Singer-songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist
Son of Calvin JUDKINS and Lula Mae Hardaway (1930 - 2006), whose name at birth was Stevland Hardaway JUDKINS, was born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan USA. He is also referred to as Stevland Hardaway MORRIS, Stevie MORRIS, Eivets Rednow - pseudonym used on eponymous album.
Primary performerLive At The Talk of The Town (UK Recording)
1970
Primary performerLive (US Recording)
1970
Primary performerSigned Sealed Delivered
1969
Primary performerMy Cherie Amour
1968
Primary performerSomeday At Christmas
1968
Primary performerGreatest Hits
1968
Primary performerEivets Rednow
1968
Primary performerFor Once In My Life
1967
Primary performerI Was Made To Love Her
1966
Primary performerDown To Earth
1965
Primary performerUptight (Everything's Alright)
1964
Primary performerStevie At The Beach
1963
Primary performerWith A Song In My Heart
1963
Primary performerWorkout Stevie, Workout
1963
Primary performerThe 12 Year Old Genius Live
1962
Primary performerTribute To Uncle Ray
1962
Primary performerThe Jazz Soul Of Little Stevie
FEATURED FILMS - COMPOSED AND/OR PERFORMED
2002
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composer with Brenda Russell Justice of The Heart for the movie: John Q
2000
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composerSome Years Ago for the movie: Bamboozled
2000
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composer with Gary ByrdMisrepresented People for the movie: Bamboozled
1999
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composer To Feel The Fire for the movie: 'Fire' Coffee Advert - Japan
1998
Harmonica SoloTrue To Your Heart (with 98 Degrees) for the movie: Disney's Mulan
1998
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composer with Stephanie AndrewsIf Ever for the movie: Down In The Delta
1996
Producer, arranger and all instrumentsRedemption Songs for the movie: Get On The Bus
1996
Producer and arranger and harmonicaSeasons Of Love for stage musical: Rent
1996
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composerPinocchio's Evolution for the movie: The Adventure of Pinocchio
1996
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composerHold On To Your Dreams for the movie: The Adventure of Pinocchio
1996
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composerKiss Lonely Goodbye for the movie: The Adventure of Pinocchio
1988
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composerI Can Only Be Me (vocals Keith John) for the movie: School Daze
1987
Producer, arranger, composer, all instruments and additional vocals Pick-up Artist (vocals Keith John) for the movie: The Pick Up Artist
1985
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composer Upset Stomach for the movie: The Last Dragon
1983
Producer, arranger, all instruments and composer with Carmine Coppola Stay Gold for the movie: The Outsiders
COMPOSITIONS FOR OTHER ARTISTS
2011
Composer with Kim BrewerHave Sweet Dreams for Maysa
2009
Composer with L.Fiddmont and R.ArbittieWaitin' for Mao Otayeck
2006
Composer with O.Lye-FookFeeling You for Omar
2004
Composer with V.Watson and M.McCauleyDays Like This for Val Watson
2000
Composer with S.AndrewsFinally for Diane Schuur
2000
Composer I Love You More for Kimberly Brewer
1999
Composer with Masashi SadaA Song For Children for Masashi Sada
1999
ComposerI Love You for Raven Symone
1998
ComposerPeace Wanted Just To Be Free for Luciano Pavarotti
1996
Composer with BabyfaceHow Come, How Long for Babyface
1995
ComposerGates Groove for Lionel Hampton
1994
ComposerHere We Go Again for Bobby Lyle
1994
Composer with M.KibbleWhy I Feel This Way for Take 6
1993
Composer Go On And On for Elton John & Gladys Knight
1991
ComposerThe Force Behind The Power for Diana Ross
1991
ComposerStrong Is Our Love for Marva Hicks
1990
ComposerWe Didn't Know for Whitney Houston
1989
ComposerYou And Me for Grady Harrell and Tyler Collins
1989
ComposerTwo In Love for Grady Harrell & Tyler Collins
1988
ComposerMy Love for Julio Iglesias
1987
ComposerThe Pickup Man for Keith John
1987
ComposerI Can Only Be Me for Keith John
1986
ComposerRemember My Love for Bread & Butter
1986
Composer with N.DiamondLost In Hollywood for Neil Diamond
1986
ComposerThink Your Love Away for Cindy
1986
Composer with J.Jackson and M.OmartianI Think It's Love for Jermaine Jackson
1986
Composer with H.HancockNever Said (Chan's Song) for Dianne Reeves
1985
ComposerEverything's Coming Up Roses for Eddie Murphy
1985
ComposerDo I for Eddie Murphy
