Superstition - Stevie Wonder (acoustic cover)

TUTORIAL: / coreyheuvel
STARBIRD -- my latest album of original music:
• Starbird (2022)
WEBSITE: coreyheuvel.com
I uploaded a version of this classic song with a basic video camera over 10 years ago and pretty much since that time you guys have been bugging me to upload it again with better quality audio / video. Here's one I captured recently on a livestream, I hope you enjoy!
"Superstition" was originally released in 1972 on Stevie's 15th(!) studio album Talking Book. It was a huge song back then and it still gets played all the time on radio, film etc. as well as being an obvious standard for musicians of all types. Truly, one of the greatest songs ever.
FUNFACT: Jeff Beck helped inspire the song by laying down the drum groove while Stevie sorted out the parts on the clavinet... Jeff Beck! On drums!?
Audio Setup Chain:
Guitar and Vocal - AKG c451b Mic and APEX 460 Mic - PRO MPA II - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - 2019 iMac - Logic Pro X - OBS - KZbin
If you have any inquiries send me a message at [e-mail]
#superstition #steviewonder #acoustic

[@coreyheuvel]

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[@jonathanjones3709]

New subscriber for sure. Well done.

[@erouope]

I find it on the apple music.Awesome playing and nice voice.👍🤘

[@haitiyassin9130]

People don’t really understand how Talented this guy is , This is extremely difficult to play and extremely creative

[@oldscoolgaming.5040]

Awesome vocals too.

[@Jake_Reid]

i understand ive been playing guitar 20 years he just need more volume on his acoustic in my oponion this can be resolved by putting the mic closer to the sound hole or get 2 mics

[@pinoydad_0811]

Holy fuck!!!!!

[@brucewatkins1624]

Guitarists understand..😎

[@SixStringSlinger1]

Yeah it's not easy to play. It's a complete feel song. Gotta have great rhythm to play it. This isn't how SRV plays it though, not at all.

[@mimisounds2843]

Wow.. i’m speechless.

[@spicey124]

If anyone deserves to be famous it’s this guy. Not hard to tell he put the work in

[@phxntomplanet]

@@nobutur disagree fully, not only that but he has his own music.

[@tissuepaper9962]

@@nobutur somebody never heard of MFGG

[@andystark3043]

you are one of the best guitarists I've ever seen. I cant get enough of all of your covers dude. Absolutely stunning work dude.

[@isaacjohnson3503]

You’re so right

[@robertobomfin3787]

THIS RHYTHM MAN...

[@the5illbilly]

Agreed. Top go to KZbin.

[@jonahswager4892]

So true

[@ritalustosa9571]

I agree...; have never seen such talent in guitar an Corey also sing too much...! thanks from Brazil...👏👏🌹

[@hye4464]

Best guitar player I’ve ever seen

[@devinperry7533]

Among everything this guy is good at, I think what really sets him apart is his ability to stay right on time during those ripping solos. Many people can't even stay on time with a whole band but he's just by himself. Killer cover as always!

[@Aseyona]

It's easier to stay on time playing by yourself but you are right.

[@garryprendergast6183]

@@Aseyona don't see your shit on here, so how you know it's easier to keep time. ???????

[@objectiveobjective1948]

@@Aseyona Spot on sir as ANY experienced musician will confirm. 🙋‍♂️ keep spreading the love.

[@hanburgundy4317]

@@garryprendergast6183 Because the same issue we face alone as musicians with tempo is only exacerbated with multiple musicians; each person has to keep tempo with one another, and any variance can sway the flow of the entire song. Watch a live video from like Dave Matthews Band or another good stage presence, and see if the tempo keeps the same bpm throughout or if they pick up or slow down over time.

[@MrPendell]

What’s remarkable here is moving seamlessly from rhythmic parts to open soloing, while dropping in carefully placed muted strums and rhythmic motifs as place markers to help listeners keep track of the beat. I’m not a big fan of the ubiquitous click tracks to which most modern digital recordings are snapped. The tools available for digital music production today are amazing- GarageBand which comes loaded free on your IPhone has capabilities that George Martin and the Beatles could not even have dreamed of when they pioneered music creation in a multi track studio setting, but those click tracks can and often do give music a soulless and mechanical feel. This guy’s performances have what the creators from the pre-digital era that he mines for material also had- a flexible but strong and solid inner sense of time which informs every sound he makes.

