Stevland Hardaway Judkins was born on May 13, 1950. He would later be known as Stevie Wonder, one of the most admired musicians of our time. He has won many awards and had many huge hits through the years, yet he remains the same today as when he achieved his first hit record all those years ago. Even more startling, he has overcome blindness to achieve all of his success. Let’s take a look at the top ten songs of this amazing performer.
10. For Once in My Life
For Once in My Life is a song off of the album For Once in My Life. It was a number two hit for Stevie Wonder. It is a uptempo song. The songs speaks of finding love and not letting it get away. I like the message of this song.
9. Do I Do
Do I Do is a song off of the album Stevie Wonder’s Original Musiquarium. It was a number two hit for Stevie Wonder. It is an uptempo song. The song is about a man telling his woman that he loves her. I like the rhythms used in this song.
8. Overjoyed
Overjoyed is a song off of the album In Square Circle. It was a number one hit for Stevie Wonder. It is a mid-tempo ballad. The song is about giving and receiving, and being full of joy. It is a beautiful song.
7. Superstition
Superstition is a song off of the album Talking Book. It was a number one hit for Stevie Wonder. It is an uptempo song. The song is simply a fun look at being superstitious. I like the beat of this song. The vocals are also great.
6. Uptight (Everything’s Alright)
Uptight (Everything’s Alright) is a song off of the album Up-Tight. It was a number one hit for Stevie Wonder. It is an uptempo song. The song speaks about a young man who is poor. He admires and appreciates a young lady because she appreciates who he is. She can see past him being poor. I like the drums in this song. They add a great touch.
5. Higher Ground
Higher Ground is a song off of the album Innervisions. It was a number one hit for Stevie Wonder. It is a mid-tempo song. The song speaks about continuing to work until you reach your goals. The message is a very positive one. I like the funk infused riffs on this song.
4. Lately
Lately is a song off of the album Hotter than July. It was a number three hit for Stevie Wonder. It is a ballad. The song speaks about a man who believes his relationship is going to end soon. This is a very emotionally gripping song. The vocals are also superb on this song.
3. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours is a song off of the album Signed Sealed Delivered. It was a number one hit for Stevie Wonder. The song is about a man who has seen a lot of things in his life, so he is a cautious fellow. He meets this woman and falls in love with her, so he decides to throw caution to the wind. I like the soul infused riffs of this song.
2. Ebony and Ivory
Ebony and Ivory is a song off of the album Tug of War (Paul McCartney). It was a number one hit for Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. The song is about being racially sensitive. All races can, and should, live together in harmony. I love the concept of this song.
1. Part-Time Lover
Part-Time Lover is a song off of the album In Square Circle. It was a number one hit for Stevie Wonder. The song is about being in a relationship and having a lover on the side. I really like this song. It has a wonderful beat and the vocals are outstanding.
Source:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Wonder