1985
Composer with S. RobinsonHold On To Your Love for Smokey Robinson
1985
Composer with S. AndrewsIf Ever for John Denver
1985
Composer I Do Love You for The Beach Boys
1985
Composer with George DukeRemembering The Sixties for George Duke
1984
ComposerMoments Aren't Moments for Dionne Warwick
1983
ComposerWhatcha Talking 'Bout for Musical Youth
1983
Composer with G.ByrdThe Crown for Gary Byrd And The G.B. Experience
1983
ComposerCrush On You for Finis Henderson
1982
ComposerButtercup for Carl Anderson
1982
Composer with M.McCullyTry Jah Love for Third World
1982
ComposerYou're Playing Us Too Close for Third World
1982
ComposerWith A Touch for Dionne Warwick
1982
Composer with Paul McCartneyWhat's That You're Doing for Paul McCartney
1982
Composer with S.WrightI Was Made To Love You for Maria Muldaur
1981
Composer with B. NorrisWhat Are You Gonna Do With It for Betty Wright
1981
Composer with S.AndrewsBetcha' Wouldn't Hurt Me for Quincy Jones
1980
Composer with Lee GarrettLet's Get Serious for Jermaine Jackson
1980
ComposerDon't Make Me Wait Too Long for Roberta Flack
1980
Composer with E.MercuryYou Are My Heaven for Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway
1980
Composer with R.HardawayWhere Are You Now for Jermaine Jackson
1980
Composer with S. RobinsoMelody Man for Smokey Robinson
1980
ComposerYou're Supposed To Keep Your Love For Me for Jermaine Jackson
1979
ComposerStrong Foundation for Tony Comer & Crosswinds
1979
ComposerI'll Get What Is Mine for Mari Nakamoto
1979
Composer with S.GreeneI Can't Help It for Michael Jackson
1979
Composer with S.RobinsonI Love The Nearness Of You for Smokey Robinson
1978
ComposerWe All Remember Wes for George Benson
1977
Composer with M.Riperton and R.RudolphStick Together for Minnie Riperton
1977
ComposerLove Notes for Ramsey Lewis
1977
ComposerSpring High for Ramsey Lewis
1977
Composer with B.Pointer and A.PointerBring Your Sweet Stuff Home for the Pointer Sisters
1977
Composer with M.WatersLove City for Sergio Mendes
1977
ComposerThe Real Thing for Sergio Mendes
1977
ComposerHarmour Love for Syreeta
1976
ComposerShe's A Sailor for Flying Burrito Brothers
1976
Composer with J.TaylorDon't Be Sad 'Cause Your Sun Is Down for James Taylor
1975
ComposerThelonius for Jeff Beck
1975
ComposerWhat Happens To for Andy Williams
1975
ComposerI Can See The Sun In Late December for Roberta Flack
1975
ComposerSleeping Alone for Pointer Sisters
1974
ComposerWaitin' For The Postman for Syreeta
1974
Composer with S.WrightI'm Goin Left for Syreeta
1974
Composer with S.WrightSpinnin' And Spinnin' for Syreeta
1974
Composer with S.WrightYour Kiss Is Sweet for Syreeta
1974
ComposerCome And Get This Stuff for Syreeta
1974
Composer with S.WrightHeavy Day for Syreeta
1974
Composer with S.WrightJust A Little Piece Of You for Syreeta
1974
ComposerCause We've Ended As Lovers for Syreeta
1974
ComposerWhen Your Daddy's Not Around for Syreeta
1974
ComposerTake A Little Trip for Minnie Riperton
1974
ComposerLoving You Has Been So Wonderful for David Ruffin
1974
Composer with S.WrightI Wanna Be By Your Side for Syreeta
1974
ComposerIf You Don't Love Me for G. C. Cameron
1974
ComposerGame Called Love for The Originals
1974
ComposerPerfect Angel for Minnie Riperton
1974
ComposerTell Me Something Good for Rufus
1974
Composer with S.WrightUniversal Sound Of The World for Syreeta
1973
ComposerOpen Up Your Heart for Labelle
1973
ComposerSomething Lovely for The Main Ingredient
1973
ComposerSomething 'Bout Love for The Main Ingredient
1973
ComposerI Am Yours for The Main Ingredient
1973
ComposerSoft Days for The Supremes
1973
Composer with I. Tucker Jr.Bad Weather for The Supremes
1972
ComposerBlack Maybe for Syreeta
1972
Composer with S.WrightIt Will Be Alright for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1972
Composer with S.WrightWe Had A Love So Strong for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1972
Composer with S.WrightKeep Him Like He Is for Syreeta
1972
Composer with S.WrightBaby Don't You Let Me Lose This for Syreeta
1972
Composer with S.WrightTo Know You Is To Love You for Syreeta
1972
ComposerHow Many Days for Syreeta
1971
ComposerTalking About Love for Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
1971
Composer with S.WrightLet Me Fall In Love With You for Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
1971
Composer with S.WrightWe'll Have It Made for the Spinners
1970
Composer with S.Wright and L.GarrettIt's A Shame for the Spinners
1970
ComposerDistant Dreamer for Ramsey Lewis
1970
