Our Reaction & Tribute: Fragile by Stevie Wonder and Sting

My singer friend Noam urged me to see this: Sting humbly giving the stage to Stevie Wonder, who then kills it singing and on harmonica. After our reaction, we mustered up the courage to do our own duet of Fragile.
Here's the original live performance of Fragile
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[@linororen]

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[@MaxSujyReact]

Should we watch 12:18 first? ^^

[@linororen]

@@MaxSujyReact haha not sure! As long as you don't altogether skip Stevie and Sting :)

[@lethiapage4767]

Whoa that was great!

[@riched283]

Please do a review of Jay Buchanan from Rival Sons?! He's truly a tremendous singer. A good song to review is "where I've been". Please?! I promise you'll be pleasantly surprised!!

[@hereticxxx9317]

So where is the duet to dimash?

[@missmelody6185]

The first time I heard this I had the chills. And still get them. Stevie does that to me quite often. There is so much emotion in this version.

[@kaspinet]

Love Sting but Stevie is a National treasure. His music and voice bring out the spectrum of emotions for me.

[@barbarachieppo8290]

Same for me I especially love 'Overjoyed'

[@jonathanmoran8932]

Sting has no ego here, because if he did he would be shown up by Stevie, just because he is Stevie. If you listen and watch a lot of Stevie he is just himself and he can’t help but be beautiful! Thank you

[@hfortenberry]

Sting does not have an ego here, true, but it's not because he would be shown up (he probably would) but he does it out of respect for Stevie, not out of a selfish need to protect his image. Simply out of love and respect...and his own sense of self-confidence.

[@dabadc]

Stevie the legend! Writes, sings composes, plays....he is my favorite artist!

[@NefariousPorpoise]

Noam might have the prettiest smile I've ever seen in my life.

[@patriciadavis5939]

Stevie is just that a wonderful musician and artist. He just does what he knows without effort. I love his song Joy Inside My Tears. There’s so many different styles to him and they all just happens.🥰🥰🥰

[@blackkatt777]

Oh how so happy I am that you covered this video. I watched it again and again when I first discovered that video. Stevie can make anyone's song sound like his own because of how he rearranges the style to fit his aesthetic sound. He made the song sound like he wrote it for Sting or something. And Sting is so wonderfully (no pun intended) humble to just stand back and let Stevie take the whole lead. I would be just floored like Sting was too, if Stevie sang my song and made it sound like a whole new version. So awe inspiring and amazing that prodigy is. I love Stevie. He's my favorite singer. Thank you, ladies, for the reaction.

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

This is basically a reaction to the reaction of Sting hehe... i think this makes it even more amazing just seeing Stings reaction. Stevie is just so creative with his timing and singing around the melody its totally amazing.

[@TaswcmT]

The way Stevie Wonder sings the word "Fragile" itself is just incredible. The flourishes he adds to the song is pure magic.

[@WishfulSinful1969]

Stevie Wonder has a colorfully, beautiful vibrato!!

[@ashleybarker937]

Thank you for this. I can watch this performance a thousand times, still feel exactly the same every time

[@georginapaki9518]

God's gifts have been given to so few musicians Sting is great but Stevie Wonder is heaven sent from a child to the man he is today till the end .

[@MarkoTiano]

Absolutely!

[@Thefire591]

Stevie Wonders voice is insanely good.

[@gravypatron]

Stevie: Sting: Imma shake this coconut.

[@Auntkekebaby]

lol

[@attilatamasmakai6850]

He wrote the song...

[@philosopher0076]

When you guys were stumbling to come up with descriptive words to describe Stevie....right at the end when he blew that last harmonica high note...and Sting came over and hugged him.....well, it should have been so simple for you two. He is....just, succinctly...exactly, what his name signifies of him. He is a musical....WONDER.

[@hfortenberry]

I thought the exact same thing. He is a wonder! That's how he got his name afterall. :-)

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

There is nothing better than educated and open minded experts in their field providing meaningful commentary about their art form! I'd love to hear your reaction to Areatha Franklin filling in at literally the last moment for your hero Pavarotti at the 1998 Grammys.

