To me, Stevie is the greatest American musician of all time. And he's one of the greatest human beings the world has ever known. God Bless Him. He's divinely inspired!
@arijitsengupta9766 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. He is a rare phenomenon.
@REM977 Жыл бұрын
@@arijitsengupta9766 That he is.
@hosseinahmadzadeh809Ай бұрын
Is this a real live harmonica playing ? 😮
@junebermingham93005 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best versions of Alfie I have ever heard,,,God Bless Stevie!!!!!
@ronbruckman6081 Жыл бұрын
This two music wondermen......incredible outstanding talents that gave/give many people all over this world pleasure in stead of pesimism, war,etc. Thank you Stevie and Burt! R.I.P. Burt, may your place in Heaven bring us optimism!!!
@simonguitarman6 жыл бұрын
Probably the greatest harmonica player ever ..... he plays with such feeling.
@noax83832 жыл бұрын
No, Toots Thielemans is the best.
@simonguitarman2 жыл бұрын
@@noax8383 toots even rated stevie
@arijitsengupta9766 Жыл бұрын
Stevie, absolutely. No one can do anything like him. The sound he produces out of the harmonica is unimaginable. Here also you can hear it.
@superfanb5742 Жыл бұрын
@@simonguitarman not really. John Lennon is the best harmonica player ever
@hfactor64298 ай бұрын
Little Walter by far
@ellenhepburn8659 Жыл бұрын
My God, that was beautiful.
@ellenhepburn8659 Жыл бұрын
This is what happens when two musical legends collide. RIP Burt Bacharach
@howarddavid3111 жыл бұрын
Stevie - apples, Toots - oranges. They are both amazing in their approach. People stop saying one is better than the other. They are both amazing players in their own right .
@emilerose1424 Жыл бұрын
Two indisputable musical geniuses on stage together, one watching the other as he flies his beautiful composition to another planet.
@limpbelly15 жыл бұрын
history 4 all to see!!!
@barryg.34703 жыл бұрын
This is the most beautiful thing to ever exist.
@stevelewis8620 Жыл бұрын
thanks stevie for bringing finesse harmonica to modern pop
@1suziewong Жыл бұрын
This makes me cry😢😢😢❤
@ideniseb14 жыл бұрын
MY,MY,MY! Stevie brought that to life beautifully and Burt was in awe of him for it!
@jhje1139 Жыл бұрын
and that , aint no s**t
@slice3915 жыл бұрын
Burt Bacharach is sitting there looking at Stevie like "Oh my God this guy's incredible, I think I like his version better than my own." No seriously, thank God for these two brillant composers and artist who graciously shared their talents for all the world to enjoy. Truly amazing!!
@OLPandW10 жыл бұрын
I love how it's just Burt Bacharach with his mouth open and studying the performance.
@rollosb14 жыл бұрын
It's so rare when a video showcases not only one talent, but two, and those two being in full bloom. It's a tribute to an amazing melody and its amazing interpreter.
@ClintScottFischer13 жыл бұрын
look at Burt, he is amazed with Stevie's talent, as he should be. Two genius's!.
@motowninvestor15 жыл бұрын
I saw Stevie Wonder 2 days ago and I can't stop talking about it! I want to shout this from the highest mountain all day long!!! I LOVE STEVIE WONDER!!!!
@georgeklimes76049 жыл бұрын
I remember this. For those who have not seen his performance at the White House (Gershwin Prize ceremony for Bacharach and David), you should do so. Talk about completing the circle...
@jazura2 Жыл бұрын
I came here from there!
@saorikido77027 ай бұрын
ISSO FOI LINDO 😍 ISSO FOI INCRÍVEL 👉🏼 ISSO É FANTÁSTICO 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 💖🌹💟🌟
@reginascruggs3326 Жыл бұрын
Incredible. Two geniuses! RIP, Burt.
@susakesasura16 жыл бұрын
out of everything stevie plays i found this the most beautiful instrument he has ever played it's quite relaxing just so calming after listening to it for so many days.
@daviddecleene629911 жыл бұрын
There are no words to describe that performance. Thank you Liz for bringing that to my attention.
@dean3434 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Stevie. If and when the world hears of our loss of Stevie Wonder someday, just maybe there might be a world-wide peace treaty just for a few minutes or so. Just for a few minutes or so for the man who has brought so much joy to the world. Dean Seattle
@LongHeadedAnimal-ko2shАй бұрын
What is wrong with you? The man is still here. Why are you speaking of his death?
