What’s the greatest Stevie Wonder song? In September, the Detroit Free Press posed that question with a 64-song bracket.
After two rounds of public polling and tens of thousands of votes cast, the field is down to 16 classic tunes by the iconic Motown star.
You can vote below for the songs that should advance to the quarterfinals.
If there’s any message from the Round of 32 — where the voting margins significantly tightened — the choices will only get tougher from here.
So far, life has been pretty easy for the No. 1 seeds: “Superstition,” “Signed Sealed Delivered I’m Yours,” “Sir Duke” and “Higher Ground.”
But the latest round did give us the first upset of a No. 2 seed. “I Wish,” a cornerstone track from Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life,” lost
to his buoyant 1974 hit “Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing,” a No. 7 seed that triumphed with 58% of the tally.
Meanwhile, another No. 2 seed — “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” — clocked the biggest blowout, grabbing 94% of the vote over No. 10 seed “Love Light in Flight.”
As for the tightest contest? Wonder’s 1971 hit “If You Really Love Me,” a Hitsville-era track we ranked as a No. 6 seed, nudged by 1980’s “Master Blaster (Jammin’),” a No. 3 seed. The matchup was tight: 51% to 49%.
So that bring us to the Stevie Wonder Round of 16. Cast your votes here:
Region 1
'Superstition' vs. 'I Was Made to Love Her'
"Superstition," a No. 1 seed released in 1972 from the album "Talking Book," takes on "I Was Made to Love Her," a No. 4 seed released in 1967 from the album "I Was Made to Love Her."
'Living for the City' vs. 'If You Really Love Me'
"Living for the City," a No. 2 seed released in 1973 from the album "Innervisions," against "If You Really Love Me," a No. 6 seed released in 1971 from the album "Where I'm Coming From."
Region 2
'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours' vs. 'I Just Called to Say I Love You'
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours," a No. 1 seed released in 1970 from the album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered," matches with "I Just Called to Say I Love You," a No. 4 seed released in 1984 from the album "The Woman in Red."
'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' vs. 'My Cherie Amour'
"You Are the Sunshine of My Life," a No. 2 seed released in 1973 from the album "Talking Book," battles "My Cherie Amour," a No. 3 seed released in 1969 from the album "My Cherie Amour."
Region 3
'Sir Duke' vs. 'As'
"Sir Duke," a No. 1 seed released in 1977 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life," goes against "As," a No. 4 seed released in 1977 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life."
'For Once in My Life' vs. 'Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing'
"For Once in My Life," a No. 3 seed released in 1968 from the album "For Once in My Life," squares off with "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing," a No. 7 seed released in 1974 from the album "Innervisions."
Region 4
'Higher Ground' vs. 'Overjoyed'
"Higher Ground," a No. 1 seed released in 1973 from the album "Innervisions," faces "Overjoyed," a No. 4 seed released in 1986 from the album "In Square Circle."
'Isn't She Lovely' vs. 'Uptight (Everything's Alright)'
"Isn't She Lovely," a No. 2 seed released in 1976 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life," is pitted against "Uptight (Everything's Alright)," a No. 3 seed released in 1965 from the album "Up-Tight."
Round 3 voting ends at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 6. Round 4 voting will start on Wednesday.
Download a printable version of the full tournament bracket.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Stevie Wonder's greatest songs tournament: Vote in the Sweet 16
