Stevie Wonder & Sting - Higher Ground and Roxanne (Live)

[@nadiaruiz6220]

music like this will save this fucking world

[@lutherdaviesl847]

so wish that nadia

[@lutherdaviesl847]

in my opinion,music is a universal language,wars should never happen,if those responsible for those wars listened more to music then we might all live in a better place..

[@yamamoto6179]

Your comment is Sounds nice! I agree too. I was able to regain myself by listening to this. Thanks.

[@johnsullivan1899]

That was ridiculously complex. Amazing talent from Stevie, Sting and every band member. So special.

[@bumpdunlop]

Sting isn't playing until Roxanne

[@mstephens44]

You can't be a mid level player and think you're going to play with Stevie. He ONLY gets the Top Tier.

[@shiamakhangout4136]

GOD GAVE US TWO MEGA LEGENDS THANK U GOD

[@jolantos]

This is a masterpiece! 👏 Combination of two champions 👍❤️

[@spacetimecontinuum]

Sting never in his wildest dreams could have envisaged Stevie Wonder singing harmony on one his songs.

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

For sure you're right, but both are great in different periods, with different styles. Both are great musicians and songwriters. SW rule soul music in the 60/70/80, Sting is a big rock songwriter since 70's end. Both are popular and universal artists.

[@MSC823]

Stevie is my heart! ❤️!!! Sting is is my heart ❤️!!! No more racism in America! Way to show people love by musically collaborating as one love!

[@jmartinez562]

Those 900 people who voted this musical collaboration down👎🏽..... simply had their phones upside down.

[@danielgrodecki6915]

The entire percussion section is just rocking

[@SriLankanStuff]

I was wondering why no one has talked about it ❤

[@re4lczech1]

So wonderful colors and rythms coming from there. And Stenely Randolph gives it unbelievable power.

[@VIGNESHWARRR]

The man's innocent childlike humility is so endearing. Keeps screaming STING like he's the biggest fan. So self effacing. And Sting too you can see his joy in performing on the same stage as this legend.

[@chirelley57]

that transition from roxanne back to higher ground tho.....speechless

[@vernitataylor5530]

Hello straight like that 😄

[@lucasvieiraaraujo4788]

Pure technique

[@ben-judahlandvreugd6225]

Agreed. Just a shame Stevie isn't really blind.

[@liamgreer8019]

Ben-judah Landvreugd LOL WHAT

[@neaituppi7306]

@@ben-judahlandvreugd6225 Of course he isn't. lol

[@Fretless99]

Sting did a GREAT job. It is a challenge for ANY bassist to keep up with this song; Higher Ground is not for the faint at heart. Bless Sting for the job he did, he was awesome. Glad to see him sing/play Roxanne, too! Nicely done!

[@tinasadler4363]

He killed it

[@pman272]

That's why the bass player behind him played it ;-)

[@yoberdob]

@@pman272 Ding, ding, ding. Not taking away from Sting (great player in his own right), but all the signature slides and funk weren't from Sting's axe.

[@yucheunglam4019]

​@@yoberdob really??

[@yoberdob]

@@yucheunglam4019 Yes, Yu yes, really!!🤪

[@davidferrari2978]

My God ...................without words................................Sting Bass...............Sting voice.................and Stevie..........................

[@carlos64030]

That was soooooo freakin' BAD-ASS!!! Sting and Stevie Wonder... two legends right there!

[@Conradogl]

Of course everybody loves to listen to Stevie, but here it's obvious that Stevie loves to listen to Sting's music

[@rejectionisprotection4448]

It's not really obvious to me......we don't know that SW likes listening to Sting's music.

[@smoothcriminal28]

Sting fucking killed it here! Ive never been a fan of his voice but he slayed it on this night. His voice sounds fucking metallic and raw here. Dope asf.

[@MSC823]

Whatever! I still say SW and Sting are true musicians. It won’t be to long. Yet it’s been long. Love blk/white collab. Stevie and Sting. Color matters in America. They get it.

[@chadsmeastro]

Man! Stevie Wonder is one artiste whose voice has stayed the same and has even gotten better with age. What range! What power! No signs of aging at all. Hats Off!

