Stevie Wonder Performs The Star Spangled Banner

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2016
  • Stevie Wonder showed off his unmatched harmonica skills on this rendition of the National Anthem, backed by Jon Batiste.
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  • @ezzong
    @ezzong 2 роки тому +64

    Stevie's harmonica playing is like an extension of his vocal, which is already the most wonderful thing, pun intended.

  • @MinbadTheFourth
    @MinbadTheFourth 7 років тому +159

    He's not playing the harmonica. He's playing the Wondermonica. With all his soul.

    • @randyh.7782
      @randyh.7782 6 років тому +4

      The Wondermonica...I like that.

  • @liammccabe05
    @liammccabe05 7 років тому +133

    You can tell John Batiste was caught up in the moment. Must have been amazing to play with Stevie Wonder.

  • @blueh5920
    @blueh5920 7 років тому +94

    there is so much sorrow behind this rendition
    I hope we all find our way back to love again

  • @M3T2W01f
    @M3T2W01f 7 років тому +150

    there's a part where stevie plays a different tune. that tune is "Lift Every Voice and Sing". Everyone should listen to that!

    • @JohnDoe-rw4hl
      @JohnDoe-rw4hl 7 років тому +1

      +

    • @JohnDoe-rw4hl
      @JohnDoe-rw4hl 7 років тому +3

      I was wondering if it was just me that didn't quite recognize his Star-Spangled Banner!

  • @2dasimmons
    @2dasimmons 6 років тому +47

    I like the way Stevie worked THE NATIONAL BLACK ANTHEM(LIFT EVERY VOICE ND SING BY NATHANIEL DETT(?)) into this Star Spangled Banner.

  • @Toskrr
    @Toskrr 7 років тому +54

    Favorite rendition of the national anthem ever!

  • @mollytsanadis1323
    @mollytsanadis1323 7 років тому +10

    I'm not even American, I'm Australian and this still made me cry. I guess you could say Steve wonders can do wonders in this world

  • @philorkill
    @philorkill 7 років тому +35

    Jon need credit for his awesome ability to jam with a legend. Great stuff!

  • @christopherjames9843
    @christopherjames9843 5 років тому +71

    Stevie had mastered the piano, organ, drums and harmonica by the ripe old age of 8.

    • @91dodgespiritrt
      @91dodgespiritrt 3 роки тому

      YEAH RIGHT. You obviously don't play any musical instruments to believe that tripe. I guess you think he's really blind too?

  • @jasonrecinos1990
    @jasonrecinos1990 7 років тому +32

    must be an honor playing with Stevie. It was amazing watching this live on election night.

  • @cemetarypercy
    @cemetarypercy 6 років тому +14

    he's showing that he's not just a singer but also a well rounded and talented musician and he did it so well i can't even be mad

  • @thescatman5029
    @thescatman5029 7 років тому +7

    Playing both anthems.......a message and call for unity!

  • @marykipp8388
    @marykipp8388 10 місяців тому +7

    To enjoy this with my eyes closed…….😢…….what a true musician. Truly brought a tear to my eyes. Definitely, “go vote!”…..for OUR country

  • @plexpopper8763
    @plexpopper8763 5 років тому +37

    Stevie Wonder truly is a national treasure. 🇺🇸

  • @Kasino80
    @Kasino80 7 років тому +202

    This made me cry, and I ain't even American.

    • @mollytsanadis1323
      @mollytsanadis1323 7 років тому +18

      Kasino80 same I'm Australian and I'm balling my eyes out. I guess you could say Steve wonder can do wonders in this world

    • @TheMarshallCraft
      @TheMarshallCraft 7 років тому +14

      You're an American now.

    • @rochekalifa2074
      @rochekalifa2074 6 років тому +3

      does south-amercia count to?

