Stevie Wonder's Popular Song Rankings [2025]

I Don’t Know Why I Love YouStevie Wonder57rank/position

Stevie Wonder – Don’t Know Why I Love You

A track recorded when Stevie Wonder was 18 years old.

His mother, Lula Mae Hardaway, was involved in its production.

It has been covered by artists such as The Jackson 5 and The Brand New Heavies, and was sampled in Thatmanmonkz’s 2012 track of the same name.

I Just Called to Say I Love You (Single Version)Stevie Wonder58rank/position

I Just Called To Say I Love You

“I Just Called to Say I Love You” was released in 1984.

It is one of Stevie Wonder’s most iconic songs and remains a beloved classic to this day.

Haven’t you ever felt like calling your partner or someone special for no particular reason, just to hear their voice—like in this song? This track is a romantic number that straightforwardly conveys your feelings to someone you care about.

If You really love meStevie Wonder59rank/position

Stevie Wonder – If You Really Love Me (The Definitive Collection, 2002)

This is a track from the 1971 album “Where I’m Coming From.” The energy of youth bursts forth—it’s great, almost dazzling.

It’s a number that conveys tremendous momentum.

Although it’s from a period when Stevie was still searching for his own path, you can catch glimpses of the breakthrough to come.

Syreeta Wright’s chorus is overflowing with vitality and is really wonderful.

It Ain’t No UseStevie Wonder60rank/position

Stevie Wonder – It Ain’t No Use

I think this is something of a hidden favorite.

That sense of aching frustration is great.

The chorus featuring Minnie Riperton is wonderful, too.

It’s truly a great song! I also love this kind of restrained track from him.

You can see the more mature Stevie here.

I’ve heard cover versions as well, but personally, I still want to hear it sung by Stevie.

Joy Inside My TearsStevie Wonder61rank/position

Joy Inside My Tears

This song, featured on the album “Songs in the Key of Life,” is a mature love ballad whose rich, string-like backing sets the stage for Stevie Wonder’s compelling vocals that resonate deeply.

In the latter part of the track, his ad-libbing builds and intensifies as he repeats the same theme at length, creating a profoundly moving effect.

Jungle FeverStevie Wonder62rank/position

Jungle Fever

This is the theme song from Spike Lee’s film “Jungle Fever.” The movie itself wasn’t much of a hit, but the theme song was classic Stevie.

It lived up to expectations.

It feels like, “Here’s what Stevie sounds like in the ’90s.” It’s a fresh approach that matched the times, so I’d love for everyone to give it a listen.

Knocks Me Off My FeetStevie Wonder63rank/position

Knocks Me Off My Feet

I can painfully feel the anxious thought that maybe her heart isn’t with me.

I don’t want to say anything that sounds accusatory, and yet I can’t help but wonder.

It’s a ballad that captures the bittersweet feeling of my emotions spinning in vain, as if only my feelings are running ahead and going nowhere.