Stevie wonder paul simon and the dixie hummingbirds on the PBS Gershwin tribute to paul simon. funny cause Stevie drops his 'cue card' and has to start the song over.
It's great to see Stevie having a good sense of humor for a simple error. All the greats have made mistakes. He made the best of it and got on with the great singing and piano playing. Go Stevie and the rest of the players.
I love this version with the do over better because it shows how the energy from the first start was great, but then Stevie ramps it up for everyone they followed suit.
Grew up Loving this song!!!! I hadn't heard this in years!!!! Barely remembered the name but made my day to find it on here!!!! I hear this and makes think of my Mom! !!!!! And she did get down on her knees and showed me that she really did love me!!!! Brings back a whole lot of things! !!!! LOVE,IT!!!
@@rudolphbradshaw6124 No, Paul Simon wrote and performed it in the early 1970s and used the Dixie Hummingbirds as background vocalists. He wanted them to tour with him, but they did not want to go because of their religious beliefs.
I wrote some special words to this song for my Bishop Portee. I sang it myself, talking about phases of his ministry. I sang it acapella. He rocked along to it the tune. It was a highlight for me, to offer up my lyrics and song to him. To honor the Man of God who put the foundation of the Gospel and Word of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth in me!
TOTAL RESPECT TO THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS WHO WERE THE ORIGINATORS OF THIS SONG, AND RECORDED IT WHEN STEVIE AND PAUL WERE LITERALLY IN THEIR YOUTH, TEENAGE OR NOT. DIXIE HUMMINGBIRD'S BLUEPRINT AND LEGACY IS ALL OVER THIS...RESPECT!!!
The old dude is Ira Tucker of the original Dixie Hummingbirds. He and James Walker could really sing. They made some terrific gospel music for years. Walker died first and now Mr. Tucker has also died. Howard Caroll their guitar died recently in a nursing home. I believe he lived to be 91 years old. Maybe checking the history of the group would be beneficial to you Jeni. I have had the privilege of knowing many gospel greats from the past, and have attended many of their concerts.
@@evelynroberts9798 Ira Tucker was not part of the original group. He came into the group in the late 1930s as a young teen. Yes, James Walker could really sing. I liked the group with Beachey Thompson and Paul Owens in it.
That old dude, Ira Tucker was around long before rock and R&B, he was a huge influence for many musicians that came after, so the other two probably wouldnt be there if it wasn't for him
BTW for those who don't know...Stevie has ear pieces that go in his ears which are called monitors which as he says are his "cue cards." My knowledge is just abundance in this because I'm a HUGE fan of Stevie's! :)
listen to the swan silvertones this is were paul simon got the rhythm songs called mary dont you weep paul said they were an influence on him their a great gospel group swan silvertones discovered them in 2018 downloaded nearly all their songs love em
The black guys in the background are the original Dixie Hummingbirds, Paul just sang back their song with them in the background. I liked how that old guy, one of the original Dixie Hummingbirds, belted out that song. Enjoying this in 2019. God bless the Dixie Hummingbirds. To be honest I prefer this version and I especially loved how Stevie Wonder sang. Paul Simon should have sat down and leave this to Stevie Wonder and the Dixie Hummingbirds.
Those guys are NOT the original Dixie Hummingbirds. Even Ira Tucker was not original. He joined in the late 1930s. The original guys were long dead at that point.
What a gym I hope people are smart enough to preserve this video forever so it can be Revisited again and again and again oh yeah and by the way Young Americans did you notice there was no Prejudice on that stage great song I do believe that was the best rendition of it I've ever heard
@manwomanboogie Im sorry but livesociety is right.This song was written by Paul Simon and the Birds were featured on it 1973. This posting is a clip of the gershwin awards and they were honoring the works of paul simon and those works include "Love me like a rock" and thats why the song is being done here.The "Birds"version of the song actually won them a grammy award for best traditional gospel by a group or duo in 1974,but none the less it is a paul simon composition.
I think Stevie screwed up because he knew how much the audience was enjoying the song, so he gave the group a reason to start over and give the fans more.
Stevie did not screw up. In all of his career. He used headphones/earbuds for his cues. One fell out, that’s why he stopped & started over. The true professional……
@@ag052976 Stevie is Blind.There's nothing wrong with his hearing.Even as you say.He covered it up with seeing& not hearing.Very out-standing!!!!!!!!!!
@@barbarawithers4049 I know Stevie is blind. In his Motown days, he was fed words via headphones. Look @ when “Rock” was started, his right ear bud came out. He just missed a cue….
@livesociety it's cool. i dont have to look it up, i have the original recordings led by Papa Tucker who was one of many great mentors to my Dad coming up, before that song was released by Paul Simon. Wikipedia among many other mainstream media outlets will say Paul Simon wrote it because that's the way the industry works... it's unfortunate. Take care...
