Stevie Wonder - I Can't Help It (Live In Studio)

[@WesHallWorld]

Wait a second....I requested this song and performance from Stevie!!!! I have the uncut version of this! This recording is from a session he did when i was an On-Air personality on HOT 92.3 at IheartRadio in LA...about 3 or 4 years ago!!!! This is literally my copy of it!!!! He was there doing a session for Stevie Wonder's House Full of Toys concert, and he asked for any requests. Nobody spoke up so I requested it saying, "Will you play 'I Can't Help It'? You wrote it for Michael. It's my favorite!". He said, "i ..I don't know if I remember all the words." Everyone laughed along with him. I said, "I'm taking it way back." He laughed and again said, "I forgot all the words." That's when he played the first chord, called out the key and started playing! This is literally one of my greatest moments in life, and I'm glad the world can enjoy it, too!

[@4687878]

+WesHallWorld Great story, Bro-man ,..you were fortunate to hear legends live !!

[@kenwilson9093]

+WesHallWorld great story . i love this song too .

[@Casablancajh]

+WesHallWorld Incredible!

[@frankiebnotetv868]

incredible!

[@UploadVideos007]

Now that is pretty cool! Actually, it's AMAZING! I'm learning it and never knew Stevie wrote this till now. WOW! Thanks much!

[@iolibero9545]

This song written by Stevie, produced by Quincy and sung by Michael is a triumph of music, sung by the author it makes you touch the sky with a finger... Stevie has always been a marvel!! Simply unattainable!!

[@SideEyeee_]

written by Stevie AND SUSAYE GREEN

[@Op3ium_]

Fr .😢

[@cristinaschippa7663]

stevie is the magic and michael was the magician

[@NotoriousNYNJ]

Wooooooooooo....

[@RoninAli1]

PERFECT DESCRIPTION!!!!

[@karelmori2285]

+RoninAli1 exactly

[@purplegurl79]

That is well said, Christina!!!!

[@captainufo]

Well said Christina. (3)

[@poerava]

Michael bought a tension and anticipation and heightened nervous sensitivity to this song. Made it really special.

[@vieuxbal1253]

And that's why "Off The Wall" is and always will be Michael Jackson's best album.

[@xhaxha1028]

To all the people who say MJ sang it better - I would say, MJ sang it MJ way - Stevie sings it Wonder Way. Both are spiritual experiences that take us to other worlds. You know who is singing within 1.5 seconds. Isn't that amazing right there? There is no need to put everything in The Voice competition box. I am so grateful to have benefited and been uplifted by these two megatalents!!!

[@sherriekoberevans3204]

I agree every one has there take

[@sherriekoberevans3935]

God gave us 2 great talents

[@agspda]

If everyone sang the same way the World would be pretty boring, when I hear Stevie I want to hear him not a MJ impression.

[@datdatonabeat3252]

I think Michael sang the hook better. I think Stevie for sure carried the rest of the song

[@shawnwilliams8259]

Also, it’s important to note that this recording is not a polished product for public consumption. Stevie is clearly presenting a demo or practice cut here. It makes no sense to compare this with MJ’s (and Quincy Jones) finished product on OFF THE WALL.

[@JamandTheHolograms]

I love this song. As soon as you hear those Chords you know Stevie's behind it.

[@Tobilerone1612]

And I love Jem!! ❤

[@sandee6640]

Thank you Stevie for writing this song. Thank you Michael for recording it. Both musical geniuses.

[@kjjsdad]

He didn't write it alone..susaye Greene wrote most of the lyrics stevie did the music

[@Mystique2u]

@@kjjsdad💯Facts

[@richlyredeemed48]

Only Stevie can mutter the words to a song and it still sound worthy of a Grammy 💯

[@valenciamiller2928]

He wrote the song for MJ, it's his song so he is just playing around with it, he never intended to sing it like MJ.

[@valenciamiller2928]

Stevie wrote the song for MJ... it's Stevie's song....he was just having a little fun with it...he didn't make it for him to sing.

