not chart. "—" denotes singles that were released but did not chart. Deni Hines Dohnyale "Deni" Sharon Hines (born 4 September 1970) is an Australian solo artist who has been releasing music

neg: BeBe Winans new deal with Motown Records. "Love & Freedom" was released in 2000 and featured production from Warryn Campbell, Brian McKnight, Masters At Work and others. The lead single "Coming Back Home" was a slow swinging ballad featuring R&B luminaries Brian McKnight and Joe. Another single was BeBe's remake of the Stevie Wonder classic "Jesus Children of America" featuring his older brother Marvin (The Winans, Winans family) and Stevie Wonder himself. Two years later, a live album "Live & Up Close" followed. The album was recorded live at BET studios and featured guests such as his sister Debra Winans-Lowe and Stephanie

neg: Do I Do Do I Do "Do I Do" is a song written and performed by American singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder, first released in 1982 on the album "Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I". The single peaked at #2 on the soul chart and peaked at #13 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart in the US. On the US dance chart, "Do I Do" went to number one for two weeks. Overseas, it reached #10 in the UK. The album version of the song is ten and a half minutes long. It features a rare example of Wonder rapping near the end of

neg: Stevie Wonder Snore in '74". He also co-wrote and produced the Syreeta Wright album "". On October 4, 1975, Wonder performed at the historic "Wonder Dream Concert" in Kingston, Jamaica, a benefit for the Jamaican Institute for the Blind. In 1975, he played harmonica on two tracks on Billy Preston's album "It's My Pleasure". By 1975, at age 25, Wonder had won two consecutive Grammy Awards: in 1974 for "Innervisions" and in 1975 for "Fulfillingness' First Finale". In 1976, when Paul Simon won the Album Of The Year Grammy for his "Still Crazy After All These Years", he wryly noted, "I'd like

neg: Golden Lady (song) Golden Lady (song) "Golden Lady" is a song by Stevie Wonder for the Tamla (Motown) label, from his "Innervisions" album. While it was never released as a single, the album itself peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top 200. The love song, written by Stevie Wonder contrasts with the other songs on the record that comment upon societal issues within America. Examples include his comments on drug addiction within the song "Too High" and his political commentary on Richard Nixon in "He's Misstra Know-It-All". This song is influenced by the montuno style due to the chord progression and syncopated

neg: Conversation Peace Conversation Peace Conversation Peace is the 22nd album released by American musician Stevie Wonder, on the Motown label in 1995. The album was Wonder's first full-length non-soundtrack studio album since 1987's "Characters". This album yielded the hits "For Your Love" (a Grammy winner for Wonder for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance) and the reggae-flavored "Tomorrow Robins Will Sing". This album also saw Wonder reuniting with Robert Margouleff, who assisted during Wonder's "classic period" from 1972 to 1974. Wonder wrote about 40 songs in 1993 after being invited to stay for six weeks in Ghana by President Jerry John Rawlings. A

neg: Talking Book Talking Book Talking Book is the fifteenth studio album by Stevie Wonder, released on October 28, 1972. A signal recording of his "classic period", in this one he "hit his stride." The album's first track, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", hit #1 on "Billboard"s Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts, then earned Wonder his first Grammy Award, for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The album's first single, "Superstition", also hit #1 on "Billboard"s Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts. The album was certified Gold in Canada and the United States. Sandwiched between the release of "Music of

neg: Jungle Fever (soundtrack) Words". J. D. Considine wrote in "The Rolling Stone Album Guide" (2004) that it is "lightweight but likeable". In his 2000 "Consumer Guide" book, Christgau gave the album a three-star honorable mention, which indicated "an enjoyable effort consumers attuned to its overriding aesthetic or individual vision may well treasure". All songs written by Stevie Wonder, except "Chemical Love", lyrics by Stephanie Andrews. Jungle Fever (soundtrack) Jungle Fever is the 1991 soundtrack album by American R&B musician Stevie Wonder to Spike Lee's movie "Jungle Fever". It was released by Motown Records on May 28, 1991. "Jungle Fever" received lukewarm reviews from

neg: 3 + 3 same time as Stevie Wonder was recording "Innervisions". In fact, they walked in on him recording "Don't You Worry Bout a Thing". Both Chris Jasper of the Isley Brothers and Stevie Wonder were users of the ARP synthesizer and both worked with visionary engineers Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil. In addition to a stereo record release, this album was mixed in quadraphonic and released in 1974 on SQ record: T-NECK PZQ – 32453. It was also released on Super Audio CD on December 4, 2001. The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set

