Stevie Wonder’s song “Superstition” contains the opening line “Very superstitious, writings on the wall.”
Released in 1972, “Superstition” became one of Wonder’s signature recordings and a defining example of funk built around the Hohner Clavinet keyboard. Its sharply rhythmic riff, prominent drums, and vocal warnings against irrational beliefs made it immediately recognizable.
The song was written and produced by Wonder. Guitarist Jeff Beck had initially been expected to record a version, but Wonder ultimately released his own recording first. The single became a major commercial success and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
The track is often linked with Talking Book, the album on which it appears. It is also sometimes mistaken for “Higher Ground,” another 1970s Wonder funk classic with a prominent keyboard-driven groove. The two songs are distinct recordings from different albums.