@manwomanboogie This song is most definitely a Paul Simon composition. The lyrics are Simon and it's widely considered that it's about President Nixon who was involved in the watergate scandal and was forced to resign. Simon has many collaborations with musicians that showcased different styles including this one where the Hummingbirds did the backing vocal arrangement on their own, but the lyrics and song are always Simon.
THIS IS SO AWESOME, AND @LIVESOCIETY MANWOMANBOOGIE YOU ARE SO RIGHT , THIS IS NOT A PAUL SIMON ORIGINAL, THIS IS AN OLD TRADITIONAL R AND B, OR GOSPEL SONG, BUT NO ONE EVER GIVES CREDIT TO THE ORIGINATOR, JUST THE ONE WHO TAKES THE CREDIT.
@heckler245 Wrong, the Dixie Hummingbirds were around WAY before Paul was. Paul did a cover of it and it just stuck because of how popular he was at the time. RIP Ira, may you be singing God's praises in heaven. I would like to think I'll see you there when I pass on.
From Gods Word the Bible: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.
I can't believe that people think that he really dropped his cue card. He is blind that was just a joke by Stevie , he simply just forgot the lyrics. That is why the song was started again.
Huskerliving Read what I said you fuckwit, I said he missed his cue, which he did. Cue card was a joke Stevie cracked, get someone to explain that to you you tool.
I don't even think it was that he missed his "cue" more than the earpiece that he is fed lyrics through fell out of his ear. Simple mishap, for a guy that needs audio assistance.
@heckler245 I apologize, i was wrong, here is what i found on Wiki: "From Wikipedia, "Loves Me Like a Rock" is a 1973 song recorded by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, who also wrote the song which appears on his solo album There Goes Rhymin' Simon. It features background vocals from The Dixie Hummingbirds, a Southern gospel group. The Dixie Hummingbirds were eager to record the song with Simon, and they recorded their own version of the song soon afterward."
Who's listening to the Dixie hummingbird in 2023
3 Legends, 3 of the greatest to ever do it. Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Mr. Ira Tucker and the Dixie Hummingbirds. I really enjoyed this.
It's great to see Stevie having a good sense of humor for a simple error. All the greats have made mistakes. He made the best of it and got on with the great singing and piano playing. Go Stevie and the rest of the players.
HE WAS GIVING THE GROUP THEIR PROPS
Loved it it was great down-to-earth good
Yes, you got it! Ira Tucker wasn't on his mark and Stevie graciously blamed it on himself and the que cards in order to honor Paul on his big night.
I love this version with the do over better because it shows how the energy from the first start was great, but then Stevie ramps it up for everyone they followed suit.
Would bring a tear to a blind man.😊
I love the Dixie Hummingbird
This is a legendary moment!
Grew up Loving this song!!!! I hadn't heard this in years!!!!
Barely remembered the name but made my day to find it on here!!!!
I hear this and makes think of my Mom! !!!!! And she did get down on her knees and showed me that she really did love me!!!! Brings back a whole lot of things! !!!! LOVE,IT!!!
If my church was like this, I'd be there 7 days a week!
I'd be there with u and go the extra 8th day!
Amen
RIP Mr. Ira Tucker. God bless you Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder!
PURE GENIUS, that's Paul Simon!!!
Let's not forget about Stevie "OMG BATSHIT BRILLIANT INSANE" Wonder. I just wish this video did not ever end.
Walter Mirren my thoughts exactly
Lou Smith,the group is The Nightingales,this is their song,not Paul's.
@@rudolphbradshaw6124 No, Paul Simon wrote and performed it in the early 1970s and used the Dixie Hummingbirds as background vocalists. He wanted them to tour with him, but they did not want to go because of their religious beliefs.
Lou,this is NOT Paul's song, it's the gentlemen singing with them
I wrote some special words to this song for my Bishop Portee. I sang it myself, talking about phases of his ministry. I sang it acapella. He rocked along to it the tune. It was a highlight for me, to offer up my lyrics and song to him. To honor the Man of God who put the foundation of the Gospel and Word of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth in me!
Ira's got soul! Listen to that phrasing; soul to spare...
Paul's voice still sounds the same as the Simon & Garfunkel - era. It's amazing!
It was such a wonderful song it humbles you. Brought tears to my eyes. Every time I have a little bit of doubt all I need to see is this.
LOVE IT! You know Ira is in heaven with his mother singing up a storm for God and the angels!
TOTAL RESPECT TO THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS WHO WERE THE ORIGINATORS OF THIS SONG, AND RECORDED IT WHEN STEVIE AND PAUL WERE LITERALLY IN THEIR YOUTH, TEENAGE OR NOT.
DIXIE HUMMINGBIRD'S BLUEPRINT AND LEGACY IS ALL OVER THIS...RESPECT!!!
