STEVIE WONDER "SUPERWOMAN" (reaction)

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[@samsonkweikraffi8172]

Greatest artist of all time period end of story.

[@SightAfterDark]

We cannot disagree!

[@hildat8]

AMEN!!!

[@brianbroussard1206]

I totally agree ❤

[@geoffw913]

This track is Steve's greatest song... and he has written some magnificent stuff...

[@luanakimo1]

"....and try to boss the bull around". Stevie's a Taurus. ;-)

[@krischandler1343]

FYI: This song along with the album (Music of My Mind) set off his 5 album classic period. Man, thanks for doing this one.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for watching Kris! We had a great time listening to this!

[@fadguru]

I love all five of his classic albums dearly, but Super Woman off Music of my Mind and the Talking Book album are amazing!

[@zanohoriamazo1]

Absolutely!! So deep!

[@allyourmoney]

Can't believe someone's FINALLY reacting to this again. It's been ages. Stevie's keys are genius here.

[@SightAfterDark]

We hope you enjoy!

[@samfandecine4492]

Stevie was only 21 at the time of this recording, to have such maturity musically at this age by creating such complex chords (the transition to synthesizers is simply magical) can only be a feat, a stroke of genius. Its good because Stevie Wonder is a genius and a living legend. 😃

[@SightAfterDark]

He is unnmatched!

[@williamj6974]

His genius is his imagination, because he's never seen what he's singing about , it's his brains interpretation of it coming from everything BUT SIGHT it's all FEELINGS and he can't see the instruments he can only FEEL THEM. He's like an athlete playing at hall of fame level and can't see the field

[@SightAfterDark]

Great way to say it William! Amazing to say the least.

[@nategeter3343]

“He’s like an athlete playing at hall of fame level and can’t see the field” TRUTHHHH

[@timcardona9962]

Ha I was going to request this masterpiece lol! (hope you're doing the full version) Its criminal that more people aren't aware of this amazing song, or even this album

[@garymcghee2249]

Totally. Underrated work. Stands comparison with his other great 70's albums.

[@SightAfterDark]

Hope you enjoy the video!

[@thomasw3892]

Insane that other than the guitar, Stevie makes every sound in this song. Props to the great producers of his best four genre-stretching albums, Malcolm Cecil and Bob Margouleff.

[@SightAfterDark]

Shoutout to all of them!

[@ragjamrock]

Incredible song.We are witnessing one of the true musical genius' of our generation.Stevie had pretty much done more than most people do in a lifetime by the age of 30.🎶🎹🌴

[@SightAfterDark]

Our respect for Stevie grows with every song!

[@moanman1776]

Stevie was married to (singer/ songwriter) Syreeta Wright at the time. Word is, being on the road & the more famous of the two, straying was involved on his part. Meanwhile, she was still wanting to become a well-known singer (Superwoman). I always felt this song was about HER ambition & HIS fading love for the woman he knew. Beautiful sad song.

[@SightAfterDark]

Oh wow that’s deep. Thanks for adding your perspective!

[@reservoirdude92]

This ONE song should, by all rights, literally be TWO, but Stevie is such a genius that it was necessary for the two totally different halves to merge as one. In my eyes, this is EASILY one of the top 5 greatest Stevie recordings. PS, check out Donny Hathaway's cover of this. It's simply beautiful.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for watching Maurice! Hard not to love Stevie!

[@timpindar]

Great reaction. I like that you’re discovering how much Stevie Wonder is the definition of musical genius!

[@SightAfterDark]

Genius is an understatement!

[@adamlumani]

Yeah Stevie’s drum & synth playing in this song are great! Love his singing too! Also love how this is basically 2 songs in one. This whole album is great btw :)

[@SightAfterDark]

Hard to put into words how great Stevie is!

[@zanohoriamazo1]

As someone who was around to enjoy this music when it came out, it is refreshing check your reaction. Not insulting or controversial at all that his blindness could contribute to his visionary genius, this the next album that Stevie released,, Innervisions. Cool reaction. Only thing I’d say is that he has no equals in the industry, in terms of how much he has been recorded & how much music he put out..profound music & songwriting…….amazing!

[@SightAfterDark]

Definitely one of the premier talents of our time! Thanks so much for watching!

