Charlie Wilson tells a story (next to impossible to find the story) that there was an original recording/version of this song that was done in Ike Turner's studio. Apparently there was a dispute over payment for studio time, and Ike Turner "took" Stevie's master recordings for the song. According to Charlie, the original version of the song was not country themed, and supposedly was more R&B funk. I have not been able to find any evidence of such a track, but I would love to hear that. I know Stevie has tons of music that we will never get to hear. For instance there was a snippet of a more jazzy version 'I Love You Too Much' from the In Square Circle album that just recently surfaced on TH-cam. While I can understand why he chose the version that he ultimately released on that album, the snippet that I heard sounded much more timeless and catchy. I would love to get stranded in his music vault (with a sufficient supply of food & drink) for a month or year or two.
This song is one of my all time Stevie favorites for so many reason, one being that he artfully features Charlie Wilson on background vocals! At the time of Hotter Than July’s release, The GAP Band were ascending to new levels, Burning & Yearning if I may! 😊 What an amazing time for music!
It REALLY pisses me off when idiots say Stevie isn't actually blind, any fool can clearly see he's truly blind. I was a kid when this was out and I really liked that whole Hotter Than July album...
Questioning it is ignorant, ugly, ridiculous. So is mentioning those peoples’ idiocy here for no reason! It’s literally a conspiracy theory, that thousands of people have been keeping this secret for 60 years. THINK, just try thinking.
I tell them to go look at his "Send One Your Love" video from '79. Stevie has his shades off at certain points of the video and you can clearly see that his eyes aren't functional. That shuts down all that "He's not blind" nonsense.
When I close my eyes, I still have visions.... I am still able to see at night. Eyes closed, I have dreams.... I still see. I'm even able to see the same things that I see when my eyes are closed, as I do when my eyes are opened.
Alessandro de Souza boa tarde Stevie Wonder muita LUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZXXZZXZZZXXXXXZZZXZZZZZZZZZZLUZZZZZXZXZZZZZZZZZXXXZZZZZ Stevie Wonder muita luzzzzz 😊😊😊
This is insane. Stevie you absolute scoundrel!!! How can you not love this man!! 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽❤
God has certainly blessed Stevie with talent!
Amazing. So not a typical SW voice. Almost a country twang. fantastic tune.
"I'm aint gonna stand for it" stevie wonder
Great fucking funk country western song
Yeah hes written and sang other country stuff as well
Charlie Wilson tells a story (next to impossible to find the story) that there was an original recording/version of this song that was done in Ike Turner's studio. Apparently there was a dispute over payment for studio time, and Ike Turner "took" Stevie's master recordings for the song.
According to Charlie, the original version of the song was not country themed, and supposedly was more R&B funk. I have not been able to find any evidence of such a track, but I would love to hear that. I know Stevie has tons of music that we will never get to hear.
For instance there was a snippet of a more jazzy version 'I Love You Too Much' from the In Square Circle album that just recently surfaced on TH-cam. While I can understand why he chose the version that he ultimately released on that album, the snippet that I heard sounded much more timeless and catchy. I would love to get stranded in his music vault (with a sufficient supply of food & drink) for a month or year or two.
@@StillOneder nice.i heard the snippet too
Alot of those pre records were awesome
I guess The TH-cam algorithm was being kind to me today.
Stevie is so beautiful... Love him so much... God bless you Stevie Wonder...🙏🍀♾️
Best country song ever!
My all time favorite album by any artist
Oh just to be fly on the wall during those times around Stevie in the studio making magic
Genius at work, mind blown 🤯
For sure.
This song is one of my all time Stevie favorites for so many reason, one being that he artfully features Charlie Wilson on background vocals! At the time of Hotter Than July’s release, The GAP Band were ascending to new levels, Burning & Yearning if I may! 😊 What an amazing time for music!
It REALLY pisses me off when idiots say Stevie isn't actually blind, any fool can clearly see he's truly blind. I was a kid when this was out and I really liked that whole Hotter Than July album...
Questioning it is ignorant, ugly, ridiculous. So is mentioning those peoples’ idiocy here for no reason! It’s literally a conspiracy theory, that thousands of people have been keeping this secret for 60 years. THINK, just try thinking.
He's definitely blind. Just check how he feels the keys for finger positions
Same here, incredible fools
I tell them to go look at his "Send One Your Love" video from '79. Stevie has his shades off at certain points of the video and you can clearly see that his eyes aren't functional. That shuts down all that "He's not blind" nonsense.
When I close my eyes, I still have visions.... I am still able to see at night. Eyes closed, I have dreams.... I still see. I'm even able to see the same things that I see when my eyes are closed, as I do when my eyes are opened.
Hotter than July!
I love watching The Maestro/Genius at work.
One of my favorite albums ever. Just loaded with classics.
And along with Charlie Wilson and his brother in background on album
wow i could cry
Love love love that live version
Amazing
The range is fantastic, I love this take
3rd Oct 2024 😍
thanks for cropping the video! love this clip of him playing
I love this song ..
GOAT 🐐
Maravilhoso. ♥️👋🏾
Querido Stevie 🇧🇷
Love it!
Wondering if that's the first Linn drum machine, the LM1. Maybe a prototype?!
Yes, looks and sounds like an LM-1 to me - it was released in 1980, and Stevie reportedly bought one of the first.
@RJJNY that's is linn lm1 drum computer
I love it so much, Stevie Wonder!!
Multi talented...Stevie...MY Stevie!!!!Love you🎵🎶🎵🎶💋
Don't wanna believe what they're telling me... Somebody's been picking in my cherry tree... Don't wanna misjudge somebody by mistake....
Heaven sent...
Com os óculos tbm ele é lindo. Ele foi lindo na juventude e agora acho ele lindo também.
He does country better than the country guys that’s some straight Conway twitty country for your ass
Genius!!!
Stevie all in one ❤
💎
40 years before Old Town Road.
大好きな曲！🎉
Eu tbm amo tanto esse cara
So great ! Love it :)
Alessandro de Souza boa tarde Stevie Wonder muita LUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZXXZZXZZZXXXXXZZZXZZZZZZZZZZLUZZZZZXZXZZZZZZZZZXXXZZZZZ Stevie Wonder muita luzzzzz 😊😊😊
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i always wonder how blind pianists know when they're sitting in front of middle c.
they’re blind not deaf 😂
❤️
Go head Stevie
Only 30 years before ed Sheeran was doing it. One off is our Stevie!
Stevie wonder eu sou fã, eu amo, eu tudo.
É mais lindo sem os óculos.
the beat sounds like "happy birthday" beat
From same album “Hotter Than July” 🔥🔥🔥