The song was written by Paul Simon. He used the Dixie Hummindbirds on the recording.
Stevie and Paul - two of my favourite artists. Keep up these great videos.
What a voice on that old dude awesome!!
The old dude is Ira Tucker of the original Dixie Hummingbirds. He and James Walker could really sing. They made some terrific gospel music for years. Walker died first and now Mr. Tucker has also died. Howard Caroll their guitar died recently in a nursing home. I believe he lived to be 91 years old. Maybe checking the history of the group would be beneficial to you Jeni. I have had the privilege of knowing many gospel greats from the past, and have attended many of their concerts.
@@evelynroberts9798 Ira Tucker was not part of the original group. He came into the group in the late 1930s as a young teen. Yes, James Walker could really sing. I liked the group with Beachey Thompson and Paul Owens in it.
That old dude, Ira Tucker was around long before rock and R&B, he was a huge influence for many musicians that came after, so the other two probably wouldnt be there if it wasn't for him
what a collection of talent!!
One of the best songs ever! Way to go, guys.
for 50 years now, paul simon has been composing and singing some of the most beautiful songs. bridge over is possibly the best ever written.
Brilliant
This is their song, not Paul 's
I cannot tell you how much I love this video
Love this talent, outstanding passion and profound dedication from all participants 😊😅🎉🎉❤
Stevie man....damn that voice. This is so good
I Think This Is My Fav Version! Thank You For Posting
Great song for the morning. Paul Simon is the best
IS THAT REALLY YOU ???? THE REAL BETTE MIDLER ??? U U U DA BES !!!
Hardly.
I felt the spirit on that one!
Awesome!
I like the O'Jays version of this song also......classic!!!
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I saw people in the audience not clapping along....when Stevie says Clap your hands...you clap your hands.
Someone would have be dead not to enjoy this. Maybe this could even wake up the dead. A wonderful song. Good job by all.
my momma loves me! God bless MOMS
Now...THIS was unexpected. I wasn't even looking for this, but I found it...and my mind is blown.
I am getting tears over here!
As soon as Stevie started in a had tears, the power of music!
Stevie is a true wonder
mama loves me like a rock, she loves me like a rock. Great song guys. wonderful song to start my day
Stevie got what we call in my culture fulled- up thinking of mommas love
tears in my eyes. like a rock.
This is my first time seeing this video, so cool plus the l love this song!!!!! Thanks
Great song & performances!!
Damn! So. Good. Thank you.
God Bless my Mom !!!
Ira Tucker Sr was the man that man could get down like nobody else
Stevie, you nailed it the second time didn't you? You star!!
Stevie
BTW for those who don't know...Stevie has ear pieces that go in his ears which are called monitors which as he says are his "cue cards." My knowledge is just abundance in this because I'm a HUGE fan of Stevie's! :)
I 2nd this.
Two MONSTER talents!
RIP Ira!!
Stevie didn’t make no mistake, he was just calling for take 2 👍
listen to the swan silvertones this is were paul simon got the rhythm songs called mary dont you weep paul said they were an influence on him their a great gospel group swan silvertones discovered them in 2018 downloaded nearly all their songs love em
I saw this the other night and couldn't ge tenough of it!!
Makes am error...starts again...and kills it!!!
That...Is...Awesome! ^^
From Brother Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder, I guarantee you we are born free!
That's live for sure!
WHOA, . . . we rockin' on, pal, . . . YEAH
The black guys in the background are the original Dixie Hummingbirds, Paul just sang back their song with them in the background. I liked how that old guy, one of the original Dixie Hummingbirds, belted out that song. Enjoying this in 2019. God bless the Dixie Hummingbirds. To be honest I prefer this version and I especially loved how Stevie Wonder sang. Paul Simon should have sat down and leave this to Stevie Wonder and the Dixie Hummingbirds.
Those guys are NOT the original Dixie Hummingbirds. Even Ira Tucker was not original. He joined in the late 1930s. The original guys were long dead at that point.
What a great sound!!!!
Yeah! My Mama Loves Me !!!
❤❤❤ excellent
mmmm such a great song
What a gym I hope people are smart enough to preserve this video forever so it can be Revisited again and again and again oh yeah and by the way Young Americans did you notice there was no Prejudice on that stage great song I do believe that was the best rendition of it I've ever heard
Right on everyday.
hahahaha every time i think of that movie, this song is actually the first thing i think of lol
Just an awesome rendition of this great song.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@manwomanboogie Im sorry but livesociety is right.This song was written by Paul Simon and the Birds were featured on it 1973. This posting is a clip of the gershwin awards and they were honoring the works of paul simon and those works include "Love me like a rock" and thats why the song is being done here.The "Birds"version of the song actually won them a grammy award for best traditional gospel by a group or duo in 1974,but none the less it is a paul simon composition.
