What Makes This Song Great? ''Superstition' Stevie Wonder

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great" we explore the music of Stevie Wonder.

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[bwake]

When Paul Simon accepted his Grammy for “Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover”, he thanked Stevie Wonder, who was presenting at the ceremony, “For not making an album this year.”

[keithbird]

"Hey Stevie, you need a drummer, bassist, keyboard player, singer, engineer, producer on this?" - "Nah, I'm good thanks"

[titussardonicus]

Stevie Wonder is a gift from heaven, and we're all blessed to share the earth with him.

[fredkruse]

Mind-blowing trivia for the day: "Superstition" was Stevie's 24th top-40 hit. He was 22.

[BassByTheBay]

You might as well entitle this "What Makes This _Artist_ Great?" because Stevie is one of the most gifted musicians/writers of all time regardless of genre.

[chrisdrummond]

When I was a child, I saw Stevie Wonder play SUPERSTITION on Sesame Street. I thought he was the coolest musician I had ever seen and heard.

[PUTTZ]

This song is all about the groove. Back when I first learned Stevie not only played the drums, but played them like this, I wanted to quit. How could a blind keyboard player sound like this on MY instrument? Later in life I realized that Stevie is, first and foremost, a musician and a songwriter - and that's just what happens when your entire existence is based on music. And also that making music isn't a competition...it's an experience that is to be shared and to be inspired by others who do the same.

[TheHitsJustKeepComin]

No idea Stevie did everything but the horns - what a freakin genius...

[Neonlike]

Child prodigy, musical genius, incredible vocal ability - one of the greatest composers of all time

[MetalJesusRocks]

You know the song is badass when Rick is air drumming!

[JohnBodoni]

When you think you can't like a song any more, and Beato points out some things you've missed for decades...


Thanks man!

[TheLisab]

How is it possible that people DO NOT KNOW how great this man is? Of course, he played every instrument, produced, mixed, sang, etc, etc, ETC. This ONE MAN is a national treasure. He writes, plays every instrument, sings like a dream, and has the heart of an angel. Stevie is in a class by himself. I love this man. I'm old enough to remember "Little Stevie Wonder". When my daughter was old enough to really appreciate music, I played Stevie for her. She sat with a pencil and paper. A very serious child, she took her music to heart. She was almost eight...I played Innervisions for her. I was shocked when she listened to Living For The City. I told her that every voice she heard was Stevie's voice. Her notes were copious and she had underlined how Stevie had changed the chords from innocent to dark, sad, and dangerous. She hears him age, become angry and hopeless. "Mama! That last part is so SAD! The chorus sings "NO! NO! NO NO! NO NOOOO!!" "What did you learn from this song?" "He was a good young man. He was black and, they took his soul!" Out of the mouths of children...

[thehermit]

Only 1:15 into it and we already have air drumming. Always a good sign :-)

[joshuacervenkamusic]

Honestly you could do a whole series on stevie wonder and his musicianship

[HopHeadSeattle]

When Stevie played Seattle's Key Arena in Dec 2014, he started by apologizing that he had a cold. He still played almost *4* hours, incl the entire Songs In the Key of Life + another huge set that ended with a massive performance of "Superstition, ' with a 32-piece band! One of the most incredible things I've ever experienced!

[kevinc]

I got chills when he isolated Stevie's vocals

[nervo]

Stevie was 22 years old when this song was

[barbarabordonaro]

You could do a whole series on Stevie. There’s so much great about him you would never run out of material. A true legend.

[briancherry]

What makes this song great? Stevie Wonder does.

[miistika]

Growing up in the Soviet Union in the 80s, Stevie’s music was the breath of fresh air that ultimately blew the iron curtain to pieces. Never underestimate the power of funk y’all!