HIS VOICE! FIRST TIME HEARING Stevie Wonder - Part Time Lover REACTION

[@T.B0ne]

Y'all don't even know, Stevie's whole catalog is pure Genius, We don't call him "Wonder" for nothing....

[@siegelemerson921]

I second that! Like T. Bone said, Y'all don't even know.

[@ajruther67]

I third that!

[@Harveygregorxotwod]

This song isn’t even top 25 Stevie songs most of key of life, innervsisions and hotter than July is better than this

[@brianmoss4832]

To do Stevie, you also have to do I just called to say I love you❤

[@ma8ic]

Luther Vandross is singing the hook, scatting, and singing the backgrounds!

[@WalkerOne]

Most people don't know this.

[@drjaye1962]

Thank you I’m not crazy…hahaha…peace

[@edwardmunoz7853]

​@@WalkerOne wow 🎉never knew that 👊💯🔥

[@nostalgiaman6816]

So what came out first? This or MANEATER?

[@imsljr420]

No it's not true.

[@katrinacash6393]

Stevie had his first #1 hit at the age of 13 in 1963 called “Fingertips”. His harmonica playing skills are fabulous. He plays multiple instruments and has had one heck of a career!

[@Sportsref13]

He also started appearing in several of the beach movies with Frankie & Annette.. Muscle Beach party, and such... when he was called Little Stevie Wonder

[@sedatedape315]

I came here to say they should check out some of Stevie's work when he was pretty young. I love seeing those videos when he was a teen.

[@Cynthia...]

@@Sportsref13 Yes I was just looking at an old black-and-white one of Little Stevie Wonder doing Fingertips part 1 and 2. He was about 12 or 13 I believe.

[@rwfrench66GenX]

On Epic Rap Battles they do Wonder Woman vs Stevie Wonder that brings tears to your eyes!

[@tcanfield]

His tone on the harmonica is amazing. Nobody else seems to make it sound that way.

[@carmenrafy]

Stevie was the man back then, had all the greatest hits. The one that's singing the "da da da dada dadaba" (scat) is the great Luther Vandross which you guys have yet to react too and he was a legend in the 80's.

[@themajicman745]

He(Luther) was a backup singer for Roberta Flack in the 70's and they did react to Luther's song "Here and Now"

[@carmenrafy]

@@themajicman745 oh I didn't know that. Thank you.

[@MRoyClark]

@@themajicman745 He was the main backing singer on "Young Americans" (1974) by David Bowie too. It was his first huge break in the business.

[@themajicman745]

@@MRoyClark He sang backup for Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway in 1972.

[@MRoyClark]

@@themajicman745 I don't see him or any other backing vocalists credited on my copy of the Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway LP (despite an extensive list of session players), and can't find any copies on Discogs that show this info, either. I don't doubt that he worked on the LP, but the fact that his name wasn't a featured credit is probably why his collaboration with David Bowie is often credited as his "big break", since he arranged the backing vocals in addition to singing, and was involved in major TV performances and became a part of Bowie's international touring band in the mid-1970s.

[@InvestBetter.]

This was last #1 song by Stevie Wonder, in 1985. If you want to get on the Stevie Wonder tip, play songs like "Overjoyed", "Ribbon In The Sky" and "I Just Called To Say I Love You"

[@minxiv7]

Overjoyed was my first dance with my husband ❤

[@tpatt525_Tiff_]

I was thinking I remembered this song from when I was small. I was 4 in 1985 so I guess I was right!

[@davidmole8299]

Ribbon in the sky is special

[@dsusan17]

Stevie Wonder is responsible for much of the technological advancement in the music industry.

[@keithroberts4952]

Thank you for saying that! He gets zero mention for his introduction of synths into popular music.

[@johncampbell756]

Les Paul created a massive amount, including multitrack recording. As for synths, the first one you could buy in a music store was the Minimoog. That was 1970. I'm not sure when Stevie first used a synth, but I keep seeing 1971, the same year as The Who. The Beatles used a MOOG on Abbey Road (1969) and, of all people, The Monkees had sythns on a record in 1967. All that said, no one in these bands mastered the synth the way Stevie did. And only Paul McCartney tivals his all around musical ability. Though, I'm mentioning these other people, I'm not trying to diminish Stevie. He just has some good company.

[@keithroberts4952]

@@johncampbell756 thanks for that John. For me, every artist you mentioned used the synth as additional embellishment which was great! However, stevie used the synthesisers to create whole bodies of work. He would play the drums, add probably Fender Rhodes or clavinet and have the synths add colour to the songs. Plus, he played moog bass as well. By the 80's a lot of r'n'b music became synth driven as they followed the sonic template pioneered by stevie. Part time lover is a great example of stevie as a one man band in action!

