Stevie Wonder - "Lately" LIVE 1981

Lately (Hotter than July, 1980)

[@abramizaackaplan6723]

Stevie Wonder represents the greatest synthesis of all of the greatest composers, songwriters, poets, and authors of every genre of all time. It’s Beethoven, Schubert, Duke Ellington, Shakespeare, the blues, the Bible and the black church all wrapped up together as one message.

[@jordanyanirobinson3282]

very well said

[@CurtisL8.3066]

If you aren’t a singer, you have to realize how many different techniques Stevie uses here in this performance. This song is EXTREMELY difficult to sing. Generally if you have the range that Stevie has, you don’t have the power and if you have the power you don’t have the range. Guy is a FREAKING. GENIUS. Just an absolute flawless performance and guy was doing like 250-300 shows a year at this time of his life, and still managed to blow the absolute top of of this difficult vocal. I Didn’t even get to his piano playing, geez it’s always phenomenal. What a master.

[@smurf902]

He's incredible...only years into my own singing and RETURNING to his performances did I realize how difficult it is, because he makes it sound like just like it's nothing.

[@smurf902]

@Jason Ullerich his chord progressions are epic. Always unique and funky. Never anything predictable..

[@danieleb6863]

This is a mindblowing performance,even better than the studio version. He's a God

[@smurf902]

@@danieleb6863 the sustaining at the end has such a nearly cosmic effect on the mic, it's like it's just at the edge of distortion from being so rich and powerful. And yet opens it up and then releases and STILL closes the vowel, which is super hard to do yet it's all within his control. Also the notes he just riffs to above the original melody that he doesn't sustain are like stratospheric that aren't even strained or anything. It's like his range at this point was limitless. There was a point mid-70s where Streisand also did some live stuff that seems nearly impossible. It's like what someone would imagine they could do if their entire range was accessible from belting and never having to flip into head.

[@nolocomez5089]

I'm agree with you no contest. Genius Stevie Wonder 💖💖 🎹🎵🎶💖💖forever

[@apotter318]

One of the saddest most beautiful songs ever written.

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@merylparks1584]

That was my thought,

[@ArthurMrgan]

Ironically there’s something about the song that makes me really happy. Maybe it’s that golden voice

[@pineandharvard]

His stylist is on fire

[@파토스-m3i]

very funny!!!! haha

[@gserran]

i guess if he wore the 2020 trendy outfit people would think his stylist would be out of his mind 40 years ago lol

[@janglepopguitar]

Idk why people took this on joke. His former girlfriend Syreeta Wright used some very lookalike hairdo in the early 70’s, maybe they weren’t together in 1980, but Stevie love that feeling of hair. Suddenly Stevie started to feel more open to dress in hair something different. But yes, Stevie is the best we’ve known. (In that period of time)

[@armandojuan64]

The funky 70s .... lots of talent .

[@Tonyaya133]

He’s looking sharp 🔥

[@marcelao.jornalista2023]

Uma performance impecavel, por isso Gal Costa regravou esta cancao No Brasil

[@craigbart7086]

Greatest r&b ballad singer ever ,pure genius

[@rudolfschenker]

The way he bellows the final "Goodbye" to end this song will always give me goosebumps. Only Steve's kind of genius could make this kind of song sound equally beautiful and heartbreaking. We must always be thankful to Steve for spending his entire life baring his soul to us, for his music always reflecting every emotion of the human soul.

[@wewawewa5984]

heavy song indeed

[@ashanti77987]

So much emotion!!!!

[@Pro-wt8si]

well said

[@nolocomez5089]

Le meilleur titre du grand Stevie Wonder 💖💖👍👍 sa voix est tellement pure touchante et troublante : un ange gardien de la soul jazzy music 💖🎵🎶🎶🎤🎹💖

[@BucketNekkid]

I can't even exhale for that long, let alone actually say anything

[@levanabrzeni]

This particular visual image of Stevie, and this live version of Lately are almost mythical, that will never be surpassed by anything in this world

[@drchrisdavies2941]

The breath control and vocal range required to hit those final lines is certainly as a musician I’ve never heard bettered!

[@jessicascorpio1]

Well said.

[@heidimcaninch7387]

Jodeci way better version unplugged

[@maryannmccarthy1824]

So perfectly stated!❤️

[@levanabrzeni]

@@maryannmccarthy1824 Thnks dear

[@PDro11]

His voice is flawless no matter the era. And how he captures the essence of studio level control.. unmatched.

