Stevie Wonder's Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Outside My WindowStevie Wonder71rank/position

Stevie Wonder – Outside my window

This song is included on the album The Secret Life, Stevie Wonder’s first film soundtrack, released in 1979.

While most of the tracks on the album are instrumental pieces incorporating elements of classical, jazz, and world music, this song features his vocals.

From the “la la la” in the intro, it leaves a striking impression and feels quintessentially Stevie.

Pastime ParadiseStevie Wonder72rank/position

Stevie Wonder-Pastime Paradise

This song from Stevie Wonder’s 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life was not released as a single in his own discography, but it was covered by Coolio and L.

V.

as “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995, reaching No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

Stevie’s original features a distinctive rhythm and melody, leaving a strong impression that feels like a genre unto itself.

Perfect AngelStevie Wonder73rank/position

Stevie Wonder – Perfect angel (tribute Minnie Riperton)

She’s singing a song that was written for Minnie Riperton.

It’s included on the album of the same title.

When it comes to Minnie, “Lovin’ You” is famous, but this song is hard to pass up as well.

It’s a song that absolutely no one but Stevie could have written.

With Stevie’s songs, you can tell it’s his even if another artist is performing it—just from a single listen.

Power FlowerStevie Wonder74rank/position

Stevie Wonder Live – Power Flower

A ballad tune from the album Secret Life, which was reportedly produced for the soundtrack of the documentary film “My Generation, My Music.” A beautiful number featuring a simple melody and gently flowing vocals.

Sensuous WhisperStevie Wonder75rank/position

Stevie Wonder – Sensuous Whisper

A track from “Conversation Peace.” It’s a thrilling song with a bass and piano intro.

The horn section is cool, too.

Although it was released in 1995, it’s a song that makes you feel Stevie in the ’90s is not bad at all.

It also makes you want to hear it live.

Shelter in the RainStevie Wonder76rank/position

Stevie Wonder – Shelter in the Rain

Here is a song included on Stevie Wonder’s 2005 release, A Time to Love.

It uses rain as a metaphor for hardship, conveying a message of Stevie’s deep love: no matter how tough things get for you, I’ll be a shelter that protects you from the rain.

His uniquely stylish chord progressions are also exceptionally appealing.

The song was written for his first wife, who was battling illness, and after its release it was issued as a single to support charity efforts for Hurricane Katrina.

Smile PleaseStevie Wonder77rank/position

Stevie Wonder – Smile Please

This is the song that opens “First Finale,” and it’s simple and beautiful.

But true to Stevie, there’s a bit of playfulness in the chorus.

The fact that there are always a few gentle, warm songs like this on his albums is exactly where Stevie’s craftsmanship shines.