Diane Schuur performs at Kennedy Center to Honor Stevie Wonder

[@veryvermilion]

Goose bumps! Tears! Grinning from ear to ear! I feel like I've had a relationship with Diane Schuur for 20+ years. The first time I heard her sing I was completely hooked. I'm so glad this has been preserved for generations to come. Just incredible!

[@andrewperkins2196]

Im particularly touched by her singing and style

[@audwinjones9079]

Two musicians who have made a forever impact on the world... While being blind, neither allowed their conditions to stop them from making the world a better place to live. (Thanks for that living example!) Take-6 and Herbie Hancock simply take this over the top! I really believe God smiled and cried like we all did because the love was palatable. BRAVO!!!!

[@ramtruth3]

Amazing performance by Diane, I was in tears like the great Stevie Wonder.

[@dianezee]

This is one of my favorite Kennedy Center Awards performances. I had always been a fan of Diane Schuur but she outdid herself that night. Just brilliant. And you can tell that Stevie thought so too!

[@cindycoxberry1662]

I have listened to you for so long that I hardly hear any other singer sing to me the way that you have sung to me and ALL of us. Thank you Diane Schur from the bottom of my heart, on an ordinary day - I just want to say, "I love you"

[@Kevierae]

Without question, one of the best/unique transformations of a hit song ever! Whoever arranged this for her was on top of their game at that time. The beauty is it keeps the original flavor of the song, but kicks it up a notch! Bravo!

[@cscientst]

Herbie Hancock... an arrangement of his possibilities album

[@simonbertioli4696]

Absolutely incredible...even as she sings at the beginning without an orchestra...and brail reading... And then then it all comes in.. So smooth...and that voice...up and down... sideways you name it ..and then just rolls it away... outstanding

[@udui1o173]

The comments that I read here are people who sincerely appreciate beautiful music. The orchestra, back up singers and Diane's tantalizing voice the amazing piano player and her high pitch that reached the moon with some playful scat at the end. this performance absolutely made me cry. Thank YT for this splendid post.

[@RodrickColbert]

I hope everyone saw Herbie Hancock in the background on the piano supplementing this phenomenal performance by the truly gifted Diane Schuur.

[@cscientst]

YESS!! Herbie's harmonic choices had ALOT to do with invoking the tears that were shed during this performance.......!! Dang....!!!!!

[@1bunnsinger]

@@cscientst Yes we saw him and we heard him bringing everything to the next level on piano! So amazing!

[@leoraymundo5392]

@@cscientst yep! That pedal point when Diane goes into the chorus changes the whole feeling of the song, and goes to a very deep and wonderful place.

[@AL-pt5rh]

Still watching this...no words for this kind of talent except gifts from God.

[@IzabelParis]

I can’t even believe what I just heard. Yes, it’s God’s gift. Such beauty and grace and power.

[@myungsubchung52]

We met in 1988 when Paliamement Super Band performed in Korea I was the director of the concert preparation. Nice to meet you.

[@johnlee7934]

It just doesn't get better than this - Diane Schuur is a remarkable talent with a wonderful voice.

[@chilluminare]

Stevie tearing up... WOW!

[@DrOCkABlEs]

When Stevie cry, I cry....

[@jsevenavalonmusic]

I remember watching this performance on TV as a child when it first aired. It has stayed with me all these years. Seeing it now, I'm touched by such a beautiful and powerful performance.

[@mattgoldberg4335]

WOW - talent, love and class personified. Diane Schuur, accompanied by Herbie Hancock, with their spin on a Stevie Wonder classic. It doesn't get much better than that.

[@PeaceFan1]

Diane Schuur is Fucking AMAZING ... You see the tears rolling down Stevie's Face , don't you ?!! She is so good it's Scary ...xoxo

[@loriharper3461]

PeaceFan1 one of my favorite female jazz singers.

[@planetvness857]

i remember watching this live and was in complete shoulder shrugging tears. beautiful rendition and tribute to our beloved steveland

[@willhamilton4838]

I saw her in a jazz club on new years eve many years ago, late 80s, she blew the doors off the place and tore the place up with her ballads and her band. Saw Stevie at Gladys knight concert, I was in second row center, packed rowdy house, lights went down, only 2 seats in front of me, down the aisle with flashlight comes an usher with Stevie and a gorgeous girl. He sat in front of me!!! Gladys of course was amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Msragsdale1]

Wow, she is sooo amazing. What a voice, what a musician!

