Stevie's song choice is nothing short of perfect. Fitting sentiment!! Rest well MJ & thank you for all you gave us. To the Jackson family, I wish you peace.
I remember watching this live. Was so powerful. There will never be another Michael or Stevie for that matter. It's just a shame now that one of my favorite Stevie ballads will forever be linked to this funeral.
@@ChristinaSeastrunkJa was hast Du gedacht,wann er sonst geht?Was wäre gewesen,wenn er im Frühling,Herbst,und/oder Winter gegangen wäre?Dachtest Du,das Du dann was hättest ändern können an dieser Sache?/an dem ganzen?
Stevie wonder and Michael Jackson is actually family …let’s hope and pray someone who is still preserved by God will perform for Stevie ❤😢this was so moving and powerful
@reesesncreme Sounds like Stevie was expressing his own feelings about the corrupt people in the music industry who probably didn’t pay him what he was/is worth years ago. Because Stevie Wonder is at the epitome of music entertainment in voice, song, and instrument. This song is expressing what many of the entertainment stars felt but were afraid to say about Michael’s untimely death; they knew he was killed and they were hurt and mad. Stevie sung the hell out of this song that touched my spirit!!! I cried like a baby and had to pull myself together even today. There will never be another Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder as well as Maurice White even though his death was by natural causes, we think. Stevie is still with us but when he is gone, we will miss him too.
Stevie spoke the truth in this song. The greed of man will be far away from me, and my soul can be free, and they won't go when i go......S.I.P Michael! I love you forever!!!
OMG I can't stop crying watchig this. Michael was so beautiful inside and out, and I am so sad that he's gone. Everybody keep saying that I should be happy that he has his new found peace. Don't get me wrong, I am happy for him, but I'm saddened because I feel that he left this earth feeling that he wasn't loved or appreciated.He didn't deserve it, it just makes me sad.
Listen to him!!! We are witnessing one of GOD’s greatest gifts to mankind. I’ve never phantomed how someone can play a piano and sing at the same time; WOW!!! He plays beautifully and sings equally strong. GOD has blessed us with a “Wonder” in Stevie Wonder!!! He was made to sing!!! He; Michael Jackson; Earth, Wind, and Fire; and The Isley Brothers are the top selling more hit-making artists of all time in my book. They cannot be replaced nor duplicated!!!
The best song at the Memorian, you can really feel his sorrow. I was trying hard to hold back my tears but during this I cryed so much... Love from Italy
doesnt matter how many times i've watched it. still hits so fucking hard every time i come back. i was watching this live from brazil in 09. love you mj.
Beside that Stevie Wonder is a music genious, his voice is full of energy and feelings, that brings tears in one´s eyes. His voice is "trembling" here from sadness, but he´s trying to avoid it !!
My friend at school just lost her husband. The words are so fitting to her. Rupert Thorneloe left behind two very little girls who will never know their daddy. To all the children who have lost a father this is a beautiful song.
OMG! Three years later it still feels like he just died. I am still heartbroken. Out of all the celebrities that came and gone, Michael was the first one that I mourned. He was 1 in a million. Stevie did a great job. I got so emotional. Especially when he performed TWGWIG. Michael have left a galaxy size whole in the music world. The memorial was worthy of the king that will ever be MICHAEL JACKSON. RIP
In those moments, I thought I couldn't stay at more songs, because my heart was broken in pieces, in a hundred pieces; and then came Stevie, his voice cracking with emotion as he called out his friend's name during the song, and I cried, I cried like I never did before. I miss him so much, and I do know that in your heart he's still alive, with or without a God.
It don't need comment, but I must yet... nobody will be like a Michael, Luther, or Whitney... big big STARS in all the this WORLD!!! Stevie, U are deep in my heart, your voice and songs are filling on my days, my life... ♥♥♥ lots of kisses from Slovakia!
I watched this live. I cried then and I cry now. I hate death. I miss people that I've lost terribly. I'm terrified to lose people that I love. What's crazy is that it's them or me. It's part of life but I still hate it.
by far the best performance (other than Jermaine) So touching and emotional - it made me cry on the day - what a lovely man - love u stevie -- R.I.P Michael , i love you so much xxx
It was already hard for me to watch this live. I was a BIG MJ fan! One of the tethers to this world for my Mother and I. She used to make me perform as MJ when i was a little kid in talent shows. I would actually win! 😂 She died when i was 17. The bond that my Mother and I had through MJ...Stevie...they keep me connected to her even in after she has transitioned. So, when Michael passed...it hurt me so bad because on of those tethers was cut. And when Stevie sang...broke me down frfr. Stevie Wonder...just the epitome of excellence.🖤😞👊🏿
wow. watching it again a year later and it seems like no time has passed. tears still fall, not as bitter perhaps, but i don't think the sadness over michael's passing will ever leave me. you're just another part of me now, michael. love you forever.
