FIRST TIME HEARING STEVIE WONDER - SUPERSTITION | REACTION

[@MultiCatPass]

you need a deep deep dive into Stevie Wonder's songs He's a musical genius.

[@absea7918]

Stevie Wonder is on another level. His music was so universal, he opened for the Rolling Stones on their giant 1972 US tour - everyone loved his music. A true genius. His next 3 albums after Talking Book (Innvervisions through Songs in the Key of LIfe) are legendary.

[@imp736]

I was at that show in Indianapolis, Ind. It was one of the best concerts I have ever attended. Stevie received 2 standing ovations, and when his performance was completed, and the Stones came onstage, you could tell they were thinking, how are we going to best that.

[@RuthKing-wm9nw]

I was at the show in Knoxville TN!

[@donlawson3330]

He owned the Grammys for the whole decade.

[@JimboKM]

As far as quantity of great songs composed, Stevie Wonder is up there with Paul McCartney. Pick anything from the early 70's and you can't go wrong. Living For The City should blow your mind.

[@markadolph8715]

If you do this song ,you MUST do the full album version. The shorter radio version truncates it tragically

[@bwcbiz]

Nomination of Living for the City seconded, FWIW.

[@dancarter482]

@@bwcbiz _CHILLS_ from the first bar on .... ...

[@JJLewis-so1iq]

Agreed. That's what i was going to recommend

[@Boogalyhu]

I love the beetles but even McCartney has lesser musical talents. His multi-instrumentalism, ability to weave jazz chords into his pop compositions, and singing ability put him above McCartney.

[@jodyjackson5475]

I remember when he was Little Stevie Wonder when my mom started playing his music…I’ve been obsessed since ❤

[@simonwilliams9200]

It’s hard to truly understand the brilliance of Stevie Wonder. Definitely do more of his music. I grew up with it. You will never be disappointed by any of his work.

[@marjoarendse5706]

Fun fact: Stevie Wonder played all the instruments on this except the brass section 😊❤

[@Bless-cs9ct]

Fun fact : stevie isn't really blind

[@randomtruths3400]

Even funner fact... famed guitarist Jeff Beck came up with the opening drum beat and inspired the whole song...

[@arijitsengupta9766]

​@@Bless-cs9cthe is fully blind.

[@Bless-cs9ct]

@@arijitsengupta9766 no he isn't. Just search it on youtube. You'll see plenty of instances of him being 'not blind' by accident.

[@arijitsengupta9766]

@@Bless-cs9ct that is the problem. You are seeing certain KZbin videos and coming to this conclusion. Do you know the fact? Also, you feel that a person pretend from birth? You don't have to tell me about KZbin videos. I know the intention of some stupid uploaders, they do nothing good in their lives. There are plenty of facts available to find out for yourself. It is very easy to ridicule those with disability till it hits you.

[@bob_._.]

For the best ever live version of this, look up the video of his performance on Sesame Street. Seriously. Other Stevie songs - "Living for the City" "Isn't She Lovely" "Sir Duke" "Higher Ground" - basically just throw a dart at his discography and listen to the one it hits.

[@rebeccalipps23]

I said the same dart thing in my comment just now without having seen this. Great minds...

[@stevenseul361]

Why does everyone forget "I wish" ?

[@mariomiron2206]

Remember, he did all the tracks himself. Then put it all together and it fit perfectly. All Steve.

[@cadleo]

His performance of this song on Sesame Street was epic

[@Lakeshore14]

There is a great documentary called “Hitsville: The Story of Motown”. In it they tell the story of how Stevie Wonder began working with Motown at age 11. That’s why he was originally called Little Stevie Wonder. He was like a sponge and absorbed everything he could from the Motown Band, the Funk Brothers. He quickly learned how to play every instrument and by 14 he was writing hit songs. He is definitely a musical genius. He is so talented and has won dozens of awards and Grammys. Two of his biggest selling albums were Songs In The Key of Life and Talking Book. He is definitely a national treasure. Thank you for this reaction. 👏👏

[@letstalk1050]

Thank you for informing others about that documentary. I have watched over and over and it still get chills. Especially when he improvised finger tips at the apollo. Even the band was amazed

[@Lakeshore14]

@@letstalk1050 Yes, you’re right. The Apollo band was in awe. 👍

[@williamschrom1584]

Glad to see you dive into the Stevie Wonder rabbit hole...dig deep, dig fast, and enjoy!