[@davidmole8299]

And for babies

[@kimcutts6153]

Can't go wrong with Stevie Wonder. "Isn't She Lovely" &"Sir Duke" "Masyer Blaster" "Happy Birthday" & a duet he did with Paul McCartney "Ebony And Ivory" next please. 🎵🎼❤👌

[@gloriacardona6267]

They've already done "Sir Duke" - AWESOME reaction, btw - but I second "Isn't She Lovely"!

[@surlechapeau]

yes, Master Blaster is a tribute to Bob Marley.

[@shippy1971]

A great catchy song, Stevie always produces beauties !! You can’t go wrong with any of his. Isn’t She Lovely is a favourite well worth a listen

[@gloriacardona6267]

You totally need to watch their reaction to Sir Duke. They were several months into the channel at this point, and were starting to recognize some of the big names in music. They were SO excited about getting some of the references! And, of course, Amber got to hear her horns :)

[@kimcutts6153]

@@surlechapeau really? I did not know that! X

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you will love his "My Cherie Amour", "I Wish" and "For Once In My Life" and dozens more!!! He is who the GOAT's call the GOAT!! edit - this was from 1985, 22 years after his first hit(age 13), so late in his career.

[@heavenwithin81]

It is IMPOSSIBLE to be in a bad mood after listening to this song.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Think you'd love 70,'s boogie on reggae woman.

[@Allencartercomix]

The catchiest song about cheating ever😆 Also, the scatting at the beginning, middle, and end of the song is from Luther Vandross. This song was a #1 hit back in 1985. Oh, and I should mention another upbeat '80s track from Stevie to check out: "Do I Do" from 1982.

[@jameshayes3387]

Never knew that was Luther

[@StillOneder]

@@jameshayes3387 This may have been a return favor to Stevie letting Luther do "Creepin' ". Stevie also wrote the song "My Love is on Fire" around '81 that he says he offered to Luther, but he didn't take it. Stevie did it on the "A Time 2 Love" album. There is also a remix that is really good that you can find here on KZbin.

[@n8ty7]

I love that Luther Vandross did background vocals and adlibs for this song

[@lorioday8528]

A true master. His catalog of brilliant and inspired work is seemingly endless. Dive into his work. Every LP is packed with unique writing, instrumentation, production, vocals, and often profound messaging. Stevie's genius stands heads above most.

[@eggstu]

100% agree. He is a musical genius

[@brianorzel1873]

It looks like you haven't done "Isn't She Lovely", "My Cherie Amour" and "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" yet. All heavily recommended!

[@carolhollis4886]

Have been listening to Stevie for almost 60 years. Never disappointed!

[@lreed1040]

I have so so many favorites by Stevie and many you have already reacted to. Some you have not yet would be "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing", "Send One Your Love", "Living For the City", "Boogie on Reggae Woman", "Higher Ground", "Isn't She Lovely", "Do I Do", "Ribbon In The Sky" and "My Cherie Amour". Oh there are others. Well anything by Stevie would be just fine.👍

[@bethmiller1840]

Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" is one of my favorite Stevie Wonder songs!!

[@minxiv7]

Boogie On Reggae Woman is easily my go to mood boosting song ❤ it’s just impossible to sit still when that comes on

[@Scottshodgepodge]

No, not young Stevie. This is mid 80s. (And actually one of his last top 40 hits.)

[@richardrader6427]

Stevie wonder.." Living for the city"

[@surlechapeau]

Yes!, but it must be the full album version! Live versions always cut out the arrest section, a critical part of the song.

[@brentcox7772]

Awesome! “Superstition” is my favorite!!🤘🔥

[@Battle_Faith-Ministries]

2 OF the GOATS Stevie Wonder & Luther Vandross doing the scatting

[@deezbeats9546]

My favorite Stevie Wonder song is "Living for the City" It was released in 1973

[@bucks614]

A lot of people will recommend Stevie Wonders songs but to me his best jam is 'Boogie on reggae woman' ... just wow!

[@debbiechang5781]

Stevie Wonder is just an amazing talent. It would be wonderful if you could find some early videos from him when he was known as “Little Stevie Wonder”! I believe he was only 11 or 12 when he started. You will see the roots of the music that he blessed the world with. Great choice guys 🌺✌️

[@katrinacash6393]

“Ribbon in the Sky” is a beautiful song of Stevie’s. The melody and his voice, sigh.

[@nettricegaskins1871]

"That Girl" is my favorite from that time period.

