On this day September 13, 1985, Stevie Wonder released his 20th studio album, In Square Circle. The album achieved critical and commercial success, reaching #5 on the US Billboard 200 charts, while also securing a #5 spot in the UK and #2 in Sweden. Known for its blend of pop, R&B, and synth-driven melodies, In Square Circle became a defining album of the mid-1980s.
The album featured the smash hit “Part-Time Lover,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of Wonder’s most iconic songs. With its upbeat rhythm and catchy lyrics, In Square Circle solidified Wonder’s status as a musical innovator, effortlessly fusing classic soul with modern production techniques.
Fun Fact!
In Square Circle earned Stevie Wonder a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Part-Time Lover.”