[@mariasharp815]

Thank you so much for your reaction. This is one of my favorite performances of this classic and beautiful Sting song. Stevie Wonder is a freaking genius!

[@charleswilliams8248]

These two great artists have so much respect for each other. It’s simply awesome and beautiful.

[@giginogigetto7153]

music is one of the best blessings we've been given great artists like sting and stevie feed our souls thanks for sharing your pure reaction to all this beauty with us

[@kelsofire7366]

Stevie takes my breath away and breaths life into my soul ... that is how i feel about this mans music ... he easily makes me smile and some times makes me wanna cry hahaha . His vocal ability is still second to none ... this why people you must believe in GOD because how else can you explain the WONDER that is STEVIE

[@antap]

Stevie: Tears of Joy here. You guys are great also 👍

[@coastrange7067]

I loved this video. It brought joy to my heart to see two people express truly warm, generous appreciation. Linor and Noam - you are wonderful to watch. Thank you.

[@georgebaker7727]

Such beautiful commentary, Was so lovely to confirm my my own observations,, such lovely analysis. I am not listening to you for my own opinion. I know Maestro Stevie Wonder is the poet of the late half of the twentieth century, and ALL so far, of the twenty-first ,thank you both again.. it provides me with such encouragement ,.born in 1957. Maestro Bach ,Mozart, Schubert, Mendelsohhn, Beethoven, and all who would appreciate Stevie's work! bless him!

[@thomasdellarosa1960]

Stevie = Genius .

[@davidcochran6291]

While I do not share your appreciation of Sting, I love Stevie Wonder. I do think that Sting has found his place for any performances where he shares the stage with Stevie. How does he still hit those notes. I first saw Stevie on the Ed Sullivan Show in the late 50's. He sang "I Was Made To Love Her", I think I was around 8 yrs. old. He left an impression on me. He was Little Stevie Wonder then. You two sound good together.

[@kaspinet]

Watched again. Love pointing out the unique harmonica playing. It amazes me how someone can take an instrument used by so many and make it unique to them. I also loved the observation of using his voice as percussion. I never caught that before. You two are great.

[@dianastella]

Stevie is not even human. And Sting too gorgeous and talented is surreal. Love you girls, I'd love to see more reaction videos. ❤️

[@derred723]

love Stevie, have every album. Love the Police. Love Sting solo. Great reaction.

[@MarkoTiano]

Stevie Wonder is music itself..truly a wonder. One of the greatest vocalist this world has even seen. I love you two's reaction, so real. Can you do Michael Jackson's reaction, he himself had a unique voice.

[@Neonlike0]

For me, Stevie has the most beautiful voice - something about the character, quality, and tone - he is just out of this world. I remember hearing his voice for the first time on the radio when I was a very young child and was immediately drawn in.

[@roi025]

That gesture of Sting, opening his arms and shrugging his shoulders, means: he is Stevie Wonder, and just naming him is enough as a synthesis of music, art and talent and Sting, a true star, feels humbly honored to be able to be at his side. side and that, like AR-TIS-TA, sing his song

[@davemadman7093]

Beautiful ladies absolutely outstanding 👈😃

[@carolynplenty4475]

The GOAT STEVIE WONDER HITS AGAIN. ALONG WITH STING. ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS SO HEARTFELT 🥰😘♥️♥️♥️ LOVE YOU STEVIE AND STING.

[@spencerkhays]

Fantastic reaction ❤️ To one of the greatest songs ever.

[@phantaphil]

I love you two reacting together so much! Two beautiful sympathetic women enjoying music … it's simply gorgeous. And Stevie and Sting performing together is just wow yeah!

[@d.s.6268]

One of my favorite performances of all time by who I consider to be the greatest male pop vocalist of all time. A very belated thank you for this.

[@RenR70]

Sting is a musical genius. Stevie is a musical God.

[@KevinsHeaven]

You two are funny. It's great to see how music affects you both.