Очень очень грустно... Спустя 15 лет ... Майкл нам так тебя не хватает 😢.... Это видео прям в сердце ❤️ реву сижу.... Не могу остановиться...... Майкл я люблю тебя бесконечно ♥️
Even years after you died Michael I still cry and hurt . I love you please come back . It breaks my heart I feel like just yesterday you were still here , king of pop rest in peace my friend :/
my heart still cray, cry so hard too hear this song, o ,i think people for evry year will anderstund, the meaning ,how we lost, the greates man som whas at the eart, he blow his soul too us all. all fore L.O.V.E .love you michael.j. hug
ianrider102: I totally agree with you about the news stations broadcasting this but, think about this? They ONLY aired his Memorial so that people all over the world could watch it. It was a courtesy from the Jackson family.
such a brilliant song! awww man im deviststed michael jackson is no longer with us!! he was the best entertainer of all time and a true saint. KING OF EVERYTHING if you ask me lol. but did stevie just say that michael jackson did a cover of this song???? i would literally melt in my chair if i heard MJ sing this. someone let me know please. nice one. thanks for being the best MJ.
He started with fundamental religious thought that God is good and he needed Michael far more. However, through performing two songs, an artist in Stevie gets stronger and the final roar was "Michael, hey, don't you go!"
Marvin, Luther, MJ, Aretha, Whitney... Stevie sang goodbye to all these greats and stands strong😢❤
The pain and emotion in his voice when he sings “Michael, why didn’t you stay?” Is heartbreaking, even now all these years later.
❤❤❤❤❤ So touching ❤❤❤l❤❤ls so very Sad ❤❤❤
Stevie is the best singer ever
AMEN...GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR AWARENESS...MOST DONT CONCEIVE THIS F A C T ❤
Stevie's song choice is nothing short of perfect.
Fitting sentiment!!
Rest well MJ & thank you for all you gave us.
To the Jackson family, I wish you peace.
Sent MJ off the right right way
💯
Well said.
Coldest transition into I Won’t Go omg
That piano rif 🤲
I remember watching this live. Was so powerful. There will never be another Michael or Stevie for that matter. It's just a shame now that one of my favorite Stevie ballads will forever be linked to this funeral.
So true, and my dearest friend died on summer. I feel the same as the lyric "never dreamed you leave in summer "
You are right. Stevie and Michael
Talent you will never see again in our lifetime
@@ChristinaSeastrunkJa was hast Du gedacht,wann er sonst geht?Was wäre gewesen,wenn er im Frühling,Herbst,und/oder Winter gegangen wäre?Dachtest Du,das Du dann was hättest ändern können an dieser Sache?/an dem ganzen?
I couldn't hold back tears when I first watched this live....
@@infinitecontent8001me neither 😢Stevies performance blew me away and still does every time I hear it❤
So, so beautiful and fitting...I can't believe it's been 14 yrs.
I cried so hard at this part. My 2 favorite artists
Moi aussi
Stevie wonder and Michael Jackson is actually family …let’s hope and pray someone who is still preserved by God will perform for Stevie ❤😢this was so moving and powerful
i cried. extremely touching. this song fit perfectly...
man.i bet if michael jackson saw this
he would be amazed at the beauty
the songs fits mike EXACTLY the lyrics r SPOT ON...amazing this was written long before...rest in paradise michael our angel
@reesesncreme Sounds like Stevie was expressing his own feelings about the corrupt people in the music industry who probably didn’t pay him what he was/is worth years ago. Because Stevie Wonder is at the epitome of music entertainment in voice, song, and instrument.
This song is expressing what many of the entertainment stars felt but were afraid to say about Michael’s untimely death; they knew he was killed and they were hurt and mad.
Stevie sung the hell out of this song that touched my spirit!!! I cried like a baby and had to pull myself together even today.
There will never be another Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder as well as Maurice White even though his death was by natural causes, we think. Stevie is still with us but when he is gone, we will miss him too.
Amen to all of this 🙏💯
Stevie spoke the truth in this song. The greed of man will be far away from me, and my soul can be free, and they won't go when i go......S.I.P Michael! I love you forever!!!
