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| artist = [[Stevie Wonder]] |
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| album = [[Down to Earth (Stevie Wonder album)|Down to Earth]] |
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| genre = [[soul music|Soul]] |
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| length = 2:59 |
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| label = [[Motown|Tamla]] |
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| writer = [[Ron Miller (songwriter)|Ron Miller]]<br />Bryan Wells |
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| producer = [[Henry Cosby]] |
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"'''A Place in the Sun'''" is a 1966 [[soul music|soul]] single by [[United States|American]] and [[Motown]] musician [[Stevie Wonder]]. Written by [[Ron Miller (songwriter)|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 |
"'''A Place in the Sun'''" is a 1966 [[soul music|soul]] single by [[United States|American]] and [[Motown]] musician [[Stevie Wonder]]. Written by [[Ron Miller (songwriter)|Ronald Miller]] and Bryan Wells, it was one of Wonder's first songs to contain social commentary.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} "A Place in the Sun" was his third Top Ten hit since 1963, hitting number 9 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' pop singles chart and number 3 on the R&B charts.<ref>{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=635}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' described the song as a "folk-oriented release" to which Wonder gives an "exciting treatment."<ref name=bb>{{cite news|newspaper=Billboard|accessdate=March 2, 2021|date=November 5, 1966|page=18|title=Spotlight Singles|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/60s/1966/Billboard%201966-11-05.pdf}}</ref> [[The Originals (band)|The Originals]] and [[The Andantes]] sang background vocals on the recording. Stevie Wonder also recorded a version of the song in [[Italian language|Italian]] titled "Il Sole è di Tutti" (''The Sun is for Everyone''). |
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==Cover versions== |
==Cover versions== |
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* [[The Rascals]] covered the song on their 1967 album [[Groovin' (The Young Rascals album)|''Groovin''']]. |
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* [[Bill Cosby]] on his 1967 album ''[[Silver Throat: Bill Cosby Sings]]''. |
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*[[Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)|Engelbert Humperdinck]] did his version of the song on his 1967 album ''[[The Last Waltz]]''. |
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* [[The Supremes|Diana Ross & the Supremes]] & [[The Temptations]] on their 1968 album ''[[Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations]]'' which hit number |
* [[The Supremes|Diana Ross & the Supremes]] & [[The Temptations]] on their 1968 album ''[[Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations]]'', which hit number 2 on the ''Billboard'' "Top Pop Albums Charts".{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} |
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*[[The Young Rascals]] on their 1967 album ''[[Groovin' (The Young Rascals album)|Groovin']]'' |
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* [[The Four Tops]] for their 1968 LP [[Yesterday's Dreams (Four Tops album)|''Yesterday's Dreams'']]. |
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*A reggae version by [[David Isaacs (singer)|David Isaacs]] was released in 1968 |
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* [[The Staple Singers]] for their 1968 album ''What the World Needs Now Is Love''. |
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*[[Gabe Dixon Band|The Gabe Dixon Band]] |
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* [[Glen Campbell]] from his 1968 album ''[[A New Place in the Sun]]''. |
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* [[David Isaacs (singer)]] in 1968 on [[Lee "Scratch" Perry]]'s Upsetter label. |
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*[[Monk Montgomery|Monk Montgomery]] |
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* [[The Gabe Dixon Band]] in the end credits of the 2006 film [[Charlotte's Web (2006 film)|''Charlotte's Web'']]. |
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* [[Jake Shimabukuro]] covered the song on his 2021 album ''Jake & Friends''. |
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* [[The Con's Combo]] covered the song (Spanish title: Un Lugar en el Sol) on their 1967 album ''Los Fabulosos Suecos!''. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [https://secondhandsongs.com/work/31262/versions List of cover versions of ”A Place in the Sun”] at SecondHandSongs.com |
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"A Place in the Sun" | ||||
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Single by Stevie Wonder | ||||
from the album Down to Earth | ||||
B-side | "Sylvia" | |||
Released | November 1966 | |||
Genre | Soul | |||
Length | 2:59 | |||
Label | Tamla | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ron Miller Bryan Wells | |||
Producer(s) | Henry Cosby | |||
Stevie Wonder singles chronology | ||||
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"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.[citation needed] "A Place in the Sun" was his third Top Ten hit since 1963, hitting number 9 on the Billboard pop singles chart and number 3 on the R&B charts.[1] Billboard described the song as a "folk-oriented release" to which Wonder gives an "exciting treatment."[2] The Originals and The Andantes sang background vocals on the recording. Stevie Wonder also recorded a version of the song in Italian titled "Il Sole è di Tutti" (The Sun is for Everyone).
Chart positions
[edit]Chart (1966) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 9 |
U.S. Billboard Easy Listening[3] | 29 |
U.S. Billboard R&B Singles | 3 |
Cover versions
[edit]- The Rascals covered the song on their 1967 album Groovin'.
- Bill Cosby on his 1967 album Silver Throat: Bill Cosby Sings.
- Engelbert Humperdinck did his version of the song on his 1967 album The Last Waltz.
- Diana Ross & the Supremes & The Temptations on their 1968 album Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations, which hit number 2 on the Billboard "Top Pop Albums Charts".[citation needed]
- The Four Tops for their 1968 LP Yesterday's Dreams.
- The Staple Singers for their 1968 album What the World Needs Now Is Love.
- Glen Campbell from his 1968 album A New Place in the Sun.
- David Isaacs (singer) in 1968 on Lee "Scratch" Perry's Upsetter label.
- The Gabe Dixon Band in the end credits of the 2006 film Charlotte's Web.
- Jake Shimabukuro covered the song on his 2021 album Jake & Friends.
- The Con's Combo covered the song (Spanish title: Un Lugar en el Sol) on their 1967 album Los Fabulosos Suecos!.
References
[edit]- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 635.
- ^ "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. November 5, 1966. p. 18. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–2001. Record Research. p. 262.
External links
[edit]- List of cover versions of ”A Place in the Sun” at SecondHandSongs.com