[@davidpetty2315]

Overjoyed, That Girl and this one are all 💣 💣 !!!!!!

[@thomashorton5715]

His album Songs in the key of life came with an extra 45 which was actually 33 RPM if I remember correctly it had two extra songs Saturn and I believe Ebony eyes. Saturn was one of my favorite songs

[@Cynthia...]

Oh Stevie Wonder is so awesome and this is a great song. He has so many big hits!🧡🎵

[@jackielc68]

Stevie Wonder; simply iconic! ❤

[@lorettaonlivetv6851]

Hey Beautiful Couple! I was in "These Three Words" music video when I was a pre-teen. Stevie is such a nice man!!! Did you know that this song featured R&B singer Luther Vandross singing the ad-libs and backing vocals, in addition to Syreeta Wright and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire. Stevie earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1986, for the song. Takes me back to my childhood...

[@quincytuggle2498]

The scatting part is sung by the one and only Luther Vandross. This came out in 1985. He 80s album he sang in these higher keys.

[@jussinamortl6832]

Love this song! Such a great lesson. If you love the harmonica I would suggest listening to Fingertips part 2 when he was little Stevie wonder or I was made to love her. One of my favorite romantic songs by Stevie is Ribbon in the sky. The music alone sends me into a romantic bliss and the lyrics just melt me. Much love and smiles robsquad family ❤

[@oldcdog91]

I’m surprised you didn’t watch the video. The lyrics are clear but the video really brings it home. In Square Circle is a great album

[@minervalopez3145]

I love his Overjoyed and These Three Words.

[@brianhitzone37]

"Overjoyed", "For Your Love" are some beautiful Stevie ballads.

[@mikemenelik1492]

It´s my favourite song from Stevie !! He is a real WONDER !!

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

A prodigy if ever there was one. Amazing musician and man.

[@michaellynch9550]

I think the frequency with which you guys do Stevie Wonder’s songs needs to double.

[@SCVIndy]

Really popular 80s song .. have it on 45 .. reached #1 Billboard Hot 100

[@amandawilmot6780]

"I Just Called To Say I Love You" ❤ such a great song

[@leslapins7617]

Steve Wonder “Overjoyed” is a must!

[@adnap]

MOST of the time, Stevie Wonder LIVES up in the First Tenor register. His voice tone and vocal control are phenomenal. One of his really great songs that most people aren’t likely to recommend is a song that I personally wouldn’t know if it wasn’t for the movie High Fidelity, called I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)

[@howardhales6325]

Beautiful song. There's also a nice cover of it by Art Garfunkel.

[@tarynkirchen5961]

@@howardhales6325 I love Art Garfunkel's version, but had no idea Stevie Wonder had done it. Thanks for mentioning this, Adnap and Howard Hales :D I will check it out!

[@rwfrench66GenX]

Great reaction! Coolio passed away recently RIP Coolio, and his first major hit was Gangsta’s Paradise which was using Stevie’s music from Past Time Paradise in the 70’s. That’s the thing, Stevie not only sings, plays piano, harmonica, and drums but he writes for himself and a lot of other people and plays on a lot of other people’s albums!

[@akastarchild]

The Soul you hear is the "VOICE," Mr. Luther Vandross in the background. As we have told you before, Luther added a certain something to a lot of top performers before he went solo. For me, it was Luther's part that made the song a hit. One of the few times I think Stevie needed the help. 😄😄🤩🤩😂😂

[@jvarious8665]

Overjoyed, Lately, Ribbon In The Sky, Love’s In Need Of Love and Dancing To The Rhythm are ones I think you both will love!

[@doctorj6030]

Stevie Wonder , another great talent from Motown, remember hearing his 1st big Fingertips with Stevie playing the Harmonica & singing. He has come a long way & is a great talent.

[@davidbarnes1113]

I’ve been a big Stevie fan since I was a kid in the 70s. He has so many great songs, a couple of my favs are the thought provoking “He’s Mistra Know It All” , the infectious “ Boogie On Reggae Woman” , and “Ngiculela -Es Una Historia” just to name a few.

[@obedthemagnificent7128]

I'm South African so when you wrote ngiculela i got shivers. I had forgotten he has that song and he mixed it with Spanish i believe

[@maryannschumacher1370]

It's one of my favorite Stevie Wonder songs from the mid-80s! Also, his entire album, Songs in the Key of Life from the 70s, is phenomenal!!

[@UESide]

Little Stevie Wonder the boy genius.

