Which Stevie Wonder song won Favorite Soul/R&B Song at the first AMAs?

Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” won Favorite Soul/R&B Song at the first American Music Awards. The song took the inaugural category prize at the February 19, 1974, ceremony.

“Superstition” was written and recorded by Wonder and became one of his signature songs. Its instantly recognizable clavinet riff, prominent drums, and funk-driven groove helped define the sound of his early-1970s work. The track appeared on his 1972 album Talking Book and became a major hit in 1973.

The other listed Wonder songs are genuine classics, but they belong to different moments in his career. “Higher Ground” and “Living for the City” were also associated with his acclaimed 1970s albums, while “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” was another major hit from Talking Book. At the first AMAs, the category’s other nominees were Billy Paul’s “Me and Mrs. Jones” and Gladys Knight & the Pips’ “Midnight Train to Georgia.”