Stevie Wonder (who turns 63 today!) shares a laugh with his friend, Minnie Riperton, at a party in 1975. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty.
Happy Birthday to ya Stevie Wonder!!! My favorite musical genius was born 63 years ago today as Steveland Hardaway Judkins (his last name was later changed to Morris) in Saginaw, Michigan. In this 1974 photo, he is performing his classic “Living For The City” on “Top Of The Pops” in London. Photo: David Warner Ellis/Redferns. In the comment section, let me know what your favorite Stevie song is (Is it possible to have just one?)
Donna Summer flanked by George Benson, Stevie Wonder and Glen Campbell at a Billboard Music Awards ceremony in the 1970s. Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.
Thank you and goodnight Ladies and Gentleman: Stevie Wonder with George Benson and Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson backstage in New York c.1978 after an Ashford & Simpson show. Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns.
Stevie Wonder and Sly Stone, in a diamond encrusted Star of David necklace, in 1975. Photo: Bernard Gotfryd/Getty Images.
Stevie Wonder and Lou Rawls with Cab Calloway and Ella Fitzgerald. I almost fainted when I saw this quartet of legends from the 1970s. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty.
Minnie Riperton and Stevie Wonder chatting at a party in 1975. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty.
This is the late great Syreeta Wright friends. Stevie Wonder’s first wife. Remember “With You I’m Born Again” with Billy Preston? Yes indeed…
*Edited to acknowledge that Syreeta co-wrote “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours” and “If You Really Loved Me” with Stevie. Lest we forget. #DIVA!!!
Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder! #steviewonderisamusicalgenius
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Stevie Wonder fans rejoice. This rare DOC, Stevie Wonder Hotter Than July, is a must-see.
Ahhh the joys of Youtube.
Thank YOU.
Rare Stevie Wonder documentary during the “Hotter than July” era, 1980.
Rare Stevie Wonder documentary (55 min) during the “Hotter than July” era, 1980.
Stevie Wonder with his Best Original Song Oscar for “I Just Called To Say I Love you” from “The Woman in Red” in 1985.
