FIRST TIME HEARING Stevie Wonder - Living For The City Reaction

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[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Stevie Wonder. 1. a blind man. 2. a black man 3. wrote most of his songs 4. played most instruments. 5. brilliant song writer. 6. 25 Grammys, the most by any solo artist 7. 1 Oscar 8. did I mention he was blind and black? 9. 23 studio albums, three soundtrack albums, Elvis 1. 3 Grammys 2. never wrote a song.

[@Toni-pl4zz]

Stevie IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sylart57]

I remember when singers would win Grammy Awards back in the day, and would thank Stevie Wonder for not putting an album that year, so they would have a chance of winning !!! LOL!!!!

[@JonS0107]

Stevie is a national treasure. Even when he was called "Little Stevie Wonder".

[@kc718201]

You right young brother. He IS the Greatest Of All Time.

[@pulsarstargrave256]

For myself, that's highly debatable, because Stevie hasn't had nearly as many hit singles as others but his craft and skill were seldom matched! If you just wanted a "Stevie Wonder" record, you were never disappointed! He was an inspiration for Prince, Michael Jackson and others and that's an awesome legacy!

[@marti-mar8974]

According to one online source, Stevie Wonder had already recorded over 15 albums by 1973... which is when this album was released. At 23 years of age he recorded an absolute masterpiece of music. This was recorded during the time when albums were to be listened to from beginning to end. It's truly a great music experience!

[@KH-ol6qz]

Spent many hours with innervision and the cosmos

[@ragjamrock]

Stevie played all the instruments on this track.This song shows that times have not changed.I hope you went back and listened to the interlude.Incredible song from an incredible artist.🎶🎹🎸🎼

[@phunkidruma]

Times have changed. Name me one artist who is this talented and impactful right now and please do not say bruno mars.

[@ragjamrock]

@@phunkidruma I was referring to the lyrics of the song when I said times have not changed.

[@phunkidruma]

@@ragjamrock ooops my bad...um yeah.

[@thepurpleladder]

This song was featured in the movie Jungle Fever. Stevie Wonder was an innovator of the synthesizer in the early 1970s.

[@sixfootbeauty]

Yes, and Stevie did the soundtrack for Jungle Fever.

[@TheBlack-my5yf]

Most if not all the voices you hear in the song are Stevie. (SIDE NOTE) Back in the early 1970s during the Annual Grammy Awards, If Stevie Wonder was nominated in a category he was probably taking the trophy home.

[@lutherbrice1316]

It was featured in the movie "New Jack City."

[@deborahwa2015]

Yes, Stevie’s talent is insane. This song is heavenly and speaks for the people.

[@nezkeys79]

Stevie 🔥 So many classic songs 🎵 Absolute one in a billion talent.

[@pattyandersen5516]

This song made me cry when I listened to it the 1st time. When it came out. Love him.

[@silhouetteimage3976]

I finally was able to see Stevie in New Orleans in 2016 at The New Orleans Jazz Festival. I finally was able to see him which was on my bucket list. My all time favorite singer. A living legend we must protect at all costs. 🙏🏾❤️💐

[@goodnessgraciousalive7082]

No need to question... Stevie is one of the all time GOATS... a living legend.

[@gregoryburton1241]

Stevie Wonder’s music is unparalleled in depth, innovation and beauty. He is one of the greatest artist ever! Timeless song.

[@TheDivayenta]

Our American genius!!!!!!!!

[@Toni-pl4zz]

Stevie IS TIMELESS!!!

[@debjorgo]

Two cuss words got played on the radio. "That f***ing crud is sh**y". And you talked over where the kid is getting thrown in the cell and the guard says "Get in that cell n**ger". The seriousness of the song really comes through with that. There was a later edited version for radio, but the full song got played a lot.

