LOVED IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Stevie Wonder - I Wish REACTION

[@lindaveal5124]

This entire album was spectacular. 2 years later it was still releasing singles and winning awards. Such greats as Isn't She Lovely, Sir Duke, If It's Magic, and so many more.

[@Robsan40]

Isn't She Lovely and Sir Duke just happen to be my 2 favorite Stevie Wonder songs.

[@JesseWatersIsALesbian]

My favorite from this album is As

[@TracyfromNC]

Yes, Will Smith's song sampled this

[@DavidBMaas]

​@@JesseWatersIsALesbian Yes, As is incredible! Stevie's greatest song.

[@subwaygoddess1]

​@Alex B my favorite from this album is "As" too! ✌️💙🎶😊

[@Lakeshore14]

What’s not to love about Stevie? He is a genius singer, songwriter, musician, producer and humanitarian. Still have my album Songs In The Key of Life. Everything on that album is fabulous. Thank you for another great reaction to Stevie. 👏👏❤️

[@_Bigdaws_tv]

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[@mokumboi19]

Yeah, As might the most slept on song in music history.

[@bergiefbaby]

Songs in the Key of Life is about as perfect a double album as exists. If Rob and Amber were ever to do a live album listening session this should be at or near the top of the list.

[@kurtpflegl9724]

I agree! Thanks to both of you for reacting to I WISH from a brilliant songwriter and artist. Even those who cover his songs get bathed in his genius. Speaking of which, do you know what I wish? I wish you would react to the energetic and rockin' cover of Stevie Wonder's song HIGHER GROUND, as performed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I think you would both really enjoy it. When you do it, please react to their official music video. So fun! Btw-the bass is killin' it in that song!

[@Battle_Faith-Ministries]

I Wish was a party starter back in the day

[@lynnschnekenburger7270]

I agree with Stevie: "I wish those days could come back once more. Why did those days ever have to go?"😢 🤣😘 Thank you to the genius that is Mr. Stevie Wonder!!!✌❤

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[@bryanCJC2105]

Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" is one of the greatest albums of all time as recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine, Billboard, and a variety of other music experts. There are a multitude of iconic songs on this album. This entire album is worth listening to not just as an iconic sound of the 70s but also as one of the most important albums that inspired many artists and whose impact is still felt today.

[@mokumboi19]

It's in my all-time top five, for sure.

[@testodude]

top 5 all time. Period

[@gkiferonhs]

Stevie is like the Beatles or Paul Simon, always pushing the boundaries musically and technologically. Great choice!!!

[@loriannrichardson7644]

I can appreciate where you're coming from, but Nah, imao Stevie's in a class of his own.

[@pmR32red]

Well said...👍

[@ToniMcGinty]

Not only did "Wild Wild West" sample this, but Stevie's in the video with Will! For my money, the five albums Stevie recorded between Music of My Mind and this Songs in the Key of Life are up there with the greatest continuous musical output of any artist ever. Maybe only The Beatles from Revolver to Abbey Road can equal him.

[@knowledge-girl]

Stevie even performed "Wild Wild West" live onstage with Will Smith. I think it was some kind of awards show, but the audience loved it.

[@sodem2810]

I’d add Prince to that list too. From 1999 to Love Symbol.

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@sodem2810 Personally, I'm more Sign o The Times to Love Symbol, but I see where you're coming from.

[@speechrighter]

Spot on regarding Stevie's winning streak, 1971-1980. Only the Beatles came close to his dominance and transformational effect on music when he was on top.

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@speechrighter I would have gone as far as Hotter Than July if it weren't for the plant thing.

[@jesselobo3213]

I will say it again, we were so lucky to have all this great music when I was growing up. Stevie Wonder was brilliant in the 70's.

[@Lakeshore14]

Yes. We were so lucky to have the music we had. I will never take it for granted. 😊

[@Gulfmist_63]

Yes indeed. We were blessed with awesome music.

[@bigolebot]

You're too young for this song by Stevie wonder, that's baby boomers era

[@Gulfmist_63]

@@bigolebot not me, I'm 59. I was 10 years old when Innervisions was released. Living For the City was my favorite song.