@GizmoFromPizmo Жыл бұрын
For some reason, the way Stevie Wonder plays that song brings tears to my eyes. He is indeed, as Eddie Murphy once called him, "A musical genius!"
@arijitsengupta9766 Жыл бұрын
He is above Genius. He is a phenomenon.
@skooshy6215 ай бұрын
@@arijitsengupta9766 He is music.
@skilalax6 жыл бұрын
Stevie wonder, his disability doesn't limit him at all. such a role model for all human. Always amazed every time i see him
@rutland197713 жыл бұрын
Imagine a TV show featuring a Stevie Wonder instrumental of a Burt Bacharach song. You wouldn't see this much talent in a whole week of prime time nowadays.
@rollosb16 жыл бұрын
That is just amazing. He may or may not be the greatest singer ever, but I can't think of anyone who plays the harmonica with more emotion than he does. It's beautiful.
@levanabrzeni Жыл бұрын
He is the greatest popular musician of the XX
@paulmartin392 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, Stevie Wonder has the magic touch, I love all his music, especially chromatic harmonica..
@robacero14 жыл бұрын
Burt's got the best seat in the house and he's loving every second of it!.
@Theflowoflove14 жыл бұрын
This is one of Stevie's special gems, thank you so much for putting this up.
@cjbani1592 жыл бұрын
that was lovely ~
@drwhatson13 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of Soul music, but many Burt Bacharach compositions have always chilled me to the bone (in a good way!), particularly the early collaborations with Dionne Warwick - and "Any Day Now" by Chuck Jackson.
@sailaway196615 жыл бұрын
Burt Bacharach, king of cool!
@avrokneksok11 жыл бұрын
This is why I love USA, the talents and musicians are a light for the rest of the world!
@stevevcr200215 жыл бұрын
That was great! I've listened to Stevie for decades (we are the same age) but that song with Burt is very special.
@Fsuholley12 жыл бұрын
Stevie is the best Harp player. So much soul. He just sings through it. Brilliant!
@yell5011 жыл бұрын
This is what talent is all about.
@Rcity23329 жыл бұрын
I ended up crying lol. Why isn't the music this good anymore.
@kangfesher8 жыл бұрын
+Rcity2332 Stevie Wonder is a genius there aren't really many like him out there. Past, present or future.
@vitaliarmonica8 жыл бұрын
They are killing culture at all levels: music, cinema, etc. But if you search, you find very good music and artists still.
@pabslondon8 жыл бұрын
Was it this comment you were talking about?
@vitaliarmonica8 жыл бұрын
No, the one telling the harmonica stevie plays, where I complained. That was a little efford for me to write it, but don.t worry... worst things happen! Thank you.
@JamesZ321006 жыл бұрын
Rcity2332 Good music is still here, it's just that the musicians who make them are obscure
@rabe5612 жыл бұрын
Two giants; one stage.
@kenbaynes13989 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest on any instrument.
@DrtyWrm15 жыл бұрын
4 words... IN - CRE - DI - BLE!! Thanks for posting this! Peace
@mdvice1012 жыл бұрын
I remember he recorded this on his album! I thought it was awesome then, and it's still awesome today. What genius! Classic Stevie!
@antonietto116 жыл бұрын
Bacharach doesn't believe what is happening...the miracle
@dan3211315 жыл бұрын
i play Diatonic Harmonica, but i got say Stevie Wonder"s tone on the Chromatic is sensational, you can"t teach it, its a feeling you have or you don"t, i suppose it"s what you Yanks call soul... Brilliant!
@billymartin8663 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done!!!
@infowazz14 жыл бұрын
who are these guys, lol.....when stevie was new to me i could not stop listening. his voice and musical talent are so rare. he even jams on the drums. if there are angels among us he is one for sure.
@AvatarRoku11 жыл бұрын
The day this man leaves this world, I will weep for all musickind.
@Ammodasneakerhead112 жыл бұрын
Stevie wonder is the greatest musician who ever lived he has matched and sir passed any level of talent bar that has been set this life time he's a tru g.o.a.t and I'm happy I lived I'n the say time frame as him I salute you Stevie -1000% real
@DjSnirLevi12 жыл бұрын
a living legend ladies and jentleman. a living legend.
@grahamsapsford11 жыл бұрын
Stevie and Toots Thielemans are just the most wonderful harmonica players. None come near them for the emotion conveyed by their beautiful playing. Check Toots playing the John Barry theme for Midnight Cowboy. These pepole are geniuses!
@emilerose1424 Жыл бұрын
Somewhere on KZbin are Toots and Stevie playing together--a surprise reunion.