[@Teletran35]

Stevie had good 80s music.This was around 1984

[@angelalacour2384]

Beginning in 1962 the man has had so many songs...You need to listen to more. Stevie Wonder has released 23 studio albums, three soundtrack albums, four live albums, 11 compilations, one box set, and 91 singles, not to mention guest appearances and duets. It is so hard to pick a favorite but Superstition and Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours are 2 that have never left my playlist.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Love this man the maestro the genius the Wonder

[@TheDivayenta]

Songs In the Key of Life is one of the greatest albums ever made! It was Stevie’s masterpiece of masterpieces. My faves off it are “ As” and “ I Wish”.

[@marleneclausen30]

Now you are hitting the amazing Stevie Wonder’s stride!

[@garyarnett1220]

Pure Stevie. Can't go wrong.

[@Lovejazz01]

The scatting ad libs in the background is none other than the legendary Luther Vandross, I remember Stevie saying how much he loved having Luther on the song. This one one of the hottest songs in the mid 80’s , and the album In Square Circle, from which this is from , is one of Stevie’s hottest albums, with many hits, like Go Home, Never In Your Sun, Wherabouts, and the classic Overjoyed. You guys should also checkout the scandalous music video to this…

[@franticrage73]

My favorite Stevie song. Brings back memories from elementary school.

[@chanellegale914]

I love Stevie & this song! It's one of my favs 😍

[@shellygill5029]

Stevie has quite a catalog. He started out as "Little Stevie Wonder", he was just a kid in his teens. Fingertips (part one) an instrumental (harmonica Some beautiful slower songs: I Just Called To Say I Love You, My Cherie Amoure, Isn't She Lovely, Ribbon In The Sky, I Was Made To Love Her. Then there are: Signed, Sealed and Delivered, Living ForThe City, Knocks Me Off My Feet,, For Once In My Life, Do I Do....and so much more.

[@romalbullock9246]

Luther Vandross is on this song, doing some of the "scatting" with him. Luther was new on the scene at the time. Great song! It's from 1985, towards the end of his peak hit making years.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

This is a fantastic song, one of my favorites, liked dancing to this song

[@sherribrock2726]

This song hit the airwaves in 1985!! That would make him 38 years old when this was a hit!!

[@hughfuller8416]

I love this song

[@Whitebrowpriest]

You guys will enjoy listening to his song, "Skeletons". It's a very funky, jazzy banger from back in the 80s.

[@stevemariman8769]

You're feelin' it, J&A! Stevie in the 80s, was on fire! This one, of course, "Go Home, Girl" "Send One Your Love" "Master Blaster" "Land Of La La" "Happy Birthday" "Did I Hear You Say You Love Me?" "That Girl" "Overjoyed" "Do I Do" "I Just Called To Say I Love You" "Never In Your Sun" "As If You Read My Mind" "Stranger On the Shore Of Love" (quite a few more from earlier and later on, too)...like "You Haven't Done Nothin'" "Front Line" "Golden Lady" "You Are the Sunshine Of My Life" "Isn't She Lovely?" "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" "Ribbon In the Sky" "Ebony And Ivory"(with Sir Paul McCartney) "Higher Ground" "Lately" "Living For the City" (many more)

[@ellenjones7819]

The "scatting" that you heard was Luther Vandross singing background vocals.

[@christinelegate8137]

Stevie Wonder is one of the GOATS of music. He has had so many hits it is impossible to count them. His music is timeless.

[@joskempbaker831]

Stevie wonder's "For your Love" will is a beautiful love ballad. 🥰

[@minxiv7]

I love, love, LOVE Stevie Wonder! Anytime I’m feeling down, I put on my granddad’s record Songs In The Key of Life by Stevie Wonder and get lost in the music ❤ y’all got to hear more because he’s absolutely a genius.

[@jackmcculler658]

It's been decades! Thank you Rob Squad.

[@jeffreygriffin7248]

Stevie Wonder is 🔥! Please check out the song As, That Girl, Another Star, Boogie on Reggae Woman when it was on Soul Train and Skeletons.

[@brt5273]

This charted #1 in the Billboard Hot 100, R&B, dance, and adult contemporary charts for Stevie in 1985...sure takes me back☺

[@lreed1040]

Jay and Amber there is the video to Stevie's song "Do I Do". Dizzy Gillespie does a trumpet solo that is to hear and see. The cheeks while playing that trumpet! All I could ever say when seeing the video is WOW! Dizzy's trademark cheeks.

[@michaelknight2118]

Wow, I can't love Stevie more. Great dance time. So many people are remembering Little Stevie Wonder. He was very young on his first movie. A 60' s teen movie called Beach Blanket Bingo. It was Frankie and Annette on the beach of course. Stevie songs and plays harmonica. Thanks again for this smile.

