Spiritual love is generous, not selfish or greedy. Wonder wrote the lyrics. Wonder came up with the idea on a cold day in 1974. It went on to win an Academy award for best song in 1985.

Wonder is often hailed as a "genius", and has been credited as a pioneer and influence to musicians of various genres including rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk and jazz. [119] The mother of Wonder's first child is Yolanda Simmons, whom Wonder met when she applied for a job as secretary for his publishing company. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. [123] Wonder has two sons with second wife Kai Millard Morris; the elder is named Kailand and he occasionally performs as a drummer on stage with his father. Goals [64] In this year Wonder also wrote and produced the dance hit "Let's Get Serious", performed by Jermaine Jackson and (ranked by Billboard as the No.

In 2009, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Human love, therefore, cannot be simply defined, as it is being redefined all the time. His works Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs in the Key of Life (1976) all won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, making him the tied-record holder for the most Album of the Year wins, with three. A song by Sovereign Grace Music put it this way: “Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table, Jesus, thank You.”. Occupation She must have done years of historical research for each novel because the details are so vivid, the reader can almost believe she's living in that period. He has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Rock Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [52] On his return from Europe, he played a sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden in March 1974, highlighting both up-tempo material and long, building improvisations on mid-tempo songs such as "Living for the City". Hate is breaking hearts around the world, and the singer calls his listeners to send in their love because "love's in need of love today." Released in late 1972, Talking Book featured the No. He also plays the piano, synthesizer, harmonica, congas, drums, bongos, organ, melodica and Clavinet. Love is self-sacrificing, generous, unending, not a temporary feeling or attraction. He performed "Overjoyed" on Saturday Night Live when he was the host. [78] The first single, "So What the Fuss", was released in April. Wright and Wonder worked together on the next album, Where I'm Coming From (1971), Wonder writing the music, and Wright helping with the lyrics. [118], Wonder has nine children by five different women. Whenever this is a sign of Kevin truly feeling bad for his actions or an attempt at manipulating his mother further is unknown. [80], Wonder did a 13-date tour of North America in 2007, starting in San Diego on August 23; this was his first U.S. tour in more than 10 years.
[40] Music of My Mind marked the beginning of a long collaboration with Tonto's Expanding Head Band (Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil).[41][42]. [140] He is one of only two artists and groups who have won the Grammy for Album of the Year three times as the main credited artist, along with Frank Sinatra. Wonder appeared on singer Celine Dion's studio album Loved Me Back to Life performing a cover of his 1985 song "Overjoyed". [37] Also in 1970, Wonder co-wrote, and played numerous instruments on the hit "It's a Shame" for fellow Motown act the Spinners. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. This marks his first time not releasing music with Motown Records.

[108][109][110] He has also been awarded the Polar Music Prize. The name of Wonder's first child with Bracy is unknown.

[40] Wonder's lyrics dealt with social, political, and mystical themes as well as standard romantic ones, while musically he began exploring overdubbing and recording most of the instrumental parts himself.
He has sold over 100 million records, 19.5 million of which are albums;[106] he is one of the top 60 best-selling music artists with combined sales of singles and albums.

Powers/Skills [100] Some determine Wonder's first "classic" album to be 1972's Music of My Mind, on which he attained personal control of production, and on which he programmed a series of songs integrated with one another to make a concept album. From this album, singles and videos were released for "Gotta Have You", "Fun Day" (remix only), "These Three Words" and "Jungle Fever". Kevin Khatchadourian is the titular main antagonist of the 2003 Lionel Shriver novel We Need to Talk About Kevin and its 2011 film adaptation of the same name. The album also has a Top 10 Hit with "Go Home." [126] Mass murderMutilation (possibly)Domestic abusePatricideSoroicidePsychological torture She is the author of two books, Disappointment: A Subtle Path Away from Christ  and Convinced. The album also included "Master Blaster (Jammin')", "I Ain't Gonna Stand for It", and the sentimental ballad, "Lately". The cassette let me save my original thinking so I could get back into the same groove later in the recording studio. [120] Aisha was the inspiration for Wonder's hit single "Isn't She Lovely?" What key? [6] Before signing, producer Clarence Paul gave him the name Little Stevie Wonder.