Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan in 1950, and later on legally changed his last name to Morris. How did it feel to celebrate freedom that we’re still fighting for? It felt, and feels, too familiar.” He spoke about how he commentated Juneteenth, despite the fact that it's not a nationally recognized day, saying, “As a matter of fact, there are three states that still do not recognize it: North Dakota, South Dakota and Hawaii.
Wonder quoted from his 1973 Innervisions classic “Visions,” reciting “I'm not one who makes believe/ I know that leaves are green/ They only turn to brown/ When autumn comes around/ I know just what I say/ Today's not yesterday/ And all things have an ending.” Last June, Wonder posted a video on social media, titled “The Universe Is Watching” in which he spoke at length on race relations in the country and how America can move beyond what he believes is Donald Trump's overt race baiting and prejudice. Rolling Stone reported at the time, “Proceeds from the song’s sales will benefit Feeding America, which, Wonder says, has requested $1 billion in donations to help families in need around the country.” The tracks were issued under Wonder's own Republic Records, marking his first break from Motown in nearly 60 years.
“Where Is Our Love Song” was a tune he began writing way back in 1968 and the second track - “Can't Put It In The Hands Of Fate” - features Busta Rhymes and Rapsody alongside backing vocals from five of his nine children. It seems a little serious for most birthday parties.Happy Birthday to Stevie Wonder, who turns 71 today (May 13th)!!! Last October, Wonder released his first new music in 15 years. This song was written by Stevie Wonder in 1981 as part of an effort to get Martin Luther King's birthday recognized as a national holiday.
Of those who lived and died for the oneness of all people That they should make it become an illusion Than to have a world party on the day you came to be
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