Stevie Wonder - Hotter than July

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s 19th Studio Album “Hotter than July” Originally Released on “September 29, 1980”

“Hotter than July” is the nineteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter, and musician Stevie Wonder, released in 1980 on Tamla Records.

The album peaked #3 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.

Five songs were released as singles from the album, "Master Blaster (Jammin')", "I Ain't Gonna Stand for It", "Lately", "Happy Birthday" and

"Master Blaster (Jammin')" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #69 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"I Ain't Gonna Stand for It" peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Lately" reached #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Happy Birthday" reached #70 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

"Did I Hear You Say You Love Me" reached #74 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

The album certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on February 3, 1981.

The album was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album at the 1982 American Music Awards.

Track-listing

1. Did I Hear You Say You Love Me

2. All I Do

3. Rocket Love

4. I Ain't Gonna Stand for It

5. As If You Read My Mind

6. Master Blaster (Jammin')

7. Do Like You

8. Cash in Your Face

9. Lately

10. Happy Birthday

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.