ComposerI Can Tell When Christmas Is Near for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1970
ComposerIt's Christmas Time for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1970
Composer with H.Cosby and E.Van DykeThe Whip A Rang for Earl Van Dyke
1969
Composer with H.Cosby and J.A.DeanTry My True Love for Marvin Gaye
1969
ComposerThis Town for Rotary Connection
1968
Composer with H.Cosby and J.A.DeanI'm In Love (And I Know It) for Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
1967
Composer with H.Cosby and S RobinsonTears Of A Clown for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1967
Composer with C.Paul and M.BroadnaxAfter You Put Back The Pieces (I'll Still Have A Broken Heart) for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1967
Composer with M.Broadnax and C.PaulWhat Else Is There To Do for the Four Tops
1967
Composer with C.Paul and I.HunterMy Love Is Your Love for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1967
Composer with I.HunterWhat Am I Gonna Do Without You for The Temptations
1967
Composer with C.Paul and M.BroadnaxAngel Doll for The Temptations
1966
Composer with I.HunterLoving You Is Sweeter Than Ever for Four Tops
1966
Composer with C.Paul and L.WilliamsYou Are The One For Me for Marvin Gaye
1966
Composer with C.Paul and M.BroadnaxAll I Do Is Think About You for Tammi Terrell
1966
Composer with C.Paul and M.BroadnaxJust A Little Misunderstanding for The Contours
1966
Composer with C.Paul and M.BroadnaxWithout Your Sweet Lovin' for Marvin Gaye
1966
ComposerCan You Love A Poor Boy for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1966
Composer with C.Paul Let's Talk It Over for Marv Johnson
1966
Composer with C.Paul and M.BroadnaxEverybody Needs Somebody (I Need You) for JJ Barnes
1965
Composer with Stevenson and HunterNobody'll Care for Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
1965
Composer with C.Paul I Don't Want Nobody's Gonna Make Me Cry for Brenda Holloway
1965
Composer with C.Paul and M.BroadnaxI Prayed For A Boy (Like You) for Brenda Holloway
1965
Composer with C.Paul and R. MillerAnything You Wanna Do for the Marvelettes
1965
Composer with B.GordyHoney Babe for The Supremes
1965
Composer with C.Paul and I.HunterBaby Doll for The Supremes
Professional honors and awards
2013
Music Makes One Global Ambassador AwardMnet Asian Music Awards / CJ E&M Pictures (Mnet)
2012
Icon AwardBillboardRecognizes music singers and contribution
2012
Musical Arts AwardBET Honors (Black Entertainment Television)
2011
Hall of Fame InductionThe Apollo Theater
2010
Commandeur - Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters)France Minister of Culture"Significant contribution to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance."
2009
Spirit AwardFestival International de Jazz de MontréalFor extraordinary contribution to the musical world
2008
Gershwin PrizeLibrary of CongressFor Popular Song
2007
Living Legend AwardAmerican Society of Young Musicians
2007
American Troubadour AwardAmerican Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
2006
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for Once In My Life (awarded to Tony Bennett and Wonder)
2006
The Clive Davis Legends in Songwriting AwardClive Davis Institute of Recorded Music / Songs of Hope IV Auction and Awards Benefit
2006
Maria Fisher Founder's AwardThelonious Monk Institute of Jazz For making essential and valuable contributions to jazz education and the jazz tradition
2006
National Artistic Achievement AwardA Capitol FourthFor dedication to enriching the national legacy of the performing arts
2005
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts and SciencesBest R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for So Amazing (awarded to Beyoncé and Wonder)
2005
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts and SciencesBest Male Pop Vocal Performance for From the Bottom of My Heart
2004
Billboard Century AwardBillboard Music Magazine
2003
Walk of Fame HonorBlack Entertainment Television (BET)
2002
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts and SciencesBest R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for Love's in Need of Love Today (awarded to Take 6 and Wonder)
2002
Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement AwardSongwriters Hall Of Fame (arm of the American National Academy of Popular Music)
2001
The Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement AwardBritish Academy of Songwriters, Composers and AuthorsFor excellence in songwriting and composing.