@stingray196415 жыл бұрын
Stevie is so damn talented that he's not just playing the song...he IS the song.
@KeithJohnson-w1l Жыл бұрын
This instrument is extremely difficult to play. Stevie has mastered it and still works at it!
@pabslondon11 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are thrilled to see this video. I can't believe one of my favourite harmonica players commented here and I only just noticed! Doh!! Love your solo on Donald Fagen's 'I'm Not The Same Without You' from 'Sunken Condos'
@weedofdick14 жыл бұрын
How nice to see music for the first time
@david.tlrave3559 Жыл бұрын
So fantastico, i did not realize Stevie met Burt, am sorry Burt has Left us. Stevie done a wonderful performance in front of President Obama Burt an Hal Davids award.!!!!!
@blkjuanesrose73812 жыл бұрын
All I can say is brilliantly played, Stevie is a masterpiece on the harmonica, and I know that stevie wonder playing that harmonica on his cousin Michael Jackson song I'm so blue
@chromatic2star Жыл бұрын
I don't think that's him on that song. It doesn't sound like him. He's played on a lot of recordings but I don't think that's one of them.
@Tryinitonmyown14 жыл бұрын
Wow! The goosebumps on my arms are painful!!
@willgalison15 жыл бұрын
Oh Yeeeeaaah!!!! the original 1968 recording on the CD EIVETS REDNOW was what inspired me to play the harp. I am thrilled to see this video, how beautiful.!
@jordanrioscreations10 жыл бұрын
So classic.
@Tryinitonmyown13 жыл бұрын
What Stevie does at around 2:55 earned him his genius stripes, if he did not already have them, at that point! I am otherwise speechless!
@77mpickett2 жыл бұрын
This is the comment I was searching for. That part got me.
@tabonefamily15 жыл бұрын
I am in awe when I watch this!!! Great Video!!! Thanks
@MaxiBodyalive10 жыл бұрын
Who invented Harmonica didn't know it could sound like this.
@MrBallarin2310 жыл бұрын
I think so!
@Themaddprof5 жыл бұрын
Mattheus Hohner, Germany, 1850s. Had he known 120 + years later....
@tuxguys9 жыл бұрын
The flipside of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," in an epochal performance, by the Johnny Hodges of the Harmonica. Bachrach/David got their start in the late '50's, early '60's writing what I consider to be state-of-the art R'n'B at the time ("Any Day Now," "Baby It's You," "Don't Make Me Over"), so one can only imagine what Burt thought, the first time he heard Wonder, the Motown house arrangers, some strings from the Detroit Symphony, and the Funk Bros. rhythm section, present their version of this, his masterpiece. Look at his face: He's been (aesthetically) immortalized, and he knows it. **BlackMonk66 I'm sure he loved this version. After all, the man knew music, but the reason he's above 98% of songwriters is that it was just another nice version of one of his songs. After you've had Dionne Warwick and Dusty Springfield record several of your songs, been covered by The Beatles, and just accomplished what he did in general, there's no room to become even more immortal. Something as great as this was normal for him. @102341171728116749095 I can't dispute your observation... but I can't imagine ever being so matter-of-course accepting of numerous great interpretations of my material that I wouldn't be especially flabbergasted by this one, sitting right there in front of him. **BlackMonk66 Not that this isn't a great version, but when I wrote this it struck me that Bacharach seems like the kind of guy who'd like any version of his songs and feel flattered that he was being covered, even after all his success. The man is a class act in many ways. Beyond that, I can't imagine what it felt like to have people like Stevie, Dionne and Dusty record his songs. (Addendum:) I come back to this, after a year, and I'm totally gassed by the duet: Stevie's performance, and Burt's appreciation of it. This, for me, is on a par with Wonder/Bennett, Armstrong/Cash, and Brown/Pavarotti. **pabslondon Yeah I love that video of Stevie Wonder and Tony Bennett doing 'For once in my life". Loved the Way Stevie quoted the line "I left my heart" (from 'I left my heart in San Francisco') on his Harmonica solo. @@pabslondon Good for you! I suspect, then, that Ray Charles and the Beach Boys doing "Sail On, Sailor" will be a religious experience for you... Look for it, it's out there.
@milesdavis63 Жыл бұрын
I actually remember the album,all instrumental,Motown gave him such paint to create masterpieces
@claitontesch15 жыл бұрын
Oh! this guy is so gifted, I've always loved his music!!! together with Bacharach.....oh! Lord!!!! Wonderfulll!