[@judydubiel]

Musical genius .. that’s it !!!!

[@bobv586]

Stevie makes Joyous music . He always make people happy

[@dranet47]

Stevie Wonder crossed genres from the beginning of his career. He's well loved, and for good reason.

[@the_nikster1]

PLEASE do more Stevie Wonder. I recommend “I Wish” and “ I Just Called to Say I Love You” but literally every song he’s ever made is pure brilliance. ❤

[@beedeegee9374]

I recommend “As”.

[@danellacoffey5836]

Lately is a favourite of mine

[@orlyblock555]

Never heard the legend Stevie Wonder! Omg. Where have you been? You need to listen to all of Stevie's genius. Can't believe it.

[@violetflame23]

Stevie Wonder - possibly the most underrated musician/singer/songwriter ever. His music is so heartfelt and soulful. He's a national treasure.

[@ginalolajupiter2942]

Truly groundbreaking with universal appeal. He is an absolute legend.

[@helenespaulding7562]

You must listen to Living For the City. Powerful social commentary from the 70’s. And Higher Ground, a funky banger

[@scm0717]

AMEN! This IS the beginning of what funk-rock sounded like. You picked a great song to listen to first your first time reacting to Stevie Wonder.

[@debbiechang5781]

Whenever musical genius is mentioned, Stevie Wonder comes to mind. 🌺✌️

[@LunaJo67WDHTMJ]

My mouth literally dropped when you said you never heard Stevie....... one of my music heroes!!! Please explore him, he doesn't have a bad song. LJ Also Earth,Wind and Fire were among one of those who brought this amazing music to us and inspired so many that came after them.

[@jodij6280]

Some of my favorite songs are (in order): Pastime Paradise, Living For the City, Sir Duke, As, I Wish, Higher Ground, Master Blaster, For Once in My Life, My Cherie Amour, Do I Do, Overjoyed, Ribbon in the Sky, Send One Your Love. Like in the beginning of your channel, listen to The Definitive Collection album in it's entirety. You won't regret it.

[@vaughnnewman8903]

Couldn't have chosen a better Stevie song- it's a masterpiece. If you can't feel this song course through your body, you don't have a soul. He was/is a genius that could play, write and sing everything.

[@SD-it9ne]

Stevie Wonder is a living legend with an enormous catalog.

[@louiser4190]

So many songs to pick from but the one that always makes me happy is Sir Duke. Cheers from France.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Stevie is amazing, part Little Richard, part Ray Charles, part James Brown with some Sly and the Family stone mixed in. He was unstoppable in the 70s when it came to RnB.

[@coltaine503]

Sad thing to say but if this is the 1st time for him to hear Stevie Wonder he has not heard any of the other artists you mentioned. I count myself fortunate that I grew up listening to these phenomenal artists.

[@AmyW-qo4se]

One of his great songs. Keeps you moving!

[@HG-cv4ru]

Like the reaction. Stevie Wonder certainly has a ton of talent. I love Superstition. "Living for the City" and "Higher Ground" are a couple of my faves.

[@blanetalk]

+1 for "Living For The City" and "Higher Ground"

[@trustme6986]

You should do "As" by Stevie, he has so many great songs. Anything you listen to will be amazing!

[@jpmnewyork]

Ditto for "As"

[@cadleo]

Living For the City is the best second song to react too from Stevie. Also incredible but shows more of a range.

[@Skeeter123]

You can never go wrong with a Stevie Wonder song 🎵 👌 He's a musical genius!!!

[@spadams999]

Stevie Wonder was (and is) a musical genius. You need to check out his album Songs in the Key of Life. Every cut is a masterpiece.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Stevie has a huge catalogue of songs. Hes a music industry legend

[@TheCornishCockney]

Jeff Beck played drums on this too. They were big friends.

[@wow_horac4663]

The keyboard sound on this song is so iconic.

[@kengunter6903]

In a class all his own. 1 of the greatest artists ever!!!!

[@mariaportengen2959]

This is a great song from Stevie. He has a fantastic voice. It also is a great dance hit. It's hard to sit still with this music. Those were the days! 🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️

[@Calmontheoutside]

Recommend when you do more Stevie to pick some where there’s a video/live performance because he is SO fun to watch! The man just radiates joy.

