# Peter Frampton Covers Stevie Wonder Classic

> Peter Frampton’s 1977 cover of Stevie Wonder’s 1970 hit becomes a Top 20 success with Mick Jagger’s background vocals.
- Title: Peter Frampton Covers Stevie Wonder Classic | Shortify
- Summary: Peter Frampton’s 1977 cover of Stevie Wonder’s 1970 hit becomes a Top 20 success with Mick Jagger’s background vocals. Peter Frampton covered Stevie Wonder’s…
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/remember-when-peter-frampton-covered-a-stevie-wonder-classic
- Author: Gayle Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-04T16:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stevie wonder, peter frampton, rock music, classic rock, mick jagger, signed sealed delivered im yours, music, culture
## Stevie Wonder’s 1970 hit
Stevie Wonder released 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours' as a No. 1 hit in 1970, written with his mother, Syreeta Wright, and Lee Garrett.
## Peter Frampton’s 1977 cover
Peter Frampton released a cover of Wonder’s song in 1977 as part of his 'I’m In You' record, reaching Top 20.
## Mick Jagger’s background vocals
Mick Jagger sang background vocals on Frampton’s 'I’m In You' record, including the Wonder cover.
## Stevie Wonder’s song credits
Stevie Wonder credited Syreeta Wright with unique lyrical expression, and his mother contributed ideas to the song.
## Elton John’s struggle
Elton John struggled with the high notes of Wonder’s song, recalling his young recording attempt.
## Grammy nominations
Stevie Wonder received two Grammy nominations for 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours'.
## Key takeaway

Peter Frampton covered Stevie Wonder’s 1970 hit 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours' in 1977, reaching Top 20 with Mick Jagger’s background vocals.