[@bigolebot]

@@Gulfmist_63 I was referring to the OP. Not you

[@Shrykespeare]

This, along with "Superstition", are my favorite Stevie Wonder songs. The instrumentation is bonkers, the story is so relatable, and it's just plain fun to jam to. What more can you want? And yes, Will Smith did sample this song for "Wild Wild West", which was featured in the movie of the same name that starred him. It also sampled "Wild Wild West", the 1988 rap song by Kool Moe Dee. If I had to nominate your next Stevie song, I would recommend one of his minor hits in the 80s, "Go Home". It's been one of my dark horse favorites that I always seem to return to when I'm in a Stevie mood.

[@surlechapeau]

Superstition and Sir Duke are 1 &1A for me, with I Wish a close second!

[@louisb5563]

Yes👍🏻

[@lreed1040]

"Go Home" has always been a Favorite of mine as well. I have so many fav's by Stevie. Glad you mentioned that one.👍👍. I did also suggest "Send One Your Love" another favorite that most forget. The Secret Life Of Plants another truly wonderful album most forget about.

[@Shrykespeare]

@@lreed1040 😋😋😋😋

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

The man, the myth, the legend. Stevie Wonder is often imitated, but he'll never be duplicated.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you will love his "My Cherie Amour", "Boogie On Reggae Woman" and "For Once In My Life" and dozens more!!! He is who the GOAT's call the GOAT!! I knew you'd love the horns on this one!!

[@bloppysloppy2283]

"My Cherie Amour" definitely.

[@michellegault4122]

Also check out « As »

[@bradsullivan2495]

The first single from yet another iconic album from the 70s. That rabbit hole has plenty more songs to go, such as "Living in the City," the spicy "Boogie on Reggae Woman, and "My Cherie Amour" for starters.

[@Gulfmist_63]

Living For The City was and still is relevant.

[@surlechapeau]

Living For The City must be the studio/album version.

[@Gulfmist_63]

@@surlechapeau no, it's titled Living For The City.

[@Gulfmist_63]

It's on the Innervisions lp

[@surlechapeau]

@@Gulfmist_63 ty

[@nato2panama]

Stevie just killing it like master. A genius in the true sense of the word.

[@terribanks8633]

This whole album is a must listen. In '76 it was nominated for 7 Grammys: won 4, including album of the year. In fact, the following year, when Paul Simon was giving his acceptance speech for his award, he said, "I'd like to thank Stevie Wonder for not putting out an album last year. " 😄

[@theenemyspublic681]

Just know that Stevie played every instrument on this song besides the bass and horns. YES, he played the drums too!!

[@loritajohnson5664]

Great song! My oldest sister had his album 'Songs in the Key of Life' and it was played ALL of the time!! 'As' is my absolute favorite!!

[@lindaveal5124]

I still have the album, and I pull it out from time to time, just to enjoy high school memories.

[@cheryljackson5659]

LOVE this album! As is my favorite song from this album too!

[@gbeavis2490]

'AS' is a masterpiece song on a masterpiece album! ... Being a southern redneck in high school in the late seventies we had Zeppelin and Skynyrd and Stevie all on the 8 track! 'Songs in The Key of Life' was special.

[@elegantirony78]

As is amazing

[@Lakeshore14]

It’s one of my favorites too. It was emotional when he sang As at Aretha Franklin’s funeral.

[@tracybeetem3824]

Loved the entire album, every song a banger.

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[@fayesouthall6604]

What a song, what a songwriter.

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

This song absolutely GROOVES. It’s my favorite Stevie Wonder song. I remember, as a boy, begging my mother to buy me the album Talking Book because I had heard the song Superstition on the radio. She relented after my persistence though she seemed to think my demand was unusual for a white boy from the suburbs. I practically wore the grooves off that album. A few years later my older sister told me Songs In The Key Of Life was recently released (or dropped in today’s parlance) and that I might be interested. I immediately purchased it with my own money earned from delivering newspapers. I was NOT disappointed. It’s a classic. Stevie’s masterpiece.