[@mourlyvold7655]

The backing vocals coming in at 2.43 must be the most hauntingly beautiful ever!

[@SightAfterDark]

You know it!

[@mourlyvold7655]

@@SightAfterDark 👍

[@PeekaPeep]

Stevie wrote this song about his then-wife Syreeta Wright (RIP), who also was a pioneering soul artist in her own right and also helped Stevie come into his own musically as he was reaching adulthood. That one lyric "...try to boss the bull around" was a sly reference to Stevie's birth sign, which is Taurus. I think they broke up right around that period, but a couple years later Syreeta came up with a classic counter to this one-Cause We've Ended As Lovers (made famous by Jeff Beck when he covered it on his iconic 'Blow By Blow' album). Should definitely react to the original Syreeta version as it makes a fitting bookend to Superwoman/Where Where You When I Needed You. Nice reaction and review, by the way! ;-)

[@SightAfterDark]

Sounds awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@dunbarf2413]

Stevie Wonder was signed to Motown Records at 12 years old. So he has been making music virtually his entire life. Having come up through what 7 decades now...he has "seen", heard and experienced a helluva lot in his life and what others have gone through...which can be mined for his lyricism, musical composing and arranging. Its my thought that his melodies are meant to convey emotions or emotional settings yet in other cases his music is supposed to set like a theme tone to describe the surrounding the song is taking place in. Anywho Stevie Wonder is the Brahms, Bach or Beethoven of a different genre in our age.

[@SightAfterDark]

That's a great way to put it! He's definitely on par with the greatest musical geniuses of history!

[@youforget1000thingsaday]

Can't help but cry to this one. Been crying to it as soon as I could comprehend melodies and changes. I'm gonna turn twenty six this year, been listening to it since before I could remember. I just remember my granny getting ready for the day and she'd pop this in while fixing herself up. The smell of that strong 80s perfume and hairspray. His music transcends time and boundaries.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for sharing ❤️ and shout out to Jake “The Snake!”

[@markbarnwell942]

Stevie is amazing. 45 years after a first real discovery , and I still and amazed and oh so pleased with each listen.

[@SightAfterDark]

He's unbelievable!

[@DriftDweller]

One of my all-time favourites! ♥️💯🙏

[@paulcampbell2163]

She runs off to try to be a Star and struggling to be a superstar and he needs her but she’s comes in and out of his life. I noticed how Deep you were in to it and reading the lyrics with a somber emotion on your face❤️

[@williamflinchum-qo6ch]

Thx,Guys One of my favorite Stevie songs. I,ve been a huge Stevie Wonder fan for over 50 year;s! I met him in the Dallas Airport 1990, and expressed my praise for him!😊😊😊

[@spoonerfive]

A shining gem from the Boomers greatest single musical artist. I'm not religious, but how can you deny the existence of a higher power after listening to this man sing and play all the instruments on the song that he wrote and arranged, too?

[@keithdixon6595]

Glad you've got back to Music of My Mind - as someone said below, the starting point for his great run of albums. In many ways I think this is the best, the one where he integrated the Moog and electronic keys into the songs, and was at his most creative musically, too. Listening to this track again I'm not sure about the sexual politics ('I know you, don't try to be something you're not ... oh, you've left, where did you go?') But yes, you're right - he was a musical genius ... at 21 years of age. You said, 'You're listening to what Stevie's brain looked like' ... the album cover was a gate fold, with his head in profile on the front and reversed on the back cover ... so when you opened it up you were looking 'into' his mind. Now do some more! :)

[@SightAfterDark]

Gotta love Stevie! Thanks for watching Keith!

[@hildat8]

I find it interesting that the 3 premier musical geniuses of our time chose to record this song. Each did the song beautifully and differently. Stevie, of course wrote it, Quincy Jones the greatest composer, producer, and arranger in musical history, and my favorite-Donny Hathaway. If you guys can get around to it Donny Hathaway “Live At The Troubador” in Los Angeles. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of music you will hear.

