Born on this day in 1950, Stevie Wonder stands as one of the greatest living legends in music — truly the No.1 artist of our time and one of the “Four Kings of New Soul.” This album, “A Place in the Sun,” is his sixth release during his “Little Stevie” era, following the massive success of “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” in 1966. It opens with the uplifting title track, later covered by fellow Motown labelmates The Temptations, The Supremes, and The Four Tops. Other highlights include a fine cover of Bob Dylan’s classic “Mr. Tambourine Man” (popularized by The Byrds) and B6 “Hey Love,” famously sampled by artists such as De La Soul. A beautiful record brimming with Stevie’s signature positivity and soulful energy — a perfect example of his early genius.