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

Rarely if ever do you see Sting lost for words with this performance being part of rock history which will live on and form part of their legacy for the next hundred years and more

[@muhsengaballa1143]

What a beautiful and smart ladies, love u.

[@catsara9114]

This makes me cry ...

[@michaelmueller8772]

The melodic line Stevie plays in his harmonica coda is just breath-taking.

[@zanohoriamazo1]

Stevie's harmonica playing is like singing, always very lyrical, & he phrases taking the liberties like he sings. Part of the main purpose for jazz players or anyone who improvises is to have a voice or personal sound on your instrument. Also, the bassist playing with Sting arguably one the best in the world, Christian McBride. "musical orgasm.....' mic drop! ha!

[@olatejubucknor9022]

Beautiful!

[@stevedavis4535]

This probably the best natural reaction I have seen. Love it😁

[@fn509er3]

Love watching you two react together, you have a great chemistry. Also, it makes it easy when you are reacting to Stevie Wonder! haha He is music.

[@lew5142]

Great retraction. You felt like I did hearing it for the first time!

[@victorsixtythree]

Thank you for doing this! I would love to see you do more Stevie Wonder reactions/analysis. Maybe "Overjoyed"? One of my favorites. Or, if you have not seen it, look up Stevie's tribute at the Michael Jackson Memorial. Breathtaking.

[@naeemrashada1009]

Gracious to both of you beautiful ladies. It was a joy to heard this performance and hear you both explain the soul of it. I really appreciate knowing about this performance. Thanks so much🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@WorldT]

very well done. I love the duet you both did at the end, you both are also so very talented, very much enjoyed!

[@hughdunkley197]

Their presentations and analyses are so good but also-both of these ladies themselves are divine!!

[@patcolaco]

Thanks girls for sharing this, i knew it before, but you are both so nice, sweet, beautyful and interesting, that it made me feel so good, and like sharing with Friends a good conversation! THANKS!

[@eddieramirez5300]

A TOTALLY LOVELY REACTION VIDEO‼️

[@emanoelnovais3352]

stevie wonderfull 😀

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

I ALWAYS enjoy Stevie Wonder so thanks for this. If you listen to lots of old blues harmonica players you can straightfordwardly tell who is who because their sounds differ in exactly (I imagine) the same way as voices do and for the same reasons I guess

[@hanskellerhuis5910]

This is great video. Both the music as the reaction

[@lauraelizabeth1789]

Yes, have a joint! Love yr reaction to this masterful performance

[@missmelody6185]

This gave me the chills when I first heard it. But, then again, Stevie has always had that effect on me. He is my all time favorite. He is amazing live. His voice is unbelievable to me. Certain notes that he hits are ridiculous. I love him. He is true royalty.

[@deborahbyom929]

People like Stevie make me proud to be black.

[@freddiedavis7076]

Or other wise you wouldn't be...?

[@zgs12212012]

Yes. Tantra is a literal creative process. Very helpful. Should be required practice for all musicians. Especially singers. 😊 Your version was gorgeous! Thank you. More please.

[@garywinters4636]

Thank you Ladies. Your reactions were priceless. Thanks again.

[@nategeter3343]

He is the 8th wonder of the world

[@DG-zn9sn]

Love your break downs. I learn so much from you. Also you two are insightful and hilarious. Thank you

[@losmazeman]

Stevie is a wonder, and pure soul. I learn something from you on every video - your observation and analysis is fantastic. The duet at the end was quite a treat. Also, you ladies are easy to watch - your look wonderful.

[@gking1879]

Lovely ladies❤ amazing piece 🥹

[@jbaena7]

Many, many covers of this song, but this Steve Wonder version is Gorgeous! He is a master!. I like the humility of Sting. I love this song and your reaction! Greetings from Colombia!

[@JFK1180]

Really impressive how Stevie goes up to the high note. Seems like a gear shift and then he is off. Just amazing. You guys put a big smile on my face. You are great and really sweet and powerful at the same time. Great version in the end😘

[@Zidane87]

Awesome analysis!!!! 10/10!!! Mr. Wonder is a living legend....