[@reporterkermit3728]

that solo was UNREAL

[@pizzapizza2225]

For anyone new: Corey is one of the best acoustic guitarists I’ve ever seen. For years he has absolutely shocked me. He is up there with the likes of the best without a doubt, whether it be Tommy Emmanuel or Chet Atkins. He is a phenom and a major talent, and deserves far more recognition than he has.

[@fabiorodrigues3083]

OMG man you are a monster 😃 I'm so glad i found you on youtube.

[@maxi_68]

Same here mate.

[@loulouathome]

Same same

[@DiomardCrabi]

Same here Heah !! a monster or maybe an alien !!! 😃

[@lotharluder2743]

Mee too. Its fucking cool Styl.

[@etownsend9116]

Fabio you are no small fry yourself. You both are monsters! Im subbed to both haha

[@mehdihesari8674]

Your'e easily one of the most talented human beings of all time.

[@jcprometheus5157]

You’re absolutely INSANE before the vocals start, and then I just about shit my pants when you started singing… Good lord man 🤯

[@oalsecnev1]

I left my jaw on the ground. That was seriously sick. I thought after seeing Satriani, Vai, SRV and other major guitarists I couldn't be impressed anymore. I was wrong. Unreal guitar and vocal skills. This guy deserves a big stage.

[@jmc1186]

I truly mean this.... this is my favorite version of this song.. ever. Above both Stevies and everyone else. Omgooossshhhh

[@RecoveredRidleyTruther]

So hard to strum, play lead and keep rhythm singing at the same time. Proper, well done 👏

[@murrayheaney9020]

Not hard for Corey! His just has that Natural Gift!

[@jonhumble7199]

Incredible talent on display here. It takes an enormous amount of discipline, practice and dedication to get to this level of proficiency. Just awesome.

[@smoothbutterscotch]

This is just incredible. The guitar riffs alone are outstanding, but then you somehow figured out how to sing in stride (and extremely well). If I had a full lifetime to practice guitar, this would be my goal. Bravo, Corey.

[@Chris-ho6uf]

I have a bad habit of searching out covers to songs I love. Of all the covers of this song I have heard, they are all just making noise by comparison. You killed it man👍

[@vijitc1209]

Me too. Cover interpretations to me are much more interesting than originals. I am always looking and this was an amazing find.

[@nicholasfreeb2504]

I love how your first video was already mind blowing. Then you re do it 11 years later and totally Blow your own self outa the water with another performance. Please never stop making music

[@NickS-vb1es]

The magic starting at around 2:32...MY GOD! I listen to this about 10 times a day.

[@jmc1186]

I cant stop playing this on repeat 😭😭😭 hits right in the feelies.

[@chuckles1able]

So so good. What a pleasure to watch that perfect acoustic playing and groove. Those fast chord changes are smooth as butter. An animal on guitar, somewhat reminds me of John Mayer.

[@randybachman1075]

GAAAAWD DAAAMN!!!! Now that's how it's done! You definitely got your 10,000 in. Hands down, the best acoustic cover I've ever heard of this song!

[@nerdwithaphonepodcastonyou8784]

How does this not have 5000000 views with 2.5 million subscribers? This world has no taste!

[@mndw1000]

So many superlatives in all the comments so far anyway but to just add my view, this is unbelievably good guitar playing and I have never seen better.

[@drumrit]

Corey you're gonna blow up in a while dude, keep strumming and doing your thing! Love from India

[@howietherriault9086]

The best cover of Superstition I've ever heard. I don't mean just the best solo acoustic version. I mean THE BEST VERSION EVER !!!!

[@carlrichards9333]

Phenomenal, totally agreed.... This Dude is Killer, Vocally & Instrumentally

[@asafuli]

Definitely the best acoustic cover I heard to this song , and I heard some good ones.

[@chicklets4ever51]

Superb. Bringing out the jazz in Stevie. Singing's brilliant too. You make it your own while remaining absolutely faithful to the spirit of the original. The soul.