[@nkcbrazil]

Love your comments, yes definition of a musical genius. A treasure and a special gift to mankind from-above. He is also one of the most down to earth wonderful person you’ll ever meet. Spent some time talking to him at a birthday party he had for his son many years ago in NJ. After speaking to him he asked me for my address, I had never asked him for anything, and wasn’t expecting anything, but a couple of days later in the mail I received a photo of him signed with his fingerprint and some other nice mementos. Now who does that really!

[@SightAfterDark]

That's so awesome! Glad to know he's a sweet guy in person :)

[@ilovegoodsax]

I fell in love with this song when it first came out and I was an 11 year old 6th grader the Spring of 1972 and to this day, 50 years after it's release, is one of my three all-time favorite songs. The bridge into the second part of the song around 3:40 gets me every time! In fact, when the song played on the radio back then, it was only played up to that bridge.❤💯

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonmitchell5170]

What was the reaction of others in '72 when this song came out

[@jasonmitchell5170]

"Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)" is one of Stevie's best compositions. He was the first to truly herald his use of the synthesizer as a vital emotional ingredient of his music. This song is actually in two quite different parts. The first one is a lovely mid-tempo ballad with gently seductive singing and superb high backing vocals. Once that part is over in earnest, the tempo slows down considerably, and we are now taken into a whole new world. The wailing T.O.N.T.O. synthesizer, anguished and intensely melodic, starting off as a solo like a supplement to Stevie's singing before becoming a pervasive harmonic component, is utterly sublime and totally unlike anything heard in the world of R&B or indeed any kind of popular music before. But that's not the only part that makes this song so great. The caressing soft electric guitar fills and solos, those characteristically rich harmonizations and modulations, all come together in a magical and unforgettable musical experience.

[@SightAfterDark]

We loved this one! Thanks for sharing Jason!

[@stevedotwood]

Stevie Wonder, always creative. Must admit, I only heard the "Songs In The Key Of Life" album until now. I really thought the song was about you, Sifa 😆

[@SightAfterDark]

Oh stopppp ☺️

[@pcraig1383]

Young Buzz Feiten on guitar, Stevie on everything else.

[@SightAfterDark]

Amazing

[@jjdubs13]

You mentioned the keyboards. This album was produced when synths were in their infancy. They were all pretty much monophonic as opposed to polyphonic so only one key could be played at a time (though multiple sounds could be produced with one synth keypress.) There was a lot over over dubbing going on. Stevie played everything on the album with the exception of a guitar solo on this tune and a trombone solo on "Love Having You Around."

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info John!

[@JobANable]

He's Misstra Know It All is also outstanding. The same goes for Do I Do!

[@SightAfterDark]

Hell yeah! We reacted to Misstra Know it All a few weeks ago. Check it out if you like!

[@charlesrobinson2149]

The song "Superwoman" by Stevie Wonder is a reflection on a relationship in which the singer's partner, Mary, wants to be a "superwoman" and achieve great things. However, the singer is more interested in loving Mary for who she is, rather than trying to change her or push her towards a particular goal. The lyrics suggest that Mary is somewhat conflicted in her desires, wanting to be a movie star and boss others around, but also needing to leave those ambitions behind. The repetition of the phrase "very well" throughout the song suggests that the singer believes he knows Mary well, and can cope with the ups and downs of her emotions and desires. The second half of the song shifts to a different theme, in which the singer reflects on a lost love and the pain of being left alone. The lyrics suggest that the singer's former partner was not there for him in his time of need, and that he is still longing for their love to return. Overall, "Superwoman" is a complex and emotional reflection on love, desire, and the challenges of navigating a relationship. The lyrics suggest that love can be both beautiful and painful, and that sometimes we have to let go of our own ambitions and desires in order to truly love and appreciate the people in our lives.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Charles!

[@stretchgilbert]

My 2 favorite Stevie songs. The harmonies though...My,my,my

[@SeanSwann1]

Always loved how he ended the song. Like he was soo emotionally exhausted that he couldn’t put it into words. “Where were you when I needed you… laaaaah daaah.

[@primeminister66]

Melancholy gorgeous song

[@helgar791]

One of my top five Stevie songs. Such a bittersweet song about identity, love, and its transformative power.

[@SightAfterDark]

It's a great one!

[@darmour142]

Wonderful (no pun intended) reaction! I’ve listened to this song for decades now but your descriptions make it new again. The analogy of Stevie painting with words is spot on!