@redhouseblues15 жыл бұрын
Stunning live performance. Originally released on an LP in 1968 under the pseudonym of Eivets Rednow - work it out yourself - to showcase Stevie's virtuoso instrumental talents.
@MaxiBodyalive3 жыл бұрын
I have tears in my eyes
@fessway15 жыл бұрын
Yes, he did an album under the name "Eivets Rednow". It's a harmonica jazz album, and it features a version of "Alfie". It's hard to find.
@jemtopaz13 жыл бұрын
Im inspired to learn necause of this video right here! Stevie is the Man.
@10urquhart14 жыл бұрын
I LOVE HIM HE IS THE GREAREST, I CAN'T FAULT HIM. HE MAKES THE HAIR TINGLE IN MY KNECK. I LOVE HIM. \WATCHING HIM DOING THIS SONG MAKES ME WISH FOR BETTER THINGS.
@makrinho469 жыл бұрын
Alfie, Burt and Steve...wonder-ful
@Ramaz196914 жыл бұрын
When Stevie's playing, Burt is like: 'Where am I?'
@rosss195915 жыл бұрын
WOW. NOW THAT WAS AWESOME. with a capital AWE !!!!!!! Burt definitely had the best seat in the house.
@karenreardon5398 Жыл бұрын
Superb! Bravo Stevie!!😊
@The1ByTheSea Жыл бұрын
Stevie always puts a jazzy component
@freddylebanon9 ай бұрын
Can’t be beat or repeated ..simple incredible
@keashle11 жыл бұрын
Stevie's Stellar Genius!
@tamboutamtam14 жыл бұрын
a trip down memory lane....
@HOTVILLS12 жыл бұрын
We like and play Stevie Wonder, and Burt Bacharach's Music, because we have recorded some since 1970 -with our big respect : Maurice, Bernard & I, Michel = THE HOTVILL'S / PARIS
@eEdJones9 ай бұрын
A lesson on how to master life!
@jamiecouanis72365 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@aksa8c14 жыл бұрын
Magical. Thank you for sharing.
@BlackMonk6615 жыл бұрын
Not that this isn't a great version, but when I wrote this it struck me that Bacharach seems like the kind of guy who'd like any version of his songs and feel flattered that he was being covered, even after all his success. The man is a class act in many ways. Beyond that, I can't imagine what it felt like to have people like Stevie, Dionne and Dusty record his songs.
@ElizabethGS Жыл бұрын
you might not know that Burt specifically chose Dionne to record for him (and Hal David). She recorded SO many of their songs for years until they had a falling out and parted ways, but she later returned and recorded more. He found her voice to be the perfect one for his lyrics and David's music.
@luigidaniello78793 жыл бұрын
Due fenomeni così non si vedranno mai più....
@jn200614 жыл бұрын
that is really amazing,love it,thanks for sharing
@flashie7816 жыл бұрын
Alors là rien à dire ! Le maestro "himsellf" à l'harmonica, c'est topissime ! Merci beaucoup ! Flashie
@pabslondon12 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the info. The website from which I acquired this video said it was from Shindig.. however after reading your comment I went back to the site and discovered they have changed the the information on there so I have updated the info here accordingly. Thanks
@stingboy15 жыл бұрын
correction: "Shindig" was a '60s show. This was from the Burt Bacharach "Opus No. 3" tv special. Originally aired February 28, 1973.
@bossanova6415 жыл бұрын
Stevie Wonder,the greatest american musician still alive.......I love you Stevie..
@slossiter14 жыл бұрын
Simply fantastic
@jotaefe10110 жыл бұрын
This just made me travel back in time to my childhood, me sitting on my bed watching cartoons after school... amazing, just amazing.
@Joseph_Tackett11 жыл бұрын
That was undescribible
@arijitsengupta9766 Жыл бұрын
You said it all 👌
@joyce377810 ай бұрын
smiles ✨smiles✨ smiles ✨smiles✨
@outstretchedarm14 жыл бұрын
@pngaia perhaps the greatest songwriter of the 20th century
@221074john15 жыл бұрын
I actually won the oppurtunity to sing live with this "Legend"(Stevie wonder).Something i will cherish and never ever forget for the rest of my life!! If you would like to view it? Look up JOHN PEREIRA SINGING WITH "STEVIE WONDER"..You truly are a wonder:)
@kylelei939 жыл бұрын
love you stevie...youre always my favorite artist
@izabelbasra29798 жыл бұрын
Marvelous!!!
@stevedubintennis15 жыл бұрын
I think that is on the best of stevie wonder as I have that album...amazing