Paul Simon won a Grammy for best album in 1976 and in his acceptance speech he said "I'd like to thank Stevie Wonder who didn't make an album this year"

@kaibricturner8836

Жыл бұрын

That’s funny 😁

@thesuncollective1475

Жыл бұрын

well said

@user-vu7us9sw9i

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 classic!!!

@owenbb505

Жыл бұрын

I thought that was in '86, wasnt it? when Paul won for "Graceland"?

@lemiro13

Жыл бұрын

@@owenbb505 it was 1976 for the album Still Crazy After All These Years

That entire album is a masterpiece

@falcon215

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@elizabethfranco1284

Жыл бұрын

They need to do the whole album

@supasoulproductions

Жыл бұрын

Def in the running for Greatest album of all time.

@straycatttt2766

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethfranco1284 , it’s a triple album so that would take awhile

@daviddragavon7555

Жыл бұрын

You are right, sir..and he had a string of them.

For several years in the 70's, Stevie Wonder could do no wrong - every track was a revelation, funky and beautiful and smart and perfect.

@panchopuskas1

Жыл бұрын

the change in music from black artists back in the day like (long list of whoever are your favourites) to today is truly depressing..... SW was truly a master of the art, but he was one of many, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cook etc etc etc....

@biff9999

Жыл бұрын

@@panchopuskas1 Well said.

@jadeblackwell6227

Жыл бұрын

Motown needs to make a comeback. Only person with this sound now is Bruno Mars.

@maxinezook3835

Жыл бұрын

@@jadeblackwell6227 John Legend & Boyz II Men also have a similar sound.

@ddthor

Жыл бұрын

I remember watching a Grammy awards show in the mid 70s when Paul Simon won album of the year. The first person that he thanked on the podium was Stevie Wonder for not releasing an album that year.

A blind kid from Saginaw Michigan who had a #1 hit at 13 years old with Fingertips and became more magnificent as he aged.

According to Prince the best album ever made! It is a true gem that, after decades, still is a class on it’s own.

@KD-cd2ck

11 ай бұрын

And Michael Jackson

@keithroberts4952

10 ай бұрын

Elton john has said so as well. He takes a copy with him whenever he travels.

@gmoney8585

4 ай бұрын

Prince didnt do to shabby with sign of the times

The amount of ridiculously amazing music this dude put out in a lifetime is scary...This track is perfection, plain and simple.

Can we all just take a moment and marvel at how amazing the music was in the 70’s? Non-stop bangers!

@tfrench4366

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 70's. The music was amazing. All I listen to is 70's music. I drummed that music into the heads of my four children when they were growing up. They can barely listen to today's music. Why, because they know what great music sounds like!!

@kjmorley

Жыл бұрын

@@tfrench4366 High school and university for me. So many great concerts I could’ve gone to, but didn’t. I still regret that.

@simplecarnivore

11 ай бұрын

So glad I was a teenager in the magical 70's

@CrookBrown

10 ай бұрын

By far the greatest era of R&B!

@danyellcharles

8 ай бұрын

music in all genres- blues, rock, r and b, soul, gospel, jazz, and country. American music decade

Stevie Wonder made Talking Book, Innervisions, Fullfingness First Finale, Song In The Key Of Life all back to back through the 70’s and every single one of these albums is pure perfection.

@thetannaree

Жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@brendahhstiles9992

Жыл бұрын

I recently sold all my albums and those 4 were among them…I have some regret😞

@ldlanter

Жыл бұрын

@Jay Jay Adamo Hard to disagree

@gerardodoherty9178

Жыл бұрын

​@@ldlanterhunnerd percent!

@stevemalek2970

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, all of them are masterpieces.

Raise your hand if you could listen to Stevie Wonder hum forever. Angelic.

@jimwilson5148

Жыл бұрын

🙋‍♀️

@landonbrownexcultmember4875

10 ай бұрын

​@@jimwilson5148👋🏽👋🏽🖐🏾🖐🏾

The phrase "musical genius" almost seems like it's not enough to describe Stevie. Such a monumental talent.

I played this at husband's funeral. This is how much I loved him ❤

@primeminister66

Ай бұрын

RIH

@cm4n63

Ай бұрын

sorry for your loss; what a beautiful song to pick

tell yourself that in a single album there are monsters like "As", "Sir Duke, "Pastime Paradise", "Isn't she Lovely", "Another Star" or "I Wish"... Stevie Wonder is a living legend 🙏

@jofoster1596

Жыл бұрын

My all-time fave album, The killer opening track was not even a single, this song "As" but my fave "Another Star" and every track a masterpiece

@pebblesanddirt

Жыл бұрын

⁠@@jofoster1596 so glad to read the love for Another Star - just wonderful.

