Funk and Joy: Stevie Wonder Lights Up Sesame Street With “Superstition”

On this day in 1971, Stevie Wonder brought pure groove to Sesame Street with a joyful, seven minute performance of “Superstition.” Set against the show’s playful backdrop, the song’s deep funk rhythms and Wonder’s electrifying presence turned a children’s program into a masterclass in musicianship. It remains a moment where generations met, as kids danced along while adults recognized they were witnessing one of music’s greats in full flight.