Stevie Wonder in Concert at PPG Paints Arena (Tues., 10/8/24)

There are times when writing about music is really hard. One of them is when Stevie Wonder is coming to town, and you can only pick a few of his songs to highlight. “Living for the City” (above) is an era-defining blast from the 1970s. Then it’s a tough choice between “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours” and “I Was Made to Love Her.” It’d be bad luck to leave out “Superstition.” And for historical context, let’s go  ‘way back to when he was called “Little Stevie Wonder” and put in “Fingertips.” Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in 1950, Stevie got the Wonder moniker in 1961 from Motown’s Berry Gordy, who was awed by the then-11-year-old prodigy. Since then, through many awards and honors, he’s earned a reputation as an influential musical genius. Wonder is also known for calling attention to social issues and social justice. For the final run-up to this November’s election, he has planned a whirlwind tour called Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart—and the tour kicks off here in Pittsburgh with a concert at PPG Paints Arena. 8 p.m. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. (M.V.)

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