[@glass2467]

Many, many, many more hits and great songs by Stevie Wonder. A master. His vocal style has influenced generations of singers, but no one has been able to compare to the master. Probably most people doing those complex vocal runs today don't even know that it came from him. Certainly there were other singer doing those runs, but Stevie was probably the master of that style. This song only touches on that style. Check out other songs by him to discover just what he can do with his voice.

[@wpollock1]

There is NO ONE like Stevie. Being from Motown, I grew up in the 60's and 70's idolizing his music. He is revered as a musical genius with good reason.

[@markdrechsler5660]

Rabbit hole. A big one. Stevie is a genius and a groundbreaker. You pretty much can’t miss with anything he did in the 70’s. His roots are deep in 60’s Motown. He played all the instruments on this except the horns. The first 45 single I ever bought was his big hit “Sir Duke,” in about 1977. I was ten years old. I guess I count as a lifetime fan.

[@haydeeze]

Ribbons in the Sky and Lately are amongst my favorites.

[@javablanca547]

Its the horns that reeeeally bring the fire.

[@EC-dz3fb]

AGREED. That brass just TAKES it! ♡

[@amyk9175]

You will love Stevie! Sir Duke is one of my many favorites that immediately comes to mind.

[@willcool713]

Back in the late '70's, when I was a preteen and they were popular solo artists, I always wished Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon had done an album together. They play in the same space, with such individual grooves, it could've been amazing.

[@robsutherland5744]

Check out the whole album. Well well worth your time. Thanks for this video.

[@AlexPoff]

A great first choice for a deep dive into the immaculate Stevie Wonder!

[@johnpalmer5367]

Everybody likes Stevie Wonder, he is undeniably great. Growing up in Michigan in the 70's, listening to classic rock FM radio, and yet they would play Stevie Wonder in high rotation, as were all the AM stations. We are very proud of our native son.

[@jonathanpeters5027]

"Superstition" is definitely a rock song.

[@wolfmama7879]

Stevie is also a blind singer. He was born prematurely in which caused retinopathy because he was in a incubator that was enriched with too much oxygen which caused his retinal atrophy and they detached.

[@kriskammeraad3955]

I believe Stevie ray Vaughan does a cover of this song too .

[@victorsixtythree]

Everything you hear, other than the horns, is Stevie Wonder. He sang and played multiple keyboard parts, drums and moog bass on this song.

[@yambo59]

Stevie Ray Vaughan does a great cover of this as well - Stevie Wonder was one of the greats, blind or not he was a master at his craft and knew how to get the job done, this song was on the radio for YEARS. Music was so much more inventive and cooler back then and viftually no special effects and certainly no auto tune or beat boxes, just pure talent

[@cheryljackson5659]

Stevie Wonder and Stevie Ray Vaughan together singing Superstition with various other artists is also awesome and available on KZbin!

[@GinMae]

YES - the two Stevies... love it!

[@kriskammeraad3955]

Stevie went to school at the Michigan school for the blind in Lansing Michigan.

[@vickieray]

Check out the version of this song by SRV!!! 🔥🎸🎤♥️ Next check out “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder!

[@victorsixtythree]

Stevie has SO MANY legendary songs! I was lucky to see him in concert a few years ago and - WOW - EVERY song was amazing!

[@garyarnett1220]

and his vocals at around the 6:45 mark, low growl to high scream.

[@Macilmoyle]

Wonder worked with Jeff Beck on the composition and Beck was originally going to be the one to release this as a single with the group Beck, Bogert and Appice but delays in releasing their album meant that Stevie's version came out first. His catalogue is incredible. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours is one of my faves.

[@rickpopham5400]

I have heard that, in return, Stevie gave Jeff Beck "'Cause We've Ended as Lovers". Pretty cool if true, and a great Beck classic for Salvo to check out.

[@lindamaclellan4899]

@@rickpopham5400 I've also heard that Stevie gave Jeff Beck this song - It's one of my all time favorites by Jeff.

[@rickpopham5400]

@@lindamaclellan4899 One of mine too!

[@vandergrad]

OMG lucky you, getting to discover the world of Stevie Wonder for the first time !!!! Enjoy!!!

[@j.jennings1722]

Iconic song. Iconic artist. One of the best ever!

[@joescott8877]

Hey, Salvog, been a while, glad i tuned in! Glad YOU tuned into Stevie at last, lol! I've heard that Stevie was trying to explain to his drummer how he wanted the percussion intro at the song's start to go. Drummer couldn't grock it, so Stevie just said "OK, man, lemmee do it, then," lol. Also, I recall u jamming approvingly to Zeppelin's "Trampled Under Foot" awhile back. John Paul Jones admits he swiped the rhythm from this song. U can hear it. No, uh, "Wonder" you liked it...