@jofoster1596

Жыл бұрын

@@pebblesanddirt yes stunning song

@scottsotan9951

Жыл бұрын

"Innervisions" was him saying "I am the greatest". Fulfillingness' First Finale was him saying "I aint' done" and "Songs in the key of life" was him saying "And I am forever".

@edwardmason741

Жыл бұрын

Don't leave "Ebony Eyes" off that list either. :)

Hey A&A! Way back when I was a child, my father bought the album "Songs in the Key of Life" for me as an Xmas present. In fact, he bought two copies. The other copy was for him. I've known since I was a kid how brilliant and special the music on that album is. My Dad passed away some years ago. The song "As" helped me process that grief. Whenever I hear this song, I think of him and all the bonds we shared. Especially the love of music like this that we shared with each other. Peace, guys.

@katherinemartin394

Жыл бұрын

What a lovely bond to always have with your father.

@anthonytice3028

Жыл бұрын

My oldest sister gave it to me for my 17th birthday

@TischTosh

Жыл бұрын

My dad got 2 copies of "Songs..." also! I was 6 but practically stole his, so within a week his just bought his own. 😅

@eileencastillo6323

Жыл бұрын

My dad and I shared a music bond as well. I have the album cover of my first album that he gave me when I was 10, in a frame on my wall. No clue what happened to the record. 😊

@maryk446

Жыл бұрын

@@TischTosh It should have been an ad for the album back when it was released - "Songs in the key of life" - the new Stevie Wonder album so good, you'll want to buy two copies!"

"Song In The Key Of Life" is as close as you can get to a perfect album.

The whole album, '...Key of Life', is a masterpiece!

Just imagine what it did to us 15 year olds back in 1976 when this record was played during recess in the school cafeteria! For months we kept asking to play this whole album again and again. We saved our allowance for weeks, bought the album and memorized all the lyrics. I still play the album and can still sing it word for word.

@armadillotoe

Жыл бұрын

You can imagine being in my 20s and having this rock down the halls of the Air Force barracks. Ok, it was coming from my room, but everyone was listening.

@TischTosh

Жыл бұрын

Yes, me too, every word. The lyrics were printed on the inside; I'm convinced that this accelerated my learning to read 😂

@lavelleadams9591

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

There really is nothing quite like the sound of a Rhodes piano. And Stevie Wonder uses it so beautifully. And it goes without saying that Wonder's voice is beyond compare.

@jefffogertymusic2023

Жыл бұрын

Actually alot of the Rhoades is Herbie Hancock on AS.

Songs In The Key Of Life was not only a double album, it also included a 3rd disk, a 7 inch EP with an additional 4 songs! And basically every track was killer in one way or another. Also, I spoke to him on the phone once, just for 15 seconds or so, but still. He called the recording studio where I worked, wanting to leave a message with my boss. I took the message and he gave me his real name, Steveland Morris, which I somehow happened to know. I hung up and said to my friend, "I was just talking to Stevie Wonder!!"

Arguably Stevie Wonder’s most powerful love song. The keyboard work is what gets me every time, the Rhodes runs in the same vein of Billy Preston, and of course the raspy vocals are killer. One of my all time favourite love songs :))

@jasonhardison7103

Жыл бұрын

I agree I had will it go round in circles in my head the whole time.

@andreperez251

Жыл бұрын

Herbie Hancock on the Rhodes is just incredible

@Russ_Keith

Жыл бұрын

@@andreperez251 Yes but I've always felt it was criminally buried in the mix.

@richarthur3069

11 ай бұрын

I heard this was a love song a parent had for a handicapped child. One of my personal favorites.🏆🏅😊

@chaci1

10 ай бұрын

It’s definitely Ribbon in the sky or knocks me off my feet

Isn’t that one of the greatest things you could ever hear in your life. A musical genius right there in the groove. Awesome

S tier all day. His best vocal performance IMHO. And that ride bell! Stellar...

Alex about danced out of that chair lol.

Oh I have waited a long time for this. Stevie is the GOATTTTTTTT. Humanity needs more albums and songs like the ones in Key of Life!

Stevie Wonder is a genius. He had a string of unbelievable albums. This was off the chart.

The album is a masterpiece... He was the Prince of his generation, a true genius, a modern day pop Mozart. His body of work in the 60's, 70's and 80's is amazing. He doesn't get the credit he deserves...