2000
Pioneer Lifetime Achievement AwardRhythm & Blues Foundation
1999
Kennedy Center Honors AwardJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
1999
MusiCares Person of the YearNational Academy of Recording Arts and SciencesFor artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy
1999
Polar Music PrizeStig Anderson Music Award FoundationFor a unique career as a singer, composer and stage artist
1998
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) for St. Louis Blues (awarded to Herbie Hancock, Robert Sadin, and Wonder)
1998
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Male R&B Vocal Performance for St. Louis Blues
1996
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award National Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesFor creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording
ASCAP AwardAmerican Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures - Years: 2000, 1997 and 1992
1995
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Male R&B Vocal Performance for For Your Love
1995
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Rhythm & Blues Song for For Your Love
1994
Inducted to the Walk of Fame Hollywood Walk of Fame
1989
Inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of FameRock & Roll Hall of FamePerformer
1986
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for That's What Friends Are For (with Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight)
1985
Artist of the DecadeNational Association of Recording Merchandisers
1985
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Male R&B Vocal Performance for In Square Circle
1984
Golden Globe AwardHollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) Best Original Song (Motion Picture) for I Just Called to Say I Love You
1984
Academy Award (Oscar)Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesBest Original Song (Motion Picture) for I Just Called to Say I Love You
1984
ASCAP Founders AwardThe American Society of Composers, Authors and PublishersFor pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing fellow music creators
1983
Inducted into Song Writers Hall of FameSongwriters Hall of Fame
1976
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Male R&B Vocal Performance fo I Wish
1976
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Male Pop Vocal Performance for Songs in the Key of Life
1976
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Producer for Songs in the Key of Life
1976
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesAlbum of the Year for Songs in the Key of Life
1974
Presidential AwardNational Association of Recording Merchandisers
1974
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Producer for Fulfillingness' First Finale
1974
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesAlbum of the Year for Fulfillingness' First Finale
1974
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Male Pop Vocal Performance for Fulfillingness' First Finale
1974
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Male R&B Vocal Performance for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
1974
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Rhythm & Blues Song for Living for the City
1973
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Producer for Innervisions
1973
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesAlbum of the Year for Innervisions
1973
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Pop Vocal Performance, Male for You are the Sunshine of My Life
1973
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest R&B Vocal Performance, Male for Superstition
1973
Grammy AwardNational Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesBest Rhythm & Blues Song for Superstition
1969
Distinguished Service AwardUnited States President Richard Nixon's Committee on Employment of Handicapped People
Community
Community honors and awards
2013
Distinguished Individual AwardThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)
2010
AAPD Image AwardThe American Association ofPeople with Disabilities
2010
Living Legend AwardCalifornia's African American Museum
2009
United Nations Messenger of Peace United Nations
2008
Hall of FameNational Association for the Advancement of Colored People
2007
Hope of Los Angeles AwardCity of Los Angeles
2006
Lifetime Achievement Award National Civil Rights Museum
2006
Michigan Walk of FameLansing Principal Shopping District/Downtown Lansing Inc., (PSD/DLI)
2005
Lifetime Achievement AwardCity of Detroit
2004
Artistic Achievement AwardT.J. Martell FoundationIn honor of his body of work and commitment to philanthropic causes
1998
Ambassador of Peace AwardUnited Nations
1990
Honorary Global Founders “Don’t Drive Drunk” AwardRecording Artists Against Drunk Driving
1986
W.C. Handy Award for "Outstanding Humanitarian Efforts"Black Gold Awards of Alberta
Nationality
American
Politics
Democratic
Denomination
Baptist
Hobbies
Singing and playing instruments
Education
Secondary school
Michigan School for the BlindLansing, Michigan USA
Class of 1968