[@davidallen527]

Love it man love the energy this guy puts into the music that he plays on that guitar that gets you pumped up ready to jam thanks man Big Time see you in the circle my friend thanks again

[@abdelillahmouhib2025]

Incredible and unbelievable as always. Whenever I feel lazy and not in the mood to play guitar I check your videos to get inspired. You're playing a huge role in helping me to practice daily. Thank you dude 🤘🤘🤘

[@coreyheuvel]

Wow, thanks!

[@kimtraaan]

Started smiling as soon as you started singing. You’re incredibly talented. Thanks for sharing that with us.

[@rossonero135]

Best versions... ❤️ This one and the one 10 years ago 😁

[@michaelyouens6133]

It’s blowing my mind and filling me with hope because if this man’s talent he truly is a master blaster hahaha of the scale with talent best cover out there he’s a star 👍🏻🤘😵‍💫❤️😎

[@FirenZomusic]

The real difficulty is having the discipline to study each part, and have the commitment to execute it precisely. Congrats to my bro

[@bestguitar11]

Absolutely amazing!

[@wattch8076]

The playing is so so damn clean and on point. The vocal's successfully encompass Stevie Wonder's.

[@LocoOco]

Amazing, it's people like yourself who make me pick up my guitar everyday. I would more than happy to have a quarter of your talent. Outstanding Corey, You have a great future ahead of you 👏👏👏

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

What a great version of this song! Love the funky grove you got going with it. Your skills are white hot!

[@Eke817]

I have to compliment the videographer for his skillful editing of Corey’s 2.5 extra hands. You can hear them but damned if you can see them.

[@dxdelafu]

Good one!

[@yahormashkou5657]

Hands down best acoustic cover of that song. Bravo!

[@pluto-world]

Oh boy! I can't breathe.... What a technic and rithmic! I didn't ever seen like this before 👌👍🏆

[@shoelessjoe6603]

Wow what a Saturday Morning find! Sitting at my table cruising through youtube covers and SLAM! Nice job. PS came in on Snow and kept hitting the next button,

[@Chriiichriii]

That solo was smooth as hell

[@billnu]

Man that groove! Usually I am all about the intricate fingerpicking but this just rocks man.

[@69markn]

Most epic acoustic guitar jam I’ve seen in a long long time.

[@tonyblack1981]

This gentleman is sincerely about it. Bravo sir 👏🏿

[@aryowisnuwardhana6666]

This is so criminally underrated!

[@spivvo]

Man this man channels funk….. I’ve been playing that for years but he takes it to another level.

[@paulshanahan7881]

Just stumbled upon this. What great musicality. Absolutely brilliant.

[@ChadLuciano]

Excellent cover and talent!

[@tomasstefani7889]

Piece of art

[@kikimbrown]

This is SRV level talent, superb.

[@MarkWintersMusic]

What an amazing an inspiring performance ! Just wow…

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

Came for a guitar/vocal cover, subbed for a fantastic musician and vocalist!

[@abdelillahmouhib2025]

Maaaan you're unbelievable, the work you put in your covers deserves much attention and appreciation. Keep up you're original and true artist.

[@TesWurgie]

Wow, I keep coming back to this over the last several months. It is like a satisfaction to the soul. Thank you.

[@michaellassen5659]

In general I hate it when people just show off for the hell of it... and I LOVE it when people just can´t help themselves by demonstrating their true talent, just like Corey is doing here. so freaking cool!!

[@Nabil-K-H]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@michaelsciortino5519]

You are just GIFTED!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!

[@ifiwasyou_idwannabemetoo]

man thats truly amazing

[@benndickerson4568]

This is what using (FRONT, BACK, LEFT, And RIGHT) Sides of the brain AT THE SAME TIME Looks like.. WOW....

[@jakstrike1]

On a livestream too - so essentially first take?! Mind-blowing.

[@dingelfranz]

Holy fudge boy! You know it!!! Awesome!!!

[@edgonzalez32]

Dude wow I remember watching the first version you uploaded years ago!!! So good.

[@brunoIsmyname]

your a god among men wtf is that playing, bro i love you

[@jimott7342]

I can see myself standing in line to get into an auditorium to see this cat. Hopefully I get a good seat.