[@irielion3748]

Make your mind up!

[@omikronweapon]

stayed the same and gotten better :/

[@ericraphael7830]

Hes a big and stong man. But Sting is monument

[@phenixreturns]

*Great cover ! Enjoy too ! **kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWjFgHpsbs51mKc*

[@Isakbruford]

That's what happens when you stay away from drugs and alcohol

[@betsyking5209]

I first saw SW live in ‘81. 41 years ago. He’s still my go to guy. 1000 years from now, he will still be played. Like Mozart.

[@wiltonsmith3397]

1,000 years from now nobody will have ever heard of these two…. even IF there are humans still alive.

[@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457]

Not nearly as much as Sting or Prince. Sting has done more complex interesting music than Stevie Wonder, so has Prince

[@productions271]

Sting has always had such a distinct and unique voice. And of course the one and only Stevie.

[@justinisjuanchunk8194]

Stevie wonder singing the chorus of Roxanne almost got me in tears

[@soiboi5032]

I guess you could say you were...driven to tears

[@marcuscross6840]

@@soiboi5032 I see what you did there...

[@rohanroll]

On my way to work, listening on my earphones, and I almost had to stop, such was the kick. It was just as if Roxanne a Wonder and not a Sting song. Tears? You bet it. We are so lucky to enjoy them both, as today. May they live forever. Music is the fucking best!

[@filippoamatiste1850]

The greatest moment in Music history!

[@derpderpson8796]

Damn, coming back to this version after a decade, and I'm still blasted away how neat Stevies and Stigns voices harmonize. And the band is so damn tight. Loving it

[@juliansandoval8022]

well, i will see you again here a decade from now

[@gezatherton1071]

Stevie's drummer holds it together. Bloody awesome how he can change tempo on a dime.

[@nathleflutiste]

I saw two drummers.

[@gezatherton1071]

^ Stevie’s Percussion Section!

[@memyselfi3792]

doing count in for percussion..well trying to as I'm learning drums atm..great drumming

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

Metric modulation! They use the quarter triplet hits in the solo section to bring the time back to a shuffle feel. Tempo didn't really change... just the feel.

[@mb8kr]

A real bad ass drummer.

[@jenjay0167]

Here for it in 2022! Amazing!!

[@Timliu92]

You can never go wrong with Stevie Wonder.

[@rowenaburke4689]

you can't go wrong with Sting either! Love ,love Stevie. DARN , STING, HOW MANY INSTRUMENTS DO YOU PLAY?!

[@lorettafleming1384]

Yes never!

[@TheCornishCockney]

loved everywhere by everyone.A GOD of music.

[@lisabradford8180]

right!! you can always count on stevie to bring it.

[@fragglefknrock7568]

@Kasper Kleine Tank sting plays more instruments than Stevie wonder just an Fyi

[@gooddaysahead1]

The total musicianship on this whole duet is otherworldly!

[@shanehagan]

Watching Stevie Wonder perform brings me to tears because I've never seen anyone else perform with such heart, passion, and joy. For him, it is ALL about the music and sharing that amazing feeling with the whole world.

[@lulubigdad33]

He's never seen anyone like that either though...

[@x4bluntz2urd0me2]

Luca Nogara its been almost proven that he fakes being blind though lol

[@viceklanacmasar5661]

He said it in Sir Duke

[@juanaltredo2974]

I came here to praise Stevie, but wow, Sting was amazing

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

He's a phenomenal singer/songwriter. No way Mr. Wonder would have had him if he wasn't. I love them both.

[@lisabradford8180]

i feel the same way, L. both magnificent!

[@seamusin1697]

His bass lines on Higher Ground helped give the song extra punch.

[@carmelinabaumer8106]

That transition at 4:54 was ridiculous. that transition from roxanne back to higher ground tho.....speechless Stevie wonder singing the chorus of Roxanne almost got me in tears

[@adysaxman77]

I wish that Sting and Stevie Wonder would do a Sting/Police & Stevie Wonder collaboration concert before it's too late!