[@ngairehurunui9055]

"As" is amazing also. But the tracks everyone has already mentioned are crazy good! Great reaction 🎉

[@jpmnewyork]

Ditto for "As"

[@zappafan-co2we]

Ive played rock n blues guitar player for nearly 50 years and Ive often said Stevie IS one of the best singers of our time...pure Emotion

[@Cape33914]

Oh the memories this brings back to me. When I was living it I didn’t realize how musically groundbreaking it was. Thank you for this.

[@Boston685]

It is a delight to see you so delighted to discover Stevie - his music was wallpaper back in the day, he was *everywhere* like Elton John and Diana Ross...exuberant music, likable and he was monstrously talented...Keep going there are so many tasty tasty songs - Living for the City, I Wish, Higher Ground, Sir Duke...

[@kevinwalsh9788]

This is one of Steve's best but most songs of his are masterpieces. " Sir Duke " will floor you.

[@324cmac]

Stevie signed with Motown when he was 11 years old. When he turned 21, he threatened to leave. His terms for staying? He wanted full creative control. No interference from Berry Gordy. Berry finally gave in. Stevie recorded Music on My Mind and from then on he proved that he was right. He became hugely successful with critics and the people, winning tons of awards - Talking Book, Songs in the Key of Life, and Innervisions were his masterpieces.

[@alhaskell242]

Talking Book,Songs in the key of life and Innervisions are three of the finest albums ever recorded.

[@duketomlinson3270]

Facts 🇦🇺 ❤️

[@EC-dz3fb]

4:10 Quite somethin' when that brass kicks in, huh? 🙂

[@lindastinehart2112]

Makes you want to grove to his music ❤

[@reddoxx4754]

Haven't seen these recommended yet among the many, many excellent individual Stevie Wonder songs suggested here--"You Haven't Done Nothin'" and "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing".

[@impudentdomain]

Funk Funk and more Funk

[@randytaylor1406]

Stevie Wonder is a music legend, love the cool funky beat of this song. You'll love actually delving into his music.

[@SpookyLuvCookie]

This song is up there as one of his top classics. A similar, but less obvious choice, is the incredible "Higher Ground", highly recommended; and "He's Mistra Know It All", both these from his 'Innervisions' album (my favourite). And check out "Sir Duke", "I WIsh", "As"; and "Another Star" from his epic masterwork 'Songs In The Key Of Life". Manna from heaven!

[@Habichiwoowoo]

Go from that funky little strut to the driving force of the socially conscious Living for the City. Listen to the seven minute album version; nothing else will do. After that, just start throwing darts: you'll never hit amiss...

[@omberose]

Stevie is a master keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist. He started out as a teenager playing drums. He often produces albums where he plays the majority of the instruments. Beyond artist. He is music.

[@kerrycronin256]

This is my favorite Stevie Wonder song. Thanks for this one

[@jodij6280]

Pastime Paradise is my favorite. Can't help but move to the groove. 😁

[@SG-js2qn]

Stevie is probably mainly remembered in popular music for the syrupy ear worm ballads he wrote, like "My Cherie Amour," "I Just Called to Say I Love You," "Isn't She Lovely," "Part Time Lover." The ones I like are the funkier ones, like "Superstition" and "I Wish." Red Hot Chili Peppers did a great and respectful cover of "Higher Ground." And, like Prince, Stevie sometimes wrote for other artists, as he did with "Tell Me Something Good," which was for Chaka Khan, performed by her with Rufus. I remember seeing them perform for a Bob Hope special in '74, and it's on YT.

[@danellacoffey5836]

I love Isn't she Lovely❤ Also love the earlier stuff from the 60s and 70s that my mum used to listen 2, Ma Cherie Amour is just amazing

[@SG-js2qn]

@@danellacoffey5836 Oh, they're solid hits, to be sure. I don't mean to put them down, I'm just trying to make a distinction between his super sweet music and the funky type.

[@seiraeiramasil2302]

Here's some classic Stevie Wonder for you to check out: "Just Enough For The City", "You Haven't Done Nothin'", "Uptight", "For Once In My Life", "Higher Ground", "Boogie On Reggae Woman" and "You Can Feel It All Over". I consider these, all great songs, just see for yourself. Superstition is one he's best known for, such an awesome classic! Thanks for this reaction!

