# 4 Stevie Wonder Songs Not Every Fan Knows (But Every Fan Should)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/4-stevie-wonder-songs-not-every-fan-knows-but-every-fan-should/
- Published: 2026-10-28T23:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T23:20:19+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/4-stevie-wonder-songs-not-every-fan-knows-but-every-fan-should/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music, TV

## Key points

- Four less familiar Stevie Wonder songs are highlighted.
- The choices range from instrumental funk to romance.
- The article connects Wonder’s songs with resilience and unity.

## Summary

The article highlights four Stevie Wonder songs it considers underappreciated, arguing they reveal different sides of his music and outlook. The selections span funk, jazz, heartbreak, music’s ability to unite people and romantic devotion.

“Contusion” is an instrumental from *Songs in the Key of Life*, while “Be Cool, Be Calm (And Keep Yourself Together)” recounts advice Wonder’s mother gave him after a heartbreak. “Music Talk”, from *Up-Tight*, presents music as a universal language; “Golden Lady”, from *Innervisions*, offers a romantic contrast to that album’s political songs.

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