@2theleft2theleft

11 ай бұрын

Even prince said “songs in the key of life” is one of the best albums ever made!

For real though I don’t think I fully appreciated Stevie Wonder until your videos. I always knew these songs but took them for granted and didn’t realize what an absolute genius Stevie Wonder is.

No words for how beautiful this song is.

That whole double album is a banger.

1976-77 was my senior year in high school, and this album is one reason why it was so special. It truly was the peak of his most creative output.

@janetking2035

Жыл бұрын

Hey gasaholic47🙋! That was also my senior year! This album was ALL OVER THE PLACE!! I grooved on it myself!! 🎹

@gasaholic47

Жыл бұрын

@@janetking2035 So much good stuff came out that year. Frampton Comes Alive, Aja, The Stranger.....There was a bounty of music then. How times have changed.

@donnadubyak6504

Жыл бұрын

Mine too, I turned 64 yesterday.

@janetking2035

Жыл бұрын

@@gasaholic47 That's why we love our GREAT music from OUR TIME in life. We know that we'll NEVER have that again. I believe that from 1955-1985(that's 30yrs) was a run of the GREATEST time in music!! In my opinion, it ALL went 👎 down hill after the mid 80's. ✌️to you. 🌷Janet💐

@nancy9478

Жыл бұрын

Class of 77 in the house!! We had the best music for sure, so much variety.

We are never going to have another like him... Our generation has the greatest artists ever in this era of music. (Most) The stuff from the current era is void of feeling and soul.

@mobanewman7139

Жыл бұрын

I try not to rag on other music, but it kinda seems that way.

@patriciamorgan6545

Жыл бұрын

Well, one difference is that we had actual musicians, with musical training, and not mere artists. Also, Auto tune has sucked the life out of current music. It's the little imperfections that make a song unique.

@tonycrouse6544

Жыл бұрын

@@patriciamorgan6545 Heck I'd take late 60's bubblegum over most of the junk today.

@gbulmer

Жыл бұрын

I can agree there is a lot more "music" out there every year than than the 70s. There is a huge volume of over produced, synthetic, formulaic rubbish which makes it harder to find the cream. However, the cream is still being made. We need to search harder to find the good stuff. Japanese bands are driving metal and rock forward. Europeans like Dirty Loops are changing Pop. Great music is there, but much of it is created outside the USA. Jazz is alive and well too. Listen to Snarky Puppy. They record in the Netherlands! Please have faith. Search out modern _real_ musicians, and support them. Otherwise the sh!t will win. Best Wishes. ☮

@keithjoye2114

Жыл бұрын

Mainstream commercial music is. It takes a lot of digging to find gems sometimes.

Steve Wonder was a child prodigy and has proven to be a truly unique gift to the music world. When another is born capable of wearing that mans shoes, I will be long gone for sure.

@saschaD02

Жыл бұрын

Prince came and went...You missed him? ;)

@sallybannister6224

Жыл бұрын

Not even close ... Princewad brilliant, but couldn't even come close to SW.

@saschaD02

Жыл бұрын

“If Michael was the King of Pop, Prince should be the Emperor. Prince fought for his artistic freedom. He didn’t allow anyone or anything to get in his way. By following his own path, Prince took music to a whole other place, like the Beatles did. He wanted to change the way things were, like Marvin Gaye did. When you do that, you have to be very sure of yourself.” -Stevie Wonder

It actually feels strange that Stevie Wonder hasn’t been front and center for such a long time. The way he just constantly gave us magic it seemed unfathomable that it wouldn’t be endless.

@arijitsengupta9766

8 ай бұрын

Yes

"Ribbons In the Sky" and "OverJoyed" are immaculate Tunes, Stevie at his absolute best.

@SoEyeSpy

Жыл бұрын

Ribbons in the Sky ❤❤❤❤❤

@clintatk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I read “Overjoyed” and a wave of nostalgic and wonderful memories flooded in.

@caryriggs5719

Жыл бұрын

Overjoyed is criminally underated

@seanluv1

Жыл бұрын

Overjoyed has got to be one of the most beautifully sung songs ever

Alex looks like he may have actually levitated at one point during that song. Greatness. What more is there to say.

Stevie is a master composer and performer.

This is one of the FINEST ALBUMS ever to be recorded. There is a second keyboardist on this song, his name is Herbie Hancock !!Every song is stunning. Check out ALL DAY SUCKER

@surlechapeau

Жыл бұрын

I second Herbie Hancock!! I love his "Just Around the Corner", "Shiftless Shuffle" and "Calypso" ! You have to be a great keyboardist to get away with calling one of you're albums 'Mr. Hands' !