[@Twishy_Tee]

Omgeeeeee I am soooo glad I found this channel. My life just got even BETTER!!!!! This guy is amazing! the vocals and the guitar for me! Yesssss!!!!

[@dantallman5345]

Stunned. I never thought I would hear an acoustic cover of Superstition let alone one that is this friggin good.

[@nathanmoore7120]

Corey - I was listening to your version of this that’s 11 year old a few weeks ago. I also commented suggesting you should do a new version with your new sound gear!! Even if it wasn’t to do with my comment, I am gonna take the credit!! 😂 I was literally just listening to your old tune on YT and I looked underneath and seen you did new version, 4 hours ago! As much as I love the old version, I am gonna enjoy this for a while and dare I say it’s even better. 👍🏻

[@Jeremy-zn7gg]

I'm gonna have to learn this. So, I set my KZbin player to 0.5 speed to slow it down and try to understand this arrangement. Got through about the first 30 seconds. There is a ton of subtle dead notes, mutes, and.. kind of...momentary "ghost" chords just in the intro. Really makes me appreciate Corey's technical skill.

[@Jeremy-zn7gg]

That lick at 1:15 is .....difficult to nail.

[@Jeremy-zn7gg]

That bend on the chord at 3:00. Not easy.

[@jurgenhermans5132]

heavenly good man .love this song

[@marsgodoy]

Holy smokes. What an insane amount of talent!

[@superman00001]

One of the most wonderful videos on KZbin. It is astonishingly good.

[@totazzacco3690]

Outstanding! Really good quality sound! Amazing playing with groove and riffs and all! Astonishing voice! Thanks for playing for us!

[@sophiatogka2527]

Great performance from a great artist! Thank you from Greece!

[@rborbe]

Best cover I've ever heard! Wow

[@zianzian1908]

The moment when you would like to hang up your guitar. Corey what you are doing is just incredible!

[@emilymarie9796]

Bro I LOVE this! I've been trying to arrange Superstition for my acoustic set and needed some ideas... First of all, you're amazing! And second of all THANK YOU, you've given me a lot to work with and learn from; you did such a sick job with this. I'm a fan now!

[@herrvierkoetter]

love it! love it ! - I really enjoy a cover if it's a innovative and creative interpretation. Excellent, awesome, super dooper, super stition!

[@oliviervirzi9971]

He s kiling it, so technical and still very groovy. Such a talent!!!

[@dirrtyfloyd]

Amazing, this is a treat to the ears, I would pay to watch him perform live!

[@bapaknyaowel]

My God ! This is... Speachless

[@hjuumnhg]

Cirey é genial, excelente versão; Incrivelmente talentoso, uma combinação de sucesso: bom músico e voz agradável🇧🇷👊

[@CoolguitaristRockstar]

You are beyond this universe brother!

[@Indyblue-s]

Wow bro. I love this KZbin outlet is amazing, and o could so see this cover professionally recorded and popped on Spotify. It would be epic AF. Keep going bro, amazing 🙏❤️

[@LaoDan13]

this is just phenomenal ! your name should be on the pantheon of all great guitarists!

[@jcprometheus5157]

Even talent is impressed by this man !

[@neilmclennan7191]

Outstanding!! Great cover. Awesome skills.

[@carlrichards9333]

This should have 10 zillion million views.... Phewnomenal...🙏

[@juana1483]

Rarely will you see better singing to chord change sync as this superb playing.

[@john71130]

Gods, you are a freaking beast, excellent work

[@DanielClementYoga]

You sir, are incredible.

[@jcofthemuffin3334]

This is phenomenal talent. My word.

[@shaneanderson4406]

Be proud of that dude that was awesome

[@izyfication]

Vocal and guitar is 1 , i love it . Thank you man👍🏻

[@garywilliams3521]

Wow! Standing ovation! Incredible!

[@iconliving9076]

This is a different level of musical intelligence we are witnessing here guys.

[@marcofara6919]

Bravo, Bravissimo! Go Ahead Man from Italy! 👊😎

[@benguibang]

That is pure genius. Greetings from France !!!