FEATURE:
Master Blaster on a Higher Ground
IN THIS PHOTO: Stevie Wonder performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City on 25th March, 1974/PHOTO CREDIT: Waring Abbott/Getty
Stevie Wonder at Seventy: The Ultimate Playlist
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ON Thursday (13th May)…
the legendary Stevie Wonder turns seventy. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. Through his heavy use of electronic instruments and innovative sounds, Wonder became a pioneer and influence on musicians of various genres including Pop, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Funk and Rock. I have been following Wonder since a child, and I adore his work. Classic albums like Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions are among the absolute best ever laid down. The man’s genius extends far and wide, and so many musicians owe a debt to Stevie Wonder. In honour of Stevie Wonder’s upcoming seventieth birthday, rather than writing a long feature that documents his life and best works, I wanted to put together a playlist that spans his career. Here, to salute the great man, is a playlist of some of the best songs…
EVER recorded.