[@1409mcintyre]

when you hear a singer of such incomparable talent such as this, it makes you truly understand the power of music and singing - simply magical and wonderful - bless you diane schuur -

[@loriharper3461]

Kurt Robinson amen brother.

[@8dioproductions]

One of the greatest singers of all singer. Incredibly intonation, clarity and deeply soulful in every note.

[@nn-yg1cq]

WOW IN THE CHOIR , THE GREAT TAKE SIX ¡¡

[@nancydrew5]

Diane Schuur sings the breath out of people. I forget to breathe and almost pass out!

[@imbees2]

Diane schurr, a primo jazz singer of all time!

[@leoray1234]

One of the most soulful singers in history singing in perfect pitch, with the most perfect backing vocal group, accompanied by a peerless piano legend, playing a tribute to possibly the greatest pop composer of the last century (apologies to John and Paul)

[@simonduring-nicholson7228]

Peerless is the 💯 right word

[@polyprinz]

Ms. Schuur is amazing. What a treat to listen to you sing!!!

[@jazzisticofull]

I almost cried like Stevie!!! Love it!

[@jamesfischer7334]

Had the rare pleasure of meeting her years ago. Such a lovely soul !!

[@imbees2]

lawd have mercy, Diane Schurr!!!!

[@direfranchement]

Well, she made Stevie cry.

[@mikeydan]

wow. huge fan of hers and i was just flattened by her performance. thanks so much for posting.

[@MrTommyb3]

I've waited SO LOOONG for this clip to make it from the Kennedy Center Awards. I copied it on my VCR when it originally aired and kept it for a while. Diane Schuur's performance ran in my heart and head for years. Then I somehow copied over this important performace. OMG, was I ever hurt about that. So, I thank you so very much from the bottom my heart for posting it. Stevie Wonder has been a tremendous part of my musical tapestry for many years and for more to come!!!!

[@Attilallday3031]

Still watching this after 6 years.Man Stevie made me cry a bit.

[@EnzoCriscuolo]

Simply Beautiful! Some girls should listen to Diane Schuur before to define themselves singers... :D

[@geemichaels247]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@arthro9259]

U better say that again! AMEN

[@pjsmith6858]

Level stokley

[@jacintocastaneda268]

and to hear it like this…so sad and nostalgic the way he composed it. She's the greatest of our time! been lucky enough to see her twice!

[@cejII]

She has a new fan. I just discovered her minutes ago listening to KPFA radio. She was singing Louisiana Sunday Afternoon.

[@simonduring-nicholson7228]

Herbie 😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥 the greatest!!

[@hilaryapril7043]

Bravo to Stevie and Diane !! I have multiple medical issues that seriously hinder my mobility. I use a mobility scooter when I shop in grocery stores. It annoys me when people assume I also have mental deficiencies. Listened to Stevie way back when..."discovered" Diane in the 1980's!

[@muffinrenee]

Wow.......just freaking wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@helenehanson2265]

Perfect pitch and sung with such feeling. Love this jazz singer!

[@TheBaritoneCrooner]

WOW!!! Powerful, VERY Powerful! I actually cried when I saw Stevie crying. Was that Take Six behind her at the first? Diane is one of the most amazing voices I've ever encountered. Thanks for posting this.

[@arthro9259]

Mark Demmin II, The Vintage Voice Yes. That was Take 6

[@michelefronza3717]

Mitica, you and Steve have made me cry. Michele Trento, South Tyrol - Italy

[@69tdh]

She is AMAZING!!

[@avesraggiana]

Those opening lines of the song…goosebumps.

[@joeh9556]

An absolutely amazing person and singer............her talent is just so magnificent that she made Stevie cry.....and then smile.......she's just fantastic. She elicits all of these emotions almost simultaneously with her amazing voice. A true angel...

[@jlo9845]

No words will suffice. I simply just love this lady!

[@Crus072]

Thank you Diane for the wonderful music! Love this!

[@MrStevland]

remarkable performance! i got goosebumps. look at stevies reaction!

[@MichaelJayification]

Man! Watching this in 2024! Probably the only one time ever that I've seen Stevie tear up like that! 😱❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@kentbrooks3227]

Good Lord! What an arrangement and what amazing execution! Diane, your voice is timeless!

