Stevie Wonder releases surprise EP of lost tracks from Songs in the Key of Life

29 September 2026, 11:36 | Updated: 29 September 2026, 11:47

Four previously unheard tracks from the Songs in the Key of Life sessions emerge.

Stevie Wonder is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his most acclaimed album Songs in the Key of Life this year.

He's already announced a host of very special live shows, but has now surprised fans with four completely unheard songs from from the album's sessions that have been in the vault for half a century.

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"In the final days of working on Songs in the Key of Life, ending our sessions at 4:54 a.m. became one of our unintentional rituals," said Stevie.

"And so today, 9/28/26, at that same hour, I’m sharing four songs meant for the album that I’ve always wanted you to hear.

"From my heart, with love... check it…"

It's Easier

My Life Story Of Love

He added: "We've lived with Songs in the Key of Life for 50 years, but there's still more to hear

"We didn't add these songs to the album, but they were part of what I was feeling and discovering as we made it.

"They bring me back to that time in my life, and now they get to become part of yours."

I Can See The Sun In Late December

I'm Into Livin'

The four newly released song are 'It's Easier', 'My Life Story of Love', 'I Can See the Sun in Late December' and 'I'm Into Livin''.

All four songs are written and produced by Wonder, with 'My Life Story of Love' co-written with ex-Supremes singer Susaye Greene.

The songs were performed by Wonderlove players including Nathan Watts, Gregory Phillinganes, Michael Sembello, Ben Bridges, Jim Horn and Raymond Pounds.