My sis in law used to work at the Capitol building in LA. One day while she was heavily pregnant with my niece Stevie sang this to her while touching her bump, I loved him more when she told me the story. ✌️
You probably have no idea just how deep Stevie’s catalog really is. You had to live thru the 70s, 80s and 90s to appreciate him fully. Years and years of him turning out top quality compositions and music. He truly is a national treasure. Can’t say I have an absolute favorite but I have to mention two in particular…..You Are the Sunshine of My Life. The other one is Until you Come Back To Me. The latter being a hit recorded by Aretha Franklin and was written by Stevie when he was 14 years old. Amazing. Love, love Stevie Wonder. Thanks for the great reactions. 👏👏🥰
Hold on a sec you left out the 60s when teenage Stevie wrote and composed this #1 hit as well as Uptight, I was made to love her, For once in my Life, Signed Sealed Delivered.
Stevie was about 16 when he recorded this on the Motown Label. That's when he was known as "Little Stevie Wonder." He was discovered at a very young age.
I used to work for large music store in Los Angeles. When I was there, we had a relationship with a local radio station in LA. When their morning drive program would have musical guests, rather than renting it we would loan it to them in exchange for a plug and access to the artist (we had a lot of famous clients). One day, they needed a keyboard for Stevie Wonder which I happily provided. Not only was he 100% genuine and interested in other people (during a commercial break he asked me to tell him about my family), but I got to stand beside him while he played and sang this song. Once in a lifetime experience.
60s Stevie Wonder is my fav. Love this song. Maybe next one by him could be " I was made to love her" (1967) or " Yester me Yester you yesterday" (1969) 😊
Jay & Amber, you will love his " "Boogie On Reggae Woman" and "For Once In My Life" !!!! Great choice on this one!! His vocal and songwriting chops are as amazing as his instrumental prowess !!
He could sing all day, and not run out of hits to perform. Top of the heap talent. Equals anyone, including the Beatles, Bowie, Zeppelin, etc, infinity.
This may be my favorite SW song. Stevie is legend; icon; wunderkind. He played every instrument on his records - Stevie was known as Little Stevie Wonder before his career as an adult. He is just one of the greatest and most underrated singers/songwriters/musicians of all-time.
The one that breaks me is "ISN'T SHE LOVELY" he wrote for his daughter. I sang it to my own daughter, along with this one, when she was a baby. I sang to all three of my children, but I had to stop because I nearly went broke paying for the therapy they needed due to the fact that their mother sang to them.😅
Yes, and listen to the long one from 'Songs in the Key of Life' where the song starts off with a baby's first cry recorded during an actual childbirth, the beat matching the baby's heartbeat.
This is one of the few songs that when I hear it I get shivers!! It is in my top 5 songs of all time. Stevie is truly a Wonder!!! There are so many, but more Stevie!!!
Wonder wrote this song in 1967 when he was a student at Michigan School for the Blind, recording a rough version and putting into his trusty "tape box," where he kept his song ideas. He wrote the song for his girlfriend at the time, Marcia, and the song was originally titled "Oh My Marcia." By the time he recorded the song, Marcia was out of the picture, so Wonder changed the title to "My Cherie Amour."
My late cousin went to school with him there in Lansing at the Michigan School for the Blind...I was just a kid and had no clue lol. I realized later. And kicked myself... I could have met Stevie Wonder...crap!
I hardly listen to the radio these days but I think a lot of these songs are probably not getting played on the radio as much these days. Especially from the 60's. Plus not everybody listens to older music before their time.
My Cherie Amour - probably the most beautiful Stevie Wonder song. I could listen to it over and over. Superstition - probably my favorite Stevie Wonder song. Memory Lane has performed Superstition as a regular part of our set list.
IMHO Stevie Wonder is America's Beatles. He conquer the world with his music. His influence is immeasurable. He encompasses any style plus creating new ones. He is a prolific writer for himself and others. 😎
There is never enough Stevie Wonder! I looking forward to you guys reviewing "Overjoyed", "Master Blaster" "You & I" "You Haven't Done Nothin'" and "My Love" with Julio Iglesias.
That song is also one of my big faves & has an absolutely stunning official music video 😊 Here's a link for the only post I could find of it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zO2-kIqsGL4.html Hopefully someday Stevie Wonder's official YT channel will do their own posting of this video because IMHO this is one of his absolute best songs & videos 💖
"Isn't She Lovely" 1976/"Don't You Worry Bout A Thing" 1973/"Livin For The City" 1973/"Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday" 1969 They are just a few of the plethora of hits that SW has blessed us with over the years. He was a HIT machine for over three decades (60s/70s/&80s). Please don't leave it too long before you come back to him, you have a long road ahead of you (but in the nicest possible way) ❤🎼🎶🇬🇧
Stevie Wonder's "If it's Magic" prominently features the Harp, enjoy! I've said this many times, Stevie is to R&B/Pop what The Beatles were to Rock/Pop.