[@yusufcanfigengul]

Stevie's "Put on the red light" is amazingg

[@mikiinajijic6763]

Many younger people might not know that Stevie was born blind which makes his prodigious accomplishments even more amazing!

[@susangoode4356]

Stevie was not born blind. Incubation blinded him after birth.

[@wandererinadistantland]

That was freak'in awesome!

[@giuseppebottazzi6004]

As a bassplayer to watch Sting playing (on his songs) off-beat, in the opposite moment I would touch the string, drives me crazy every time. So great!

[@ScottHogue]

I know you posted this two years ago, but it's an interesting thought. Sting is probably underrated at bass playing. He does his....Sting thing. I'm no authority, but I feel like I've heard reggae, ska, jazz, and even straight ahead rock. If it is something where Sting is running things, he can strap on that bass, do his "Sting thing" and make the song work to his strengths. I've never really felt sorry for Sting until this Stevie groove kicked in and for the first time, no room (at first) for sting thing. All I could think as I heard Stevie's bass player was "poor sting, his bass playing is not built for this life. He knew and it looked he knew the core of the song, but some six string bass playing monster is just casually killing it off stage

[@patrickhughes4914]

Sting is a perfectionist. Even though he looks like he's having a great time, I'm sure he was cursing himself afterwards.

[@jefflatten9321]

The way he can phrase vocally while playing an entirely different part on the bass is awesome. I sound like a retard if I even try to talk while playing, much less sing. What talent on this track.

[@Briekout]

27 years after Stevie makes it history, Sting comes along to remind everyone the absolute class that Mr. Wonder had. Luv this!

[@darkstatehk]

Holy shit Stevie's singing on Roxanne's chrous was spectacular.

[@stevemathers3432]

+darkstatehk Sting was smiling - Stevie Wonder is singing my bit

[@daiu48]

What did you expect ! Turning base lead into pure gold, that's stevie magic!

[@robin_holden]

Yeah, Gordon can't hit those notes any more!

[@debbieemerson1449]

Robin Holden I bet he can.

[@robin_holden]

Debbie emerson Emerson No, The Police changed key on a bunch of songs on their reunion tour so Sting wouldn't have to sing so high. Even on the early tours, he would get terrible laryngitis because he couldn't hit those notes without hurting himself night after night.

[@MarcelLWalker]

I didn't know until right now how much I NEEDED to hear Stevie Wonder singing "Roxanne"!!

[@joannehines7806]

Two great Alpha--Male Libran musicians!! Love them both!! 💘 ♎

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

what a marvelous performance and band, so many drums and guitars and singers...no one does it like Stevie...thank you Sting

[@Arshys]

Omg. The fact that I was today years old when I discovered these two collaborated, I’m speechless and blessed at the same time

[@mebrahtuhabte4535]

Micheal Jackson, prince,Whitney all gone. If Steve was not with us, we would feel empty.with all respect to other artists. Sting is so great and lovely artist. When steve leaves this earth, the world will be silent for a while

[@Marquinhomessi]

Só feras da música

[@lang_gravity]

😭😭correct

[@MrStrongbox]

Damn that was a bad ass version of Roxanne. Stevie is the man!!!!

[@manudearrecifes]

that drummer is a beast!

[@EstherOdonohue]

Is there even a song that Stevie can’t sing? A true legend and quite frankly my favourite singer. 🙂

[@dp-mo5jh]

Stings voice on Roxanne, and then Stevie on the chorus. What a frickin pairing! Loved ❤️✌🏾

[@eugenehumphrey]

Music ICONS! Everyone take a moment and give love even those we disagree. We all love music 💖

[@FakeFlourescentSkies]

2 bass players for maximum funk

[@misterarthur]

The Great Nate Watts!!! Stevie's Music Director.

[@rodrigozambrottipinaud3293]

Yeah !!!

[@silmarils94]

@@rodrigozambrottipinaud3293 oh yeah!

[@ChrisColeChicago]

@Kasper Kleine Tank Yeah, but Stevie doesn't want to do the basic rehearsal stuff. He wants to come in and be ready to perform. That's the job of a music director - get the band ready.