[@SpringwaterMusicStudio-23123]

I was 16 and my girlfriend's brother was playing this album. This was the song that got me into Stevie.

[@szymonkunda2197]

It's amazing - he's simply flawless live. Sings every tone that was recorced in the studio and sometimes even more, even better. One word. GENIUS.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

His prowess on the instruments he plays is obvious, but for me his voice is his greates gift. Flawless is a great word to use...he doesn't miss a note

[@Scoppyable]

Incredible!!!!

[@CoreyChambersLA]

Stevie Wonder one of the greatest talents of all time. I'm lucky to be alive during much of his lasting career.

[@DaniboyCom]

Stevland's always had an amazing voice, but the power, control, range and perfect pitch he had from around 1980-1990 was stunning. I always think his golden age of songwriting was 1972-1980; golden age of singing came after that.

[@steviechang6573]

Amazing. His voice almost makes me cry.

[@alexkleftodimossmith2918]

Almost?

[@callospaziale]

Almost?!

[@Laurence500]

Almost?!?!!

[@antoniofernandez3122]

Almost?!?!?!

[@86RSJag]

I’d say this is one of the most brilliant live performance on tape. It’s almost scandalous that it has so few views.

[@Randy.lorenzo]

It is scandalous

[@eleeveeayees3425]

King of R&B

[@wuture]

“Lately I’ve been staring in the mirror.. very slowly picking me apart.. trying to tell myself I have no reason.. with you’re heart.” Always speaks to me

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere??

[@cdub9925]

Your*

[@barbarageisreiter6989]

One of my fav Stevie Wonder's songs, ever! ❤

[@kenhoward679]

One of the best songs ever written!

[@pierantoniomicciarelli]

some artists are the proof that something big and superior exists... Thanks, Stevie. I owe you some of my happiness.

[@Triciabrightimage]

Amen.

[@raphaelronaldosales6326]

Lately, I have had the strangest feeling With no vivid reason here to find Yet the thought of losing you's been hanging 'Round my mind Far more frequently, you're wearing perfume With you say no special place to go But when I ask, "Will you be coming back soon?" You don't know, never know Well, I'm a man of many wishes Hope my premonition misses But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide 'Cause they always start to cry 'Cause this time could mean goodbye Lately, I've been staring in the mirror Very slowly picking me apart Trying to tell myself I have no reason With your heart Just the other night while you were sleeping I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name But when I ask you of the thoughts you're keeping You just say nothing's changed Well, I'm a man of many wishes I hope my premonition misses But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide 'Cause they always start to cry 'Cause this time could mean goodbye, goodbye Oh, I'm a man of many wishes I hope my premonition misses But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide 'Cause they always start to cry 'Cause this time could mean goodbye

[@DamianLHudson]

Please protect Stevie. Please keep him safe. GOAT!

[@xjindae830]

When the time comes and he passes away i will be sadder than ever but i know he will be the true GOAT in this world

[@smurf902]

His soaring is unmatched for a male singer here. I said it.

[@viniciusuchoas8385]

my brother in Christ thats perfect... PERFECT performance of this song. glad it exists on youtube.

[@mathildesimian3287]

So brilliant, the chord changes, the transposition, one of the best ever written.

[@christophermiller7532]

We are going to miss the hell out of him when he's gone and I don't think he's appreciated enough.

[@Bill_Chill_2u]

This song and him performing it may be the greatest performance of ALL time.

[@gilbertsoupras5669]

I agree ❤

[@misst.e.a.187]

Stevie, Stevie, Stevie - they broke the mould when you were made. What an artist. What a voice. What a talent ❤

[@buddyvaldezpineda]

This is the total meaning of effortless singing..👍👍👍👍

[@bluxpretion]

Naw he had to try at *some* point, come on now!😭 In any case, Stevie sure is a talrnted feller...

[@gilbertsoupras5669]

Saw him live singing this song ❤

[@alainmelchior5808]

The modulation One third minor above around 3:00 is just a miracle? great Music !

[@axelexequielceballos8679]

En el minuto 3:10 exactamente

[@mrdfk9410]

He does similar things in quite a few of his songs, especially ballads. i.e Knocks Me Off My Feet, For Your Love etc even Happy Birthday haha (Although that one is just a semi-tone higher to be fair)

[@peterbrook4795]

The lyrics of this song are amazing, and so well performed, the man is an absolute legend

[@foreverscojackson]

Brings tears to my eyes.

