Hello, everyone. Welcome back to the countdown.

A sweet vintage Christmas card image from Pinterest. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

As a huge Motown fan, I cannot believe it has taken me over two weeks to feature one of their artists. But the one I am starting with is one of the greatest performers in any genre. Stevie Wonder turned 75 in May and his career began at age 11 when he was signed to Tamla Records. Two years later he had his first #1 record, “Fingertips”.

He would hit the top spot nine more times as both a solo artist & in collaboration with other artists, place 28 songs in the Top Ten, have three #1 albums with eight others reaching the Top Ten. He accomplished all that before he turned 40 years old. And thanks to a Christmas album he released in 1967, he is also a permanent part of the holiday season.

(Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Stevie Wonder: “What Christmas Means To Me” (1967, written by Anna Gaye, George Gordy and Allen Story).

Stevie Wonder: “Silver Bells” (1967, written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston).

What are some of your favorite Christmas songs?

Until next time, happy listening!!!