    • @mountainrigi
      @mountainrigi 5 років тому +1

      Me, too from Korea

    • @bigfella4265
      @bigfella4265 4 роки тому +2

      @Piano Piano bruh Mexico in North

  • @rochellewarren6219
    @rochellewarren6219 2 роки тому +7

    💜 I love these two performers! My brothers incorporated "Lift Every Voice" Bravo💖

  • @8QQ8
    @8QQ8 5 років тому +12

    This man must live for ever. Love ya Stevie

  • @emilepalmer7331
    @emilepalmer7331 7 років тому +12

    He sure makes that harmonica sound good! Singing the Blues 😊🙏🏻

  • @benji7587
    @benji7587 4 роки тому +7

    This is the first time I have seen this clip and I am Stephen Colbert Show fan! The performance was both Wonderful and and magical and you could tell it was unrehearsed! The opening note by Stevie was to allow Jon to get in key and from that point on Jon was on his own as Stevie's accompanist, except for a gentle nudge or two from Stevie, in this slightly jazzed and gospel rendition of the Star Spangled Banner graced with James Weldon Johnson's "Lift Every Voice and Sing." By the end of the piece you could clearly tell that Jon was overwhelmed by the moment and actually appeared close to tears.

  • @yutoob6181
    @yutoob6181 7 років тому +50

    This deserves a shit ton of views

  • @saayujhramanathan6721
    @saayujhramanathan6721 7 років тому +166

    he switched to the black national anthem at 1:08 anyone catch that?

    • @trillionbones89
      @trillionbones89 7 років тому +6

      you mean the jazzy kind?

    • @bl00dhoney
      @bl00dhoney 7 років тому +46

      he means "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

    • @JosephJevanni
      @JosephJevanni 7 років тому +22

      caught it immediately. lift every voice..... that is really the american anthem, when you think of the words.

    • @SnrKagemusha
      @SnrKagemusha 7 років тому +3

      Absolutely

    • @ohioplayer
      @ohioplayer 4 роки тому +3

      I've heard him do that years ago at the nba all star game in Auburn Hills... I think I was the only on that caught it..

  • @Crapweeds
    @Crapweeds 7 років тому +296

    That might be the first time I've seen Jon intimidated by the guest musician.

    • @gmtoomey
      @gmtoomey 7 років тому +9

      He just seemed to be a bit lost. Not knowing what chord to play etc. all the ad lib by Stevie Wonder did not help.

    • @c_s_b_9_4
      @c_s_b_9_4 6 років тому +42

      no way... Batiste was on point the entire time. He threw in some really cool chord changes, but kept it subtle to let Stevie do his thing. He was holding back but providing a really solid foundation.

    • @PapaPapaGolf1
      @PapaPapaGolf1 5 років тому +4

      Yeah Jon didn't know what to do haha

    • @davinlee3425
      @davinlee3425 4 роки тому +13

      Dude has played with giants his whole life. People like Wynton Marsalis. Plus he is a studied improviser and jazz musician. Doubt he was lost

    • @sckym2797
      @sckym2797 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah man i mean damn it's Stevie freaking Wonder!!

  • @aisosaihama
    @aisosaihama 7 років тому +80

    The pain in Jon's face, he must be thinking about the meaning behind the lyrics.

    • @bigcat1158
      @bigcat1158 7 років тому +2

      bank on that.

    • @aisosaihama
      @aisosaihama 7 років тому +8

      coolocelot I saw it and ignored it because I couldn't tell if the person was mentally disadvantaged or an Internet edgelord

    • @thailakhampo
      @thailakhampo 6 років тому +2

      Shut up and sit down already

    • @jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301
      @jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301 4 роки тому +2

      Aisosa Ihama, Jon is agonising about the next chord. It's all off the cuff. He's struggling to harmonise with the melody. At one point he gives a little shake of the head in annoyance with himself. Stevie Wonder's commitment carries him through. In narrow musicianship terms he falls short but, in the great scheme of things, he and Stevie create a thing of beauty . . .

  • @cassandradennis5685
    @cassandradennis5685 2 роки тому +6

    My God, that was Beautiful 💜😢👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @rachelbennett9498
    @rachelbennett9498 2 роки тому +4

    Jon and Stevie! Together! WOW! On stage together! A chance of a life time! Glad you were there Jon! Stevie, you got it!