[@davidpalmer9134]

You two should really react to Stevie Wonder’s “You can feel it all over” That is my all time favorite of his.

[@ericstaton6896]

They have already reacted to "Sir Duke", which is the song that you are referring to!!!

[@ronaldfoster6807]

Stevie is truly a National Treasure!

[@pattyduke3079]

When I got this album, I spent all afternoon ,listening to it. No homework, no snacks, just this album.

[@RandoReport]

“As”, from Songs in the Key of Life. Very powerful.

[@paulkliger6164]

Stevie was only in his mid 20’s when this classic 2 disc album came out. And, it is pretty much all Stevie on the instruments. (Including synthesizers)

[@debortahwelch9298]

I have been loving Stevie forever! He comes on and have to start moving! AWESOME

[@courtneywallace871]

One of my six “musical geniuses.” Such a great song. I had to watch this as soon as I got the notification. If this song doesn’t make you move, you’re dead.

[@timpindar]

Stevie Dylan McCartney Marley Lennon ….

[@courtneywallace871]

@@timpindar Stevie, Todd Rundgren, Peter Gabriel, Joe Jackson, Roger Waters and Pete Townshend

[@danalyntuthill1538]

Stevie, of course. Paul Simon. And no one can leave off David Bowie and Prince from any list.

[@colibri1]

Jordan said this song is singing his life, and this song is off Stevie Wonder's 1976 album "Songs in the Key of Life," which stayed at the top of the charts for weeks and weeks that year.

[@timalexander4205]

67 year old white male here. I played this album on a regular basis as my three sons were growing up. All of them have told me when I move into 'the old folks home' they want this album. Love your channel and I am so glad you enjoy the music I grew up with as much as we did.

[@paulcwalina7910]

LOVE this song. Brings back great memories. 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' is another great song from Stevie. Beautiful mid-tempo song I think you would enjoy.

[@loristone9242]

I will never ever get tired of this song. It's phenomenal in all ways. Much like Stevie Wonder. I loved both your reactions to this song.

[@SD-it9ne]

Stevie Wonder's catalog is tremendous! He was my Mama's (RIP) favorite artist & I love him too. "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" " You Haven't Done Nothin" "Master Blaster" There's many more but I'm sure others will suggest them. 😊

[@trjbrew]

I've always thought of Stevie Wonder as being to R&B what the Beatles were to Rock. Constant experimentation and changing his sound with a focus of albums over singles. This was actually a double album with an ep included. Every song on this album was outstanding. Yes, Will Smith did sample this.

[@mokumboi19]

Great comparison!

[@deborahcook5676]

Everything on that album is killer

[@herobreaker9011]

This WHOLE ALBUM is just fantastic!!

[@matthewcompton3448]

Yes, Will Smith sampled this for "Wild Wild West". There's a live performance, I think, from an awards show that features Stevie.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

The song was much better than the movie. Movie was hot garbage.

[@kylehopkins1180]

No he didn’t. That was Kool Mo D

[@matthewcompton3448]

@@kylehopkins1180 Kool Moe Dee didn't sample Stevie Wonder. Will Smith sampled some of the music of "I Wish", along with the chorus melody. Will also sampled Kool Moe Dee.

[@lonobird4711]

Samplers suck.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

This whole album is fire! I remember waiting anxiously for the release. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed.

[@sheilameyers152]

Loved this album!! We use to play it again and again! Every song was stellar! I used one of the songs to interpret for a class! The professor liked it too and wanted to borrow it for the night!

[@rosemarywatson1231]

@@sheilameyers152 Lol! That's Stevie for you. I don't know if there is a Stevie Wonder album that is better than this one. What do you think?

[@lawrenceturner4881]

A lot of us were waiting for that gem of an album!

[@sheilameyers152]

@@rosemarywatson1231 … To me it was absolutely the best ever released by Stevie!

