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[For Beginners] Songs in the Key of Love: A Collection of Stevie Wonder’s Masterpieces

Stevie Wonder, the blind genius singer-songwriter with a voice that touches the soul.

He debuted at just 13 years old and has continued to captivate people around the world with his musical talent and exceptional expressive power.

Rooted in R&B and soul, his work spans a wide range of genres—including pop and funk—and his songs continue to resonate across generations.

In this feature, we’ll introduce some of Stevie Wonder’s most iconic masterpieces, especially for beginners!

[For Beginners] Heartfelt Love: A Compilation of Stevie Wonder’s Masterpieces (41–50)

Thuesday HeartbreakStevie Wonder

This is a track from Talking Book.

The song feels wonderfully youthful and refreshing.

David Sanborn appears as a guest, adding a lively touch with his sprightly saxophone.

The Jackson 5’s backing vocals really shine, too.

One of the great things about Stevie’s music is the diverse and star-studded lineup of guests.

How Will I KnowStevie Wonder ft. Aisha Morris

A duet song with his daughter Aisha.

It apparently wasn’t originally written to sing with his daughter, but Aisha’s voice fits perfectly, doesn’t it? It might be nice to listen to when you want to set the mood, like over drinks.

This one is also from “Time to Love.” Among Stevie Wonder’s many masterpieces, this is my favorite album.

From classic Stevie-style ballads to funky, groovy tracks, every song is catchy and very easy to listen to—highly recommended.

Living For The CityStevie Wonder

You can vividly feel the harshness of the poor working conditions in America at the time and the baseless severity of racial discrimination.

I was astonished by how strong the message is, and at the same time, it felt less like the Stevie who sings about love and more like Stevie who is angry.

There’s a skit-like segment in the middle of the commentary, which tells the story of a Black man who was wrongfully arrested, and the synthesizer sounds that are inserted here and there, while seemingly peaceful at first, come across as warning signals about a reality that is anything but simple.

Love of the heartStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You (Live in London, 1995)
Love of the heartStevie Wonder

It’s one of Stevie Wonder’s signature songs—the moment you hear the phrase “Ajusco—tuse—I love you,” everyone recognizes it.

I don’t think it’s that difficult for karaoke, so sing it carefully.

Since it’s a calm song, performing it at a moment when people want to listen quietly can really get the crowd going.

I Was Made To Love HerStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – I Was Made To Love Her
I Was Made To Love HerStevie Wonder

This song—known in Japanese as “Aisuru Ano Ko ni”—is said to be the one that led to Stevie Wonder being recognized as a singer-songwriter.

It’s believed he wrote it for his first love, and reportedly finished it in just ten minutes when he was only 16.

With its driving feel, soulful vocals, and catchy melody, it can rightly be called a classic of soul music.