[@mangolassi_.]

@Kasper Kleine Tank This hasn't anything to do with "having the greater say". The musical director is responsible for who plays what. I guess Stevie is the boss of the entire endeavor. But that just means that he delegates this task to the musical director.

[@zpizaman]

Two maestros showing us how it's done!!!

[@shannon9155]

Two legends in music! Never see men like them again in our lifetime!

[@notfabio9858]

I can barely get past the intro of this song without replaying it like 10 times. It’s just too sick

[@geographyinaction7814]

Two bass lines, joined by Sting running scales, fills and solos. I've heard and seen two drum kits, but three basses? Awesome.

[@zitarodrigues3115]

Sting & Stevie Wonder dois talentos que encantam o publico. Amooooo!

[@donnat4650]

I love the movement from one song 🎵 to another!

[@nadiaruiz6220]

doesn´t get any better than this, Music¡¡¡ all over

[@dukeofdubuque950]

There is so much joy when these artists play and sing.

[@mikemayco7888]

If I could sing like either one of these guys I wouldn't talk. I'd just sing Everything!

[@tiffsaver]

Stevie's band is so tight, that their SWEAT falls off of them in time...

[@ulty7151]

Sting is one of the most underrated bass players of all time

[@willstone2536]

I'd say Sting definitely remembers his jazz roots. Exemplary generosity, musicianship, and recognition by both Sting and Stevie. Two legends growing each others' stature.

[@JerichoBrand]

it's like 2 gods are meeting , this is greatness man' !

[@1007antoinefull]

I can't say it in a better way...

[@samisonittonga7061]

Probably the Best Duo performance I've ever seen!!! Stevie & Sting! Props to the Drummer Stanley Randolph! Awesome drumming!

[@DRACHCIREX]

So privileged to have shared this time and space with you Stevie and Sting . May we meet again on Higher Ground . Thank You , Namaste!

[@adsolo6459]

what a great collaboration! sting and stevie! 👍

[@lutherdaviesl847]

ye they awesome together AD.totally gifted ,both of them.

[@Ezerlance]

That freakin' bass SLLIIIIIDDDEEEE!

[@Fili2009able]

E Lancelot What's the bass player name?

[@Ezerlance]

That's Sting. Sting is playing the bass that I'm talking about.

[@JohnieLopez]

Fili2009able Nathan Watts! Stevie's one and only bass player from the get...nobody can hold it down but Nathan! solid and they are locked and nobody has the combination but them, and they can't unlock it if they tried! Go back to any year, any performance of any song, even the same song, always effortless and the songs breathe and grow as time goes on.....I love you Stevie, with all my heart and soul.....and Nate, you keep on keepin' on brother. God Bless you both with many, many, many more years of playing together.

[@Fili2009able]

Thanks a lot ! Does he have solo albums ?

[@shotgun517]

Fili2009able Dude seriously?, Sting's been around since the late 70s!

[@MSC823]

This is what you call a captivated audience! 🥃❤️❤️🎼💯

[@mikemayco7888]

I met sting 20 years ago at Carnegie Hall. could not have been nicer and well you know how he sings - superb

[@connorduke4619]

He is a Libran, you can expect him to be nice. Jimmy Carter, Julio Iglesias...

[@josecardenas4013]

Sting is playing the heck of the bass

[@BoutYoungAnnaLee]

Its so cute when Stevie says sorry for forgetting to come in with the 'Put on the red light' backing vocal. 02:50

[@HakanARIK]

how do they feed their souls to compose songs like these? just amazing.

[@lutherdaviesl847]

you can see the respect that sting has 4 stevie in his body language,2 greats simple.

[@anndavis2920]

and vice versa Stevie has for Sting. Sounds great!

[@chipperchops]

UK here, a huge thumbs up from England, although I am Australian by birth. to you BOTH a huge thank you for being part of my life.

[@JeanDehoux]

What a bassiste 😇

[@joannehines7806]

What I wouldn-'t do to see these two perform together!! 💘 🎶 They need to do an album together!! Great Libran music creativity at work!! Wow!!