[@richlyredeemed48]

@@valenciamiller2928 I didn’t know that. You’re so smart 🙄

[@claracslv789]

​@@richlyredeemed48😉

[@montunaman]

Stevie is one of the greatest musicians of all time, of any era. When you think about the range of music he created, it doesn't fit any category really -- funk? soul? R&B? What about The Secret Life of Plants? The man is a true genius and he is one of the major reasons I became a musician...I'm so grateful that I am alive at the same time as Mr. Wonder, and was a kid when he was a few years older -- his music went right into me. And as a drummer, I must remind everyone that Stevie is one of the greatest drummers of all time. Just check out his drumming (on his tune, for the Spinners), "It's a Shame." No deeper pocket than that tune. And he was like, 20, 21?? Wow. Genius.

[@kendrabrevard8637]

Stevie is a wonder

[@SmilingBrim]

Awwww. ☺

[@TCSTL378]

There are 8 wonder in the world and Stevie is the 9th Wonder.

[@CarolineJones1994]

This song was going to be a hit regardless. MJ gave this song a more intimate feeling

[@ohheybih]

Yes!

[@ronaldabney5472]

I sure miss the hell out of Michael J. Damn!!

[@JoyHarrison]

+Ronald Abney I do too. I miss MJ like crazy! The Off the Wall album reminds me of a sweet and innocent time. Michael looked so groovy and handsome on the cover.

[@lalamusic58]

Ronald Abney I'm always crying when I'm remembering him:((

[@carlataylor5700]

What do you mean, Michael Jordan is still alive.

[@livinglifetthefullest7722]

Carla Taylor Michael Jackson lol

[@ktrak2171]

Credits should go to Stevie

[@1fallzeta]

What many don’t know is that Stevie and Michael’s families are related through their mother’s. The Jacksons always looked up to him and his musicality. He, in return always looked out for them. Him and Michael had a special bond and this song captures it. What a masterpiece.

[@richjones7313]

makes sense lol musical families forever

[@jusrome2037]

This is not true. Please stop spreading lies on the internet. The Jackson’s and the Hardaways aren’t related in any way. Katherine met Lula Mae after 1972 in California

[@DeadPiixxel]

Looked out for them you're funny

[@moonrocked]

@@jusrome2037 Janet Jackson literally said Stevie wonder is her blood relative a couple of times and even on her documentary. This is not a lie this is something that was confirmed by the Jackson family themselves. People really need to look up things before they start calling people a liar.

[@marianystrom7570]

@@jusrome2037 I must AGREE with you and your words here!! Every now and then people write and say they are "cousins" - and that is NOT true! IF it was true , we would've heard both Stevie and Michael saying that VERY often!!! It is RUMOURS , nothing else. And when Janet said Stevie was her cousin once , at a rewardceremony , it was said by her LOVE for Stevie , in a funny way - but now people think it's true - STILL! In our "dreams" maybe we could hope for Stevie and Michael to be related - since they BOTH are the GREATEST in music - but it's a bit sad to see people writing this all the time , when it's not true! They were CLOSE friends , but not related in any ways........

[@cintialuz6310]

The song is so beautiful, and Michael's rendition is awesome.

[@markroach4383]

Dope. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎤🎶🎼

[@yusufmuhmeed]

@Michelle stevie wrote it tho

[@justabreeze460]

@@yusufmuhmeedco-wrote

[@essiusc]

this man could sing Mary had a Little Lamb and I'd be over the moon, over the stars, over joyed! I LOVE YOU STEVIE!!!

[@markroach4383]

Genius. At. Work. 🙏

[@TCSTL378]

Exactly 💯 💯 😊😊😊

[@andrejones5441]

... I think this song was meant for Michael, but you can't deny that Stevie knows his way around a melody.

[@bigteddy9843]

Andre Jones.he played around with it. If he was serious. he would've killed MJ

[@likeluptid]

Nope, it was not meant for MJ. Stevie wrote this song and was putting it on his album but he was convinced to let MJ sing it by his sister.