Songs in the Key of Life is Stevie Wonder at the absolute peak of his musical, vocal, and lyrical powers. A landmark album

Stevie has one of the most beautiful voices! 🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️👍

"As" has been my favorite song from my favorite album since college.

We didn’t have computers or smartphones in the 70’s but we had stereos and we had the best music. I wouldn’t change it if I could.

I’m ashamed I didn’t appreciate these Stevie gems when I was a young man. The man WAS and IS a musical genius.😎

Monster album of the year- the entire industry basically said "we're not worthy". Also a welcome alternative to Disco for many.

@KathySandru

Жыл бұрын

I remember watching the Grammys when the album was in contention. People joked he should put a chair onstage so he can get his Grammys handed to him. Overall he won 4 including Album of the Year. Wonder has 25 Grammys under his belt.

@fayesouthall6604

7 ай бұрын

I love this and disco, go figure 😂😂

This is my FAVORITE SONG by MY FAVORITE ARTIST. It will always re-energize my soul and spirit!!!

You know the song they're reviewing is something special when it's all they can do to remain seated. 🙂

Ever since you started reviewing Stevie Wonder I have waited for this song to come up - S plus and simply one of the greatest songs ever made.

A master work. I Love Stevie's raspy "ah" 3:58 just before "We all know sometimes life hates and troubles ..."

@Skeezer66

Жыл бұрын

I personally call that his 'voice of God' moment!

Thanks for posting this. "True love asks for nothing, her acceptance is the way we pay" was some of the best advice I ever got spiritually and in my marriage. And it came in a groving way. One of the best lines in rock history, not to mention awesome music from a genius..

I wore the needle out with this album. This album got my through my childhood. The songs resonate across decades and generations. They are, at once, beautiful, soulful, grooving. So fearless, so encouraging. I love this song and this album.

I adore this song. His note, chord, lyric and production choices are phenominal. Growing up wanting this lyrically created unrealistic aspirations.

I was lucky enough to get our companies suite tickets to this tour, only because it was during the world series and I guess we were in it? Lol He played for 4 hours straight. This entire album, plus tons of his other hits - and he kept everyone in the audience updated with the score ❤ It was an amazing experience.

It was a GREAT time to be alive with music like that being produced. Stevie...that album...HUGE.

Congrats on finally getting to one of the very best songs of the last century. Even in a career filled with as many stunningly high peaks as Stevie's, this song is his Mt. Everest.

A&A, you’ll love his “Ribbon In The Sky”, "You Haven't Done Nothin'", “My Cherie Amour” and dozens more!!! What a great song "As" is!

@SoEyeSpy

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with this ✌

On of Stevie's best. Another is "Creepin'" Nobody makes music this good anymore.

This reaction was just TOO GOOD to not put it out to the universe! It's the best wedding song I could've picked!

Songs In The Key Of Life. A straight up Masterpiece. Every song is fire!

@jacksonmorganfroghin4815

Жыл бұрын

I also love Superwoman (Where were you when I need you?) It's basically two songs in one. It was my favorite SW song until I heard As.

@jacksonmorganfroghin4815

Жыл бұрын

You are so right, Victoria!

The word genius gets tossed around too freely. Stevie Wonder is one. We are blessed to live in the same age as him.

I’ve been hoping for FOREVER you guys would do this song!!! It’s so good and so powerful yet often overlooked. Thank you!!!❤

"As...." is the way all the lines of the first couple of stanzas start. And yes: it's an S-tier jam and it is the OG FIRE.

@KD-cd2ck

3 ай бұрын

Verses*

As good as it was at release time. Timeless!!!!! ✌️

This is my all time favorite Stevie wonder song. So beautiful.

Saw him at the Motown review, he was 12 years old at the time. He is unbelievable.

I'm surprised you guys haven't done this whole album. It's just brilliant through and through.

FYI, this is Elton John’s favorite album of all time

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588

Жыл бұрын

That’s cool. Where did you read it?

@maryk446

Жыл бұрын

You know you're a legend when you've composed Elton John's favorite album!

@vincerogers8446

Жыл бұрын

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Fron Rolling Stone, 2003. “Let me put it this way: wherever I go in the world, I always take a copy of Songs in the Key of Life. For me, it's the best album ever made, and I'm always left in awe after I listen to it."

After we knew that Stevie was an integral part of the great music landscape, he put out a simple love song called Ribbon in the Sky. That song slays me everytime.

