Yes Trina, a great track. I would recommend Living in the City, also Yesterme, Yesteryou, Yesterday, but there are so many great songs of his to choose from. Perhaps he should just start by listening to the entire double album "Songs in the Key of Life! I find it astounding that young black people do not know about him! Do they never play good tunes on the radio in America?
Mikey Aurelius I was thinking that. This is the worlds musical heritage and they have no clue! I was talking to a 22 year old at work the other day about our favourite singers, bands etc and he said to me ‘Otis who?’ my jaw dropped 2 feet.🤦♀️
Fo sho Sir Duke!!! Also, Isn't She Lovely, which he wrote when his daughter, Aisha was born. You can hear her sweet newborn cries at the very beginning of the song.
Jayvee, just a little heads up. Stevie Wonder is pretty much the whole "band". He plays like every instrument ever invented, going back to ancient Egypt or something. ( I read that on the internet, so.... I know it's true 😆)
He really just plays keyboards and drums, but the different sounds he makes with the keys really sound like a whole band, plus his amazing voice! However, any song with a prominent guitar part (Contusion, for example) is played by a session musician.
Ah, Stevie! So many years, so many great songs. Try "My Cherie Amour", "You are the Sunshine of My Life", "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours", "You Haven't Done Nothin'", and "Sir Duke", just for starters.
50 years later and I’m still in there; no regret! Stevie’s music stands the test of time, and the lyrics remain relevant. At least one tune from Songs In The Key Of Life fits in any playlist. 🖤🖤🖤
A truer statement has never been uttered!...I'm shocked that this guy hasn't yet gotten the attention from the younger reactors...I figured they had to get around to him at some point..Cannot overlook greatness, for too long.
A kangaroo pouch maybe...unless you're talking about a roo's anus. A wombat hole perhaps. But, I agree with the sentiment - Stevie's the little master.
The Stevie Wonder rabbit hole is as deep as any in music. Try "Higher Ground", "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing", "Ribbon In The Sky", "If You Really Love Me", "Isn't She Lovely", "Master Blaster", "Overjoyed (my personal favorite)", "You Are The Sunshine Of My Live", "That Girl;", "Boogie On Reggae Woman", "Uptight", "Fingertips (when he was 12 years old" and so many more.
On this track, Stevie played Hohner clavinet, drums, and Moog bass. Two of his band members also contributed: Steve Madaio played trumpet and Trevor Lawrence played tenor saxophone
I remember when Stevie did this one on old school Sesame Street. He and Grover were at his keyboard and taught us about opposites. Grover can really sing loudly.
I remember Stevie singing this on Sesame Street too. I remember the kids rocking out! Lol I was very young but I LOVED this song the minute I heard it and it's still my favorite Stevie Wonder song!!
So blessed to have grown up with this stuff - back then on the radio (pre huge-corporation radio ownership), you'd hear this, then the Beatles, then more Motown, then Joni Mitchell, then Led Zeppelin, then James Taylor...a shame that people literally don't know what they're missing now...
So true!! That's how it was for me, some fifteen years ago. Bought Talking Book as my first Stevie Wonder record and as soon as this monster of a song started, I was in love with it!
Please do my fave Sir Duke by him!Love it and the first line says it all,,,Music is a world within itself With a language we all understand With an equal opportunity For all to sing, dance and clap their hands
I absolutely adore Stevie!! I've never heard a "bad" song from him. Go down this rabbit hole. You won't be disappointed!! 😁 Love from Baton Rouge, Louisiana!! 💙💙
Stevie is a legend. Hi highly recommend My Cherie Amour, That Girl, Overjoyed, Part-time Lover, Ribbon In the Sky, Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours, Love Light in Flight.
Now we are talking this man is a legend. I just called to say I love you another great song. It's that time my headphones are on let's get this started Jay. Get you can't help but move go Jay 😊😊
Stevie was a mowtown legend since he was 12 years old. You must check out one of his first tracks, “Fingertips”. I also suggest something from the 70s, “I Believe “. There’s really not a best place to start with Stevie Wonder. He is just that, a wonder! 🤩
Just thinking, you could react to songs everyday for the rest of your life and you would never get through the huge amount of music put out in the 20th century. We are just so lucky to have it all. Amazing amount of talent.