[@mariuszgowacki2900]

Yes

[@MrValdani]

Stevie is truly the G.O.A.T! When he went to the modulation, most musicians go up a step or a half step, but Stevie from Db to Gb and he had the vocal range to reach that high! STEVIE WONDER!!!!!

[@devoncrooks1760]

He is simply a genius without wuestion

[@beaglewong89]

I hope my premonition misses so eloquent and original, a line that says so much

[@Sttephy30]

He's so genuine. A real genius.

[@noenaburnell3245]

The word genius is over used nowadays...not in this case though. I put in my earbuds, close my eyes...and listen. I hear a genius at work. Goosebumps all the way for me. My fav song.

[@stephenhathaway269]

I've been listening to this album for 42 years and this tune has always brought tears to my eyes, even as a kid of 10. I count myself very lucky I've yet to feel the pain Stevie sings of.

[@relaxmoist]

this is the proof that 80's was the greatest era of Japan's economy.... unreal quality for the time of Stevie Wonder.

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@jimpanzee4063]

What a beautiful, thoughtful man.

[@bandanataicho]

なぜこんなに美しく切ない歌がこの世にあるんだ😢裏切られた異性を恨めなくなるじゃあないか😭

[@rushton9753]

gulp -lump in the throat what a song x

[@robertobaglioni4892]

Astonishing performance; Stevie has the voice of God

[@poderes]

Amazing how he does whatever he wants with his voice! I love you Stevie

[@PaulC-bw7gb]

This song flows like a river. Just incredible. Every time I hear it I cry through the whole song. I’ll admit it.

[@Gump-tion]

Stevie's hair looks so freaking cool!

[@kevinerosa]

Born in the 80s and always listened to the k-ci and jojo version. This one just cuts deeper. Stevie went deep into his soul for this one. Salud to everyone going through it. 🥃🥃

[@josephanderson8977]

Me too bro

[@jasonwhite7452]

Whenever I listen to a love song my wife always has to say What’s up with the sappy love shit? But when I play Stevie Wonder she shuts up! So thank you Stevie for shutting my extremely Italian,outspoken,have an opinion about everything wife up! You’re a powerful gem! Think I’ll play your albums all day!

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@jasonwhite7452]

@@annetteveronica9423 I doubt it but nice to meet you anyway!

[@annetteveronica9423]

Oh.... I'm Annette Veronica from Palm 🌴🥥 Beach 🏖️⛱️ Gardens 🇺🇲, I am a professional market analysis and expert binary trader 📈

[@annetteveronica9423]

How about you?

[@devantelewis6774]

Voice so crisp

[@robinlawrence8638]

in my top ten favourite artists of all time

[@carlosxavier458]

Stevie has always been one of my favorite singers... Listen to how he sounds live, in one word his voice is beyond beautiful...

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere??

[@buddyvaldezpineda]

I was praying to have a voice like him...

[@bluxpretion]

Faith with out works is dead Prayer with out action is procrastination Act

[@user-Jill5dz6ot2n]

彼の歌声は最高！辛い時も寄り添って慰めてくれます　大好き💘💘💘

[@corradolentinello6297]

The best way to sing. Fantastic expression.

[@foxyfee2194]

Jodeci sang this song ! Kci and jojo did this cover justice ! Amazing

[@gulpilil]

This is Still on repeat in 2019

[@gnelms24]

I love Stevie's sunglasses and braids, very beautifully handsome.

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@asafriet]

I play this song on the piano each day and it makes want to cry because it is so beautiful!!! Sad but so great!!!

[@jackiecarter3268]

This song always makes me tear up.😢

[@lisahair2love]

I’m a man of many wishes, I hope my premonition misses, but what I really feel my eyes won’t let me hide....

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@misterwallace3479]

This is my favorite SW song.

[@jabacule]

very impressive performance.

[@kathygaither5746]

The One and Only❣️

[@jabean4rmjerzy]

This made me tear up 😢😢😢

[@kingscrowne]

Modern singers take note of this awesome vocalist - before auto tune or any techno gizmos, just a man singing the perfect vocal - nothing more to say - just watch and weep over the talent you will never have 😃

[@rupertgordonii6623]

Sheesh

[@bluxpretion]

Best rendition.

[@clubcvc]

What a voice!

