Stevie Wonder - As - Live In The Studio 1976
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Filmed around the time of making Songs In The Key Of Life, this rare footage of Stevie Wonder's much loved song "As" captures the spirit of love and what this song is all about. I re-synced the soundtrack as the original was skipping all over the place. Enjoy!
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Black Americans music is truly a gift from God.
Stevie Wonder transcends race, country and continent. He is a gift to the planet and humanity.
@@jackluo4512no doubt but he is black no doubt
@@lt4161 Don´t say, Sherlock! Really?
man u really think skin and nationality matter? better think twice...
Until hip hop
Steve recorded this at the record plant on third street in West Hollywood. I worked next door at Chucks Steakhouse. Steve would come in for dinner, I had the privledge of cutting his steak for him while he created this beautiful album....one of the worlds best.
Interesting. Understand the studio burned down 2 years later. How did that happen?
MIKECNW
I don’t know. Like the restaurant, the Record Plant was in an old wooden building like a small warehouse. Not a surprise it burned down.. lots of history there
Wow, what a Story, lucky you.
Lucky you. Im so happy you had the experience to be in his presence! He's a true Legend
It's my favorite album of all times
Those back up singers need their flowers
One of those singers is The Denise Williams! They did a phenomenal job!
2 of them became stars. So they did get their flowers actually. Lol. Denise Williams and angela winbush
So together ❤❤❤❤❤
Herbie Hancock ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wonderlove is what they called@@DocMurdock01
Remember Stevie was only 26 years old when he made this album.
My mind is blown!!! Wow.
Well either he lost his mojo by the time he was 30 or he just exhausted all his great ideas.
Why do you say only 26? That's old enough to be creating songs.
@@TeaCup1940 I say only 26 because of the lyrical contact and the concept of the entire album also the fact that this was his fifth class in a row.
And it was so amazing that it was a double album which also contained a 45 that had 4 more songs on it. I think he might have been trying to make it up to his fans that he didn't put out a record in 1975.
The greatest love song ever written by the greatest artist of all time.
literally this is the best song i ever heard in my damn life , he is the greatest of all time , this is the best song of all time and its funny how he is talking about time ...
💯 fact
I think he's talking about god
@@dimitreze So in other words it’s still the greatest love song ever written
I mean, maybe not the greatest but too 10 definitely
Easily, one of the greatest albums ever recorded
In my opinion it is the greatest.
THE
God yes! This album does and will stand the test of time
It is absolutely the greatest album ever recorded
Songs in Key of Life; THE GREATEST ALBUM recorded every song priceless!!!
If running your hands on silk had a sound.
Palpable!
Beautiful, Cecil
What a lovely statement!
You found the words!!!
I was totally thinking about silk! Funny!
Everyone in that studio knew this was profound.
This man is a certified national treasure
World treasure
@@samuelmurru4010 AGREED!!
International treasure ❤
@@JaneDoe-zk4uk Lol, correction, INTERNATIONAL treasure!
Pay attention, children. This is how you set poetry to music. 🎵❤️
Agreed
Yes
That's right.
...and what poetry it is !!!
BJMallory yes! I've always said that!
Him, Michael, Prince, Smokie, Marvin, Luther, Barry, and Earth Wind and Fire give me chills when I hear them. They are all what others mimic.
Barry white right?
Yesssss❤
Preach!
@Ikari Toledo-Niven show ya right! Lol
@Ikari Toledo-Niven definitely not Bonds or Sanders although they are great in their field! Lol
Stevie’s music saved my life. His music and voice is pure therapy.
Exactly
How?
I’m not sure what you mean, but then I understand what you mean. His music just makes me happy.
Good music has healing powers.
These were times when many musicians would get it together.
It still amazes me just how many great musicians helped make songs in the key of life.
Stevie had the key & they helped the music.
i can never forget SITKOL. 1st album I really loved and listened to over and over. I was in 3rd grade iirc
I still remember when this album came out. The FM radio station I listened to in Southern California played the whole album from beginning to end. I was mesmerized. Ran out that week and bought it. Practically wore it out. I still have the album. Just missing the 45 that came with it. I believe this is one of the greatest albums ever created!
I have another 45 if interested
@@andreypolidor1986 what is a 45?
@@arthuropondo8554 45 rpm record
I BELIEVE YOUR RIGHT ❤
I find this album in goodwill I paid a $1.00 I play it all time masterpiece
Stevie Wonder is a National Treasure.
*International treasure
truly a gift to the world
Absolutely and it will never ever be another like him.
That's Angela Winbush with Yolanda Simmons singing backup vocals! My Lord, what a couple of incredible singers!