[@rosemarywatson1231]

@@sheilameyers152 First Finale and Hot Than July are good, but Songs In The Key of Life Is so fire. Maybe because it’s two in one. I am getting ready to listen to it now! Have a great day!

[@amurr2530]

You guys have only scratched the surface stevies hits . PLEASE check these out !! "Living for the City" , "Overjoyed" , "I Aint gonna stand for it" , "As" , "I was made to love her" , "Cherie Amour" , "That Girl" , "Rocket Love" , "if you really love me" , "lately" , "I just called to say i love you" , "do i do" , "all i do" , "you are the sunshine of my life" , "for once in my life" , etc !!

[@amurr2530]

Oh and make sure you listen to the full extended version of "Living for the city" . The long version from the album not the live or cut versions

[@7ljm]

Right on❤

[@kellyreiterman]

This is such an amazing album!

[@flash218ily]

I wish the days of this kind of music would come back again!......so funky, so lyrically descriptive and relatable.....so well musically orchestrated!

[@malcolmr3]

“Songs In the Key of Life” is a phenomenal album and,IMHO, belongs in the list of the best albums of all time. Stevie Wonder was/is one of the greatest musical talents of all time and gets overlooked so often.

[@curtliddell3982]

This is a testament to childhood no matter how difficult or unseemly it may have been. I always told my son and daughter to never be in a hurry to grow up because those adolescent days will be missed when you're an adult. As a soon to be 70 year old, I think back on those times frequently. Blessings to you both!

[@TZ61]

Stevie's run of albums from "Music of my Mind", "Talking Book", "Innervisions", "Fullfillingness' First Finale", and "Songs in the Key of Life" represent a mind-boggling period of creativity. The words genius and legendary are criminally over and downright mis used words in today's society, but come close to describing Mr. Stevland Hardaway Morris.

[@maisiemc8130]

Love love Stevie Wonder , my Dad used to play his music and i was hooked, 61 now and still listen, songs in the key of life,..original musicquarium,..everything he does, you can hear the fun hes having

[@blackprix]

I had the luxury of seeing Stevie three times in person in the 70s and one and time in the 80s. Concerts were always sold out, and is someone who saw him three different times, over the course of 10 years… Every concert was better than the last one Stevie can put on a show. With all that talent why not, and we loved it❤

[@BobSwartzwelder]

Mr Steveland Morris...aka Stevie Wonder....an actual genius

[@deborahcook5676]

Love everything Stevie does!

[@deborahabston4222]

From the Songs in the Key of Life, an excellent double album! I owned it in vinyl, cassette, and CD. EVERY song was awesome. This is one of my faves.

[@davidpalmer9134]

I honestly never knew the name of this song. This is probably one of his best. I love his old school stuff.

[@chestrockwell8328]

Same, I've probably heard the song a hundred times over the years while never knowing the title.

[@johnmaynardable]

This was such a big hit. And yes everything Stevie does is golden.

[@kennethfelker2619]

Yes,Jay,so many of the Guys, remember hanging with those "Hoodlum Friends "and the repercussions of what happened next, Great Job You Two!! GIVING THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@raybernal6829]

When this song came out i was in my early teens and laughing because that was me. No matter your culture we all did this. Stevie put it in song as only he could. Such a talent. Now as i hear it in my later adult life yes I Wish i could go back and live that carefree life when my only worry was what for Christmas eould be my toy. Thanks A & J ❤

[@danjmcs]

So many great memories, "Sir Duke" and "I Wish" back to back on road trips in the car when i was a kid... classic album and songs! And you would be correct on this being sampled in Wild Wild West!

[@aleatharhea]

I love this song. Nobody has more soul than Stevie Wonder.

[@tinagoff3573]

I Love this song!! ❤Sir Duke and I just called to say I love you are a few of my favorites from the Amazing Mr. Stevie Wonder!!! Please do more of his songs soon!!

[@jasonremy1627]

"Living for the City" (the full album version) is a masterpiece. Make that your next Stevie Wonder song, and you won't be disappointed.