[@tomonastick]

Sting is amazing a total different level to most musicians

[@kingshearer2]

I wish they did an album together cos they compliment each other so well.

[@anndavis2920]

Taurus n Libra w/a lot of Virgo. Stevie is Taurus. Ijs

[@zackzallie8735]

@@anndavis2920 stfu w dat astrology bullshitt

[@MrCRIS24715]

I can’t get enough of this song, no matter what version, is just a masterpiece

[@celestinfionnet3877]

Two genius at work.

[@korrangrosche]

This is just another gem. All the talent on that stage.

[@kendrairvin5673]

This is the true Dynamic Duo!!! Awesome!!💕

[@preciousboii7555]

I can’t explain how much I love hearing these guys play together!! They’re all so gel’d together, everything’s tight and I love how Stanley Randolph (Drummer) holds everything together!! His playing is so tasteful! I don’t know how he does it but his placement and timing is impeccable!!! Not forgetting to mention that Stevie Wonder and Sting on a stage together. Magic!

[@bluesnitoper]

when two artists and their songs compliment each other. genius.

[@reichlinsmall9765]

Don't give Stevie a song, it will now BELONG to him! Now I can't think of this one without Stevie singing on it!

[@kagantuygun532]

Rich Small so god damn true

[@sunflower2499]

Wow!!! This is the 1st time I've ever seen this.. I'm in LOVE!!!!

[@lutherdaviesl847]

STING AND STEVIE, BOTH IN MY TOP 10,A GIFTED PAIR OF VOCALISTS,MUSICIANS THAT HAVE BEEN GIFTED TO US ALL,THATS MY OPINION,ADEX

[@melodistman]

OMG!!!! This is unbelievable. When they come back to Higher Ground after visiting Roxanne’s crib it is fire!!!!!!

[@lucyholland9909]

Love the bridge from Roxanne to Higher ground! Stanley Randolph you are class!!!!

[@Gaark]

that segue was just so damn smooth

[@marclawrence66]

You got that right buddy, wow!

[@wxdude7036]

Lucy Holland awesome...so tight.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Love his hi-hat work.

[@WhiteSector]

People, rejoice, we live in their time!!!

[@MSC823]

Love Stevie and Sting collaboration! Just love how they mixed their hits!

[@maksiachraf1953]

the percussionists make all the difference !! stupendous performance

[@---xz3sx]

sting has a great live voice!

[@barbandreas638]

Wonderful ! Sting on base and Stevie Wonder on piano ! You guys are just grand!

[@tiagoabreusilva8403]

Tremendous backup band. I've been lucky enough to have seen both of these geniuses live in my lifetime and as impressive as Sting's backup is, having 22 of the most talented people playing on one stage as Stevie has is just breathless.

[@jefflatten9321]

Stevie always has a kick-ass band behind him.

[@nickyG7515]

Superb mix with these two Legends. Fragile sung by Stevie is amazing!

[@Slivings911]

That was way better than I expected it to be.

[@Re4sonGames]

could listen to the chorus of Roxanne everyday for the rest of my life

[@thespeechboss]

Sochaa it is a good one

[@soloact52]

WOW! That middle section with the triplet lick to get back to higher ground was very cool and then the ending? Only the best can pull these kind of tricks on ya! Sort of unreal man! Love you Stevie and Sting!! Great arrangement and super musicianship!

[@khurramakhteronline]

Angel on earth...stevie wonder a true musical wonder..no one can sing play n improvise like him...may God bless stevie wonder sir..i love u ..

[@okeania]

One of the greatest performance of the entire history of the world. It is a piece of music, a time period in which you will feel lucky to have lived in the world and listened to it.

[@lorettafleming1384]

Isn't it good when you don't have to decide? Stevie! Sting! Sting! Stevie! Stevie! Sting......... I can love them both for their originality and unique talent. Harmony is so much better than competition. Only the immature want to choose one form of beauty over another. The mature appreciated both.

[@vababy45]

Two of My favorites bought one of their greatest performances together. Outstanding, hands down.