The driving "magic" sound is done by what is termed a string section. So that /does/ mean violins but also includes violas (a slightly larger and "warmer" sounding instrument), cellos, and bass violin (sometimes called a double bass or upright bass.) Backing and echoing Stevie's "La-La" parts is a flute. Fantastic song, and yes it's one that makes you feel like it should go on and on for a lot longer than it does. Great reaction, my little gumdrops! Love ya faces! 💗
Stevie wonder has been around my whole life .There was always a track of his in the charts the in the 60's & 70's Stevie wonder was a household name 👍🎶
Boogie Nights by Heatwave has a harp intro👍 Also one of my favorite Stevie Wonder songs is "Do I do". Its such a happy, upbeat, love song with plenty of horns!❤🎶🎺🎺🎺
From Little Stevie to now, Mr. Stevie Wonder is truly a National Treasure! ❤ There is so much more for y'all to discover! 😊 Even when it comes to film!The Woman in Red, an early 80's movie, was fully soundtracked by him and its worth a watch too. 😉 So glad to see him on the channel again!
This was one of my favorite songs as a young kid. Not only is it beautiful, but the French added another level! There are almost too many great Stevie Wonder songs to recommend, but here are some you will enjoy: Boogie on Reggae Women Living for the City Isn’t She Lovely As All I Do Don’t You Worry About a Thing You Are the Sunshine of My Life Ribbon in the Sky I Was Made to Love Her
Honestly, you can pick any song from his repertoire and find a winner. My personal favorite album is Songs in the Key of Life. Pick any song and it's like winning the lottery.
One of Stevie's finest love songs! Just marvelous. Stevie has a short, beautiful harp song called "If It's Magic," from his 'Songs in the Key of Life' album. It's just him accompanied by harpist Dorothy Ashby. Also, for a wildly cool, off-the-wall track from Stevie, give a listen to "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" from '73. It will knock your socks off.
Yesterday-me, Yesterday-you, yesterday and Ribbon in the Sky are my faves from him. Stevie’s got hits on top of hits really any song choice from him is going to be great.
Have you seen "Mr Holland's Opus" yet? If not, I highly suggest you react to it. As music appreciatiors and teachers, it will definitely resonate with you. Stevie's "Uptight" is featured, along with many other great pieces of music. 10/10!
You can NEVER go wrong with Stevie Wonder. My favorite is UPTIGHT (Everything is Alright). I cannot name an artists with a bigger catalog or more talent than Stevie.
Stevie wonder. Nothing more to say. He's never done a bad song and he's collaborated and wrote alot of songs for other artists, chaka khan, Gary Byrd amongst others. A true legend of music
Yep, some spicy Stevie with "Boogie on Reggae Woman." I believe he played all the instruments heard on the song, just another hint about his incredible talent.
Oh this takes me back to a family holiday in Jersey in 1969. I bought this single to give to my boyfriend. Suffice to say this song has stood the test of time, the boyfriend didn't 🙄😂
I tell you. I'm a country music kind of man but I always stay. They wonder how you say Hey, Scott oh. It's a talent there he sings a good song all the time everyday
You two can only imagine how exciting a new Stevie Wonder release was back from the 60s-70s. A prodigy genius, we already knew. But each fresh phase was astounding and set the next bar for most artists to follow. During your reaction to Almost Famous so long ago, Amber did recognize My Cheriĩe Amor playing in the background as William is lovestruck watching the doctor force Penny to regurgitate the quaaludes.
One of his underrated classics I love it and the reaction, another great one is " AS " the instruments the lyrics the vocals this is the one to go down the Stevie Wonder rabbit whole 🥳❤️🎼
Glad to see you react to more Stevie Wonder! Please check out his duet with Tom Jones on his TV Show 'This Is Tom Jones'! Also The Bee Gees appeared on Tom Jones' show too. Lots of great musical guests!
Stevie Wonder been singing since he was 12, got massive hits behind him but my favourite is the one he wrote about the birth of his daughter, "Isn't she lovely" Check that out and check out "searchin" by change, the early vibes of a truly massive star.
I've heard most of the motown stars but Stevie to me was just that little bit special because of what he had to overcome. Did you check out searching? It's Luther Vandross before he got famous
Yay Stevie!! Isn"t She Lovely, Living For The City, As, Overjoyed, Knocks Me Of My Feet, Higher Ground, Master Blaster, Signed Sealed Delivered ( I'm Yours)...