[@SightAfterDark]

Appreciate you!

[@y.f3353]

「Power flower」is best.

[@tauroxavi]

Una de sus mejores baladas y gran interpretación vocal

[@Skylarking00]

The only other artists that I can think had a similar five-album consecutive streak of this level of high quality such as Stevie had with Music of My Mind thru Keys of Life would be the Beatles and possibly Steely Dan. I’m biased of course, but aren’t we all?

[@SightAfterDark]

Hard for anybody to come close to Stevie!

[@kirkhassett8726]

I would add only Elton John’s phenomenal run of 8 stellar studio albums from the self-titled album in 1970, through Captain Fantastic in 1975…

[@Benjiroyoface]

COLDEST BEAT SWITCH OF ALL TIME

[@SightAfterDark]

YOU KNOW IT

[@ZionForman]

great

[@mikeloomis687]

One of those very memorable Stevie Wonder songs! My favorite is one of his first; "I Wass Made to Love Her" brings tears EVERY time. If you have ever been in love, it will too.

[@SightAfterDark]

Hard not to love Stevie! Thanks for being here Mike!

[@MrMisterChiliPepper88]

8:34 I like how Stevie used a clock chime at the end of the song

[@SightAfterDark]

He’s the best

[@MrMisterChiliPepper88]

@@SightAfterDark yes indeed

[@keithyoung4383]

I'm in tears

[@SightAfterDark]

Stevie will do that to ya!

[@dawudabdullaah6977]

One of my favorites, Buzz Feiton plays some nice guitar on these two tracks.

[@BossGokaiGreen]

PLEASE REACT TO GEORGE NOZUKA - TALK TO ME AND I PROMISE YOU, ALL OF CANADA WILL SUBSCRIBE TO YOU BECAUSE HE IS HALF JAPANESE HALF WHITE CANADIAN AND MICHAEL JACKSON THE KING OF POP IS HIS ULTIMATE IDOL 🍼🐷🇯🇵🇨🇦

[@SightAfterDark]

THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION GOAKI. ALL OF OUR REACTIONS OUR CHOSEN BY OUR PATRONS ON PATREON! MAKE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT FOR ANY SONG REACTION OF YOUR CHOICE!

[@BossGokaiGreen]

@@SightAfterDark WELCOME FRIENDSHIP LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR REACTION TO IT ❤️🍼🐷🇯🇵

[@johnharkness7114]

The second half calls to mind for me the old classic "If Ever I Should Leave You"

[@henryefroymson4941]

Is she on heroin ?

[@SightAfterDark]

No, Are you?

[@johnharris4899]

I'm wit Dan letting the sound of the music enter my thoughts

[@damonhines8187]

Listened on Patreon(yay!) last night, now again...thought and shook my head inwardly a bit at what I perceived to be some outmoded attitudes, a bit of innate condescension - and some indications of a control-freak streak in Stevie - as with other artists, like Steely Dan, whose seeming scorn for some females in society always gave me pause...that said, this is still a stunningly beautiful song and a pile of exquisitely stacked, or compiled performances on virtually everything you're hearing, and I'd utterly forgotten the second part, the second song within this conjoined composition, actually my favourite part of the whole. What. An. Amaaaazing. Artist. Very much enjoyed and appreciated your takes on it as well, as I knew, reliably, I would. Cheers, Sifa and Dan. ttys. D

[@SightAfterDark]

Well said Damon! Thank you so much for watching!

[@jasonchavarro1234]

Could you guys react to Stevie's "Please Dont Go"? The vocals on it are A1 and he manages to turn a sad song into an almost festive one toward the end.

[@SightAfterDark]

Hey Jason, all of our reactions are chosen by our Patrons on Patreon, but we'll see what we can do!

[@Renformationalized]

Lol. She looks like Stevie is talking about her!

[@SightAfterDark]

☺️

[@jaysonbiggs8979]

The song is a put down of the women's liberation movt. When it burst on the scene in the summer of 1970 the women's movt was controversial and widely mocked. It's was called "women's lib"up until about the mid 1970's. No one ever said "Black lib" or "Chicano lib." Stevie does not sing the song anymore.

[@SightAfterDark]

Interesting!