[@generationjones60]

Superstition was the inspiration for the Led Zeppelin's Trampled Underfoot. Superstitions was a great record from my High School days.

[@garysunshine9643]

Probably music's greatest all around talent ever, and this song is his masterpiece

[@jodij6280]

They're all masterpieces. 🙂

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

I love Stevie Wonder and I got to see him live, really making an MLK day, and I am watching this video after hearing you watch Stevie Ray Vaughan. If you want to find out more about Stevie Ray, listen to his version of ‘Superstition’, and yes Stevie Wonder loved it, and yes they met, and yes, it was even recorded in his studios, and yes Stevie Wonder does a cameo on SRV’s music video. Isn’t that too cool for school?

[@EC-dz3fb]

It 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 that someone couldn't know Stevie Wonder. 𝐒𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝 you're finding out! ♡

[@cdfdesantis699]

Musical genius, & one of the brightest lights in modern music. Thanks for your reaction.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Stevie is a God to me and has been since 1964 when I was 10 and bought Uptight,the first record I ever got with my own money.

[@jodij6280]

I have been listening to Stevie for what seems my entire life due to my 6 older siblings. I have BIG love and respect for him and his music. The fact that he did all this despite being blind astounds me.

[@meredithchandler73]

What a fun song to start your Stevie Wonder journey on! One of my absolute faves!!! Enjoy the journey down the rabbit hole!

[@michaelanthony8392]

Sir Duke is another quintessential 70’s funk jam by Stevie! Sooooooo good!!

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Oh boy, you're in unchartered territory my friend. This is where the absolute legends reside. You picked an absolute banger to start. Congrats! Enjoy. I know you'll be back really soon! ✌🏼❤

[@pttp5509]

Stevie taught us a lot about music in the 70s - he was very innovative and made hits with songs unlike anything else out there Keep going!😊

[@SG-js2qn]

For music fans who want to take a deeper dive into this song, I suggest Rick Beato's "What makes this song great, episode 81": kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2jHaHSCarmppJY As a fun note, when Paul Simon won a Grammy for his album "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" in 1976, he thanked Stevie Wonder for not releasing an album that year. 🤣

[@greggary7217]

Genius & probably the definition of “influencer”. You can even hear him in MJ’s work at times imo. Cool to watch you catch the groove. Well done, hope you do some more!

[@ed.z.]

You said it! The epitome of funk, rock, pop, jazz swing, groove. An evolution of greatness.

[@cjzito]

So I think you started off with his very greatest song. But he has several other great songs. My favorite: "Higher Ground" (also covered impressively by Red Hot Chili Peppers), "I Wish", "Sir Duke", "Boogie On Reggae Woman"

[@jodij6280]

Stevie's 'Higher Ground' is going to blow his mind. 🙂

[@AuntieOfSeven]

Artistry

[@paulburton5150]

A rare example of a truly perfect piece of music

[@stevenmonte7397]

I have Stevie and Prince as the two best instrumentalists ever. They played and wrote EVERYTHING! (at least early on in their career).

[@davidmalarkey1302]

You have lived under a rock if you haven't heard any music by Stevie Wonder. One of the most influential musicians of all time a career spanning 6 decades. All his achievements, awards, and multiple hit records are amazing when considering he is blind.

[@jodij6280]

Salvo was born in '91, I think. Stevie was iconic in the 70s.

[@davidmalarkey1302]

@@jodij6280 Stevie Wonder careers has spanned 6 decades. Like saying he's never heard of Sir Paul McCartney then or the Beatles .Micheal Jackson wonder if he's heard of him maybe not it must of been a big rock.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Stevie Wonder is definitely a legend, I really can’t think of any bad song from him

[@ohfour-seven6228]

As noted below, Stevie Wonder has an incredible amount of similarly fantastic songs. He was a staple on all genre of radio stations for decades. Others to hit might include Uptight, For Once in My Life, My Cherie Amour, Sign, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, We Can Work It Out (cover of The Beatles), You Are the Sunshine of My Life, Higher Ground, Living For the City, Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing, Boogie On Reggae Woman, I Wish, Isn't She Lovely, Sir Duke, I Just Called to Say I Love You, Part Time Lover... I could go on and on. He's a true world treasure.

[@pudder68]

There was everybody else ... then there was Stevie Wonder... He was in a class by himself back in the day. Talent just oozes from every pore.