neg: Stevie Wonder platinum-selling single album, and its single "Happy Birthday" was a successful vehicle for his campaign to establish Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday as a national holiday. The album also included "Master Blaster (Jammin')", "I Ain't Gonna Stand for It", and the sentimental ballad, "Lately". In 1982, Wonder released a retrospective of his 1970s work with "Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium", which included four new songs: the ten-minute funk classic "Do I Do" (which featured Dizzy Gillespie), "That Girl" (one of the year's biggest singles to chart on the R&B side), "Front Line", a narrative about a soldier in the Vietnam War

neg: Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius is the first live album by Stevie Wonder. The album was released on the Tamla record label (catalog #240) in May 1963, the same month as the single release of "Fingertips" (catalog #54080). "Fingertips" topped both the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart and the R&B Singles chart, and "Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius" topped the "Billboard" 200, all of which happened in 1963. This is the last album to use the "Little" in Stevie Wonder's name. Starting with the next album, his name goes by

neg: Wonder Dream Concert World. Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes were scheduled to play but did not show For Stevie Wonder's encore, Stevie called for Bob to join him on stage and they played "I Shot The Sheriff" and "Superstition" together. Another notable moment was the last performance of the original Wailers' first hit "Simmer Down", originally from 1964. The tracks the Wailers played were (in this order): Stevie Wonder then sang with his band: Then the aforementioned "I Shot The Sheriff" and "Superstition" were performed as Wonder's encore. Wonder Dream Concert The Wonder Dream Concert was an historic concert held on October 4,

neg: Faith (Stevie Wonder song) 2016. Faith (Stevie Wonder song) Faith is a song by American singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder, featuring Ariana Grande. It serves as the lead single from the soundtrack of the 2016 musical-animated film "Sing". The song was written by Ryan Tedder, Benny Blanco and Francis Farewell Starlite. The single was released on November 4, 2016. The song was announced to be the first single from "", with American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder contributing lead vocals and featuring American singer Ariana Grande. The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 74th Golden Globe Awards. The music video was released in

neg: Faith (Stevie Wonder song) Faith (Stevie Wonder song) Faith is a song by American singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder, featuring Ariana Grande. It serves as the lead single from the soundtrack of the 2016 musical-animated film "Sing". The song was written by Ryan Tedder, Benny Blanco and Francis Farewell Starlite. The single was released on November 4, 2016. The song was announced to be the first single from "", with American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder contributing lead vocals and featuring American singer Ariana Grande. The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 74th Golden Globe Awards. The music video was released in December

neg: E Reece Live.In.Studio", which spawned the singles "How We Do", "What U Need", "Mic Check", and "Keep It Movin'". In May 2010, Reece released the lead single "Fly Hi" from his upcoming third album. In July 2010, Reece released his third studio album "Concrete Steppin"'. In August 2010, Reece shot a music video for his second single "Confessions of a Dreamer". Herndon's father died when he was nine years old. His love of music began when he began to study jazz saxophone at age 12. His early influences include Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder and James Brown, A Tribe Called Quest, EPMD,

neg: Stevie Wonder He appeared again on the last track of Snoop Dogg's album "Tha Blue Carpet Treatment", "Conversations". The song is a remake of "Have a Talk with God" from "Songs in the Key of Life". In 2006, Wonder staged a duet with Andrea Bocelli on the latter's album "Amore", offering harmonica and additional vocals on "Canzoni Stonate". Wonder also performed at Washington, D.C.'s 2006 "A Capitol Fourth" celebration. Wonder appeared on singer Celine Dion's studio album "Loved Me Back to Life" performing a cover of his 1985 song "Overjoyed". The album was released in October 2013. A prominent figure in popular

neg: Moonlight Shadows Moonlight Shadows Moonlight Shadows is the seventeenth album by British instrumental group The Shadows, released in 1986 through Polydor Records. The album reached number 6 in a 16 week run on the UK Album Charts. This album consists entirely of cover songs by The Police, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Rush, The Beatles, Phil Collins, Elaine Paige, Bruce Springsteen, Procol Harum, Mike Oldfield, The Commodores, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, The Moody Blues, John Lennon & Dire Straits. Several tracks were lifted from previously released albums. The only single released from the album was "Moonlight Shadow", which did