I never knew it was Angela. I love her.
OMG it sure is Angela Winbush! Far left.
Wow Stevie had top backup singing Minnie Rippiton, Deniece Williams and my St. Louis homegirl Angela Winbush. WOW!!!!
Thank You! I've been wondering if that was Angela! She is one of my all time favorites! Thank You for clearing that up!
That’s Mary Lee Whitney, Yolanda Simmons and Angela Winbush (before she graduated Howard University).
"Did you know that true love asks for nothing
Her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever and another day
Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
And the seasons know exactly when to change
Just as kindness knows no shame
Know through all your joy and pain
That I'll be loving you always
As today I know I'm living but tomorrow
Could make me the past but that I mustn't fear
For I'll know deep in my mind
The love of me I've left behind
Cause I'll be loving you always"
Jeez man..I don't think anyone writes better love songs than Stevie. Bar none the best. I would love to hear any objections.
No objections here! Oh and happy belated birthday!
amen.
Our Official Family Song...sooo melodic and Strong, until the day that you are me and I am you, Now ain't that Loving You???
Awesome song
It’s a hymn to the highest Love in the Universe.
Black people are the rhythm of the universe!!!
Thank you God for giving us Stevie! 🎶
Only Stevie Wonder can get Angela Winbush and Luther Vandross as BACKGROUND SINGERS and Duke Ellington and Dizzie Gillespie to play on his album. Truly Songs in the Key of Life. 🙌🏾🙏🏾
WAIT, THATS THEM?!?
@@b.b.1989 No. Luther Vandross sang backup on “Part-Time Lover” in 1985, Dizzy Gillespie played on “Do I Do” in 1980 on the Hotter Than July album, and Angela Winbush didn’t become a member of Wonderlove until 1977, a year AFTER Songs in the Key of Life was released, and sang backup on two songs from Hotter Than July: “Did I Hear You Say You Love Me” and “Master Blaster (Jammin’).” People just say things to seem profound when they should spend more time researching instead of spouting off misinformation.
But that is Herbie Hancock on the keys along with Stevie Wonder in this vid
@@starwarsnerd79You’re wrong! Angela Winbush did sing with Wonderlove as backup while still at Howard University…This was a studio session with Yolanda Simmons, Mary Lee Whitney and uncredited because still at Howard (but freelance with Stevie & other artist…You tend to comment even after seeing with your own eyes & title with Angela in the video! Now that’s misinformation!
@b.b.1989 Angela Winbush did the background singing on “As!” Dam you’re watching the video with her singing and recording this song! Moreover she wasn’t credited even when she sang with Wonderlove because she hadn’t graduated from Howard University until 1979…All this is documented and processed by Angela Winbush herself! Besides I attended Howard with Angela Winbush!
Y'all know he is the true king, right?
Nicholas Roberts Stevie is King of sound
The greatest solo artist of all time & he has the Grammy's to prove it.
He is a living King, R.Kelly is the closest Anyone has ever came to this level of Artistry over a Long Period of time
king of RnB
@@darnellthomas8004 R.Kelly lol, you are kiddn
Herbie Hancock's fender piano adds a precious gem to crown one of the most beautiful songs written by Stevie
Was looking for this comment.
Wish they could have included him in this
Never knew he was on the track 😮
Stevie singing this with Donny Hathaway would've have been heaven on earth!!
there’s always one
I knew I wasn't the only one who heard that Donny tone in this ❤️❤️❤️😩
Wow. I can totally hear Donnie singing the bridge.
Christian you are so right. RIP gorgeous Donny xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxooooooooooo 💖🌹🐕
Would have been absolutely beautiful
This song reminds me of all the people that are gone and will never come back. Sometimes I cry while listening to this gem. Then my 10 months old niece starts laughing and I know that I’ve found a new meaning in this seemingly meaningless life. I know that I will always love them, both the ones who passed away and those who will learn what love is and will dedicate this same song to me. Thank you, Stevie.
Made me tear up just reading that 😢
I wasn't born yet, but still love him as an artist
You have an excellent 👂🏿 and taste in music.
Who wants to Watch the Best Man all of a sudden?
Just a perfectly beautiful song. Should be played at all weddings.
No, not at weddings. Half of the vows to love “always” are not true. Wonderful, beautiful song. But not for weddings.
Funerals says it all for me.
25 year old male here who may have had a spiritual breakthrough(Im not 100% sure what this is i am feeling nor what the word really means)
This song just randomly queued up on my playlist and i believe im crying tears of love right now.......