[@wright1776]

love his song "what is the color of love"

[@lindarogers2271]

" Ribbon in the Sky " and " signed sealed and delivered " are two great one's of Steve Wonder.

[@mariaportengen2959]

Stevie is one of the best voices in the world. 🎶🎶🎶💕💕💕

[@ZacCostilla]

I love Stevie! You really want a demo of his vocal abilities, try “I Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer”! “Lately” also shows off his ability to go low and high with the vocals.

[@GG.1900]

U CAN NEVER EVER GO WRONG with STEVIE…❣️😎❣️

[@brendaanduze5950]

Joe Williams Eddy Vinson Count Basie and his Orchestra. THIS THE MUSIC THAT MY FATHER TOOK MY MOM TO SEE AND FELL INLOVE TO.

[@gordonpatterson8615]

Another Stevie gem, the first voice you hear on this track is the late great Luther Vandross, you should check out more of his stuff!

[@Berndaddie]

Everybody's giving you great selections already. Stevland Morris, we all know him as Stevie Wonder, was 12 when he started singing for Motown. He's been my favorite since the 70's. Enjoy. If I had one song to introduce him to you it would be "I Believe". Keep being you. Thx for letting us into your exploration of music and your family.

[@bertisjordan1085]

My favorite artist all time (Prince a close 2nd). Such a deep catalog. You can never go wrong with Stevie. May I suggest a slept on gem "Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)" P.S. Stevie is a multi-instrumentalist. There's a video on KZbin of Stevie playing drums that you should checkout also!

[@MichaelCDavis1]

This was 80s Stevie. He still had it thru the Skeletons album.

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

A very young Stevie! Young or older, you can't go wrong with Mr. Wonder. If this doesn't make you move you're either dead or paralyzed. SO MUCH TALENT!

[@jediwalker2010]

Stevie was in his mid 30s when this single was released. One of my favorites.

[@e-5ruben807]

Stevie Wonder is such a talented singer some of his songs touch your soul. Like Overjoyed, Lately and Ribbon in the sky. What a blessing this man has been for the world.

[@joejawson5264]

Stevie was around 35 in 1985 when this song came out.

[@leroyrs]

Stevie Wonder is one of the best male singers ever. And he had a lot of great songs. I recommend Master Blaster (Jammin')

[@Docjonel]

"I Wish" is my favorite Stevie Wonder song. What a great beat, groove, and lyrics. His later stuff wasn't as edgy.

[@User2718218]

"Do I Do," some relaxed disco sounds from Stevie and very sweet and very nice.

[@AL13NM]

A Favorite, have this 12 inch vinyl single! I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU and YESTER ME, YESTER YOU, YESTERDAY are two Stevie Wonder Must Hears!!!

[@Well-in-the-garden]

❤❤I do love Stevie Wonder. Another of my Mothers favourites on the record player all the time. ❤❤

[@ericilsen864]

If you have not reacted to this song, you need to react to Sir Duke. I am sure Amber will love the song.

[@michaellanning9396]

Stevie Wonder, motown baby , love all Stevie songs. Wishing u guys an awesome night 🌙 ✌️🕶

[@Sharon46T]

My dad used to play “Isn’t she lovely” on the guitar when I was born - bless! 👍

[@thebiscuitscraps]

I love Stevie!

[@carmenohio8735]

I’m so glad you reacted to this. I think it’s one of Stevie Wo fee’s best and I can’t believe that nobody else has reacted to this yet

[@RedBud315]

Everyone is listing great Stevie songs and all of them are great. My personal favorite is Sir Duke because it was in my teen years when it came out and it's just about all music in general and a tribute to the ones ahead of him. "Music is a world within itself With a language we all understand With an equal opportunity For all to sing, dance, and clap their hand"

[@I.am.Iain-81]

One of my favourite Stevie songs!! I love the beat, the passion of his voice and that almost "scat" part between verses...... 'Sign, Sealed, Delivered' is another amazing track by the "Wonder" He also has a great duet with the one and only Paul McCartney called 'Ebony & Ivory' definitely hope you get round to hearing that track.👍👍👍

[@37kdparker]

That’s Luther Vandross scatting not Stevie

[@fabian4ever69]

Another great song from my senior year. One of my faves by Stevie.

[@misterdoe]

When I saw what song it was I hoped you had the extended mix that starts and ends with Luther Vandross scatting. This was a pretty good album. He and Luther must have coordinated these albums. When he put this out in 1985, Luther had "When My Baby Comes Home" at the same time; the next two singles were Luther's "It's Over Now" and Stevie's "Go Home." Coincidence? 🤨😄 And that vocal is scatting -- and it's Luther Vandross!