Great Great Great thanks so much for sharing.
wow this is a great,great posting.
That was Spirit talking through Stevie. Why, I say that? Because I recognize when spirit talks. Thank for this video!
@bassman462 --Isn't he heavenly?? I LOVE his voice. It's so God-given... and I know God is smiling every time Ira starts to sing!
Magical!!!!!!!
@manwomanboogie The song was written by Paul Simon. Safe to say it originated with him. Although the Hummingbirds made it magical.
Stevie Wonder is amazing!
LOL...YES!!! Stevie made up for the flub by singin' his balls off the second time!!!
That was awesome! What a stage full of music gods!
...and Ira hit that high note for one of the last times in public. Truly magical.
Hollering!...damn cue cards!..LOL
I think Stevie screwed up because he knew how much the audience was enjoying the song, so he gave the group a reason to start over and give the fans more.
You're absolutely RIGHT!!!!! Giving the audience more&more pleasure to this song.He knew exactly what he was doing.You Go Stevie!!!!!!!
Wow!!!!My mama loved me like a rock of ages.Jason& Katherine your Mama love you guys like a ROCK
Stevie did not screw up. In all of his career. He used headphones/earbuds for his cues. One fell out, that’s why he stopped & started over. The true professional……
@@ag052976 Stevie is Blind.There's nothing wrong with his hearing.Even as you say.He covered it up with seeing& not hearing.Very out-standing!!!!!!!!!!
@@barbarawithers4049 I know Stevie is blind. In his Motown days, he was fed words via headphones. Look @ when “Rock” was started, his right ear bud came out. He just missed a cue….
I remeber this show
Wow!
@livesociety it's cool. i dont have to look it up, i have the original recordings led by Papa Tucker who was one of many great mentors to my Dad coming up, before that song was released by Paul Simon. Wikipedia among many other mainstream media outlets will say Paul Simon wrote it because that's the way the industry works... it's unfortunate. Take care...
my brothrs and sisters
Stevie can be a hot mess, love it.
@manwomanboogie This song is most definitely a Paul Simon composition. The lyrics are Simon and it's widely considered that it's about President Nixon who was involved in the watergate scandal and was forced to resign.
Simon has many collaborations with musicians that showcased different styles including this one where the Hummingbirds did the backing vocal arrangement on their own, but the lyrics and song are always Simon.
THIS IS SO AWESOME, AND @LIVESOCIETY MANWOMANBOOGIE YOU ARE SO RIGHT , THIS IS NOT A PAUL SIMON ORIGINAL, THIS IS AN OLD TRADITIONAL R AND B, OR GOSPEL SONG, BUT NO ONE EVER GIVES CREDIT TO THE ORIGINATOR, JUST THE ONE WHO TAKES THE CREDIT.
Poor Stevie....he got caught up enjoying the grove, forgot where the hell was. 😂😂😂
@heckler245 Wrong, the Dixie Hummingbirds were around WAY before Paul was. Paul did a cover of it and it just stuck because of how popular he was at the time. RIP Ira, may you be singing God's praises in heaven. I would like to think I'll see you there when I pass on.
🙌🙌👏👏💛💃💛🙌💃💃
Geweldig
SOUL!
From Gods Word the Bible: John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.
THUNDA WONDA!!!! Has not changed!!!
how good is THAT
@jmaschle I love that song!
Brillant
I can't believe that people think that he really dropped his cue card. He is blind that was just a joke by Stevie , he simply just forgot the lyrics. That is why the song was started again.
+stevea0816 He missed his cue and that threw him. Absolutely nailed it the second time around though. By the way, who missed the golden gag?
I can't believe YOU think people really believe he dropped his cue card. Your an idiot. Wonder just lost his timing.
Huskerliving Read what I said you fuckwit, I said he missed his cue, which he did. Cue card was a joke Stevie cracked, get someone to explain that to you you tool.
I was an idiot at that moment. I thought too fast. I owe you an apology. I extend it now.
I don't even think it was that he missed his "cue" more than the earpiece that he is fed lyrics through fell out of his ear. Simple mishap, for a guy that needs audio assistance.
@Minchen3007
You ain't alone. I feel like shoutin'.
How moves the bassman
I love how much tighter they were after Stevie's mistake.
Classic
@heckler245 I apologize, i was wrong, here is what i found on Wiki:
"From Wikipedia,
"Loves Me Like a Rock" is a 1973 song recorded by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, who also wrote the song which appears on his solo album There Goes Rhymin' Simon. It features background vocals from The Dixie Hummingbirds, a Southern gospel group. The Dixie Hummingbirds were eager to record the song with Simon, and they recorded their own version of the song soon afterward."
Sweet our comments are almost the same
Rip Ira Tucker sr
Oh la la gospel all started from there