neg: Skeletons (Stevie Wonder song) the businessman, a "pillar of the community" who cross-dresses in private. Then, the "all-American girl next door" is shown to be secretly being molested by her father. Lastly, we are shown the athletic "all-American boy next door" who is actually a cocaine addict. Skeletons (Stevie Wonder song) "Skeletons" is a number-one R&B single performed by American recording artist Stevie Wonder from his 1987 "Characters" album. The song earned Stevie Wonder two 1988 Grammy Award nominations for Best R&B Song and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, while the album "Characters" would be nominated the following year for Best R&B Male Vocal

neg: Yoann Fréget Jackson; 'Vole'/ Celine Dion; 'Calling You'/ Jevetta Steele) to Soul ('Man's World'/ James Brown; 'Can You Feel It?'/Jackson 5; 'Free'/ Stevie Wonder) to Gospel music ('Amazing Grace' / in duet with his coach Garou). He did so with extraordinary vocal agility, dexterity, and a humble spirit that endeared him to audiences throughout Europe. On 6 January 2014, his first album with Universal Music France, 'Quelques Heures Avec Moi', was released. This record emphasized great melodies with deep and yet accessible lyrics by famous writers like François Welgryn (Celine Dion, Garou, etc.) and Jacques Veneruso (Celine Dion, Johnny Hallyday, Tina Arena,

neg: Myles Kennedy which Kennedy provided both lead vocals and lead guitar. They were described as "a band that combined the sounds of funk, soul, R&B, blues and alternative into a unique and cohesive sound" and as "Stevie Ray Vaughn meets Stevie Wonder and then some." They released their first album, "Cure Me with the Groove", in 1993. This album featured Kennedy (who helped produce the album), rhythm guitarist Craig Johnson, bassist Dave Turner (also of Cosmic Dust), drummer/percussionist Mike Tschirgi, and trumpeter Geoff Miller. Citizen Swing's second and final album was called "Deep Down" and was released in 1995. The band disbanded

neg: Hey Love (Stevie Wonder song) I Have a Word)" on their 1992 album "Born into the 90's". The song features R. Kelly singing lyrics from the original and Mr. Lee rapping. It reached number one on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and number 15 on the R&B chart. De La Soul sampled "Hey Love" for their song "Talkin' Bout Hey Love" from their 1991 album "De La Soul Is Dead". As part of his #ThrowbackThursday Series in 2014, Raekwon rapped over samples of "Hey Love." Hey Love (Stevie Wonder song) "Hey Love" is a 1966 soul song by Stevie Wonder, from his album "Down

neg: Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I is a compilation album by R&B/soul musician Stevie Wonder that was released in 1982 by Tamla Records. It collects eleven Top 40 hit singles and five album tracks, including four previously unreleased tracks, from 1972 to 1982. The album peaked at No. 4 on the "Billboard" 200, at No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums chart in the U.S., and went to No. 8 in the UK. It has been certified gold by the RIAA. Eleven previously released tracks were taken as singles from their respective albums, with "Higher Ground"

neg: Ray Parker Jr. Gaye. Parker was also employed as a studio musician as a teenager for the emergent Holland-Dozier-Holland's Invictus/Hot Wax stable, and his choppy style was particularly prevalent on "Want Ads", a number one single for Honey Cone. Parker was later enlisted by Lamont Dozier to appear on his first two albums for ABC Records. In 1972, Parker was a guest guitarist on Stevie Wonder's funk song "Maybe Your Baby" from Wonder's album "Talking Book". He also was the lead guitarist for Stevie Wonder when Wonder served as the opening act on the Rolling Stones' 1972 tour. In 1973, he became a

neg: Sweet Life (Frank Ocean song) "The Observer" reported that the song was one of the few times on the album when Ocean was actively courting heavy radio play, describing "Sweet Life" as a "near-perfect distillation of every blissed-out summer jam from Stevie Wonder onwards." Amy Dawson, critic for "Metro", called the composition "an irresistibly warm slice of old-school funk." "musicOMH"s Laurence Green praised "Sweet Life", commenting, "and sweet it is, a joyous affirmation to living life with eyes open wide, soaking up the experiences of youth." "Consequence of Sound"s Harley Brown felt that Ocean did an uncanny impression of Stevie Wonder, and placed the song