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A Place in the Sun (Stevie Wonder song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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. "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. 'Billboard' described the song as a "folk-oriented release" to which Wonder gives an "exciting treatment." 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 di Tutti" ('The Sun is for Everyone').
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Cover versions
* 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".
* 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'.
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