Thank you Stevie
You got moved deep in your soul, an artist like Stevie has the key. Remember the feeling to know the best and most human inside you.
This song definitely makes you cry in a good way. True unconditional love in song.
GOD bless You
You have gotten a taste of what real music is and how it moves you, it's a shame there is nothing out there today that can come close to this artistry.
That tracks
As a singer and composer, Stevie is truly a Wonder.
This tune is literally the Key of Life.
The Mozart of pop and soul, is Wonder.
If Stevie's perfect run never existed there would be nothing to listen to.
My favorite of all time...that keyboard interlude...pure magic.
Herbie Hancock on electric piano
1:57 Stevie's vocal line here with the backing harmonies is the sweetest sound on the planet
1:09 "Did you know that TRUE love asks for nothing? Her acceptance is the way we pay. Did you know that LIFE is giving LOVE again - to last you forever, and another day." - WHAT a VOICE!
"Did you know that life has given love a guarantee?
To last through forever and another day." A blessing for us all!
these lyrics are deep
Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson when he was young, Luther Vandross, Eddie Kendrick. Top Five male Vocalists THAT EVER LIVED..Hands down.
Created music with a VISION of groove greatness, that’s ingenious! God HAS blessed Stevie Wonder to do just that, Masterfully! I love his work.
The greatest for a man that is blind, sees more than You and I....
Stevie wrote some of the best music and lyrics ever !!!!! Always forever and ever .
This is the Mona Lisa of albums!
When you can afford to have Herbie Hancock on the "other" Rhodes!
No doubt incredible lineup!!!!
They were/are close friends! Herbie did it for free. :)
you can just know that love and friendship has stupid value Herbie wrote the lyrics to village lend
@@lawrencegoodwin6920 Gary Byrd actually did
Reasonable rate🤘
Ah yes. Back in the days when we had real singers with real instruments using real talent to produce real music. Long live Soul.
Absolutely 💯% real talent 👏 🙌 😊
Me and my 1 year old have been listening to this song since he was 1 month. And to this day every night he asked me to put on “Do do do dooo” EVEN a baby see’s the greatness.
As a singer and writer ✍🏽 there’s nothing higher than Stevie ❤💯
That’s beautiful to hear… I was only 1 when this came out and my older brother and mum who were very much into Stevie, always play him in the house. The affect of his music has carried me throughout my life 😊
@@drewhorleyyes his music very beautiful. It’s carrying me as we speak ❤
Stevie Wonder had a freaking dynasty of records and bangers.
We need the full 7 minute version of this classic with all the musicians. This is my favorite Stevie song!!!!!
I just went on a Stevie binge all week listening to his albums on full for the first time.
This could be the greatest songs ever created. Music in its purest essence.
Stevie is A musical Prophet ,Spiritual Poet 💕❤️
This is a Masterpiece the ladies voices are glorious it takes it over the top. Perfection!
That’s Mary Lee Whitney, Yolanda Simmons and Angela Winbush (before she graduated Howard University).
@@jduwayne1 Wow! Okay I thought that one singer looked familiar to me! I thought that was Angela Winbush!
Stevie can fucking sing. One of the greatest voices of all time
I just found out that Herbie was the other keyboardist on this track, It all makes sense now!! He really integrates his sound in there tastefully.
To bad that Herbie wasn't featured on this video!
They show him at 2:40
Stevie and Herbie. Can't get any better than that.
I’m 25 and I really can admit that music was 5x better back then. Stevie is a 🐐 next to Mike lol
The greatest person in the history of music, bar none!!!!
This song will always give me goosebumps. ❤️ The lyrics are truly deep.
Always
The backup singers are angels
best part of the song
I will be loving this song, always :)
The LYRICS to SO MANY of his songs: JUST BEYOND AMAZING!
musically and lyrically...this has to be TOP TEN ALLL TIME!! for love songs....i just listen!...and then compare!
Best album ever made. Always
Probably one of the greatest songs and probably one of the greatest albums ever written
Stevie not only makes writing mind-blowing, universally loved music seem like child's play, but he's possibly the most beloved artist of all-time. There is no such thing as having a favorite Stevie Wonder song either, there's just too many.
1976 - the year I graduated from college. This definitely is and will remain a classic!
Just an absolutely gorgeous song and one of the best ever written…thank you Stevie. ❤
O.M.G..truly incredible to hear this tickle my ears..It does something to my heart also..Just a JOY to hear!
A great song, greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️🇺🇲
They don’t make gems like this anymore
One of the greatest songs of all-time!
Greatest love song!