[@likeluptid]

I'm very positive, because Stevie Wonder is the person telling that story in that Michael Jackson special that keeps playing on TV. He said that his sister heard him recording that song for his own album and she thought MJ should sing it. Yadda yadda yadda, and Michael Jackson ended up singing Stevie's song.

[@skeetbonejones4368]

It didn't make the final cut on the "Songs In The Key Of Life" album and he was just sitting on it...

[@henryhiggin3389]

He wrote the lyrics and music...It has. Stevie Wonder sound...

[@bizzyrizzy4075]

I’m 22 and I’m just now falling in love with all the great soulful RnB music from the 70s and 80s. The more I learn about Stevie the more I am a fan of him as an artist. Now he’s probably my favorite artist of all time. I’m learning a lot of songs on the keys and on the drums by him. I love playing this on the keys a beautiful chord progression between am9 b6 chord to a AbM9, then the fm9 to EM9 progression in the chorus. I wish I could have been there when he was in his prime he’s my inspiration 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rarimapirate9237]

You have really great musical taste. Have fun and enjoy your musical journey. May I recommend the funk band Slave. From Dayton Ohio like The Ohio Players, Lakeside, and Zapp.

[@afrosepanchoo9347]

Good for you. Glad you're here

[@lamontthebassman5834]

I have never heard so many 🤡 Comments! Stevie wrote the song. He's in the studio jamming live, this is not a finished production. No effects no reverb this song was not intended to be released. He's straight playing an electric piano and jamming. You can't compare this to a finished production so stop being clowns!

[@tonymata8070]

Honestly, I find both versions quite awesome. I really love how soulful Stevie sounds in the studio demo, and MJ sounds angelic in the finalized version. ❤

[@Gxyz222]

Stevie Wonder and his usual funkadelic self! Just as incredible as the original!

[@christophermiller7532]

Gxyz222 He wrote the original.

[@sevendaggers4678]

+Gxyz222 ,,,, it happens very ofter with stevie - see alfie ...

[@donaldnewman1637]

+Christopher Miller Stevie's Co-writer is former Supreme, Susaye Greene.

[@sevendaggers4678]

ohh .. !! right

[@tsno9843]

+Gxyz222 No way. Not smooth enough. Kind of Ruff.

[@205breed]

This is one of my favorite Michael Jackson songs and it was written by my favorite singer Stevie Wonder. My Top 5 List is Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Tupac Shakur.

[@ConBouliopoulos]

such an incredible list, you know music my friend

[@lesliemilling8716]

Nobody but Stevie could write anything so beautiful..

[@adlaiwordsworth4192]

Stevie is so original so magical, he takes you into a higher realm, every time. No artist on earth can do that, except it is from above.

[@TCSTL378]

Absolutely 💯

[@nuclearlo0ve]

So sooo true. He understood music in a way not many do. His harmonies. The discordant jazz tones. Amazing. Feels full bodied.

[@gregorythomas4470]

Man, every time I hear this jam I wish out loud he and MJ would have duetted it!!

[@chaykuh]

Ooh that would have been good! Even if just a live performance.

[@UberSynth]

What a genius. Putting this song together the way it is was pure gold. Those chords and inversions are perfect. I’m glad Micheal Jackson got to sing on this. It does suit his voice better but you could tell without even knowing it that it’s a Stevie wonder tune. 😎

[@veronical1757]

One of my favorite things about Stevie is the way he incorporates masterful modulations into his songs 🤌🏾

[@katyarnold-ji8sv]

Stevie Wonder is a musical genius. I pray that he has much success in his adopted country of Ghana. May God bless him.

[@donfowler8177]

If you ever saw Stevie live in concert you would know there is every other musician, then there is Mr. Wonder. As soon as his fingers hits the key board, you know you are in for a fantastic treat. Yes Michael's rendition of this song is "gold". I listened to in on my MP3 this week. Stevie plays music and sings, don't forget.

