← Back

Natural Wonder

by Stevie Wonder

Released: November 21, 1995

Rhythm and blues

musicOnOff editorial

Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Award.

The Album

The album was recorded during his tour in Osaka, Japan, and Tel Aviv, Israel, and featured performances with different symphony orchestras at various venues. It is Wonder's fourth live album, following Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius (1963), Stevie Wonder Live (1970), and Live at the Talk of the Town (also 1970). "Natural Wonder" is a live album by American musician Stevie Wonder, released in 1995.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

These orchestras were conducted by Henry Panion III…

These orchestras were conducted by Henry Panion III, who was the touring conductor.

The album includes a mix of songs from…

The album includes a mix of songs from across Stevie Wonder's extensive career, spanning from his 1969 album My Cherie Amour to Conversation Peace (1995).

Watch and listen

Explore the Album

Stevie Wonder - Natural Wonder

Open in Albums Gallery

Then

Reception

In addition to these classics, Natural Wonder introduces three new songs: "Dancing to the Rhythm," "Stevie Ray Blues" (a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan), and "Ms. & Mr. Little Ones." Wonder also performs "Stay Gold," a song he co-wrote with composer Carmine Coppola for the 1983 film The Outsiders.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"Natural Wonder" is a live album by American musician Stevie Wonder, released in 1995. The album was recorded during his tour in Osaka, Japan, and Tel Aviv, Israel, and featured performances with different symphony orchestras at various venues. These orchestras were conducted by Henry Panion III, who was the touring conductor. It is Wonder's fourth live album, following Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius (1963), Stevie Wonder Live (1970), and Live at the Talk of the Town (also 1970).

The album includes a mix of songs from across Stevie Wonder's extensive career, spanning from his 1969 album My Cherie Amour to Conversation Peace (1995). In addition to these classics, Natural Wonder introduces three new songs: "Dancing to the Rhythm," "Stevie Ray Blues" (a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan), and "Ms. & Mr. Little Ones." Wonder also performs "Stay Gold," a song he co-wrote with composer Carmine Coppola for the 1983 film The Outsiders.