Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Morris in 1950) is a legendary American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Motown icon who has been blind since infancy. Rising as a child prodigy known as Little Stevie Wonder, he matured into one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century, blending soul, funk, R&B, and pop with deep social and personal themes.
“Superstition,” the lead single from his 1972 album Talking Book, is a funky, clavinet-driven anthem warning against the pitfalls of superstition. Written and largely performed by Wonder himself, it became his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 since 1963 and remains one of his most recognizable and celebrated songs.
- Released in late 1972 and topped the charts in early 1973
- Famous for its infectious Hohner Clavinet riff and tight funk groove
- Won two Grammy Awards and later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
- Originally intended for guitarist Jeff Beck, but Wonder’s version came out first
A perfect example of Wonder’s creative peak—catchy, groove-heavy, and full of personality that still gets people moving decades later.