[@owenhunt]

This song on Off The Wall has a very "Stevie" flavour to it. It makes sense that the Wonder produced and composed this classic.

[@elizabethannnelson5345]

You can hear the love, the beauty, the joy. Thank you.

[@LadyCharity]

Yaaaassss! Stevie is nothing short of amazing and this is one of my fav MJ songs of all times :)

[@gmoneyhollywood4116]

sweetchari , yes, I agree. It is my all-time favorite MJ song. It was the best song on the Off The Wall CD and there were a lot good ones on that album, but this joint edges out Don't Stop to Get Enough, Rock With You, Off the Wall, and She's Out of My Life. Stevie is truly a Genius. His Spritutuality is incredibly just too deep. It's Magical!

[@FitzArias]

This is amazing. A blind man who can see better and much farther than we can. Stevie Wonder, aptly named.

[@kevinjean3181]

I like both versions. Jamming for real

[@prestonsmith8657]

Best Composer Ever !!

[@deannaperkins754]

I LOVE this song! I was only 7 when this song was released on Michael Jackson's OFF THE WALL. It's been on my rotation all of my life!!! ❤

[@davidlona7553]

Stevie Wonder Is A Genius Plain And Simple

[@kimkato73]

Stevie killed this!!!!!!!! Him and Mike are my favorites!!!!!!

[@ramblerchic8180]

This song is beautiful throughout. The synthesizers and keyboard work was groundbreaking. Gotta give credit to Stevie and Greg Phillinganes for their skills. A masterpiece.

[@logicalblackman8228]

What _doesn’t_ he play on lol. I just found that he’s on that Michael McDonald joint too: I Keep Forgetting…

[@marselluswallace6597]

The first time I heard Michael Jacksons version of this beautiful song I got the same vibe I had when I listen to Stevie Wonder Innervisions. Real music

[@KingRiz1]

looovvvveeeew!!!! Finally hear Stevie do a version of this amazing song that he wrote for Michael!

[@Taxidermistification]

One of the best grooves I've ever heard.

[@louisdanowsky1022]

Just revisited Off the Wall after several years - this track came on and it felt like it had Stevie’s fingerprints all over it. I remembered he wrote it but I couldn’t remember if MJ was just covering it for Off the Wall. Stevie’s writing style is so distinct, no matter what artist is doing his material the DNA of the song is undeniably Stevie. Brilliant songwriter

[@mjolden]

What if Stevie recorded it for "Hotter Than July"? Can you imagine this being on the same album as "Rocket Love" and "Master Blaster"?

[@calhoundre]

+Matthew Olden and All I Do and Happy Birthday..

[@oniman619]

+Matthew Olden this was supposed to on songs of the key of life

[@mjolden]

oniman619 Also a great album

[@RoninAli1]

RIGHT?!

[@mjolden]

RoninAli1 Stevie is just awesome, like no one word describes that man.

[@skippss01]

Stevie has been and will always be one of my favorite musicians. He's a once in an era talent along with Michael.

[@tonibyrd1801]

Props to the genius Mr. Stevie Wonder. He wrote the song.

[@dcaseng]

LOVE THAT 70's SOUND!

[@nole8796]

Wow this sound amazing with Stevie

[@diancoleman1623]

I can't help but love you Stevie Wonder!!

[@tiarobinson8232]

This is my first time hearing this version….the original from the incomparable Mr. Stevie Wonder❤️🖤💚 Thank you Stevie #TheGoats #StevieWonder #MJ

[@fhatilip]

a beauty ful song writed for micheal jackson,thank you very much Mr Stevie wonder

[@henrycallaway5155]

I thank Stevie for writing the lyrics to this tune. Most of all, l thank Michael for an awesome version of this tune.

[@brownin329]

Susaye Greene wrote the lyrics. Stevie wrote the music.

[@michaelmiller9882]

This blows my mind; didn't know that Stevie wrote this Michael Jackson song. Stevie the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MzLavyshLyfe]

I knew this would be everything I thought it would be... after all, Stevie created this beautiful song...