[@peterbaldry9972]

Incredible drumming on this track - played by Stevie, of course. Off the scale genius - I love him

[@KathySandru]

The whole album is a banger! You two should do a special reaction stream to this album which was a watershed during the time for Stevie's career!

[@americanaforever6725]

Legendary Stevie Wonder does it again and again, magical

[@realbser1956]

The album Innervisions belongs in every music lovers collection. It’s essential.

[@joelburks6063]

Ive had the great honor to see stevie in concert several times and he definitely gives you your money's worth. You must see him in person.

[@erikagholston6610]

My dad bought this 8 track Songs in the Key of Life when I was 11. Even though I was still a kid I Wish was my favorite song on this track. We listened to it when we were in the car. I loved the horn section in this song. The entire album was fire.

[@florentinoflores373]

Another beautiful wedding song from Stevie - Ribbon in the Sky. A must listen.

[@ericasiel611]

This album. The whole thing. Absolute 🔥

[@chevetteman17]

Stevie is amazing. He is an awesome human being too as I remember seeing him on carpool karaoke and he generously sang “Isn’t she lovely” to James’s wife over the phone. Little personal and caring things like that truly show his beautiful character.

[@mildredpierce4506]

50 years later and this song is still just as relevant as it always been. It does not sound dated at all.

[@leslieduncan2405]

Stevie Wonder OVERJOYED 🥰

[@karensamuel1139]

Beautiful beautiful song!!

[@jen043066]

LOVE THIS SONG! Thank you for reacting!

[@lenaberber9545]

Oh my.....Stevie Wonder is Ahhmazing!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@bjdefilippo447]

This album is magic! So glad you are checking it out, but in case you haven't already, please do listen to the whole thing.

[@Musicvegan01]

Stevie Wonder is in the "Wild Wild West" music video and is also on the performance Will did on the MTV Awards. Will was originally a rapper, not an actor, in the group DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. That's where the later sitcom title came from. Fresh Prince was kinda originally known for comedy rap, but not all of their songs were like that. Stevie produced an early rap song from 1983 called "The Crown" by Gary Byrd. Stevie does a little rapping himself on the long version of his 1982 song "Do I Do". Maybe y'all should react to "Fingertips", when he was called Little Stevie Wonder. The live version (not the studio version) was his first hit.

[@kensims185]

This was the story for many of us as we grew up in the hood. I love the band and the instrument use of the horns and the beat to keep you focused on the funk.

[@RodneyBurris-j7f]

You guys are getting to the good stuff now. Songs in the key of life is one of the greatest albums EVER!

[@ziggy107]

This one of his best, fer sure. How can you not love a song that starts with a bass line like that.

[@KillerNetDog]

One of my fave Stevie wonder songs.. The bass line always gets me. He started performing so very young and his catalog is so so deep. I was made to love her is one of my other faves.

[@sharonmueller5445]

“0verjoyed” is one of my favorite songs of Stevie’s. You just don’t hear that one enough. I think it’s just beautiful.

[@tictocbang7443]

Stevie the genius. Brilliant composer, keyboardist, drummer, vocalist🔥, you name it. He is right up there with the best of all time.

[@abmqa]

ES UN HISTORIA, I AM SINGING. ❤❤

[@krisfox3537]

Bought this album the first time I heard this song. SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE is an iconic piece of music. The entire album is incredible.

[@dwainwilder7337]

“Songs in the Key of Life” was only one of Stevie’s crowning achievements. 80-90% of this album were a hits. Great choice, please check out the rest of that double album. “Sir Duke” (A tribute to Duke Ellington), “Isn’t She Loveley” (Singing about his daughter), “Pastime Paradise” (Sampled by Coolio), “Joy inside my tears”… Just to name a few. This double album produced so many hits!

[@davidruvalcaba6740]

"Songs in the Key of Life" is Stevie Wonders' magnum opus. He released many great songs before and after this album but this is Stevie at his very best. This was the soundtrack of my high school years. Singles from this album were still being released two years after it's initial release. The artists referenced in "Sir Duke" are musical giants that greatly influenced Mr. Wonder. Plus it's just a great song to sing and dance to 🎶🎶😊😊

[@charlover]

The "Rabbit Hole" is endless, Stevie Wonder, best of the best!