Stevie Wonder-definately one of the best, from the 60s throughout the decades. Always play/sing each of his albums at FULL volume. Heart bursting stuff. More please ....
If you haven't heard Stevie, you haven't heard music. This guy is THE guy for everyone. 1st time I heard Stevie is in 1963, "Fingertips", when he was 12 years old (yeah, I'm even older than him). The guy oozes rhythm. You might enjoy some collaboration between him and the Beatles (We Can Work It Out). He crossed all social stratas. One of the great men of our time.
One of the greatest talents of all time!..You can just spin the wheel on this guy, and you'll come up a winner every time !.."Songs in the Key of life".."Talking Book"..."Hotter than July"..All great albums!
Stevie is so awesome! Stevie played the clavinet (main keyboard you hear, there's no guitar), synthesizer bass, and drums on this. Just two guys playing horns and Stevie. Keep going! "Maybe Your Baby", "You Haven't Done Nothing" (very appropriate for the times!), and "I Wish" are great funky songs. Be well, stay safe. Peace from SF
At age 13 "Fingertips". From then on--WOW! "I Wish", "Sir Duke", "Master Blaster (Jammin')", "Livin' For the City", "Isn't She Lovely?" and more. Awesome!
You MUST listen to Stevie's "Livin' For The City", "Sir Duke", "I Was Made To Love Her", "Ribbon In The Sky" and "My Cherie Amour" - and, by the way, that was Stevie on the drums, as he plays it all, and on "Music of My Mind" (which he recorded it for but didn't release it until his next album), he played ALL the instruments! And, for the record, the man is BLIND and had his first hit at 12 years old!
Blind since birth, he played most of the instruments on this except for the horns I believe. WTF! Check out Boogie on Reggae Woman, As, Sir Duke, Uptight & Living for the City. Many more as well.
I am a nurse who works with ventilator patients, and since Covid started, you have become one of my favorite guilty pleasures to watch who responds to terrific vintage music! Thank you for brightening my days that are often dark and full of sadness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“Sir Duke” is a must. Then I’d recommend “That Girl” - which doesn’t always come to mind right away because there so many other classics in his catalogue - but it’s one of my favs
Yea like a lot of requests for I Wish,Living for the City , As and Higher Ground. Just to many just keep checking him out you'll trip on how good he is
Delve deep into Stevie Wonder. You’ll be blown away. Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing, Living for the City, Isn’t she Lovely, Higher Ground, Ill be Loving You Always, You are the Sunshine of my Life. Fingertips Part 1& 2 was his first hit. He was called “Little Stevie Wonder” and was 12 years old.
You've started something HUGE here bro.If ever there was a rabbit hole for you to disappear down,Stevie is the one to choose. He had a run of albums that will never be beaten: Music of my Mind,Talking Book,Innervisions,Fulfillngness First Finale and Songs in the Key of Life. A truly stellar run of the highest quality music. Cant believe you've only heard him once before,unbelievable.greatest dance tune.....EVER from the God that is Stevie Wonder. Stick this on at a party,everyone gets up.
It would be interesting for you to react to Little Stevie Wonder “Fingertips” when he was a kid. You need to see and hear him as a small kid to truly appreciate how his musical genius is part of his DNA. Stevie is a Beethoven or Mozart of the 20th century.
Such a beautiful human being!!! Apparently when he was recording this song the producer got him to do a LOT of takes to get attitude into his voice because he's such a lovely person😊😊
My favorite song of all time. I'm so excited you get a chance to hear it with fresh ears, because it's been a part of my life for years and I've never gotten tired of it.
I used to love spinning this disc on air. Plus the other Stevie wonder hits! My deejay days were loads of fun, because pop music was so great at that time. One of the best performers ever!
Finally, I've been waiting for someone to react to SW. So many fantastic songs in his catalog. Sir Duke, My Cherie Amour, Living In The City, That Girl, As (Always), Higher Ground, I Wish, many many more.
i am amazed you knew the song but didn't know stevie wrote it. he was a major musical force from the mid 60's through the 80's with numerous top hits and albums. there is nobody like him. still got his 1980 release on vinyl 'hotter than july' and is one of my favorites.