When he departs. who will be left to sing at his funeral, he sang for most of his friends memorial services...
That is 😭
Just Good Friends...
U r doing too much thinking.stevie not leaving us no time soon
John Legend
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I cry everytime i watch this. So powerful and touching
Tears in my eyes...This is REAL feelings....
This is still sad to me till this day
OMG I can't stop crying watchig this. Michael was so beautiful inside and out, and I am so sad that he's gone. Everybody keep saying that I should be happy that he has his new found peace. Don't get me wrong, I am happy for him, but I'm saddened because I feel that he left this earth feeling that he wasn't loved or appreciated.He didn't deserve it, it just makes me sad.
Goosebumps ... thank you Stevie... Rest In Peace Michael...
Stevie Wonder PLEASE stay...
He stays.
2023, and still moved by this
What a moving performance...
True!🙂
💯💯💯
Quel bel hommage, j'ai les larmes 😢 qui montent.
Merci Mr stevie Wonder.
Paix à son âme, Michael Jackson, un autre grand , très grand ❤
Listen to him!!! We are witnessing one of GOD’s greatest gifts to mankind. I’ve never phantomed how someone can play a piano and sing at the same time; WOW!!! He plays beautifully and sings equally strong. GOD has blessed us with a “Wonder” in Stevie Wonder!!! He was made to sing!!!
He; Michael Jackson; Earth, Wind, and Fire; and The Isley Brothers are the top selling more hit-making artists of all time in my book. They cannot be replaced nor duplicated!!!
Best performance/song of the ceremony
It's stevie wonder,no one can match him
The best song at the Memorian, you can really feel his sorrow. I was trying hard to hold back my tears but during this I cryed so much...
Love from Italy
sad but so beautiful performance...
stevie wonder sings with such passion in this video...very moving~
Rip Michael Jackson
damn best interpretation of "they won't go when i go" oh oh stevie, that is really GREAT!!! thank you for this...
doesnt matter how many times i've watched it. still hits so fucking hard every time i come back. i was watching this live from brazil in 09. love you mj.
Beside that Stevie Wonder is a music genious, his voice is full of energy and feelings, that brings tears in one´s eyes. His voice is "trembling" here from sadness, but he´s trying to avoid it !!
My friend at school just lost her husband. The words are so fitting to her. Rupert Thorneloe left behind two very little girls who will never know their daddy. To all the children who have lost a father this is a beautiful song.
Give Your Friend My Deepest Condolences 💓💓!!
Ive been on such a Stevie kick but this... omg😢❤
OMG! Three years later it still feels like he just died. I am still heartbroken. Out of all the celebrities that came and gone, Michael was the first one that I mourned. He was 1 in a million. Stevie did a great job. I got so emotional. Especially when he performed TWGWIG. Michael have left a galaxy size whole in the music world. The memorial was worthy of the king that will ever be MICHAEL JACKSON. RIP
It still hurts....I always Love you Michael♡♡♡
RIP MJ
In those moments, I thought I couldn't stay at more songs, because my heart was broken in pieces, in a hundred pieces; and then came Stevie, his voice cracking with emotion as he called out his friend's name during the song, and I cried, I cried like I never did before. I miss him so much, and I do know that in your heart he's still alive, with or without a God.
...begs the question.. who will one day sing for the Mr Wonder!, of wonders.. ❤
My two favorite songs❤ Perfection.🔥
Incredible, moving, chilling...
God is always good ., when you follow him..
Stevie Is such a Gold hearted man
No One could Better Say farewell to Mike.
Teo Angels
i love you GRANDMA I LOVE YOU
Very good song
My God that's a beautiful song!
Outstanding heartfelt performance!❤
Still cant belive that him is gone...
My sentiment exactly!!!...I lost it when I heard Stevie sing these words yesterday...
thank you stevie, we love you michael...
left me with tears... rest in peace MJ.
This song is an absolute beauty and only stevie can do it the stevie wonder way for Michael Jackson..👌quality. Legends👍
Stevie Wonder at his Best
I really loved the music of Michael Jackson through all the years. Still If I had to pick my one artist of all times...
Pure unadulterated genius
Rip micheal Joseph Jackson
8/29/1958-6/25/2009
I wish you woulda seen your favorite cousin performance
Beautiful song and very appropriate. RIP MJ!
It don't need comment, but I must yet... nobody will be like a Michael, Luther, or Whitney... big big STARS in all the this WORLD!!! Stevie, U are deep in my heart, your voice and songs are filling on my days, my life... ♥♥♥ lots of kisses from Slovakia!