  • @samuelfromowitz9369
    @samuelfromowitz9369 7 років тому +8

    This is amazing. the harmony was spectacular.

  • @doctornrsfnly
    @doctornrsfnly 2 роки тому +5

    Only a sonic genius of Stevie's cosmic ability has the ability to use a child's toy to bring you to tears. Extraordinary...

  • @AndreCrema97
    @AndreCrema97 6 років тому +22

    OH LORD
    IF THERE’S A MAN IN THIS EARTH THAT IS PURE UNADULTERATED STYLE
    THAT MAN IS STEVIE

  • @ThePhysin
    @ThePhysin 7 років тому +18

    Last time i was here this early people were still standing for the national anthem

    • @jutco
      @jutco 7 років тому

      Domingooo V. So you never existed?

  • @nkululekonazo5755
    @nkululekonazo5755 3 роки тому +7

    Stevie Wonder to me is a beautiful ❤️👑🖤 spirit on a flesh. Soothing and heal .. he's musicianship is much bigger than life itself .

  • @Phyoomz
    @Phyoomz 4 роки тому +5

    Really wasn't expecting to cry tho. 😢 Beautifully done.

  • @pitpao
    @pitpao 7 років тому +12

    Jon Batiste is every musician's hero. I wanted to be a musician at one point in my life and then I sort of underdstood the responsibility of it all and I couldn't do it like Jon does it. He's the best.

  • @caseypeanuts3222
    @caseypeanuts3222 7 років тому +19

    Deserves so many more views

  • @mattpenservio
    @mattpenservio 5 років тому +11

    Go vote. Damn. That whole thing was beautiful.

  • @mariopacenet
    @mariopacenet 7 років тому +11

    Instant classic!!

  • @loriharper3046
    @loriharper3046 7 років тому +15

    Legend. Soulful rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner". Best I've heard ever! And for those of you who wish to poke fun at his hairline, try winning 25 Grammys, an Oscar, be a philanthropist and peace ambassador to the U.N. Oh, and write over 4,000 songs! Leave him alone!

  • @NanaYawAforo
    @NanaYawAforo 6 років тому +7

    That was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard

  • @kysonmartin77
    @kysonmartin77 6 років тому +7

    This got me so emotional 😢

  • @distinguishedsilverfox3563
    @distinguishedsilverfox3563 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you, Stevie❤️ That made this former soldier really proud!

  • @monjieman
    @monjieman 7 років тому +17

    I'm not even American and I cried watching this

  • @theunundunly5368
    @theunundunly5368 7 років тому +15

    beautiful!!

  • @agustar212
    @agustar212 3 роки тому +3

    Gran Steve, maravillosa armónica para un himno tan bonito.

  • @normalguy246
    @normalguy246 4 роки тому +5

    HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY TO THIS MUSICAL LEGEND

  • @TahtahmesDiary
    @TahtahmesDiary 3 роки тому +2

    Jon, so proud of what you've accomplished on this show! You're a true musician to have kept up with one of the greatest like that, what a moment! This version was much better than most vocal ones imho. Such a hard song and for yall to do the switch up like that midway was touching!

  • @shyliewoods
    @shyliewoods 7 років тому +21

    goosebumps and it's not even my anthem!

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 5 років тому +2

      God bless you.
      One nation, under God, with liberty, and justice for
      All.

  • @CHOPPASTRINGS
    @CHOPPASTRINGS 4 роки тому +5

    Stevie is a legend

  • @megodoy
    @megodoy 7 років тому +9

    awesome!!

  • @tracycampbell9300
    @tracycampbell9300 2 роки тому +3

    Only someone who has the highest aspirations for his country, and humanity can play like that.

  • @ThePTOV
    @ThePTOV 7 років тому +4

    Why does this only have 1,216 views? This is hilarious and sad at the same time.