[@ruelsmith]

The MASTER! The single most talented individual EVER captured on records! Played all of his own instruments, wrote, sang... I can't get enough of his music from this period.

[@greenb2888]

Didn't really realize that I needed it but it put a smile on my face, thanks RSR, thanks Stevie!

[@clg3697]

My old album & cassette plus currently my cd & mp3 collections have always included Mr. Wonder's Talking Book and Songs in the Key of Life albums. His music has been in my possession for 50 years. Thank you Stevie Wonder. ❤

[@seanswinton6242]

Me too. Ever since I was 5 years old. I'm 55. Thanks to being the youngest of 5 and 8-17 years behind them. This is my favourite Stevie Wonder song. I'm a sax player and musician. I have this CD in my car and tribute albums of over musicians performing their interpretations of his work. This album is a masterpiece. I was fortunate to meet him while at university and attend his concerts later that day. It ranks as the only concert I left early. I sadly had to leave because I had an exam at 8AM and a concert that began at 8PM was still going at 3AM! It was epic! He had a full band with horns, background singers, percussionists, and dancers, especially for the song "As" which was the last song I saw. I had front row seats for it. This was when "Part Time Lover" and "Overjoyed" were popular. There was no internet, of course, so I camped out for 16 hours for tickets.

[@infinitecontent8001]

This song takes SO. MANY. PEOPLE. back to a time in life where your worries and desires were SO, DAMN, SIMPLE.

[@jeffreygriffin7248]

They danced on the Soul Train line to this song and showed out! Now please do Do I Do and That Girl! Also check out They Won't Go When I Go by Stevie. It's a very deep and beautiful song that I know you will love!

[@NoNo-1130]

One of the greatest albums ever...Songs in the Key of Life.

[@joerichards2658]

You guys are going to have to check out "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", and "Ebony and Ivory"

[@casey4602]

It took Stevie Wonder 2.5 years to compose and complete recording Songs in the Key of Life in the studio. Stevie's Song in the Key of Life and Marvin Gayes What's Goin On are two of my all-time favorite albums.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Stevie Wonder "Living For The City",, "Jesus Children Of America",, "Golden Lady" & "Higher Ground"

[@surlechapeau]

Studio version of Living For The City

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@surlechapeau 100%

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Stevie Wonder is a very deep rabbit hole, seemingly endless variety of grade A music. He is one those rare, top shelf musicians. One of a kind. Genius.

[@donnierichard3523]

I’m new to reaction videos. Listened to many people, however yours are the best by far!! We are in our middle 70s and a lot of the songs you do are from our youth. My husband had several bands in the 60s&70s, recorded several records. You are the one we choose to follow! Thank you so much!!

[@triggerwarning5762]

C'mon! Band names a songs, please!

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

“Songs In The Key Of Life” (1976) is a must-have for any music collection. Classic.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Everything about that song is so fire, but truly, for me, it is the bass line that just absolutely slays me.

[@stevelahn1012]

My favorite Stevie song! So glad you finally got to hear it. It is his best compilation of music and lyrics out of his entire catalogue imo

[@judydubiel]

Such a great album !!!! AS is my ultimate favorite song .

[@aliciaharvey1758]

One of my favorite albums of all times! So many great songs. Knocks me Off my Feet, Summer Soft, Another Star, Ad, Ordinary Pain….great album

[@ivylady13]

This song is from one of the best Albums of all time. 'Songs in the Key of Life'.

[@Marygranny]

Thanks you guys! Great tunes! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 yeah baby! ⭐️⭐️

[@munkykungfu5376]

You really can't go wrong reacting to anything Stevie Wonder does. That said, you ABSOLUTELY MUST watch his live performance of Superstition on Sesame Street!

[@matthewwhite4761]

My favorite Stevie tune! Totally takes me back to being a kid in the 1970's!! There is a video on youtube showing how Stevie played the keyboards and DRUMS on this song...which just blew my mind!!