[@esther4482]

his lyrics are like poetry

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@cdub9925]

Him and Mariah’s

[@toljazn]

It is poetry 😂

[@Cloud_of_reverie]

​@@cdub9925real

[@hellegilbert3000]

Beautiful song, well executed Stevie.

[@aecs422]

Love this song! The words! The melody! Exquisite! Stevie Wonder - One of my very favorite artists.

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@taylorcribb6193]

Stevie wonder is great I don’t know why but when he smiles when he sings actually makes me smile every time .I love Stevie ❤️

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?

[@stevenabernethy1133]

Iconic 💚👽

[@martagomez5048]

Por tal motivo, explotó mí corazón, cuando lo Amaba con creces. Moreleja: obra con altura, con quien Amas de Verdad, ya que este vínculo, es Único, Especial y Sublime. Compruébalo y Valorarlo.

[@haildesveiga6338]

touching voice

[@ynglesmadeit]

Jeezzzz Legend is the pain in this version I felt ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@stefanoamato1602]

Grazie Stefanù

[@okgo5152]

Oh no 😢 the something in both of my eyes... that last note. What a beautiful blessing

[@OMOREDE13]

Stevie makes me cry 😢 I love him so much

[@chrispena1981]

Amazing Amazing AMAZING!!! LEGEND!

[@27kmobley1]

Who hurt Steve? This is just beautiful

[@gedieyondonnellhall8613]

In my eyes he is the best black male singer together whit Michael jackson there is no one who can reach them or ever will thats how unique they are i mean they are the bitcoint of singing but whit a real Dimond in it 😊

[@BeaHive333]

God really blessed this man 🥹🫶🏾✨

[@ganimanguiat2923]

One of his best live

[@jewelmayfield2381]

What a beautiful performance

[@Kinte.Rashayah]

KC & Jo Jo version at MTV unplugged in 1992. The 3:00 mark here. 4:15 mark there. They had to back up each other for consistent rhythm. KC vein in his neck looked like a worm sucking in oxygen for him, as he strained. Yet Stevie, the writer, composer, music arranger, of this song, sung this part as tho he was looking at his fans saying: "hey you guys thanks for coming out" No modulation, i.e., digging into it as even Michael Jackson did as an older adult singer. (Body gesturing) (hand on chest tapping) Just WoW Stevie. Michael (R.I.P) would have started (I'm big fan. I know) like with his hand over his mouth sideways like calling out to someone. whispering it out. Then drop down to dig into it and as he comes back up hand tapping his chest. This why some wise comments say this is difficult. Some ppl on comments understand because I see they comment same thing. You who are lost, you have got to come to the light and be awed by this.

[@michele2855]

And Stevie is sitting. This song is beautiful and hard to sing. And the piano playing…

[@stephenhardy6340]

Broke my heart in two .... beauty and heartbreak

[@lisalopes]

I'm just so grateful.

[@annetteveronica9423]

Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere??

[@lisalopes]

Hey Annette, I don't think so. We might be watching some of the same videos or commenting on similar ones.

[@lydiamurphy3357]

legendary

[@ilonasmiley5609]

I love this song ♥️♥️ and I love Stevie ♥️🙌🏻

[@WatkinsGlobalNetwork]

Stevie a truly gifted musician and vocalist. He has not only influence my vocal approach but the way I approach life. Music with meaning. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world Stevie!

[@mesesq]

Back when bombast and “Mariah-ing” wasn’t in vogue. Pure soul - understated, controlled...until the epiphany at the end...

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Stevie does some extremely difficult runs in his song, guy knows his way around a pentatonic scale for sure

[@MIPS2024-s2h]

CANTAR Y TOCAR AL PIANO ASÍ ES IMPRESIONANTE, QUE PRODIGIO

[@colenewaltersmusicandother9330]

Wow!! This is my first time hearing this live!!

[@mrsilence9633]

Sad song ever😢😢❤❤💘💘

[@alanbrady6465]

Beautiful 😍

[@jobri311]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Absolutely beautiful

[@PMOTTTOP]

눈물난다 아름다워서

[@love_and_peace_119]

꼬레아노

[@weston407]

3:13 onward is such a beautiful but sad outro

[@GamingPIPI]

Song makes me cry i love it so much

[@ChristianRobinson]

Masterpiece....

[@mhertz2563]

Completely magical. Grateful Stevie is in this world, and he needs to stay forever.