[@CFDavid847]

Huh?!?!?!?

[@charlesrobinson2149]

There is no evidence to suggest that Stevie Wonder's song "Superwoman" is a put-down of the women's liberation movement. In fact, the song celebrates the strength and resilience of women, and many interpret it as a feminist anthem. It is true that the women's liberation movement was controversial and widely mocked in the 1970s, but it is unclear whether or not this had any influence on the creation of the song. Additionally, the fact that Stevie Wonder no longer performs the song is likely due to personal reasons and not related to any political or social issues.

[@keifstoned8496]

I left a nice complimentary post after the premier video ended today and it was quickly taken down. I have no idea except that I referred to him as 'Little' Stevie Wonder. Was that the offence? He was known widely as that in his early days. If that's all it takes, I wont be leaving or watching any more.

[@SightAfterDark]

Not sure what happened there, but we don’t delete comments! You can say whatever the hell you want! If you left a comment during the premier chat, then it would’ve disappeared once the premier finished. Or it could’ve been a glitch or something, we don’t know.

[@keifstoned8496]

@@SightAfterDarkThanks for the quick response. Maybe it was before the premiere ended.

[@ludy41]

Gosh! you are sensitive. Calm down.

[@kkjhn41]

Stevie isn't exactly known for being a feminist. He believed that a woman's "role" in life was having babies and taking care of him. This song was a reaction to his then wife Syreeta wanting more from life than staying home while he was on tour and having affairs and children with other women. Stevie is a great musician but that doesn't mean he's exactly a paradigm in all aspects of life. When Frankie Ocean came out as gay Stevie said, "I think honestly, some people who think they're gay, they're confused. People can misconstrue closeness for love. People can feel connected, they bond. I’m not saying all [gay people are confused]. Some people have a desire to be with the same sex. But that’s them." The song isn't about a woman being confused about who she is and what she wants. It's about his inability to accept that people aren't there to fulfill his idea of the roles they should have in his life and in society.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Kenneth!

[@davidlynn3631]

Did you hear Stevie say that always some creep like you trying to find a Crack somewhere.

[@charlesrobinson2149]

Thank you for providing more context on the background of the song "Superwoman" by Stevie Wonder. It is true that Stevie Wonder's personal views and beliefs have been criticized for being sexist and homophobic. Understanding the context and motivations behind the creation of the song is important in interpreting its meaning. It is clear that the song was inspired by Stevie Wonder's own experiences with his wife wanting more from life than just being a homemaker, and his struggle to accept this. While the song may not have been intended as a feminist anthem, it can still be interpreted as celebrating the strength and independence of women who refuse to be confined to traditional gender roles. It is clear that the song was written in response to his wife wanting more from life than just being a homemaker, and his struggle to accept this. While Stevie Wonder may not have been a feminist or held progressive views on gender and sexuality, it is still possible to appreciate the message of the song and interpret it as celebrating the strength and independence of women who refuse to be confined to traditional gender roles. It is important to consider the context in which a piece of art is created and the personal beliefs and experiences of the artist, but it is also possible to appreciate and analyze the work itself separately from the artist's personal life.

[@josiejackson8959]

Stevie literally produced and wrote an entire album for his wife Syreeta Wright, and his best friend whilst she was alive was Minnie riperton and he had immense respect for her career. Doesn’t sound to me like he only wanted women to have babies and stay home.

[@samsonkweikraffi8172]

Who is playin the Guitar?

[@SightAfterDark]

Is it Stevie?

[@samsonkweikraffi8172]

I think its sneeky pete

[@jasonmitchell5170]

Buzz Feiten

[@kia-a-ko7562]

Please react to " forever blue" an album by Chris isaak

[@SightAfterDark]

Hey there! All of our reactions are chosen by our Patrons on Patreon, but we'll see what we can do!

[@johncagnettajr344]

This song sounds to much like many of his romantic pop ballads. I prefer his upbeat rock funk pop

[@SightAfterDark]

Respect

[@voxandlocks]

Two songs in one. Part two of this classic is so musically deceptive. The basic scale (do-re-mi-fa-so/so-fa-mi-re-do) simplicity works well for improv. There are a few jazzy remakes (the best is Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin).