In the 1960s, Motown packaged young Stevland Hardaway Judkins as "Little Stevie Wonder." Controlled heavily by the Motown hit machine, this era features a mix of high-energy soul covers, instrumental tracks, and early glimpses of his songwriting genius.
Wonder's studio output began as "Little Stevie Wonder" and evolved into some of the most critically acclaimed music in history [10, 12]. Album Title Notable Details The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie Debut studio album (instrumental). Tribute to Uncle Ray Ray Charles covers. With a Song in My Heart Standards and show tunes. Stevie at the Beach Surf-rock and soul hybrid. Included the hit "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" [7]. Down to Earth Transition toward more mature soul. I Was Made to Love Her Title track reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 [7]. Someday at Christmas First holiday album. Eivets Rednow Instrumental album (Stevie Wonder spelled backward). For Once in My Life Features classics like "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day." My Cherie Amour Breakthrough pop success [7]. Signed, Sealed & Delivered First album where Wonder served as a producer. Where I'm Coming From First album with full creative control. Music of My Mind Start of the "Classic Period" [6]. Talking Book stevie wonder discography 19622009 320 kbp
: An album of traditional pop standards with orchestral arrangements. In the 1960s, Motown packaged young Stevland Hardaway
Featured "Superstition" and "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." Tribute to Uncle Ray Ray Charles covers
A masterpiece featuring "Superstition" and "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." The album won multiple Grammy Awards and perfected his funk-driven, clavinet-heavy sound.
Following his mid-70s peak, Wonder embraced new digital recording technologies, global rhythms, and massive pop appeal.
The Ultimate Guide to the Stevie Wonder Discography (1962–2009)