[@donaldjackson1490]

I think the lyric is ‘The fucking crowded city’

[@debjorgo]

@@donaldjackson1490 I always thought is was "That fuckin' cruddy city". I searched the lyrics and came up with the above. Who knows? 5:15

[@donaldjackson1490]

I will ask Stevie next time I see him. 🤗

[@marthahanley6650]

@@donaldjackson1490 Hahahaha. I also say both are actually mean the same thing.

[@francescareliford3941]

INNERVISIONS is my favorite album of all time. You should check out Send One Your Love and Overyoy by Stevie. Some of the most beautifully romantic lyrics you've ever heard.

[@spartanrealah2121]

This song is so classic & has alot of truth about everyday struggles in life

[@Risse227]

One of my favorites is You Haven’t Done Nothing with Jackson 5 singing background! It’s a funky song with a message!!!!

[@tommuscatello9426]

Written by Stevie about Richard Nixon

[@justtrust426]

Stevie Wonder is a national treasure.

[@Toni-pl4zz]

IT'S ALL STEVIE WONDER. GENIOUS!!!! Instruments, vocals, lead and background, Jos brother getting arrested, additional background vocals at the end.

[@kevbrown341]

Okay JJ, I'm going to stop assuming that U've already heard a song, My Bad! What ever level that there is above "Classic" that's what this song is! There's a "rendtion" of this song in "New Jack City". Stevie is known as a "Musical Genius" as is "Prince". Peace!

[@lyndajones3913]

Yeah, Prince was a G.O.A.T., as well!💙

[@kevbrown341]

@@lyndajones3913 👍🏽

[@madamhummingbird]

Stevie Wonder's Innervisions is my favorite SW album. The story he tells us in this song is so good it breaks my heart. Bravo Mr. Wonder. Well played, sir.

[@jeffkatt]

The movie you might be thinking about is Spike Lee's Jungle Fever in the scene where Samuel Jackson and Halle Berry are dope fiends in the crack house.

[@black40sunrise]

That movie was insane😱 the whole soundtrack was Stevie songs right. My favorite is Make Sure You’re Sure and Seems So Long. Um um um 😐 best music ever 💚

[@BluEx22329]

Stevie wonder is a legend

[@ramonalfaro3252]

Ain't nothing coming out now a days that can even come close to this masterpiece.

[@SopranoSistah]

Stevie is a world WONDER . It doesn’t matter how often or how years one has listened to this song -you always hear something new each time. Some of the astounding lyrics that came out of his amazing mind I had to learn a while ago not to analyze too much - but to just listen to/absorb them- because you’ll never fully know (unless Stevie himself confirms) what was behind them or whether to take them literally or figuratively. I love letting HIS lyrics paint my own mental pictures.

[@chubbychuckle]

Ray Charles has a cover of this song and they sang it together at an award show in the 90s.

[@johnneils9084]

Stevie Wonder is a wonder. He is a musician and a magician! Great to see your reaction, real , true & new. Yes that was his gruffy voice, but that chorus n the outro was an amazing way to end such a heavy message like as to signal hopefulness of change, like when will all this crap end.

[@noelleparris9451]

Glad you had trouble finding the words. The man's genius deserves that level of respect and awe. Solid reaction 👍🏽😊👏🏽

[@michaelprice3992]

Man I could smack the Like button a million times and it wouldn't be enough to give this song or album justice! One of Stevie's most powerful and moving songs! Seeing him perform this live is an amazing experience!

[@sereneamani1713]

Words fail me! No words are adequate for the superlative talent of LITTLE STEVIE WONDER! I LOVE HIM!

[@dcaseng]

My top 3 favorite artists of all time in no particular order: Sade Barry White Stevie Wonder

[@mrstep2me]

This is a great album, and you've played every track but the greatest one. I sent it on streamlabs a about 6 weeks ago, so it's soon to appear.

[@black40sunrise]

Visions is a beautiful song💚

[@kaylad4486]

That breakdown is my favorite part.

