A Place in the Sun

Stevie Wonder

About A Place in the Sun

"A Place in the Sun" is a 1966 soul single by American and Motown musician Stevie Wonder. Written by Ronald Miller and Bryan Wells, it was one of Wonder's first songs to contain social commentary. "A Place in the Sun" was his third Top Ten hit since 1963 and hit #9 on the Billboard pop singles chart and # 3 on the R&B charts. Stevie Wonder also recorded a version of the song in Italian titled "Il Sole è di Tutti" (The Sun is for Everyone).


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Like a long lonely stream
I keep runnin' towards a dream
Movin' on, movin' on
Like a branch on a tree
I keep reachin' to be free
Movin' on, movin' on

'Cause there's a place in the sun
Where there's hope for everyone
Where my poor restless heart's gotta run
There's a place in the sun
And before my life is done
Got to find me a place in the sun

Like an old dusty road
I get weary from the load
Movin' on, movin' on
Like this tired troubled earth
I've been rollin' since my birth
Movin' on, movin' on

There's a place in the sun
Where there's hope for everyone
Where my poor restless heart's gotta run
I know there's a place in the sun
And before my life is done
Got to find me a place in the sun

You know when times are bad
And you're feeling sad
I want you to always remember

Yes, there's a place in the sun
Where there's hope for everyone
Where my poor restless heart's gotta run
I know there's a place in the sun

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Stevie Wonder

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950 as Stevland Hardaway Judkins), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day. more »

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Written by: Bryan Wells, Ronald N. Miller

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10 facts about this song

Era Classification
"A Place in the Sun" was released in the 1960s. Specifically, it was recorded in 1966 during the golden era of Motown.
Chart Performance
It reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart and was also a Top 10 R&B hit, proving Stevie Wonder's growing commercial potency.
Album Background
This tune is part of Stevie Wonder's album "Down to Earth", which is his sixth studio album.
Songwriters
The lyrics of "A Place in the Sun" were penned by Bryan Wells and Ronald Miller, who were staff writer and producer at Motown records.
Musical Arrangement
Like most early Motown songs, orchestral arrangements in "A Place in the Sun" contribute significantly to its sound. It features strings and brass instruments, as well as a harmonica played by Wonder himself.
Inspirational Theme
The lyrics of the song convey an inspirational message, emphasizing the desire to strive for better and to find one's own place in the world.
Noteworthy Covers
"A Place in the Sun" has been covered by many prominent artists, including Michael Jackson and Glen Campbell. These covers helped further popularize the song.
Pop Culture References
The song was featured in the movie "The Outsiders" (1983), contributing to its enduring relevance in pop culture.
Song Legacy
"A Place in the Sun" is widely regarded as a classic song that helped shape Stevie Wonder's career and bolstered the popularity of Motown music.
Stevie's Interpretation
Stevie's performance in "A Place in the Sun" showcases his emotive vocal delivery and harmonica playing. Despite being still a teenager when he sang this song, his mature handling of the serious theme earned him praise.

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