[@NerveEnd]

Love the improvised 3rd verse about christmas music playing 24/7

[@DesiderataVio]

What a wonderful and beautiful event! This is amazing! Oh and Stevie is a prophet!

[@sato9088]

MichaelもStevie Wonderもどっちもお互いの個性が出てて良い曲になってると思う

[@slide50t]

Nothing like live musician's.....pure skill n talent.

[@TuneStunnaMusic]

One day i listened to this and thought "These chord progressions are so Stevie" And then saw the credits. He also wrote "You are my heaven" by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathoway. Gotta see if hes in the tube performing that one.

[@10kduzit]

What i notice mostly is How Quincy came in & put his touch on it. Amazing Song made even more Amazing.

[@TXFRecords]

This is pure perfection! This man sees through his music

[@kirbyl.4646]

Can listen all day….He’s my favorite I know I’m not alone. 💗

[@kirbyl.4646]

He gave this song to Michael, Michael did a fabulous job.

[@kirbyl.4646]

The baseline damn. 💕💕💕💕

[@jerryrodriguez6507]

I remember the first time I heard the MJ version on the off the wall record I was 4 years old & at that age a huge Stevie Wonder fan. I had always felt this was a Stevie joint. It wasn’t until my teenage years that I looked up this song to find out that it was written by the man himself. ❤️

[@edvaldonerrydossantos2297]

Não me canso de ouvir essa linda canção de Michael Jackson na de Stevie Wonder, ficou massa de demais, o baixo dá tchan espetacular, gostei muito. inesquecivel Michael, tempos bons não voltam mais, Saudades não me deixam em paz, cantava o grande humorista Lilito

[@libbabbil]

Thank you Stevie for this wonderful song.

[@maryjanesbaby9392]

Wow, the baseline is the one on this song!

[@purplegurl79]

Stevie always had a killer bass on his songs! From a a bassist!@😁

[@davidhilliard1838]

It gets stuck in your head after hearing it

[@bigbenVelazquez]

it's deadly

[@allenlevelle]

That is Nate Watts on the bass.

[@Pupenhausen]

@Brendon Cariah Wrong! The session bass player on the single was Louis Johnson.

[@perezleon31]

Who's the bass player??????? OMG

[@MrMisterChiliPepper88]

I think Nathan Watts he has been with Stevie Wonder along time

[@lestermorer4527]

Gotta be Nate Watts.. he goes way deep.

[@perezleon31]

Awesome! I'll check him out (y)

[@2010georgian1]

IKR

[@chermainebigby6539]

Freddy Perez Think it's Nathan Watts

[@WenD1908]

just think if they'd made this a duet...

[@Djlullaby22]

WenD1908 THEY CAN STILL DO IT NOW!!!! :D

[@baileal]

WenD1908 They made a song together a long time ago "Someone got to get it"

[@VenemiesTech]

+Alex Bailey also "Just Good Friends"

[@SholaMind21]

"Get It" & "Just Good Friends" also listen to "All I Do", MJ and several other artists provided backing vocals on that song, and the J5 provided backing vocals in "You Haven't Done Nothin" enjoy! :)

[@linked2you371]

Phalinda Jaxn Gerald Levert was on that song as well

[@bigteddy9843]

this dude the truth. I'm speechless

[@zillzultraboy]

I would love to hear Stevie's original demo to this song! This has always been one of MJ's best songs imo.

[@dgp1080]

No words to describe this talent man......

[@sensualwisdom570]

That music feels sooooo good, he can't get the words out!!! DAMN STEVIE!!!! I can't Help It!!! LOving you!!!

[@tayno2crazy170]

Just appreciate the talent of this man even through disability he still shines....... man thanks and respect from Jamaica

[@renaissanceinblack]

We had music once upon a time.

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

When i first heard this on Off the Wall, my first thought was "this sounds like something Stevie Wonder would write"

[@toniswain1]

Phat! Such a great sound. That bass!!