[@jchampboston]

You don’t even have to hesitate like you did. He is absolutely one of the all-time greats. if you combine his incredible poetry which is what his songwriting is with his vocal abilities, his production talents, and the fact that he plays about 50 million different instruments in the studio he absolutely is among the couple of best ever

[@jchampboston]

Also the song that comes right after that one on the album is golden lady and that’s beautiful

[@silhouetteimage3976]

Stevie’s Adlibs are priceless!🙏🏾❤️

[@michelemichele3375]

Ok, MP. Props. You beat me on this request. Glad you got it played. Love it! Stevie doing Stevie and playing everything. Public Enemy also sampled a line from it. 🤪

[@caseybrown6848]

my bad Sis!

[@michelemichele3375]

@@caseybrown6848 Oh, you Bad alright. 🎼 You’re Bad, You’re Bad, you know it. 🎶 And the whole world has to answer right now, Just to tell you once again, Who’s bad!! 🎵 lol 🤪

[@melvinperry9393]

This was a brilliant album however it was 2 albums BEFORE Songs in the key of life. The next album after this is Fulfillingness First Finale which is another brilliant album. Stevie had a magnificent run in the 70s from 72-76 of stellar monumental pieces of art.

[@kdd3051]

Please do Little Stevie Wonder "Fingertips Part 1 and 2." His first hit. He was a young teen. My age, exactly.

[@jamesgraham3116]

Do For once in my life, I was made to love her.

[@zanohoriamazo1]

Well, you are right to speak in such high regard for Stevie, and all who do this listen to so much music, it’s got to be more difficult for you of younger generations to get a good grasp on the chronology of it, than for thus of us who experienced the musician real time, as when it originally came out. That said, with Stevie, as well as with MJ, the Beatles, or Earth Wind & Fire, you do NOT want to confuse timeline. The distinction among those artists is that MJ’s solo career had just taken off about 1980, while the others work from ‘80’s on, not necessarily as distinct as what they produced in the ‘70’s. It’s understandable to consume their releases of ‘80’s era. That said, the order of his work from the ‘70’s is important. Where I’m Coming From, may be the 1st album of exclusively Stevie originals, co-written with his wife at the time, Syreeta Wright, whose voice can be heard on, If Years u Really Love Me. Prior to that, Stevie had original hits with, My Cherie Amour; Yesteryou, Yesterme, Yesterday; & Signed Sealed Delivered. He had already recorded like 13 or more albums before. There is a Greatest Hits Volume 2 which would be worth checking. But from 1972, is ALL Stevie original work. He never looked back! Music of My Mind (Superwoman/Where Were You); Talking Book (Superstition); Innervisions (Living For the Coty, Golden Lady, All in Love is Fair); Fulfilingnes’ First Finale (You Haven’t Done Nothin, Bookie On Reggae Woman, Creepin) ; THEN comes the epic, Songs in the Key of Life, a double album with a bonus 45 (single on each side) which also came with a booklet containing lyrics & credits to all songs. This included, I Wish, Knocks Me Off My Feet, As, Another Star, And She’s Gone, Sir Duke, I Am Singing. After that mother-load comes, ‘Hotter Than July (Master Blaster, All O Do, Happy Birthd

[@tombreeden595]

Stevie played all instruments and sang all vocals on this song.

[@donnadavis3422]

Please do not forget his album Fullfilling his first finale. My all-time favorite You haven't done nothing , Boogie on Ragged Woman, etc. Such a genius.

[@tammyc259]

Have always loved this song!! From the legend and national treasure himself, Stevie Wonder! 😍😍❤

[@yvetteadshead4212]

So glad I grew up in the 70's listening to this sort of music, the best of the best

[@LadybugLuv]

Wow! You stay choosing GREAT songs! Thank you!

[@jamesallen1156]

Just FYI - This album was released in 1973

[@KNichelle]

Classic Stevie 😎

[@CharlesMosley129]

the first time i went to New York as an adult in April of 2004, i sounded exactly like this song. "wow. New York! just like i pictured it; sky scrappers and everythang. . ." except i kept on the look out for the man with the "bag" on the street. they weren't gonna get me like that.