I watched this live. I cried then and I cry now. I hate death. I miss people that I've lost terribly. I'm terrified to lose people that I love. What's crazy is that it's them or me. It's part of life but I still hate it.
I lost my Auntie this Summer...it hurts so bad
by far the best performance (other than Jermaine) So touching and emotional - it made me cry on the day - what a lovely man - love u stevie -- R.I.P Michael , i love you so much xxx
So heartfelt. Feeling the great loss of Michael and this life-giving blessing of a song by Stevie. Thank you.
Wow, Stevie's amazing voice has remained untarnished with age. Something that usually affects older legends, and some younger ones, like Mariah Carey.
I think in Mariah's case, she always had nodules but was able to work around it for a good decade and a half until she couldn't anymore.
Facts if I remember correctly she needed help on stage this year and many after
waouh! this theme is so beautifull
I have goosebumps on goosebumps
It was already hard for me to watch this live. I was a BIG MJ fan! One of the tethers to this world for my Mother and I. She used to make me perform as MJ when i was a little kid in talent shows. I would actually win! 😂
She died when i was 17. The bond that my Mother and I had through MJ...Stevie...they keep me connected to her even in after she has transitioned. So, when Michael passed...it hurt me so bad because on of those tethers was cut. And when Stevie sang...broke me down frfr.
Stevie Wonder...just the epitome of excellence.🖤😞👊🏿
Amazing, best tribute of the night, very emotional
love Stevie
A wonderful tribute. RIP Michael. You have peace now.
this gives me the shivers... its so good
@rdenisedb
You understood it just like i did. Thank you, my friend. Stevie's passion was palpable.
RIP sweet Michael
I 'm crying😢😢😢❤❤❤
Amazing performance.. rip mj
wow.
watching it again a year later and it seems like no time has passed. tears still fall, not as bitter perhaps, but i don't think the sadness over michael's passing will ever leave me. you're just another part of me now, michael. love you forever.
thank you for posting this, I needed to hear Stevie again as i was too distraught when watching it live.
RIP Micheal. Maybe now they'll leave you alone.
Very touching.
Rest in Peace Michael
So amazing 😢😢 love MJ
Thanks so much for posting......couldn't watch the service but really wanted to see Stevie since I knew he'd be awesome.
amazing.
Очень очень грустно... Спустя 15 лет ... Майкл нам так тебя не хватает 😢.... Это видео прям в сердце ❤️ реву сижу.... Не могу остановиться...... Майкл я люблю тебя бесконечно ♥️
저도 추모식에서 들은 이 노래를 잊지 못하겠더군요.
Even years after you died Michael I still cry and hurt . I love you please come back . It breaks my heart I feel like just yesterday you were still here , king of pop rest in peace my friend :/
I cry everytime..with all my heart♥((
my heart still cray, cry so hard too hear this song, o ,i think people for evry year will anderstund, the meaning ,how we lost, the greates man som whas at the eart, he blow his soul too us all. all fore L.O.V.E .love you michael.j. hug
les larmes sont toujours si forte! Je ne peux me résigner à sa mort!
beautifulllll!!!!!
I stand here before you not knowing what to say, when I was young I knew the day would come, but
then It seem so far away.
I miss you Auntie BD!!!😢😢😢😢
Why didn't you stay!?😢
R.I.P😢
I LOVE AND MISS YOU MJ!!!!!
I’d love to hear the tape of MJ’s version wow
ianrider102: I totally agree with you about the news stations broadcasting this but, think about this?
They ONLY aired his Memorial so that people all over the world could watch it.
It was a courtesy from the Jackson family.
Esteban b 9-24-56 d 8-28-2024 rip we love you see you in heaven kind sir
Muito emocionante!! Michael - king of Pop we will love you forever!!!
ily this song
such a brilliant song! awww man im deviststed michael jackson is no longer with us!! he was the best entertainer of all time and a true saint. KING OF EVERYTHING if you ask me lol. but did stevie just say that michael jackson did a cover of this song???? i would literally melt in my chair if i heard MJ sing this. someone let me know please. nice one. thanks for being the best MJ.
i miss you my angel michael.... :''(((
thanks a million for posting this
Stevie, your wonderfull! So MJ too! I would like to be there watching you. But doesnt matter! I can see how wonderfull it was. peace :)
🙌🙌🙌 Stevie
He started with fundamental religious thought that God is good and he needed Michael far more. However, through performing two songs, an artist in Stevie gets stronger and the final roar was "Michael, hey, don't you go!"