[@giovannipeirone3915]

MJ was a great Singer and an incredible dancer. SW is a musical monster. No one can write music and lyrics and play and Sing like SW.

[@Injectz]

Wow.... Stevie is just magic ❤️

[@ladonnalambert9232]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹APPRECIATION GAZILLION TIMES ONE OF MY FAV SONGS BY MJ/STEVIE WONDER

[@tanayanottanyabrooks8085]

Thankyou so much for sharing❤ I’m a huge fan of Stevie wonder. I knew he wrote it for MJ but hearing Stevie singing it and adding a verse is sending me❤❤❤❤ I love it

[@feetfunkerson1312]

WOW! I was listening to MJ's version and wondered if Stevie had a version of it. Ended up here!!!

[@ohheybih]

Same 😅😅😅😅

[@ohheybih]

Which do you prefer?

[@gmoneyhollywood4116]

Man, this Joint is the Groove! WONDER IS WONDERFUL. This is a heck of a Cut that he wrote for MJ. God has given us a Spiritual Gift. Stevie could have easily brought down the house on his own, if he would have actually recorded this for himself. Two magical Gifts in Stevie & Mike. Mike, R.I.P. You are truly missed. The Best Entertainer. Stevie, you are just Incredible! You belong in a Class by yourself.

[@justelucide7341]

Incroyable!!! Stevie a honnoré cette chanson de la plus belle des manières,,

[@gedieyondonnellhall8613]

He and mj are my favorite male singer no one can top them not even r kelly king level that's how the neptunes would sould like if they would be a group and sing 😊❤

[@salvatoremartinomusumeci1305]

Thank you Stevie for this beautiful song... By a Michael Jackson fan. You and Michael are the best

[@rafaelpernil]

And it all started listening to Esperanza Spalding's version. This song is amazing. Eternal glory to Stevie and MJ! 💛

[@brownin329]

Wow. No...

[@vcwilliamsbodyboost]

Stevie's version is more symphonic, silky, and soulful. Love Michael's voice, but I got to go with Stevie. He's just incredible and WONDERFUL.

[@blackthorne-rose]

O and @WesHalworld what an inspiring moment we're all so glad you DID ask! A magician practices magic for a lifetime to perfect his craft... but Magic kneels down and begs to serve our Stevie!!!!

[@lilyjeanisnotyourmother5782]

Stevie did it Stevie way Michael did it Michael way yet still iconic

[@lincecumable]

I'm so thankful. Words can't express.

This ballad and Buttercup are one of the best ones of all time!!

[@hermosaturquia9398]

Wonderful thanks mr,Stevie Wonder❤❤❤❤❤ for write this music

[@isuriadireja91]

one of his best compositions, hands down.

[@frankdoobiest21]

Love Stevie but Mike got this one. But a lil Stevie is always good for the soul.

[@dpwash]

Stevie wrote this for Mike. He knew Mike would kill it.

[@FightScienceAa82]

This is a random, live studio session. You say Mike killed it, that was a final on his album. You can't even compare the versions. Come on dude.

[@jamsng]

***** yes Michael BAD!!

[@ericchapman2706]

Let me guess, was it from one of Brad's seminars?

[@jsamc8420]

My vote goes for stevie

[@Coco1968]

This is so... so overwhelming, so Stevie Wonder. Thanks once again, Master!

[@aprilberry2677]

Love it Steve!!!!

[@helenandsophie100]

Love love love this man....he is awesome! 💜💜💜💜

[@bigteddy9843]

Helen Stark I'm speechless of this man's brilliance.

[@jaybs3]

What a Top Guy with so much Talent Stevie! a superb track he wrote for the Great Michael, so pleased I saw both of them many tines live.

[@larx4074]

Musical Genius.......

[@manugarito5621]

OMG just discover this cover.... Stevie , thank you.

[@T.Collins213]

Stevie Wonder is the best hands down. Fight Me About It !!!!