[@qadisupreme9143]

@Just Jammin, Stevie Wonder is a genius amongst geniuses

[@Julie-ev5js]

It's trippy to me to hear how often you've heard some of these songs through movies first. There was nothing like hearing it for the first time on the radio--a fantastic surprise that made us all want to rush out and buy the album. Fun to see you enjoying this classic, timeless music. Stevie was IT in the 70s--and beyond.

[@supasoulproductions]

This is one of Stevie's best classics. Talk about telling a story! Innervisions is a masterpiece eclipsed only by Songs In the Key of Life!

[@guycarter6692]

Don't be afraid to say it, Stevie IS one of the GREATEST!!! To listen to his lyrics, instruments & melodies, knowing that he can play EVERY one of those instruments, & then to remember, that this man has been blind all of his life!!!!..... He see's more than a lot of us. I remember watching a Looney Tunes cartoon & one of the characters got off of a bus & said "New York City. Just like I pictured it! Sky scrapers & everything!"..... This man is a national treasure!

[@alisasauceda2882]

JJ now you have to check out Lookin' For Another Pure Love, You've Got It Bad Girl and Blame It On The Sun on Stevie Wonder's Talking Book album. Just to name a few!

[@52536626]

I thought you heard this one before. It’s synonymous with Stevie! It’s before songs in the key of life. Innervisions is my fave album

[@52536626]

You’re thinking about New Jack City

[@lauanasimmons7202]

Great reaction!! You might remember it from the movie Jungle Fever.

[@generaines6369]

Lauana, that scene in Jungle Fever was made by the choice of this song.

[@arthurlangford5861]

Innervisions was the album before Song's In The Key Of Life.

[@jamomathews9890]

This is why he is called Stevie WONDER.

[@mr.goodenough3796]

Awesome track and album 👍

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Brings us right onto the street, watching it play out. Still going on in America today. Sad

[@gymeni]

This is earlier Stevie (1973), JJ. Songs in the Key of Life came in 1976. Although it’s extremely hard for me to choose my fave Stevie albums, I’d have to say that it’s the ones from his 1972-1976 years.

[@keithyoung4383]

Intervisions came before songs in the key of life

[@ronniepatton7730]

It's Timeless, Innovative ,Charismatic Other Worldly ,Thought Provoking,etc.,etc.,etc.!

[@a.p.murdock4081]

Also featured on JUNGLE FEVER soundtrack.

[@cupcakes7015]

This is also featured on the Jungle Fever Movie Soundtrack (1991), starring Wesley Snipes and Anabelle Sciorra. 3/11/2021

[@caseybrown6848]

My favorite lp by Steveland then Hotter than July!EWF iz my fave and Stevie # 2!!

[@darkhalo0868]

Stevie is DEFINITELY A GENIUS!!! He had a 5 plus year run when he was in his mid-20's that they called the "Wonder Years". Stevie is SO Underrated.

[@dimpleface2163]

This album was released in 1973..Songs in the Key of Life 1976

[@bam55sgarage77]

Stevie Wonder is a musical genius. Genius is a over used term but it does apply to Stevie. There are many talented or even greatly talented people but genius are far and few between and Stevie is one of them. By the way Innvervisions if before Keys of Life.

[@johnslaymark8225]

the sounds the synths were new songs in key of life was 3 years later 76 musical genius those synth were a size of a house needed 2 engineer s to operate to make the various sounds had to patch them in by hand like jack plugs on head phones synth were new in early 70s

[@williamj6974]

He changed the way people wrote and arranged music in the mid 70s using new technology

[@codeblood2000]

Stevie is a Wonder😊

[@2Thessalonians1_7]

Inspectah Deck interpolated the hook for his song "The City" on the Wu Tang Clan FOREVER album

[@paulhenry3295]

Love that you're finding these jewels

[@pulsarstargrave256]

Borrowed from by QUEEN LATIFAH and TROOP for the NEW JACK CITY soundtrack; Stevie's original was used by SPIKE LEE as part of the JUNGLE FEVER soundtrack*; both films were released in less than 2 years of each other! (*I forgot, Stevie did the SOUNDTRACK for that movie! I remember wanting to buy it but never got around to it, but now it's back on the list, if still available!)

