BBC Radio 2 has officially crowned "Superstition" as the Ultimate Stevie Wonder Song, following a massive audience vote that saw fans choose from a shortlist of his 60 most-played solo tracks. The results were revealed by legendary broadcaster Trevor Nelson during a special New Year’s Day countdown, celebrating 50 years since the release of the landmark album Songs in the Key of Life.
A Timeless Classic Claims the Top Spot
Released in 1972 on the album Talking Book, "Superstition" remains a cultural phenomenon. Noted for its iconic Hohner Clavinet opening, the track earned Stevie Wonder Grammy Awards for Best Rhythm & Blues Song and Best R&B Vocal Performance. It was his second US number one, arriving a decade after he first topped the charts as a 13-year-old with "Fingertips, Pt 2."
"It’s a stone-cold classic and a guaranteed floor-filler," said Trevor Nelson. "It has one of the best intros to a song ever made. The Radio 2 listeners have spoken, and it’s hard to disagree with them."
The Podium and the Top 60
The voting was fierce across Wonder’s deep catalog of hits. The upbeat "Sir Duke" (1977) secured the silver medal, while the 1968 soul staple "For Once In My Life" took third place. Rounding out the top five were the beloved ballads "As" and "Isn’t She Lovely."
Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2, emphasized the artist's enduring appeal: "Stevie Wonder’s music is timeless and melodic at its core. From heartbreak songs like 'Lately' to declarations of love like 'My Cherie Amour,' his music touches everyone."
A Celebration of Musical Genius
The festivities continued on New Year's Day with The Wonder of Stevie, hosted by DJ Spoony. Growing up in Hackney, Spoony recalled how Wonder’s music "stopped him in his tracks" as a child, though he only fully grasped the scale of Stevie's innovation and songwriting genius later in life.
With 25 Grammy Awards—the most for any male solo artist—and over 60 years in the industry, Stevie Wonder remains one of the best-selling musicians of all time. This fan-led tribute confirms that his influence on the UK's musical landscape is as strong as ever in 2026.
The full top 60 as voted for by listeners is:
Superstition
Sir Duke
For Once In My Life
As
Isn’t She Lovely
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Master Blaster (Jammin’)
Living For The City
I Just Called To Say I Love You
Lately
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
He’s Misstra Know-It-All
My Cherie Amour
Higher Ground
Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing
Uptight (Everything’s Alright)
I Wish
Part-Time Love
Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday
Do I Do
Happy Birthday
Another Star
I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)
If You Really Love Me
Love’s In Need Of Love Today
Knocks Me Off My Feet
A Place In The Sun
I Was Made To Love Her
Pastime Paradise
Overjoyed
Golden Lady
All I Do
Ribbon In The Sky
Boogie On Reggae Woman
I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It
All In Love Is Fair
Never Had A Dream Come True
I Don’t Know Why (I Love You)
Ngiculela - Es Una Historia - I Am Singing
What Christmas Means To Me
If It’s Magic
Heaven Help Us All
Someday At Christmas
We Can Work It Out
You Haven’t Done Nothin’
Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)
Blowin’ In The Wind
Until You Come Back To Me
For Your Love
Too High
Fingertips Pt 2
That Girl
Did I Hear You Say You Love Me
Rocket Love
I’m Wondering
Lovelight In Flight
Send One Your Love
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
Stranger On The Shore Of Love
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