@goldendusty1951

Жыл бұрын

My favorite Stevie song

I listen to a bit of Stevie everyday , have done this for 45 years, Stevie the 8th Wonder of the World

Just one of the greatest songs of all time.

To say I've been waiting for this reaction for a couple of years is not an exaggeration!! I'm so happy they worked their way up to this moment!!! Double S tier!! Hahaha!!

Oh man, you have to check out his early '70s hit Boogie on Reggae Woman. It's the first use of a synthesizer bass in a recording like that and the whole thing is just genius. He plays a mean harp in the middle of it and if you do the regular studio cut you get about 45 seconds of the original harmonica jam on the outro, whereas for whatever reasons the radio version chopped off that last little bit.

Am I glad you did this. My favorite Stevie song, hands down. I think it often gets overlooked because the title is so short and many people don't recognize it.

Track after Track on Songs in the Keys of Life are this good.

Love this song… dedicated it my daughter when she was born… 🤘🏾

I concur with so many other commenters here. "Songs in the Key of Life" is incomparable. It is a masterpiece and the height of Mr. Wonder's creativity. Its, and his, innovations, his lyrics, his melodies in such abundance on this work are unmatched my any artist before or since. I cry when I realize Mr. Wonder's genius and his lyrics and appeal to all. It is now almost half a century old and it remains a perfect work in its entirely never to be equaled or exceeded.

He created his incomparable run of albums up to Hotter Than July in 1980 by the time he was just 30 years old. Mind-boggling genius.

A Universal Treasure

its utter genius and totally relentless and it goes straight into Another Star another 8 minute banger.

Ribbon in the sky is pure gold.

My favorite album of all time by anyone! Songs in the Key of Life a masterpiece!

This is one of the greatest songs ever made.

You have to look at the lyrics to know where the title As comes from. This entire album is gold - every bit of it.

Also, Stevie Wonder plays 7 instruments at a masters level. And he was a prolific writer and arranger. Plus, vocals of the Gods. The all around GOAT.

I 1st heard "Little" Stevie Wonder when he was 13. There are very talented people in this world and there are true geniuses. There are no boundaries with his music. You may feel free to rate any of his songs S tier even before you hear them.

The music world is strewn with one and two hit wonders and then there are those whose musical instincts are almost always flawless; Elton John, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Radiohead, the Beatles ...

@awoken1445

Жыл бұрын

Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple...! Stones!😊

I’m writing this with song still going. I never heard this song. This is beyond genius. I can’t believe this song isn’t constantly played on radio. I am blown away. This is something even above S tier.

Stevie Wonder is the only Artists who's music can make me weep with how he expresses the best bits of being human through his gift. I LOVE HIM!!!!

He's a genius with a plethora of hits.

Stevie Wonder is a genius. His music transcends all genres, all ages and is so pure.

This man is a brilliant artist... PERIOD.

Because he is a Wonder!

@surlechapeau

Жыл бұрын

the 8th Wonder Of The World !!

I don't know where Stevie gets his inspiration, but he always delivers. Has been doing so for years and his subject is usually love. I suppose that is his inspiration. Love. Thank you Stevie.

I don't care what you're favorite genre of music is. Everyone should own this album!

I believe that song helped wake Andy up and sent Alex on a spiritual journey of his own.

My favorite Stevie song and album ❤. The song that brought Andy back to life 😂.

Started at age 11 and still going...a masterpiece from a musical genius

I've never seen Alex move so much reacting to a song ☺

This album was a staple in your collection back in the day, immaculate

It’s not possible to have more soul in you than Stevie

The 70's were a decade full of musical talent, singers, writers, musicians. You will not find this today, and there will never be another Stevie Wonder.

I was 3 when this album came out, and my mom played it constantly. Even with all of the great stuff on that record (Sir Duke, I Wish, Isn't She Lovely, there's so many), this is the song that's always stuck with me. Even with how many times I've heard it then and since, I'm always shocked by how damn perfect everything in it is. The Billy Preston style Rhodes solo, the perfect use of the growl, the background singers, the random drumming moments, it's all perfect. And he was perfect for a 3-album run.

Beautiful song, that took a back seat to more radio friendly hits. Songs in the Key of Life is Stevie's masterpiece. To answer Andy's question about the title, Alex is correct in that it is not a shortening of Always. Rather, "As" is a relative word used to describe situations/moments in life. The first line captures As and it is referenced throughout: "As around the sun the Earth will be revolving", "As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow", "Just as all that's born is new", etc.