What's the greatest Stevie Wonder song? That's the question the Detroit Free Press has posed to the public with a 64-song, March Madness-style bracket.
After an opening round, we're down to 32 Stevie classics, and voting is underway now. You'll find the second-round matchups below.
The round of 64 went largely as expected: Most higher-ranked tunes advanced, including comfortable leads for the four No. 1 seeds: "Superstition," "Sir Duke," "Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours" and "Higher Ground."
The closest race came with a No. 9 versus No. 8 matchup: Wonder's 1972 hit "Superwoman" edged out his 1968 single "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" with 53% of the vote. The biggest upset came with 1976's "If It's Magic," a No. 11 seed that triumphed over No. 6 "Blowin'
in the Wind," Wonder's hit cover of the Bob Dylan chestnut.
Cast your votes in Round 2 below. Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Region 1
'Superstition' vs. 'We Can Work It Out'
"Superstition," a No. 1 seed released in 1972 from the album "Talking Book," takes on "We Can Work It Out," a No. 8 seed released in 1970 from the album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered."
'I Was Made to Love Her' vs. 'Fingertips – Part 2'
"I Was Made to Love Her," a No. 4 seed released in 1967 from the album "I Was Made to Love Her," is up against "Fingertips – Part 2," a No. 5 seed released in 1963 from the album "The 12 Year Old Genius."
'Master Blaster (Jammin')' vs. 'If You Really Love Me'
"Master Blaster (Jammin')," a No. 3 seed released in 1980 from the album "Hotter Than July," battles "If You Really Love Me," a No. 6 seed released in 1971 from the album "Where I'm Coming From."
'Living for the City' vs. 'Ribbon in the Sky'
"Living for the City," a No. 2 seed released in 1973 from the album "Innervisions," matches up with "Ribbon in the Sky," a No. 7 seed released in 1982 from the album "Musiquarium I."
Region 2
'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours' vs. 'Superwoman'
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours," a No. 1 seed released in 1970 from the album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered," is pitted against "Superwoman," a No. 9 seed released in 1972 from the album "Music of My Mind."
'I Just Called to Say I Love You' vs. 'Part-Time Lover'
"I Just Called to Say I Love You," a No. 4 seed released in 1984 from the album "The Woman in Red," squares off with "Part-Time Lover," a No. 5 seed released in 1985 from the album "In Square Circle."
'My Cherie Amour' vs. 'Happy Birthday'
"My Cherie Amour," a No. 3 seed released in 1969 from the album "My Cherie Amour," is paired against "Happy Birthday," a No. 6 seed released in 1981 from the album "Hotter Than July."
'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' vs. 'Love Light in Flight'
"You Are the Sunshine of My Life," a No. 2 seed released in 1973 from the album "Talking Book," goes against "Love Light in Flight," a No. 10 seed released in 1984 from the album "The Woman in Red."
Region 3
'Sir Duke' vs. 'You Haven’t Done Nothin’'
"Sir Duke," a No. 1 seed released in 1977 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life," takes on "You Haven’t Done Nothin’," a No. 9 seed released in 1974 from the album "Fulfillingness' First Finale."
'As' vs. 'Boogie on Reggae Woman'
"As," a No. 4 seed released in 1977 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life," is up against "Boogie on Reggae Woman," a No. 5 seed released in 1974 from the album "Fulfillingness' First Finale."
'For Once in My Life' vs. 'If It’s Magic'
"For Once in My Life," a No. 3 seed released in 1968 from the album "For Once in My Life," battles "If It’s Magic," a No. 11 seed released in 1976 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life."
'I Wish' vs. 'Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing'
"I Wish," a No. 2 seed released in 1976 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life," matches up against "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing," a No. 7 seed released in 1974 from the album "Innervisions."
Region 4
'Higher Ground' vs. 'Do I Do'
"Higher Ground," a No. 1 seed released in 1973 from the album "Innervisions," is pitted against "Do I Do," a No. 8 seed released in 1982 from the album "Musiquarium I."
'Overjoyed' vs. 'Pastime Paradise'
"Overjoyed," a No. 4 seed released in 1986 from the album "In Square Circle," squares off with "Pastime Paradise," a No. 5 seed released in 1976 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life."
'Uptight (Everything's Alright)' vs. 'That Girl'
"Uptight (Everything's Alright)," a No. 3 seed released in 1965 from the album "Up-Tight," is paired against "That Girl," a No. 6 seed released in 1982 from the album "Musiquarium I."
'Isn't She Lovely' vs. 'Love's in Need of Love Today'
"Isn't She Lovely," a No. 2 seed released in 1976 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life," goes against "Love's in Need of Love Today," a No. 7 seed released in 1976 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life."
To recap Round 1: Intro | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 | Region 4
Download a printable version of the bracket here.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Stevie Wonder's greatest songs: Vote on the final 32 in Round 2