  • @RobertDanielsR3DKAT
    @RobertDanielsR3DKAT 4 роки тому +2

    That brought the waterworks....I couldn't help it.

  • @cdcdcd6777
    @cdcdcd6777 4 роки тому +3

    Can you please perform this again at our most difficult times... Must unite and work together...

  • @elijahelisha3763
    @elijahelisha3763 4 роки тому +1

    Mr. Baptiste was star struck at first. He’s usually never nervous but he did seem nervous. Love them both. I love and enjoy Mr. cColbert as well.

  • @jawamirmohammedali9976
    @jawamirmohammedali9976 7 років тому +3

    Wow!! Just wow!!!!

  • @kunaljhamb23
    @kunaljhamb23 7 років тому +7

    amazing

  • @scribemike
    @scribemike 7 років тому +3

    I needed that.

  • @kalelc1996
    @kalelc1996 13 днів тому

    At 1:08 he switched to Lift Every Voice And Sing #legendary

  • @evangelhonalata9847
    @evangelhonalata9847 5 років тому +3

    I'm Brazilian, but I find the American anthem one of the most beautiful hymns in the world. My respect for the american people, which we love so much.

  • @chaimewhhuguinssh2771
    @chaimewhhuguinssh2771 Рік тому +1

    That's so wild, it sounds like Stevie Wonder!!!!

  • @sljunkie57
    @sljunkie57 7 років тому +2

    AWESOME & BEYOND ♡♡

  • @shadowheadmaskedbandit1034
    @shadowheadmaskedbandit1034 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @agustinlerto4315
    @agustinlerto4315 4 роки тому +1

    Que maravilla

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 3 роки тому +1

    The Keyboardist was making his Melodica sound like an Electric Piano

  • @b.j.middleton
    @b.j.middleton 4 роки тому +4

    This is so sad considering what happened the next day and the next four years, it was a farewell

  • @mithundiptimaneditor6655
    @mithundiptimaneditor6655 2 роки тому

    Melody wow it's like a feel

  • @michaelhamubotu3106
    @michaelhamubotu3106 Рік тому +1

    Damn Stevie! What a talented man.

  • @db90990
    @db90990 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic!!

  • @robertthomas5736
    @robertthomas5736 2 роки тому +1

    Sir Boss,Mister Stevie Wonder, with Jon Batiste and The Late Show Band

  • @jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301
    @jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301 5 років тому

    ​Yes, Jon didn't know what to do and that was the beauty of it, because when he messed up he got it right. Fishing around for the right chord he got the wrong chord and the wrong chord was, in the circumstances, the right chord. There is a moment quite near the beginning (I think it's around 00.52) when he shakes his head disapprovingly (disapproving of what he has just played) yet it is the sweetest moment musically, and that is partly to do with Stevie's conviction. Stevie makes everything right, including Jon's getting it wrong. Jon will blush and at the same time treasure this as he looks back . . .

  • @spiritualreality4327
    @spiritualreality4327 7 років тому +1

    Bravo!

  • @TheLeatheryman
    @TheLeatheryman 7 років тому +41

    This made me so proud to be an Australian. The 51st state of America.

    • @Ansemguy
      @Ansemguy 7 років тому +2

      What? Australia was founded because britain needed a place to put their murderers and rapists lol.

    • @jamesk6126
      @jamesk6126 7 років тому +3

      Are you drunk?

    • @kebblinka
      @kebblinka 7 років тому +2

      the british werent the first here

    • @presidentwoodrow
      @presidentwoodrow 7 років тому +1

      nah in 2 years time we'll go from EU member to the 51st state of the US if Donald and Nigel have their way

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 5 років тому

      God bless you.

  • @southsideman4891
    @southsideman4891 5 років тому

    Wiping tears

  • @matthewbenedict5923
    @matthewbenedict5923 3 роки тому +1

    yess lift every voice and sing

  • @MarcelLWalker
    @MarcelLWalker 7 років тому +2

    That just punched me in the feelings.

