100 MOST ESSENTIAL STEVIE WONDER SONGS 
This post: #60-56. Continues tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè presents

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

STEVIE WONDER

On May 13, Stevie Wonder turns 70 years of age. He was only 12 when he released his first singles. In 1963, 13-year old Little Stevie reached #1 for the first time. Over the decades, his vision and creativity has earned him a reputation of genius. As the world marks his 70^th birthday, here are 100 highlights from his remarkable catalogue…

60

CASTLES IN THE SAND

1964

After the #1 success of “Fingertips”, Stevie’s follow-up singles struggled on the US Pop Chart, but fared well on the R&B lists. This early career release was included on the ‘Stevie At The Beach’ album. The single only climbed to #52 Pop but peaked at #6 on the R&B Chart.

59

TRUE TO YOUR HEART

1998

A collaboration with Motown vocal group 98° from the ‘Mulan’ movie soundtrack that charted well in various European countries.

58

HEAVEN HELP US ALL

1970

Stevie infused a stronger gospel feel to this single lifted off the ‘Signed, Sealed & Delivered’ album. The song was penned by Ron Miller. In Britain, the disc climbed to #29. Stateside, the single peaked at #9 Pop and #2 R&B.

 

57

BIRD OF BEAUTY

1974

As was the case with many tracks on Stevie’s ‘Fulfillingness’ First Finale’ album, Deniece Williams contributed background vocals on this song.

56

A PLACE IN THE SUN

1966

As well as reaching #20 in the UK, this single peaked at #9 Pop and #3 R&B in America. The track was lifted off Stevie’s ‘Down To Earth’ album.