The Story Behind Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Story Behind Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

As America marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday celebrating the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader, it's fitting to reflect on the origins of Stevie Wonder's iconic "Happy Birthday" song. Often called "the Black Happy Birthday song," it was written and first performed by Wonder as a heartfelt tribute to Dr. King.
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Stevie Wonder in the Netherlands, 1967
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