[@sheilaburns8977]

Her voice …. purely beautiful. Love her.

[@sfcmac8971]

God, what a voice!

[@s.j.sparber6946]

When we hear her we say "This is it!!!!!" Love her! Saw her at a free Lincoln Center Summer Concert with Cyrus Chestnut. This is M U S I C !!!!!!!

[@allentaylor4451]

Two of my all time favorite vocalists and humans. They have both added needed color and resonance to a world that can use just a little more authenticity and heart. Love to Dianne. Love to Stevie. Forevermore.

[@sundevilification]

. Born with a haunting machine. Love is the fuel. God Bless all who agree and those who weren't born with compassion. A disabled American Veteran.

[@blackbeetle67]

I was in awe of Ms. Schuur when I first witnessed this performance, and I'm so happy to find it again here on youtube! Thank you for sharing this truly inspired interpretation.

[@josbetta]

Diane Schuur, you are a queen!

[@fredfungalspore]

Never knew Never seen this before xxx

[@thomasreynolds2177]

I saw her at the Blue Note in the 90's. It was amazing!

[@MrFly2thesky]

Herbie Hancock on piano, and Take 6 as backing vocals.

[@1bunnsinger]

Simply amazing!

[@CharvelleiteWilliams]

She KILLED IT!

[@adrienne2010]

Thank you soo soo much for adding this. The beauty of this song really moves me! Timeless. . . .

[@imbees2]

sing it Diane Schur

[@cjm608]

OMG! STUNNING

[@darioheredia2492]

Si la verdad que es sublime gracias yesi❤❤❤ muy bonito

[@MrJerry9691]

Gawd dammit! Excellent.

[@dalegray4401]

Excellent beyond words

[@jkfarrow6881]

She's incredible

[@luigivalle2696]

Goose bumps!

[@bbath7]

Puts a smile on your face!

[@janrie8895]

Moment magique entre 2 belle personnes,c’est pure et plein d’émotions avec beaucoup d’énergie positive....peace and love....

[@hilaryapril7043]

"Looks" get in the way...LOL

[@Kamariya33]

It's about time someone posted this. One of my favorite performances. Tears come to my eyes every time. Thanks so much for posting!!!!

[@Antoinette733]

Powerful lady!

[@gilbarros217]

Stevie Wonder, Diane Schuur...they are so precious !

[@jonramsay6150]

The Lady must have made many take notice that night. She brought her blue note pipes to lay her gift on the altar.

[@Louie914]

Sing deedles!!! Sing ma'am!

[@fullplate100]

God, listen to her...!!

[@LucasSeman]

Damn you Stevie and Diane, you both made me cry...

[@ivanfronyek7806]

Woooooow 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@denisezeig7111]

Beautiful ❤

[@veroniqueconti3891]

What a voice !

[@keithmoister3477]

11 out of 10

[@gianlucaminguzzi520]

she's the one and only

[@louisemiddleton5364]

Music at it's best..I 💘 Diana Shurr

[@JoeyGWallofsoundstudios]

Amazing-I can't wait to see you perform at Coach House in SJC.

[@naturalimmunity3776]

This song and arrangement is just special such a vibe I imagine myself in a dark speak easy ensconced in velvet sipping something sexy 😂

[@BenFleury]

That high note at 2:14 is incredible!

[@annagarber3939]

no word's wow

[@mariarosagomez4385]

Dominio absoluto de la voz bendecida de Dios

[@DAS1962]

The one person who disliked this needs to be disowned by the human race.

[@eagledjtn]

Notice how she hits the first note without a cue. It is because Schuur has perfect pitch memory and needs no cue. Also notice how she reads the words in braille with her right hand on the music stand.

[@leoray1234]

David Scott it’s so crazy!!!

[@crystalchampion-morton8822]

Thank you soooooooooo much for posting this clip it has been haunting me for a long time. Finally!!!

[@VonKriiger]

Dianne Schuur, the greatest voice of the world

[@myungsubchung52]

If you have any material for Korea's first concert in 1988, please post it on KZbin!

[@Top100Guitarist]

Diane make great things ever. Also with Jose Feliciano had a big work

[@75mayo1]

Oh my god!!!

[@TheAnnaFisher]

EXTRAORDINARILY INSPIRATIONAL, thank you so much for posting!

[@luzselenafloresgarcia643]

Luz😍🥰😘