+Marcilene Evans I think this is Gods love song to humanity. Gods instrument is Mr. Wonder
I've been listening to this song since the day it was released; literally hundreds of times.
It's been forty-eight years, and it moves me more each time I hear it.
And, you know what ?
For me, that's true for just about
every Stevie song in his canon from his astoundingly fertile era, "Music of My Mind" through "Hotter than July."
I cannot imagine a world without the music of Stevland Hardaway Morris.
My sentiments exactly 👍🏽
On my way to get married in 2012 i played this song 10 plus time. I was so happy to marry her
What can I say about Stevie that hasn’t already been said….a true musical genius. So choice indeed. So much of this world loves ya Stevie. Thank you for all of the wonderful music sir.
My favorite song on earth.
My mom played this all the time when I was a kid. Love and miss her. RIP
Stevie is the GOAT... his compositions and voice are just blissful creations..
Truly, a magical studio moment.
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early may
Just as hate knows love's the cure
You can rest your mind assure
That I'll be loving you always
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
But in passing will grow older every day
Just as all that's born is new
You know what I say is true
That I'll be loving you always
Always
(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)
Always
(Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea)
Always
(Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
No no her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever and another day
Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
And the seasons know exactly when to change
Just as kindness knows no shame
Know through all your joy and pain
That I'll be loving you always
As today I know I'm living
But tomorrow could make me the past
But that I mustn't fear
For I'll know deep in my mind
The love of me I've left behind
'Cause I'll be loving you always
Always
(Until the trees and seas just up and fly away)
Always
(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)
Always
(Until the day that is the day that are no more)
Did you know you're loved by somebody
(Until the day the earth starts turnin' right to left)
Always
(Until the earth just for the sun denies itself)
I'll be lovin' you forever
(Until dear mother nature says her work is through)
Always
(Until the day that you are me and I am you)
Always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
Until the ocean severs every mountain high)
Always mm mm
We all know sometimes life hates and troubles
Can make you wish you were born in another time and space
But you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's double
That God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed
So make sure when you say you're in it, but not of it
You're not helpin' to make this earth
A place sometimes called hell
Change your words into truths
And then change that truth into love
And maybe our children's grandchildren
And their great grandchildren will tell
I'll be loving you until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
This Song is "Timeless".
When I get married this will be our song 🎧 💕
The only celebrity that will make me cry like a baby when he passes.
Stevie Wonder Superstar singer and one great vocal delivery to this track
Idc what anyone says, this is the best song ever written
the Greatest Of All Time.
I first heard this song as a young child and fell in love with the sound. I listened to it as a young man and hoped I’d someday find someone I loved as much as these beautiful lyrics profess, and I finally do. Now as an older guy I hear this song as a call to love for everyone, not just a romantic ballad. God bless Stevie for everything he’s taught me, and all of us over the years.
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded, throughout all time.
This whole album is unbelievable. What a masterpiece ... Thanks Stevie 😊
Top 5 greatest solo artist of all time no debate.....Stevie in that GOAT talk he has some of the most timeless music
No one has mentioned Angela Winbush singing backgrounds. One of my many favorites of his.
That’s Mary Lee Whitney, Yolanda Simmons and Angela Winbush (before she graduated Howard University).
@Anthony B You don’t have to search, it’s well documented Angela Winbush sang background for Stevie Wonder...If you notice at the end of this video her name is not mentioned with the other 2 background singers...She wasn’t credited because she was still at Howard University when this record was released in 1979 (she was more like a intern singer). She graduated in 1979. Still trying to get her bearings on this entertainment thing while still studying under Stevie Wonder, James Mtume, Reggie Lucas, etc..,
@Anthony B I didn’t search for either... I’m subscribed to both channels & UA-cam sent me this video by chance...
@@jduwayne1 This album came out in 1976
@@RadiantJasmin Ok...What’s your point?
Classic right there to see them in the studio making this song classic right there watching it again and again.
This is real music this is Stevie wonder..this is the songs in the key of life .. this is the album that started my life .. this is the song when I couldn't go wrong
His music just touched my heart differently, his musical compositions are so unique am happy I lived to hear such great music
This man is a national treasure. Love you Stevie!
I can almost feel the magic that must've been in the air during this recording session.
Stevie is the goat there so much music I love by him much respect❤🎉😊
Probably the best album of all
Time
Happy Birthday, Stevie🥳🎈🎈🍾
That whole album songs in the key of life was a jam
A Masterpiece!!
The Anointed One
Stevie is a Living Legend
A true classic album!❤
Stevie wonder is a pure musical genius❤
Stevie Wonder is the god of music