STEVIE WONDER SONGS - Top Stevie Wonder Songs. Stevie Wonder STEVIE WONDER SONGS During the 1960s, Stevie Wonder became a formidable force to be reckoned with thanks to chart songs such as Fingertips, Pt. 2, I Was Made to Love Her, and My Cherie Amour. He made his debut as a recording artist when he was only 11 years old. Stevie Wonder had a number of songs that reached number one on the mainstream and R&B charts during the course of the following decade. Some of these songs include Superstition, You Are the Sunshine of My Life, and Higher Ground. The decade of the 1980s saw him continue to produce hit songs, such as I Just Called to Say I Love You and Part-Time Lover. Stevie Wonder’s Formative Years Birth and Childhood Stevland Hardaway Judkins entered the world on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born six weeks prematurely …show more content…
After that, the young musician participated in an audition with Berry Gordy Jr., the creator of Motown, who immediately offered to sign the young artist to a record deal. In 1962, the young musician who had recently changed his name to Little Stevie Wonder published his debut album, titled The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie Wonder. The record was an instrumental album that showcased the youngster's amazing ability. The album was produced in collaboration with Motown songwriter Clarence Paul, among other people. In the same year, he also recorded a song titled Tribute to Uncle Ray, in which he covered songs that were originally performed by the soul icon Ray Charles. Following that, Wonder gained a significant following with the release of the album Little Stevie Wonder the 12-Year-Old Genius, which was recorded live. Edited Single Fingertips, Pt. 2 from the set became Wonder's first song to reach the top of the R&B and pop charts, making it his first No. 1