[@catsara9114]

Beautiful tribute!

[@TheRigsby]

Fab harmonies ladies😎🤘👍

[@tersiopina9111]

Final maravilhoso!

[@lucianocolella4662]

At the end it seemed like a version by Joan Baez. Stevie Wonder is just magic.

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Sting played in my country New Zealand with our symphony orchestra ... the greatest concert I ever went to. I saw Stevie here way back in the 90’s - two legends. I love both of your reaction videos ... And then you duet the song ... oh my goddess. ... I would love you both to do a Nina Simone song ... doesn’t matter which one ... they’re all stunning.

[@jurikilk4325]

I love You ladies......'ve seen once again how much you love good music....tyank's a lot for that.....pure pleasure.....

[@EatonRon]

Great rapport with you two is so involving, love you both for all your comments and reactions. There are almost no Stevie W reactions on youtube, more please! x

[@aminemebarki9280]

a crazy harmonica solo !

[@darkhalo0868]

The young lady's reaction at the 8:26 mark was EVERYTHING!!! That pretty much summed it up!!!

[@2eleven48]

Hey, that duet with the melding or your two voices was sincerely beautiful and powerful.

[@karolyn8644]

I love this song!

[@PeaceandLove2023]

Great review, beautiful song. Don't forget LP

[@teri526]

I love you both. Your joy and amazement demonstrate your reverence for skill and musicianship. "Musical orgasm" so rare, but when it happens takes you places you only thought existed...now you know. 😉 Brava, miene lieben! Keep going!

[@StaffordsStudio]

Very good video thanks for sharing

[@svetoslavkrastev228]

Steve was wodnerful (pun intended), and I really loved your courage to do it right after that and the way you both sounded together. Kudos

[@peteshea155]

beautiful ending treat. AriSTARchus is that teary STAR.

[@rickcaruso7351]

I have to say that both of your reactions is wonderful, and if I may be so bold a bit of a turn on. “A musical orgasm” oh my Noam I think my heart fluttered.

[@SteDraper]

Ace, top lovely stuff the pair of yas X

[@lethiapage4767]

This is really nice. I want to share if you don't know sting did a whole tour backed by local symphonies and did a recording of the concert in Berlin. So please check it for all kinds of reinvented sting and police songs. I agree with you about Stevie wonder harmonica is distinct. I never knew it was because of his breathing.

[@glaight6362]

Linor I am always distracted by your beauty and now there is two of you! Oh and the music ? I have always thought the same about this cover. Two consumate artists, just magic.

[@karolyn8644]

My favorite Sting collaboration is with a wonderful Algerian singer, Cheb Mami. Could you react to this beautiful live version of Desert Rose? "Sting and Cheb Mami-Live-Desert Rose"

[@John-iy5bf]

12:15 love it. You both are so beautifully talented.

[@hrossaman]

Don't forget about Stevie's insanely great harmonica solo on "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues", by Elton John

[@STRUMMERBOY1975]

Yeah... "Wonder" full "Sting"..... :) & Enjoyed your tribute duet ! :)

[@Julian8794]

Stevie!

[@brahimtlili9816]

You are both beautiful and specially when you are together, very clear very smart, still waiting reactions about the 2 new songs of DIMASH " YOUR LOVE and Across the end.. dimensions Big kiss from PARIS. I like very much your beautiful smiles.Thanks.

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Keep in mind that Stevie has been in the music business for about 60 years!

[@robfoster5516]

You two are funny, tantric, so I've heard, loving this channel, thank you so much x

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Nice ending ladies....❤️

[@rowdyrockerdj66]

Brilliant

[@GunnerSG]

Loved the reaction and loved seeing your befuddlement in describing his genius !! I was raised on his music, every song/album is a moment in my life that I can return to when I hear them. I wanted to share another song you may not be aware of that is also a harmonica beauty, check out “First Garden” sometime and tell me what you think !! It’s a magical little journey for sure !!!