  • @Vejur9000
    @Vejur9000 3 роки тому +1

    The best part is right at the intro, the look of terror on Jon’s face, realizing at such a young age, he’s jamming with Stevie Wonder. No need tho, Jon is gifted in his own right, and comes from a family of serious artists. Still it was cute.
    I would be nervous too though. :)

  • @AceBobcat
    @AceBobcat 3 роки тому +3

    That man is a national treasure

  • @dinonugget7376
    @dinonugget7376 7 років тому +48

    Back when we had hope

  • @leriaslanishvili1751
    @leriaslanishvili1751 5 місяців тому

    Great performance. Does anybody know what harmonica and what key he plays the USA anthem?

  • @alexlandherr
    @alexlandherr 7 років тому +4

    This is third time this video is uploaded!

  • @robertthomas5736
    @robertthomas5736 2 роки тому +1

    This is One of The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded by Mister Stevie Wonder, and Introduced,by Mister Stephen Colbert at The Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City!

  • @JayJayAwesome
    @JayJayAwesome 7 років тому +9

    Did this get re-uploaded or am I dreaming this?

    • @hannahwoods7505
      @hannahwoods7505 7 років тому

      Jesper Jansson I think he performed on another late night talk show a few days ago

    • @KVVUZRSCHK
      @KVVUZRSCHK 7 років тому +9

      No? It is definitely a reupload, but I don't know why...

    • @thakillah301
      @thakillah301 7 років тому

      It's a reupload, there;s probably some legal issues with Stevie Wonder performing, since all the songs he did that day were eventually reuploaded.

  • @fatimadridi4659
    @fatimadridi4659 2 роки тому

    Superbe !

  • @GIOTTOVVE
    @GIOTTOVVE 4 роки тому +1

    Stevie is Magic

  • @chenzenzo
    @chenzenzo Рік тому

    Zip it Stephen. Let Stevie Play! ❤️

  • @01rai01
    @01rai01 7 років тому +6

    Definitely would've won the golden harmonica

  • @badcornflakes6374
    @badcornflakes6374 3 роки тому

    That first part sounded like the beginning to sesame street XD

  • @MrTiki19
    @MrTiki19 6 років тому +1

    I am not an american but this right here moved me to tears

  • @Eyagsf
    @Eyagsf 4 роки тому +1

    I needed this today♥️ God Bless ALL Americans ♥️ Please vote 2020🌊

    • @mysticalmstkl934
      @mysticalmstkl934 4 роки тому

      “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.”
      click in the link below to read more:
      ua-cam.com/video/29kKX5IkzM4/v-deo.html

  • @rorigillmore141
    @rorigillmore141 4 роки тому +1

    i've never knew u can accually make good sopunds with that thing

  • @AmusementLabs
    @AmusementLabs 7 років тому

    ????

  • @cemetarypercy
    @cemetarypercy 6 років тому +1

    this is different, but still just as moving

  • @AudreyAndersonWorld
    @AudreyAndersonWorld 4 роки тому +1

    Can you play this Stephen Colbert Friday night on the show

  • @musik0033
    @musik0033 3 роки тому

    Lift Every Voice....tears

  • @samirpetrocelli6583
    @samirpetrocelli6583 Рік тому

    Jean Baptiste was truly moved... And the rest of us too.

  • @zurimoore1915
    @zurimoore1915 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @filmontesfay9703
    @filmontesfay9703 2 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @kansaspeach7727
    @kansaspeach7727 5 років тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @AndreaPortovenere
    @AndreaPortovenere 2 роки тому

    what melodica is that?

  • @yutoob6181
    @yutoob6181 7 років тому

    What's the name of the instrument on the right?

    • @banzobeans
      @banzobeans 7 років тому

      us.playhohner.com/instruments/music-education/melodica/

    • @isabelcanoy
      @isabelcanoy 3 роки тому

      Melodica

  • @joannakrupinska8466
    @joannakrupinska8466 2 роки тому

    ❤❤❤