The Stevie Wonder Song That Spearheaded Martin Luther King Day
The “Happy Birthday” song is a tune that has been sung across the world translating into different languages and cultures. In 1980, legendary musician Stevie Wonder made a new rendition of the song that was not only a groovy, alternative version of the original— it holds a deeper meaning. One that helped to highlight an honorable day for one of America’s most notable peace figures.
Wonder, an activist in his own right, had lobbied to have Dr. King’s birthday as a holiday in the U.S. In Janu...
Wonder, an activist in his own right, had lobbied to have Dr. King’s birthday as a holiday in the U.S. In Janu...