[@gregc9491]

When you talk about musicians learning from the experience of others, Marvin Gaye fought tooth and nail against Berry Gordy & Mowtown when he produced his own album for the first time with 'What's Going On'. Stevie Wonder saw what his boy Marvin did & never looked back.

[@videocat1366]

This lyric is so deep.

[@surlechapeau]

JJ, as a young teen in a major city, this is how I learned about real struggles and people being framed. Stevie is the GOAT's GOAT!!

[@WestsidePiFF]

You may have heard it on a documentary or something. Usher used this for a sample on the Lil Freak track with Nicki Minaj as well.

[@grandgnd]

GOAT

[@ericdennis3899]

You Probably Recognize It Because It's American Classic Bro This Song Is A Natural Treasure Without Question This Change The Sound Of Music 💯💯💯 The Social & Racial Issue In The Song Unbelievable 🔥🔥

[@ericdennis3899]

Nooo it came out before Songs In Key Of Life Innervisions Came Out In 1973 Songs In The Key Of Life Came out in 1976

[@dunamisministries1311]

great reaction! this came before sikol....you must try you and i by stevie.....masterpiece!

[@izzonj]

I'm pretty sure that every voice, every instrument and possible even the drums (maybe not) was Stevie Wonder. And the word genius is thrown around about but it does apply to Stevie

[@ragjamrock]

He played everything including the drums,the chorus and the handclaps.

[@dgodfrey8953]

It's a very unpopular position but I'm not a big Stevie fan. This is one of the 3 I don't change when it comes on.

[@slappyslapstick4045]

Don't fret it, Youngblood. You don't have to be shy about it. He's absolutely in the GOAT conversation.

[@mawclw2003]

Love this song! Your channel is🔥keep up the good work man!

[@leonardsmith1175]

It's hard to find music you have not heard. Here is two found; Deep Waters by Incognito and I Wanna Write you a Love Song by David Oliver

[@heyrggroll]

I ain't watched more than 30 seconds but man stevie is my hands down favorite artist. Ya gotta listen to the rest of the man's work if you like this album

[@chefpfunk1]

THIS RECORD AND MARVIN GAYE'S INER CITY BLUES WERE SO REAL FOR THAT TIME.

[@danielolson5378]

Just for fun not for your own pleasure there's a version of this song with both Stevie and Ray Charles!!

[@RustumK]

Spike Lee's movie, JUNGLE FEVER, I think. The crackhouse scene.

[@Ms.Billie1234]

yes. he is definitely a musical genius. and if you thought THAT song was incredible, you should listen to his "Secret Life Of Plants" -- and i mean the ENTIRE ALBUM. it's literally about just that -- with the theme of plants laced throughout each & every song -- from the affect trees have on the environment & the oxygen we breathe, to the beauty & fragility of a single flower & the life its nectar provides to bees..... the musicianship & arrangements of that album are (guaranteed) like NOTHING you've ever heard before or will ever hear again. and from what i've gotten to know & see of you from these videos, a body of work like "Secret Life Of Plants" will forever change (for the better) how YOU (personally) hear & critique music and REAL talent/artistry. ~ b.

[@black40sunrise]

I’m sure it was in some Spike Lee movie 🎥

[@MikeCoggan]

Stevie is also hilarious. Check out the Carpool Karaoke sketch with Stevie and James Corden....

[@MikeCoggan]

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[@robertasirgutz8800]

A National Treasure.