Stevie Wonder – Superstition
“Superstition” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. It was released as the lead single from his fifteenth studio album, Talking Book, in October 1972. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached number one on the soul singles chart. It was Wonder’s first number-one single since “Fingertips, Pt. 2” in 1963. It peaked at number eleven in the UK Singles Chart in February 1973. In November 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the song number 74 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It was re-ranked number 73 on its 2010 list, and number 12 on its 2021 list.
Background and composition
“Superstition” was written by Stevie Wonder in 1972. The song is a funky, upbeat tune with a catchy melody and a memorable clavinet riff. The lyrics are about the dangers of superstition and the importance of believing in yourself.
Recording and production
“Superstition” was recorded at the Electric Lady Studios in New York City in 1972. The song was produced by Stevie Wonder and Malcolm Cecil.
The recording features Wonder on vocals, clavinet, drums, and moog bass. He is joined by a number of other musicians, including Jeff Beck on guitar, Ray Parker Jr. on rhythm guitar, and Bob Babbitt on bass.
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“Superstition” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written and recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1972.
- It was released as the lead single from his fifteenth studio album, Talking Book.
- The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached number one on the soul singles chart.
- “Superstition” has been covered by many artists, including Jeff Beck, Santana, and Elton John.